Missed our Saturday 05th October Adventure Bike Training? Come Join us for a Catch up Training Session before this Season Ends Sunday 03rd November
Venue: RiverHead Forest Adventure Bike Training - Where Would"YOU"
Like to Take "YOUR" ADVenture Bike??
To Register to attend contact us via our website link below and enter CODE "Training": -
http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/november-03rd-training-riverhead-forest1.html "Last Saturday I attended a days gravel road training with Jim and Sue. I confess to having felt somewhat nervous about what I'd let myself in for. I've been out of motorcycling for over 30 years and had only just recently purchased a bike - a BMW 1200gs. I am still coming to grips with my new bike and the thought of riding such a heavy bike on gravel was scary. I need not have worried. Jim and Sue and their helpers were wonderful. We were led through a progression of exercises designed to build our confidence and skills. There was no pressure and at any stage if we did not feel confident to try there was no pressure applied. Looking back on the training day now, I learned heaps, grew in my confidence and skills and overall the day was a blast! Thanks Jim and Sue. PS. I'm rapt with my 1200. It handled everything I threw at it with ease." Roger
What Type of Bike Can I Attend With?:
Any make and model of Dual Purpose Trail or Adventure Bike
Any cc of Dual Purpose Trail or Adventure Bike
Last Saturday I attended a days gravel road training with Jim and Sue. I confess to having felt somewhat nervous about what I'd let myself in for. I've been out of motorcycling for over 30 years and had only just recently purchased a bike - a BMW 1200gs. I am still coming to grips with my new bike and the thought of riding such a heavy bike on gravel was scary. I need not have worried. Jim and Sue and their helpers were wonderful. We were led through a progression of exercises designed to build our confidence and skills. There was no pressure and at any stage if we did not feel confident to try there was no pressure applied. Looking back on the training day now, I learned heaps, grew in my confidence and skills and overall the day was a blast! Thanks Jim and Sue. PS. I'm rapt with my 1200. It handled everything I threw at it with ease.Roger
Last Opportunity this YEAR to attend our Level 1 Gravel/Adventure Bike Training
Last Saturday I attended a days gravel road training with Jim and Sue. I confess to having felt somewhat nervous about what I'd let myself in for. I've been out of motorcycling for over 30 years and had only just recently purchased a bike - a BMW 1200gs. I am still coming to grips with my new bike and the thought of riding such a heavy bike on gravel was scary. I need not have worried. Jim and Sue and their helpers were wonderful. We were led through a progression of exercises designed to build our confidence and skills. There was no pressure and at any stage if we did not feel confident to try there was no pressure applied. Looking back on the training day now, I learned heaps, grew in my confidence and skills and overall the day was a blast! Thanks Jim and Sue. PS. I'm rapt with my 1200. It handled everything I threw at it with ease. Roger
Several of our Attendees were unable to attend our Saturday the 05th October training session. We will host one last catch up training session before the end of this Season which will be Sunday 03rd November. Our venue will be RiverHead Forest. This will be a full day of exercises that will be tailored to suit our Ride Attendees and their various skills and requests. If you would like to brush up or hone in on those existing skills contact us to Register.
Level 1 Adventure Bike Training hosted at RiverHead Forest
Thanks to the NGARNZ team of skilled Adventure Bike Riders for their assistance over our day. Our day was extremely well received and our attendees take away with them valuable skills
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Highlights: -
Saturday 28th September Dean and Bev's Waikato Wanderings
NGARNZ closes for the Xmas festive Season and we will recommence our NEW
Season of Gravel and Adventure Events February of 2014
We have some NEW and exciting Adventures we are currently working on and
should have these posted on our website shortly
Membership for the NEW Season commences February of 2014
Membership offers discounted attendance to our Adventures and Events
Gravel Road Rides
Adventure Events incorporating private
forestry areas
OverLand Adventure Events incorporating private land/station areas
Easter Weekend 2014 2 Day Event
Queens Birthday Adventure Journey Weekend
October Labour Weekend 2014 Big Km Adventure Bike Weekend ON TOUR Showcasing the Interior of The North Island (Back Country Route of course)
One day Adventures
Two day Adventures
Our TAT OverSeas Adventure
Regular Three Monthly Training Sessions incorporating Gravel Road Adventure Bike Training along with Off Road Adventure Bike Training on completion of our Gravel Road Course
TWO Self Guide Route Sheet Adventures
Ride Calendar featuring our Last Remaining Adventure for this Season and what we have penned for our NEW 2014 Season of Adventures
With The NEW Denham WHANAU being excluded from this selection - - - Hands were raised from near and afar around the room of our Saturday evening catered dining - Decision quickly made ..... (SPLIT THAT IS AHIPARA vs PUKEKOHE) (Two likely lads pictured here) Some very funny English town pronunciations taking place - THE Vino perhaps?? Jef points out the value of good Kai on an Adventure Dining Experience.....
Who Could NOT Award a Prize to the owner of "BIG BLUE"THE "BIG YAMAHA 1200CC TENERE" ALONG FOR ALL OF IT - DID YOU KNOW..... "BIG BLUE" Standard Issue Comes COMPLETE WITH 8 BURLY ADVENTURE RIDERS FOR THAT SMALL PUSH UP THOSE HILLS :)
(YES only 5 IN THIS PIC) Don't think I could quite split this Prize SIX WAYS -
GOOD JOB EVERYONE and this just part of the NGARNZ TEAM SPIRIT amongst us (BIG BLUE ALWAYS GETS THROUGH)!!! (along WITH all BIKES ON OUR RIDES)
WENDY - (and the story behind) Possible New Addition to NGARNZ ???
Herez to YOU Wendy?? Glasses to the ready, t o a s t everyone......
Team Captain Sue and co enjoying a slight tipple with thanks to the courtesy of Wendy's partner Glen - hmmm red vino.. just the right ticket... Now settle in everyone, another prize to be awarded.....
With NGARNZ T's flying around the room along with Hubbard's Muesli packs I think we had Best Award a little something to intrepid adventure rider Wendy??
Wendy pictured here with partner Glen Glen seems to be a NEW Addition also...... :)
OOOPS (like big time) Where on Earth did "Wendy Come From"...... Learning fast from one of our other adventure riders who admits to NOT being good with names A NEW Addition to NGARNZ suddenly appeared... Let no err go un noticed, our Northland Contingent have been very quick to pick up on this one, it seems new adventure rider Wendy was made a mention of in the Northland Adventure Community facebook page.
Fabulous to see so very many NEW faces attend our Northland Adventure. Thanks to the Northland Adventure Riding Community for joining the NGARNZ folk. Entertainment was high and People Value Higher still. Welcome our Northland Folk to NGARNZ Adventures.
"BIKE CLEANUP AU NATURAL"!!! COURTESY NORTHLAND STYLEZ EVERY GOOD Adventure should have ONE.....
HIGH on our hill top lookout photo shoot opportunity "BIRD IN THE BUSH SNAPS IT UP"
If you attended our Northland Adventure - Photos are available and can be mailed to attendees. Our website has numbers attached and as we have many photos available please mail and we will go through our archive of pics to find something for you.
Caltex Service Station is on the LEFT hand side as you EXIT Motorway Exit #471 BP Bombay is on the Right Hand Side
Dean and Bev will take us on a One Day Guide Led Gravel Road Adventure
NEW to Riding Gravel Roads?? We will be running TWO Groups
Group 1 - Longer Route
Group 2 - Shorter Route
ALL Makes and Models of Bikes Welcome Come join The Gravel Riders for a One Day Guide Led Adventure
155kms to FIRST Fuel Station 220kms total kms to our Luncheon Break
Our scheduled luncheon break will be well used; those who have expressed their interest in attending the Trans American Trail aka TAT Jim will be holding a meeting re details to hand. This get together is for riders that are serious about attending 2014.
Free for NGARNZ Ride Group Members $20 for NON NGARNZ Members (USE your $20 towards an End of Season Membership) For further info contactSue 021 036 7234 orJim 021 517 110 nobbly Tyres Not Essential
Level 1 Adventure Bike Training Day Saturday 05th October
Where Would YOU like to take YOUR Adventure Bike??
(Waikaremoana Riding and Touring the Gisborne Area via Gravel Road Route??)
Jess's FIRST Ever Gravel Road Ride - 100kms of Gravel Just in This Stretch
and we left from TAUPO also......... WEll done Jess
You have earned your very first NGARNZ Badge of Merit!!!
Venue: RiverHead Forest To attend contact us via our website link to receive your Registration Form to complete
This will be a FULL day of Adventure Bike Coaching All exercises required to enjoy your Adventure Bike over a variety of terrain From Gravel/Metal Forestry Roads to Level 1 OffRoad Sections All exercises well suited to large adventure bike riders Lunch will be provided as we will not be leaving the forestry until the completion of our day
"Our Final Adventure Event For This Current Season"!!!
Introducing The THREE Elements.....
Pumice Water Pine
Entries Close November 10th 2013 Accommodation Links posted on our website all within 5 mins walk distance from our Saturday evening dining option Ride Package does not include accommodation For your Registration Form to attend contact us via our Contact Form on the NGARNZ website Numbers will be limited for this Adventure as we have a Full Weekend of Ride Terrain available Ride Package consists of numerous Private Stations/Forestry Areas along with 3 Course Sat Evening Dining Experience and Lamb Spit Luncheon hosted by our locals Donations to Marotiri School http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/23rd24th-november---taupo-overland-adventure-2013.html --------------------000o000--------------------
"Bike For Sale" - NGARNZ Member Richard
has his KLR for sale as he now heads back to the UK with his family. Richard was an active member of NGARNZ and we wish him well for his future.
2007 18800 km
3 owners
Very good condition, some minor scratches on the plastic and tank.
Currently on knobbly front intermediate rear tyre for riding on road and gravel, comes with part worn set of Continental road tyres, and a knobbly for the rear.
Removable Top box, heated grips.
Will come with new WOF and 3 months rego.
Absolutely brilliant bike it will tour, commute, handles gravel easily, awesome on the tarmac, goes 400 km plus on a tank and its comfortable for hours, (try saying that about a DR650!)
I will take $5500 just as it cant come with me. my mobile number is 021 705 587.
One picture attached, its also on trade me ref 636728578 with lots of pictures
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BIKERIDERMAGAZINE ISSUE NUMBER 112
This Issue is Out In Stores Now
Recapping on one very successful Coromandel Adventure Bike Tour I was asked if I would be interested to write a short article with a few of our highlights over our day?
Thanks to the TEAM at BRM for such a wonderful layout
The moment I opened their magazine and arrived at THE TWO page article I was amazed. They have done a wonderful job for us.
WE plan to visit this area again early 2014. WE have more Ride Terrain that we did not get to visit on our first visit here. We will enjoy the second half of our Journey along with NEW Terrain that we will also add into the mix.
CORO EAST COASTER - 2014 IS COMING!!!
Recapping on another fantastic Coromandel Adventure Pics available:
A TRUE Love Story... Two Adventurers Found Each Other and we are sure will share many more Life Adventurestogether
Announcing The NEW Mr and Mrs Timothy Denham
Tim enjoys to ride his BIG F800GS on our Big Bike Friendly NGARNZ Adventures whilst Jess enjoys to tour and have some fun times on the Yamaha XT250 I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of this couple at our future NGARNZ Adventures
M E A N W H I L E...... Whilst our young couple were enjoying their marriage adventure on the beautiful island of Sonaisali our intrepid Ahipara Adventurer was enjoying Adventures under the SEAS..... pics below taken from various isles of Fiji Namena, Somosomo, & Savusavu
It really is ONE very SMALL world that we all live in .....
The NGARNZ Team enjoys Fiji OverLand Adventures .... To Come???
Fiji OverLand Adventures Looking Great .......
Reminder: - Touratech NZ Membership to NGARNZ has an additional benefit of being able to receive 10% discount off the fabulous range of Touratech Products. If you are a Financial Member of NGARNZ a code can be issued to you for your discount when purchasing from the Touratech NZ Website.
Thanks to our Fabulous TEAM of Supporters
That's All For Now Folks -
"Switch the GPS on SUE" - You will make it to the other side of the MOON......
Quote/unquote from husband Jim
Oh well I guess I had best blast off into another Adventure......
*****VIDEO TIME SENSOR LEVEL M for MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY*****
Just When You Thought I had ENDED THIS......... NOT TRUE
WhichAdventure Bikeis BEST???
One of our Adventure Riders has his opinion as he sees it AND HAS CHOSEN
TO MAIL THIS THROUGH TO US
IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO RAUCOUS LAUGHTER OUTBURSTS AND MAY HAVE OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED BY TOO much hilarity
WE HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU DO NOT VIEW THIS VIDEO.......
WE have included His Share for YOU to make your own PERSONAL and unabiased decisions
NGARNZ cannot be held responsible to the state you may be left in after this viewing!!!
This Video details many highlights and does indeed pay great attention to detail??
What Sort of Rider OWNS THIS BIKE??
What sort of Rider WOULD LIKE TO OWN THIS BIKE??
Obvious traits of those WHO OWN OTHER ADVENTURE BIKES??
Famous People and their desires to OWN THIS ADVENTURE BIKE??
This Video attempts to answer these above questions!!!
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I am still coming to grips with my new bike and the thought of riding such a heavy bike on gravel was scary. I need not have worried. Jim and Sue and their helpers were wonderful. We were led through a progression of exercises designed to build our confidence and skills. There was no pressure and at any stage if we did not feel confident to try there was no pressure applied. Looking back on the training day now, I learned heaps, grew in my confidence and skills and overall the day was a blast! Thanks Jim and Sue. PS. I'm rapt with my 1200. It handled everything I threw at it with ease." Roger
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