tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post3045389286310274303..comments2023-04-12T05:51:12.758-07:00Comments on All Things Rogey!: Taranaki Tunnel Ride.Rogerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-5954817560495165642012-06-11T13:06:22.557-07:002012-06-11T13:06:22.557-07:00George: I think mate when they replaced the existi...George: I think mate when they replaced the existing brake lever with a folding one the cir clip was not in properly, as you will well know it is a bit of a pain on the dirt with out it though.<br /><br />I quite enjoy baking, it is nice to offer home baking to visitors. It just takes a bit of effort some times.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-16830130900095615792012-06-11T13:03:39.308-07:002012-06-11T13:03:39.308-07:00Geoff: I was very surprised by how many tunnels w...Geoff: I was very surprised by how many tunnels we went through, to be fair though most are off the beaten track and some dirt riding is required to find them. The one down to the beach is not far from Awakino and is a terrific small diversion off the main road. I so enjoy riding this are, it has become one of my favorite places to explore, I find the historical stuff most interesting, as well as great roads and scenery.<br /><br />I mat do some baking for the next IAM ride....we will see. (There is 3 pounds of butter in that photo some where.)Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-71970884037044698942012-06-10T21:35:03.508-07:002012-06-10T21:35:03.508-07:00Awesome photos Rog - looks like a heck of a good w...Awesome photos Rog - looks like a heck of a good weekend! Ah, the Forgotten World Highway - simply awesome, is it not? Where are those tunnels to the beach? I never knew they existed.<br /><br />Your baking looks pretty darned fine mate. You can bring some to Coro next time or better still, post some down this week :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-51575575344389093432012-06-10T19:04:31.129-07:002012-06-10T19:04:31.129-07:00What? how did you manage to lose a linkage on the ...What? how did you manage to lose a linkage on the rear brake? I will tell you, it wouldn't happen on the Triumph :-)<br />Damn German bikes ;-)<br />The cookies look good.GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-9941742518991011612012-06-10T14:43:27.958-07:002012-06-10T14:43:27.958-07:00Brandy' yep it was the down hill stuff which w...Brandy' yep it was the down hill stuff which was the most unnerving, Certainly didn't want to use the front to much in case of a wash out. Bailing was the right thing to do for me considering all the issues I was dealing with. <br /><br />Terry never starves with me around, although I put on three pounds just making the stuff!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-77513882139168031532012-06-10T13:39:52.646-07:002012-06-10T13:39:52.646-07:00Gravel and dirt road riding with no back brake.......Gravel and dirt road riding with no back brake.....how much adventure were you looking for? Daunting to say the least. Whenever we end up on gravel(especially downhill) I can always hear hubby's vice in my head saying "use your back brake, use your back brake." I say it to myself sometimes to remind me.<br /><br />At least you were prudent and backed off out of the group a bit to get your head clear after the incident and had a great weekend. That is what counts.<br /><br />And wow, that was a lot of baking, they looked tasty. At least you knew Terry wasn't going to starve.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-48952011598590606742012-06-10T12:43:16.801-07:002012-06-10T12:43:16.801-07:00Nice one mate.....Nice one mate.....All Around The Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123528374722370541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-60001747899054773102012-06-10T12:37:11.741-07:002012-06-10T12:37:11.741-07:00I have always wondered how I would cope not being ...I have always wondered how I would cope not being able to ride all year round, not sure how you northern types do it to be honest. I think I would drive Terry up the wall,he did love the cakes though...I do my best to look after him!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-5385812484653862522012-06-10T12:35:52.629-07:002012-06-10T12:35:52.629-07:00Lori, the tunnels are well constructed and the Nak...Lori, the tunnels are well constructed and the Naki is littered with them, you just come across them with out even trying some times. There was no short bread left, which did not surprise me, but plenty of the other.... seriously I went through about 3 pounds of butter on Friday night.!Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-18370134624803020362012-06-10T12:33:53.487-07:002012-06-10T12:33:53.487-07:00Terry is fine on the sprint and we have done lots ...Terry is fine on the sprint and we have done lots of miles together that way, he is not keen on the gravel. He likes it but is not passionate like me Steve.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-2857355085935385742012-06-10T12:32:16.791-07:002012-06-10T12:32:16.791-07:00Well worth it Andrew it is a great place to explor...Well worth it Andrew it is a great place to explore. It has a great historical story.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-40229354615999236422012-06-10T12:30:39.417-07:002012-06-10T12:30:39.417-07:00I think i inadvertently set a precedent with all t...I think i inadvertently set a precedent with all that baking. NOt sure what I will do if I plan a longer trip.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-86273290053562029722012-06-10T11:07:07.982-07:002012-06-10T11:07:07.982-07:00At least ur getting out during ur Winter months, o...At least ur getting out during ur Winter months, over here it's not much fun with low temps and Salt on the road..<br />Looks like u had a good day out.<br />Ps hope Terry liked ur cakes !!!!!<br /><br />TTAll Around The Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04123528374722370541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-52235010257047562772012-06-10T05:59:58.367-07:002012-06-10T05:59:58.367-07:00That is area is beautiful. I love all of the tunn...That is area is beautiful. I love all of the tunnels. They would be so condemned in the US! Not up to code. Glad that you still get to use them. How did the linkage go missing for the rear brake? Is this something where spares would be good to carry?<br /><br />You made some wonderful treats for Terry...how much was left after a three day weekend? ;)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-9545280766457043882012-06-10T02:22:15.332-07:002012-06-10T02:22:15.332-07:00So Rog why don't you go buy a bike for him and...So Rog why don't you go buy a bike for him and then you can both go away together.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-65355320864073156722012-06-09T22:05:19.236-07:002012-06-09T22:05:19.236-07:00I missed the BRR's visit to the 'naki a wh...I missed the BRR's visit to the 'naki a while back. I'm gonna have to get up there at some stage...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545332438527100199.post-46449113630401511302012-06-09T21:35:11.975-07:002012-06-09T21:35:11.975-07:00Oh, Rogey. What a great ride report, I am glad you...Oh, Rogey. What a great ride report, I am glad you enjoyed your trip despite the incidence. Taking it slow was obviously just the right thing for you to do.<br />So, if baking madness ensues to keep Terry happy for a short away trip I wonder what magic you are going to pull if you plan on going away for longer... truckloads of cookies instead of bucket loads?SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com