Barts Adventure Photos - Page 24

theMISSIONARY · 12-03-2012, 12:21 AM

Very Cool

Padmei · 12-03-2012, 10:46 AM

You are a lucky man Bart.

You should really repost that in day tripping cos it really needs a bigger audience than here.

clintnz · 12-03-2012, 11:10 AM

Great pics mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bart-nz

What a place. I want to go back....soon.

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Let us know when you do

Could be keen on another run over your way

Cheers
Clint

Night Falcon · 12-03-2012, 09:16 PM

Great shots again Bart. Its a privilage to pull lame wheelies in front of your camera

bart-nz · 12-04-2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padmei

You are a lucky man Bart.

You should really repost that in day tripping cos it really needs a bigger audience than here.

Yeah, I've been thinking I should throw things out there a bit further.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clintnz

Great pics mate!

Let us know when you do

Could be keen on another run over your way

Cheers
Clint

You're always welcome to come slumming it down this way

Quote:

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

Great shots again Bart. Its a privilage to pull lame wheelies in front of your camera

Hey, you do the hard work and make the moments, I just record them.

1Waipukbiker · 12-11-2012, 10:28 PM

To all you guys that live outside HB, If you want to do that ride and have a look at Lex and his toys Im happy to run it again at some stage.

Padmei · 12-11-2012, 11:28 PM

Yep I'd definitely be in. Not sure when I could make it p tho. Do you reckon those catapults & stuff are enoiugh to repel a Sth island invasion?

1Waipukbiker · 12-12-2012, 12:09 AM

Be bloody awesome to see you guys up this way, Hold that thought, We would orgynise a full weekend of riding if you did and you would prob need to take the monday off to head back home but its something to think about.
When and if it happens it would be a topic on its own in the Adv thread but in the meantime, if there is enough interest from your side of the ditch then we will make it happen.
Meanwhile we need to activate the committee for dastardly deeds and get them to study "Pirates of the Carribean" for some ideas on repelling pesky invaders.

innathyzit · 12-12-2012, 01:10 AM

I could be keen some time after January as I need to come up and visit me dear old Ma and Pa in Taradale.

Night Falcon · 12-13-2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padmei

Yep I'd definitely be in. Not sure when I could make it p tho. Do you reckon those catapults & stuff are enoiugh to repel a Sth island invasion?

the cannon might wing a few of yas but the flaming arrow, the catapolt (cant spell trib you shay) and the morta anit to acurate....spectacular, but not acurate.

bart-nz · 01-12-2013, 01:32 AM

Mark and I had a look at Cnut hill last weekend. I hadn't been in there for a while so was looking forward to it. I took all the back roads and met Mark at Martinborough. It's always an interesting ride just getting there.

I had to try Bartons Line. Awesome section of gravel. Often used for Rally sprints. My old man had a ride through here recently with local rally hero Richard Mason in his rally car. It takes a bit to put the shits up the old man, but apparently that worked.

On the way in to Aorangi Forest Park

The stream was low

The day was stunning, but getting hotter by the minute

Mark getting up the first bit. It seemed rougher than usual.

I had a couple of shots at the serious bit. First time I got bogged down in the loose rocks

View was stunning

Mark had a couple of goes (the dot in the centre)

I got a little further on my second attempt, but the rocky surface was very loose and the heat was starting to take it's toll. I may have got up if I'd had another go, but I may have seriously injured myself also. Each time the bike bogged down, it slipped back about 5 metres and I only just controlled it. Mr short legs struggles on a bike going backwards.

Time to head back down and find some shade

bart-nz · 01-12-2013, 01:53 AM

Shade was found by the stream. A quick lunch, and cool off. I hope the hanky was clean.

Mark came up with the brilliant idea of exploring this other track.

Great idea, but it was a bit overgrowen

Often couldn't see where we were going in the long grass. Mark wanted me to go first of course

This went on and on until we'd both run out of energy (we'd run out of common sense long before)

Mark managed to loose the camera off his helmet. The heat was unbearable. Luckily we found it after about 15 minutes.

The view of Cnut from the opposite ridge (mega zoomed)

Time to head back to the stream

More drastic measures were needed to cool off this time

We'd both run out of water, so time to head out. An awesome run, and a great effort by Mark to get the KLR so far.

The hill was probably the worst I've seen it. Most likely because it was so dry, the surface was like talcom powder. Next time I'll go after a shower of rain so the dust and rocks may be more glued together.

What's the appeal you might ask? The track carries on for miles out to the coast with stunning scenary. It's just one of those rides I 'have' to do. I've been to the top previously, but only on my own. This is not an area to ride solo.

Pic of the day...

GPS MAN · 01-12-2013, 10:20 AM

Great Pics ~ Bart!

When I get back from the DB ~ We'll have to have a go at that hill......

innathyzit · 01-12-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

Great Pics ~ Bart!

When I get back from the DB ~ We'll have to have a go at that hill......

You have to use the klr though, otherwise its cheating.

Aye Bart?

Night Falcon · 01-12-2013, 01:08 PM

Nice report Bart.

Judging by your photos I think the use of the term "Hill" is a tad misleading...Mt Cnut would be more appropriate!

12-03-2012, 12:21 AM	#346
theMISSIONARY hunting and riding!! Joined: May 2006 Location: Devonport Tazmania Oddometer: 1,645	Very Cool __________________ Happiness is a warm barrel....i don't care if its the bikes barrel or the rifles barrel! WR250r of Awesomeness.......now with extra added Awesomeness!

12-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#349
Night Falcon Adventure NZL Joined: Dec 2008 Location: on the off road Oddometer: 859	Great shots again Bart. Its a privilage to pull lame wheelies in front of your camera __________________ "You cannot harm me...my wings are like shields of steel" - Batfink My KTM 690

01-12-2013, 01:32 AM	#356
bart-nz ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Oddometer: 496	Cnut hill Mark and I had a look at Cnut hill last weekend. I hadn't been in there for a while so was looking forward to it. I took all the back roads and met Mark at Martinborough. It's always an interesting ride just getting there. I had to try Bartons Line. Awesome section of gravel. Often used for Rally sprints. My old man had a ride through here recently with local rally hero Richard Mason in his rally car. It takes a bit to put the shits up the old man, but apparently that worked. On the way in to Aorangi Forest Park The stream was low The day was stunning, but getting hotter by the minute Mark getting up the first bit. It seemed rougher than usual. I had a couple of shots at the serious bit. First time I got bogged down in the loose rocks View was stunning Mark had a couple of goes (the dot in the centre) I got a little further on my second attempt, but the rocky surface was very loose and the heat was starting to take it's toll. I may have got up if I'd had another go, but I may have seriously injured myself also. Each time the bike bogged down, it slipped back about 5 metres and I only just controlled it. Mr short legs struggles on a bike going backwards. Time to head back down and find some shade __________________ Bart's adventure: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541628

01-12-2013, 01:53 AM	#357
bart-nz ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Oddometer: 496	Shade was found by the stream. A quick lunch, and cool off. I hope the hanky was clean. Mark came up with the brilliant idea of exploring this other track. Great idea, but it was a bit overgrowen Often couldn't see where we were going in the long grass. Mark wanted me to go first of course This went on and on until we'd both run out of energy (we'd run out of common sense long before) Mark managed to loose the camera off his helmet. The heat was unbearable. Luckily we found it after about 15 minutes. The view of Cnut from the opposite ridge (mega zoomed) Time to head back to the stream More drastic measures were needed to cool off this time We'd both run out of water, so time to head out. An awesome run, and a great effort by Mark to get the KLR so far. The hill was probably the worst I've seen it. Most likely because it was so dry, the surface was like talcom powder. Next time I'll go after a shower of rain so the dust and rocks may be more glued together. What's the appeal you might ask? The track carries on for miles out to the coast with stunning scenary. It's just one of those rides I 'have' to do. I've been to the top previously, but only on my own. This is not an area to ride solo. Pic of the day... __________________ Bart's adventure: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541628 bart-nz screwed with this post 01-12-2013 at 01:41 PM

01-12-2013, 01:08 PM	#360
Night Falcon Adventure NZL Joined: Dec 2008 Location: on the off road Oddometer: 859	Nice report Bart. Judging by your photos I think the use of the term "Hill" is a tad misleading...Mt Cnut would be more appropriate! __________________ "You cannot harm me...my wings are like shields of steel" - Batfink My KTM 690

12-03-2012, 10:46 AM	#347
Padmei enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,491	You are a lucky man Bart. You should really repost that in day tripping cos it really needs a bigger audience than here.

12-11-2012, 10:28 PM	#351
1Waipukbiker Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Waipukurau, New Zealand Oddometer: 13	To all you guys that live outside HB, If you want to do that ride and have a look at Lex and his toys Im happy to run it again at some stage.

12-11-2012, 11:28 PM	#352
Padmei enamoured Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Nelson New Zealand Oddometer: 2,491	Yep I'd definitely be in. Not sure when I could make it p tho. Do you reckon those catapults & stuff are enoiugh to repel a Sth island invasion?

12-12-2012, 12:09 AM	#353
1Waipukbiker Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Waipukurau, New Zealand Oddometer: 13	Be bloody awesome to see you guys up this way, Hold that thought, We would orgynise a full weekend of riding if you did and you would prob need to take the monday off to head back home but its something to think about. When and if it happens it would be a topic on its own in the Adv thread but in the meantime, if there is enough interest from your side of the ditch then we will make it happen. Meanwhile we need to activate the committee for dastardly deeds and get them to study "Pirates of the Carribean" for some ideas on repelling pesky invaders.

12-12-2012, 01:10 AM	#354
innathyzit AKA Woodman Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Nelson NZ Oddometer: 465	I could be keen some time after January as I need to come up and visit me dear old Ma and Pa in Taradale.

01-12-2013, 10:20 AM	#358
GPS MAN Lost! Joined: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand..... Oddometer: 40	Great Pics ~ Bart! When I get back from the DB ~ We'll have to have a go at that hill......

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