Thursday, January 03, 2019

2018 Highlights

Ok, so we're well into the New Year now (well, 3 days in) so it's time to take my yearly look back on the previous years riding.

Mileage-wise I bet last year's pathetic count - but not by much and both bikes did somewhere over 8,000km each.  Not sure why, but I just haven't got in as much riding lately - must improve!

January

Looking back , it seems that the farkling bug was still alive and well but I did get in a great ride with Colin F over in the Hawkes Bay - great tarmac and gravel plus some nice fish & chips!




February

Feb is one of my favourite motorcycling months as it's when the TT2000 is run which is probably now my favourite ride of the year.

But before then the old girl got a wee run to show her that I still care...


And then it was off down for the TT!

Also a great chance to catch up with Al

and ride the Molesworth

"everyone" ready to go...

Dunedin

Just off the Milford road

Skipper's Canyon

Lake Pukaki
And of course, I had to get home somehow and I managed to find other cool places to explore on my wiggly-way North.

Akaroa

Waimakariri Valley Road

Waiuta Gold mine

Blackwater

Lake Rotorua
March

Reviewing March's posts it looks like I was still catching up with the TT write-ups but Colin F and I got out for a decent ride over the Annie and through Hawkes Bay with the Connie getting some loving for a change.


Napier-Taihape Road

Elsthorpe

Elsthorpe
April

A fair bit more riding in April.  The Connie found some mud.

Whanganui River Road
 

Then I had a great ride in the 'naki exploring tunnels with a big group of Adv nutters.



The Republic


And finally, I met a like-minded nutter out riding a 1,000 miler on an R1.  I've since convinced him to get a Connie...



May

The farkling urge is strong...


And I got to invite all those Adv nutters on a trip around my backyard...

Waihi Falls

Glen with knees intact

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

Te Uri Road
June

In June I showed the Connie that I still cared.

Hunterville



And then also remembered that there was  a blue bike in the shed too.




July

In July it was winter and I got cold...

Desert Road


But eventually found some sun...
Paraparas...
And then splashed out...

Hurray for man-grips!
August

A busy month!  Celebrated the Connies birthday in style.





Then there was a gravel practice with Colin L and Rodney.


Akitio


Before another big bunch of us invaded Whanganui.

Rangitatau East Road

Upokongaro

Whangaehu Valley
September

Not a lot of riding in September - perhaps I was gearing up for something?  Colin L and I went and had a quick checkout of the Napier-Taihape Road...

Taradale

Napier-Taihape


Kimbolton
And then the Connie got a little bit of TLC.


October

October was a big month for the Connie.  First she got to eat a NI1600 for breakfast - she always handles it better than me...

Desert Road

Vinegar Hill

Darkness...

Riversdaleish

Te Kuiti


And I even got certified as a member of a huge organisation of nutters...


But it didn't stop there, the day after the NI1600 I headed out to complete another Four Points.

East

North

West

South

November

Time to slow down a bit...The Ten went on Friday night ride.




Which wasn't even really a warm-up for it's first C1K.

Mauirceville

Middle of nowhere

Just up the road from the middle of nowhere...

Upokongaro
December

May as well end the year with a bang...not a lot of riding but plenty of motorcycle related activities.  First up was the Coast to Coast and some new bling.

Woodville

Tararua Road
Followed by watching some bikes go around and around Manfield.





Oh, and then watching then hoon around Wanganui as well...






And then finally wrapping up the year in proper fashion by going out and flipping some stones.






Thanks for following along - can't wait to hook into some more great riding in 2019!



6 comments:

  1. Oh admit it. You ride more miles/km in a year than any of us..... You rock!

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    1. Nah, I know guys that do a lot more kms than me...

      You guys rock too - having to put up with those "proper" winters an all...

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  2. Happy new year mate. You certainly got in some quality riding time.

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    1. Only two rides so far this year...

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  3. Shucks, I didn’t expect to make your highlights reel!!! Good riding mate!!! :) let’s hope we get to do it all again this year hey?? :)

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    1. Well, it was a slow year....


      Damn straight, let's roll man!

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