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EVENTS CALENDAR
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Sorry people but the weather gods are against us so we have to postpone the GNCC from this coming Sunday till Sunday 22 December.
The ground is sooo wet at Maddix Park the whole complex is closed and the enduro (GNCC) tracks won't dry out for several days now. Those of you who have ridden here in the wet before will know how bad it can be so it was a relatively easy decision.
Why the 22nd. Well next weekend is the Waitemata 2 Man in Auckland and Boundary Buster in Waiouru so we would want to clash with those events. Besides, nothing is happening on the 22nd Dec, everyone will have finished work and have the Monday to clean up. sunday also means you have time to recover from the Friday Last Day of Work Drinkies and be ready for racing on Sunday.
TRAIL RIDE, GNCC AND SUPER ENDURO PRACTICE
So that you don't miss out on a ride day, we are heading to Maramarua this Sunday 8th to ride the trails and check out the SuperEnduro course that Chris has designed. You can also get to ride the GNCC tracks that will be in place January for the final round.
Maramarua will dry out pretty quickly and we have fine weather predicted for the next two days. No rain here now either.
So impromptu Trail Ride and SuperEnduro this Sunday 8th.
email greg@poweradventures.co.nz or 02744544290
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TRAIL RIDE AND SUPER ENDURO PRACTICE
So that you don't miss out on a ride day, we are heading to Maramarua this Sunday 8th to ride the trails and check out the SuperEnduro course that Chris has designed. Check out his UTube vid of him doing two hot laps of the SuperEnduro track - go to his FB page and watch.
You can also get to ride the GNCC tracks that will be in place January for the final round.
Maramarua will dry out pretty quickly and we have fine weather predicted for the next two days. No rain here now either.
So impromptu Trail Ride and SuperEnduro this Sunday 8th.
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HONDA HAMILTON TWILIGHT TRAIL RIDE
The Winter Twilight Trail Rides in Maramarua are back.
Serious riding for skilled riders
No compromises, no concession rates for kids, no excuses
Trails are wild and woolly with slippery hills, deep mud and heaps of fun.
Quads and Motorcycles welcome
Start at 1 pm through to 6 pm
Cost is only $40 per rider which includes a gourmet burger and drink between 5:00 and 6:30 pm only
Signposted form Kopuku Road on SH 2 near the Maramarua Golf Club
Remember to ring 027 4454429 before travelling in case Forestry Operation closes us down on these week days.
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HONDA HAMILTON TWILIGHT TRAIL RIDE
The Winter Twilight Trail Rides in Maramarua are back.
Serious riding for skilled riders
No compromises, no concession rates for kids, no excuses
Trails are wild and woolly with slippery hills, deep mud and heaps of fun.
Quads and Motorcycles welcome
Start at 1 pm through to 7 pm
Cost is only $40 per rider which includes a gourmet burger and drink between 5:00 and 6:30 pm only
Signposted form Kopuku Road on SH 2 near the Maramarua Golf Club
remember to ring 027 4454429 before travelling in case Forestry Operation closes us down on these week days.
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This is the annual Possum Trapper forest ride. Nearly 100 km of tracks and trails, kids track, mini track, Experts loops and more. Sign on from 0900. Riding starts at 10 am. Tracks close 3 pm. Only $35 for adults and $20 for kids plus you get a free sausage at lunch time. Drinks for sale. Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf Course.. ring Greg on 0274454429 for more information.
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This is the annual Possum Trapper forest ride. Nearly 100 km of tracks and trails, kids track, mini track, Experts loops and more. Sign on from 0900. Riding starts at 10 am. Tracks close 3 pm. Only $35 for adults and $20 for kids plus you get a free sausage at lunch time. Drinks for sale. Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf Course.. ring Greg on 0274454429 for more information.
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The first Honda Kids Camp of the year at the picturesque Whiritoa. Directly across the road from the beach is a magnificent venue. Trails up into the hills with pine forests, pristine trails and tracks and of course the beach itself. The first day is settling in an getting ready for the activities. The camping area is really great. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Off to the beach this afternoon for the Treasure Hunt and swim. There has been heaps of riding and lots of fun already. Its In the Bag games night is on in the evening along with the prize giving for the colouring competition. Heaps of fun. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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The last day is the saddest at having to leave Whiritoa and head home. There is still plenty of riding right up to midday so the kids can get out there and enjoy the last of the trails while mum and dad pack up. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Yes the first day back to the bottom of the south island for this extremely popular camp out with Ewan Allan Honda and the fantastic team of workers. The Waikaia township welcomes us to their community and we get the use of two huge sheep stations with amazing tracks and trails. All the Honda Kids Camp activities like the treasure hunt and a Quiz Night tonight. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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And it is the second day back to the bottom of the south island for this extremely popular camp out with Ewan Allan Honda and the fantastic team of workers. The Waikaia township welcomes us to their community and we get the use of two huge sheep stations with amazing tracks and trails. All the Honda Kids Camp activities like the running races, colouring competition and tonight is the traditional Southlands Kids Got Talent show. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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The final day at Waikaia with Ewan Allan Honda has the last of the Broxy Coaching, more riding and packing up ready to head home after all the activities. Everyone will have had their fill of the tracks and trails, the competitions and social gatherings. What a great weekend. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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2013/14 GNCC Series Maramarua
The final round is at Marmarua with an extravaganza weekend including the Enduro X and some Off Road Sprints all of which make up the Maramarua 3 Day Endurance Challenge.
The GNCC Prize Giving is straight after the racing which will be over some pristine tracks and trails prepared for the ocasion. So make your way to Maramarua even if you haven't raced any of the other rounds. It will be a blast.
The tracks will be hard graded clay based intersperced tight bush sections. Something for everyone and every type of bike.
Juniors 1 hr - Seniors 2 1/2 Hrs
WE will again be having the Junior and Rookie Ladies race at 0930 AM (Briefing at 0090 am sharp)with the Senior Race starting sharp at 12 Noon so Seniors you need to be signed on and ready to go by 1130 riders briefing as there won't be time to gear up after the briefing.
Entry on the Day so rock up with your bike, safety gear, spare gas and a good attitude. No Competition Licence or club membership needed and we will supply you with race numbers if you don't have your own. email us to secure your race number. First in first served so No 81 for both Seniors and Juniors has gone.
Grid Starts with computer timing so you get the full ract time. - about 6 riders per grid. Safe and better for all. Experts away first.
Heaps of Classes - Click Here for the Classes and Rules
Day Medals to third for Grade - Series trophies to third for Classes - Individualised GNCC Caps for Grade Series Winners and the Big Trophy for the overall Winner.
Sign posted from SH2 at Kopuku Road near the Maramarua Golf Course. Follow the arrows 13 km to the start at Schumaker Road and the Forest HQ
email greg@poweradventures.co.nz or 02744544290
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ENDURO X - REAL RACING FOR THE BIG KAHOONAS
Sunday 26th January 2014
Something for everyone - all ages, all abilities, all fun. classes for Ladies, Experts, Vets(over 40), Youth (under 15)
The DRD Enduro X course had been redesigned and will have many improvements added before this event. The tyre pile will move to another location with the firewood pile separate from the tyre pile. We will be adding a set of stutters/whoops and some new obstacles we are currently sourcing. Chris Power will design the new features so expect something fantastic.
We will make the course rideable yet challenging. We will not be putting in obstacles so difficult that average riders cannot get round but it won’t be for real novices either.
So get yourself prepared for this full size Enduro X Course which will be at least twice the size of all other courses previously run in New Zealand. Ride the GNCC Saturday and the Enduro X Sunday and stay on for the Monday Sprints.
Call Greg on 027 4454429
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25 - 27 January Maramarua Three Day Endurance Trophy
Yes all the above events( GNCC, ENDURO X, OFF ROAD SPRINTS) combined will find the winner of the M3DE for 2014. You don’t have to ride all the events. You can choose one, two or three. Experts can with the major trophy while Intermediates can get class trophies.
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OFF ROAD SPRINTS
This is extreme fun - rests between sprints.
timed runs so you go individually making it safer.
Rideable for the average trail rider
no competition licence required
bring your bike, helmet, boots, riding gear and enough gas.
don't miss out.
This is a must for all budding enduro riders. The best way to increase your Terrain Test skills is to ride them one after the other repeatedly and this is what the Off Road Sprints are about. There will be three sprint courses of about 6-8 minutes each which will be ridden three or four times each. Individual seconds will be counted for each run with trophies classes including juniors and vets.
Call Greg on 027 4454429 for more information
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HONDA HAMILTON TWILIGHT TRAIL RIDE
The Winter Twilight Trail Rides in Maramarua are back.
Serious riding for skilled riders
No compromises, no concession rates for kids, no excuses
Trails are wild and woolly with slippery hills, deep mud and heaps of fun.
Quads and Motorcycles welcome
Start at 1 pm through to 7 pm
Cost is only $40 per rider which includes a gourmet burger and drink between 5:00 and 6:30 pm only
Signposted form Kopuku Road on SH 2 near the Maramarua Golf Club
Remember to ring 027 4454429 before travelling in case Forestry Operation closes us down on these week days.
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For this the second year at the Lake, we have moved to the middle of the summer to engage with the warm weather. All the favourite tracks and trails, lots of activities and especially the amazing safe swimming in the lake. Friday night is Quiz night. Don’t be late. This is going to book out fast.CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Day two and we are into full swing with the Camp. Running races, Treasure Hunt, lolly scramble and more plus night time activities to enjoy. This is a blast plus if you brought your boat or canoe along you can have a ball at the lake. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Pack up time as this is the last day of the camp. Make sure you get one last ride on the trails today before they close at midday. Say good bye to new friends and book for next years camp.CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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2014 CH6
Matata - Burts Farm
Back to Matata for the big one. The CH6 (Castrol Honda 6 Hour) is a favourite on the calendar with teams out to wrest the big trophy from Chris Power who has won it five or six times now and last time with Callan May. This is truly an amazing event with last year being near perfect. Racing starts 9 am Sharp and the full 6 Hours will be completed. Every rider gets a Castrol Product Pack and there are trophies to third in each class plus more product for the winners. Sign on Friday afternoon or Saturday Morning early. Must be signed on before 8:30 am when briefing will be held. Signposted at Mimiha Road on the Matata Straights between Te Puke and Whakatane. Burts Farm is the venue with the most. There is a rain out day on Sunday so check if the weather is iffy. This is tentative as we have yet to finalise this camp although we have been invited back. We are looking forward to a summer camp beside the stream, amongst the mountains and expansive grasslands. A favourite of ours we will confirm this camp soon. CLICK HERE for more information or ring 0274454429 for an event update if the weather is bad.
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The old favourite is this Hamilton Honda Kids Camp at Te Pahu 20 min from Hamilton. There are heaps of activities to choose from including horse trekking, canoes in the small lake, glow work spotting plus of course heaps and heaps of tracks and trails for riding. This one also books up fast so book early to avoid missing out. This is tentative as we have yet to finalise this camp although we have been invited back. We are looking forward to a summer camp beside the stream, amongst the mountains and expansive grasslands. A favourite of ours we will confirm this camp soon.CLICK HERE for more information and registration forms
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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This Hamilton Camp is likely to have a professional Flying Fox that you can book to ride with the farm owners (a small charge applies). It is massive and super fun. Check it out. Of course there is the riding and we have plenty of fun with the Quiz Night and other fun evening games. Don’t forget the running races and the medals for winners. This is tentative as we have yet to finalise this camp although we have been invited back. We are looking forward to a summer camp beside the stream, amongst the mountains and expansive grasslands. A favourite of ours we will confirm this camp soon. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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We should have some lollies left over for another scramble but there is always extra riding whilst mum and dad pack up. The options are endless and by now you will be on the more challenging trails that invite the riding. This is tentative as we have yet to finalise this camp although we have been invited back. We are looking forward to a summer camp beside the stream, amongst the mountains and expansive grasslands. A favourite of ours we will confirm this camp soon.CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Its that time again, the DRD and Honda Hamilton Two Man Easy Ride 3 Hour Teams X Country. Ride as a team using your own bikes, ride the 2˝ Hr Solo if you have no friends. Tracks are groomed for this even and guaranteed rideable in Maramarua Forest. The Senior 3 Hr starts at Midday. A 9:30 am the Junior (Up to 13 Yrs old) and Rookie Ladies get to race a 1˝ very easy X Country race with Solos doing only 1 Hr. Super fun people. If you can trail ride then you can race the Two Man. Your best two rides from the three will accumulate points for theprize giving at the final round. Trophies to 3rd in each class,This is an introductory event for beginners and a great shake down for Experts. Entries on the day. Sign on 1 Hr before your start time. Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. CLICK HERE for more information
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Yes really easy riding for the whole family. Easy laid back trails are used for this ride. These are the yellow loops that have been sorted for this purpose. There is a Mini track for the little ones and a gravel road loop for beginners. The Experts get their own hard loops to keep them interested and challenged. . Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. Free Sausages at Lunchtime and drinks for sale. CLICK HERE for more information
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Once a year we head to Port Waikato for the Annual Peter Glidden Trail Ride. This ride has some of the most fantastic riding and even better views of the rugged west coast. Many of the trails have been groomed and graded, there are kids tracks and a mini course by the car park. The Experts have some serious riding including the Super Expert Pine Loop with the seriously steep hills, the T Tree Track has bog holes, roots and tight twisty trails, the Coastal Loop is just that, a great bulldozed track along the rugged coastline. We also get to a couple of private beaches to play on. Riding starts at 10 am with a free sausage sizzle from Peter Glidden Honda midday. Tracks close around 3 pm. Only #35 for adults and $20 for kids. Signposted from the Tuakau Bridge over the Wakiato River. Follow the Honda Arrows and signs to the Waikaratu/Port Waikato Road and you are there. Sealed road right to the car park. CLICK HERE for more information
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Round Two of the DRD and Honda Hamilton Two Man Easy Ride 3 Hour Teams X Country. Ride as a team using your own bikes, ride the 2˝ Hr Solo if you have no friends. Tracks are groomed for this even and guaranteed rideable in Maramarua Forest. The Senior 3 Hr starts at Midday. A 9:30 am the Junior (Up to 13 Yrs old) and Rookie Ladies get to race a 1˝ very easy X Country race with Solos doing only 1 Hr. Super fun people. If you can trail ride then you can race the Two Man. Your best two rides from the three will accumulate points for theprize giving at the final round. Trophies to 3rd in each class, This is an introductory event for beginners and a great shake down for Experts. Entries on the day. Sign on 1 Hr before your start time. Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. CLICK HERE for more information
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Yes really easy riding for the whole family. Easy laid back trails are used for this ride. These are the yellow loops that have been sorted for this purpose. There is a Mini track for the little ones and a gravel road loop for beginners. The Experts get their own hard loops to keep them interested and challenged. . Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. Free Sausages at Lunchtime and drinks for sale. CLICK HERE for more information
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Waiotira about 40 min South West of Whangarei is the oldest Camp Out venue. Nestled in a green green valley of pristine farmland, we get to ride some of the best trails around. Of course we have heaps of activities and there is usually a bonfire put together by farmer Chris. This is a more intimate ride with everyone getting to know each other. CLICK HERE for more information and registration forms.
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Day two of Waiotira will find the tracks well worn in, kids venturing further afield on the bigger tracks, Broxy completing his coaching, the lolly scrambles in full swing and the Quiz Night Winners gloating with their new found knowledge. Everyone is getting ready for the running races after the big group ride. So make sure you get to this camp as the regulars swear by it and the fireworks will be a feature here CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Masterton books out early. Only 150 campers can attend to get in early. The smallish track makes up for it by having fantastic camping areas beside the Ruamahanga river. Not to be missed, this camp has everything you could desire. Langalands Motorcycles are ever present with their assistance and the Quiz Night tonight is hugely fun. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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Day two and we get used to the tracks with lots of riding going on. The night walk is all prepared as are the running races and lolly scramble. Lots of prizes and heaps of other activities. Don’t miss out by booking early. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
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This is the last day of the last camp for 2014. Make the most of it with the tracks open till `midday and the last of the fireworks displayed last night. Broxy coaching is finished and the colouring competition done and dusted, prizes given out and everyone sat it is over. CLICK HERE for more information
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It’s the final of the DRD and Honda Hamilton Two Man Easy Ride 3 Hour Teams X Country. Ride as a team using your own bikes, ride the 2˝ Hr Solo if you have no friends. Tracks are groomed for this even and guaranteed rideable in Maramarua Forest. The Senior 3 Hr starts at Midday. A 9:30 am the Junior (Up to 13 Yrs old) and Rookie Ladies get to race a 1˝ very easy X Country race with Solos doing only 1 Hr. Super fun people. If you can trail ride then you can race the Two Man. This is an introductory event for beginners and a great shake down for Experts. Remember it is Double points for this the final round. Only two of three rounds count so count this one. Prize giving with trophies to 3rd in each class. Entries on the day. Sign on 1 Hr before your start time. Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. CLICK HERE for more information
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Yes really easy riding for the whole family. Easy laid back trails are used for this ride. These are the yellow loops that have been sorted for this purpose. There is a Mini track for the little ones and a gravel road loop for beginners. The Experts get their own hard loops to keep them interested and challenged. . Signposted from Kopuku Road on SH2 near Maramarua Golf course. Free Sausages at Lunchtime and drinks for sale CLICK HERE for more information
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John Burt is running another Sea to Lake tour and this time he has new terrain, some forestry, farmland and is getting permissions for some special private land access.
Like last year there will be camping at the Lake Rotoiti venue with the sumptuous dinner renowned for this ride and of course the cooked breakfasts and packed lunches.
This year the tour is over the weekend 10/11 May 2014 to avoid the fire season allowing more access and to reduce the dust.
Make sure you book early this year as it will fill up fast now the word is out.
we will be putting registration forms on our website closer to xmass but if you want to pre book email us at: info@poweradventures.co.nz
