Tauranga Outlaw Race - March 2008

**Joe** · 03-07-2008 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by boomboy

Anyone have an idea on how long it will take to get down there from Auckland?

Never done it myself, but I'm told it's about 2-1/2 hrs to Remuera

**old_timer** · 03-07-2008 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by boomboy

Anyone have an idea on how long it will take to get down there from Auckland?

I'd allow about 3 hours.

**orange** · 03-07-2008 06:51 PM

auckland to tauranga is just over 200kms. I Went down last weekend 2 and a half max. Leave early in the morning and you can do it quicker. Just a warning that after about 9am theres a few cops on the road due to the nice long straights where people seem to go quite fast.

**Joe** · 03-07-2008 10:01 PM

Hey Nacho, have you got a course decided yet? Can you put it up on google maps or something?

**BrooklynNZ** · 03-07-2008 10:28 PM

Goddamnit. Got 3 guys in welly real keen, but were all at womad that weekend...
Yeah a regular DH thing sounds mean, Carlton Gore rd in Oriental'd be wicked for racing if ya could get some hay or something on that corner

**BrooklynNZ** · 03-07-2008 10:37 PM

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**Kiwibomber** · 03-08-2008 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by BrooklynNZ

Goddamnit. Got 3 guys in welly real keen, but were all at womad that weekend...
Yeah a regular DH thing sounds mean, Carlton Gore rd in Oriental'd be wicked for racing if ya could get some hay or something on that corner

BEIRUT brotha!

**nachingoy** · 03-09-2008 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Joe

Hey Nacho, have you got a course decided yet? Can you put it up on google maps or something?

yup. spent 2.5 hours driving around town yesterday measuring the distance. we start of at newton st (in front of KFC) off hewletts rd in the mount. finish line is at the southern end of marine parade rd. the race will be just under 10km. this way everyone will have enough energy for the hills. there are a couple of rough patches but this is a crucial part of the race. this is where your soft wheels and good bearings give you an advantage.

i'll try to draw it out or scan and post the course within the next 2 days.

Course:

1. Start at Newton St.
2. Go up all the way and make a left on Hull Rd. (this is where the rough patch is. find a smooth path and push)
3. Make a right turn at Totara St. (first few meters are rough but there is a sidewalk that is ok. it then gets really smooth but stick to the bike lane to avoid the traffic).
4. At the end of the road, we make a right turn at Rata st. and take the first left at the roundabout into Maunganui Rd.
5. You then make a left turn at the roundabout into Salisbury st. (you should see burger king to the right of the roundabout.
6. Salisbury will bend to the right into The Mall (street name) which is parallel to pilot bay (on your left). At the end of the road, make a right turn on Adams Ave.
7. From here, you just follow the road all the way until you hit marine parade (cafes on your right and the beach on your left. there will be another short rough patch. once you pass this, its smooth all the way. stay on the left side of the road and see you on the finish line which is right before the roundabout.

After the race is finished, we will award the prizes for the race and move on to welcome bay for the skate jam where more spot prizes can be won.

i dont know if people want to chip in and get a whole bunch of pizzas or just have dinner on their own and meet up after.

Hope the weather holds up.

cheers everyone and hope to see you all there smiling.

**Joe** · 03-10-2008 12:38 AM

Here's a map: Google Maps

**OMGWTFBBQ** · 03-10-2008 01:00 AM

jestah... phone numba plz

**nachingoy** · 03-10-2008 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by Joe

Here's a map: Google Maps

hey joe, thanks for doing that. thats real convenient. the finish line is all the way down marine parade though from where your last marker is. it will end just before tweed st. could you update the map please. thanks.

what time do you think youll be here?

**Joe** · 03-10-2008 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by nachingoy

hey joe, thanks for doing that. thats real convenient. the finish line is all the way down marine parade though from where your last marker is. it will end just before tweed st. could you update the map please. thanks.

what time do you think youll be here?

No problem. It's fixed now. (here's the link again)

I planned to leave home about 9, earlier if the others are up for it. It's about 5 hrs driving time and I'll want to chill for a bit before the race. Probably arrive about 2.30-3 depending on stops on the way and if the others are out of bed

I'll email Richard tonight and try to finalise times/arrangements etc.

**nachingoy** · 03-11-2008 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Joe

No problem. It's fixed now. (here's the link again)

I planned to leave home about 9, earlier if the others are up for it. It's about 5 hrs driving time and I'll want to chill for a bit before the race. Probably arrive about 2.30-3 depending on stops on the way and if the others are out of bed

I'll email Richard tonight and try to finalise times/arrangements etc.

thanks for that.

**ricardonz** · 03-11-2008 04:56 AM

I think we have now worked out who is coming from wellington...

Joe, Tyler, Jestah, myself and Renee. Do we have any other female contestants?

**Joe** · 03-11-2008 08:47 PM

Do we have any other contestants over 30?

**old_timer** · 03-12-2008 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by Joe

Do we have any other contestants over 30?

I suppose I could enter, and then give myself a prize for eldest competitor.

I wasn't planning to enter the P2P race but might participate in some of the other stuff if the risk of me breaking a bone isn't too high. Otherwise I might just be the voice of reason, or official photographer, or timekeeper, or bring the drinks on at half time.

For prizes I've ordered in a variety of Lucky bearings and a few skate tools. My supplier has also thrown in some stocking fillers (stickers, curb wax(?), key rings).

**Joe** · 03-12-2008 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by old_timer

...a prize for eldest competitor....

...that's what I was wondering...

...anyone younger than me I beat buys me a beer

...and old_timer too

**old_timer** · 03-12-2008 02:29 AM

Originally Posted by Joe

...that's what I was wondering...

...anyone younger than me I beat buys me a beer

...and old_timer too

I probably shouldn't encourage drinking for someone so young...

**ricardonz** · 03-12-2008 03:37 AM

Hi Guys,

Jestah and myself have been working on a NZ longboarding web site, which we hope to launch some time soon. There is a test site set up here:
Uglie Carnie

We're still looking for a good name for the site (Uglie Carnie is just a working name for now) and are keen for any suggestions. Let us know what you think - we'd be keen to discuss up at the race.

It's late so I haven't been able to load it up as planned but the basics are working.

**kookyfish** · 03-12-2008 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by ricardonz

Hi Guys,

Jestah and myself have been working on a NZ longboarding web site, which we hope to launch some time soon. There is a test site set up here:
Uglie Carnie

We're still looking for a good name for the site (Uglie Carnie is just a working name for now) and are keen for any suggestions. Let us know what you think - we'd be keen to discuss up at the race.

It's late so I haven't been able to load it up as planned but the basics are working.

cool do you want us to sign up now?