Capital Coast Adventure

KTM CCA 2010 - Rider information

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Dear Adventurer!

Thanks for your entry to the 2010 KTM Capital Coast Adventure. The venue for the CCA is the Plimmerton School, near Porirua 25 km north of Wellington. When traveling South on SH1, turn right at the 2nd set traffic lights entering Plimmerton. Those traveling North turn left at the first set of lights past Shell Mana, just north of the Mana shops. Go past the Plimmerton Station and turn right at the roundabout in the village. Look out for the KTM signs and enduro arrows.

TIMETABLE

Friday 19th March

4:00 pm on Campers can pitch their tents in the school grounds. The children will instruct you where to setup camp. A heated pool, warm shower and toilets are available.

5:00 pm on The Plimmerton Boating Club is the venue for registration. Exit the school gates and go straight ahead at the roundabout and follow the foreshore North for about 1.5 km and the PBC is on the left. Bring your scissors and selotape.

The PBC has a great restaurant with views out over the harbour. To help the chef with meal planning, please email the club manager if you intend on dining. The food is very good and we can highly recommend it, check out the menu HERE

7:30 pm First riders briefing in PBC downstairs bar

Saturday 20th March

7:45 am Second riders briefing at Plimmerton School – listen up (attendance at one or other briefing is mandatory).

8:15 am First bikes leave. It’ll be a big day so please aim to get away pronto.

8:45 am Latest departure time (many gates will be locked by sweep riders).

12:00 ish Lunch at Red Baron TSS Motorcycles (KTM) Cuba Street Petone. If you have any special dietary requirements, please tell John via email ASAP

4:30pm ish Riders start returning, BYO drinks – Plimmerton 4 Square down on the round about will be well stocked.

6.00 pm Dinner served in the school hall by the Spit Roast Co. There will be vegetarian options - please let me know if you have any other special dietary requirements.

7.30 pm Prize giving, party party ....

CCA REGISTRATION

At registration you will receive your route sheets, an ID sticker for your bike, your badge and a copy of the ‘Capital Coast Courier. Take the CCCourier with you on the ride as it contains last minute news and info on alternate routes (in case of bad weather). Due to the early start on Saturday we’d prefer it if you register at the PBC Friday night. If you are unable to get to the PBC and would like to get your route sheets in advance, they will be made available via the web (PDF or JPG format) so you can print them before you leave home. Please email ccadv@xtra.co.nz, subject ‘routesheet’ no earlier that Wed 17th if you prefer this option.

THE KTM DEMO BIKE

KTM New Zealand is kindly providing a demo 690 Enduro machine for you to sample. You’ll be able to test ride the 690 on the CCA route in the conditions it was designed for. If you would like to ride the demo bike, there’ll be some forms to complete first, see the KTM crew on Friday at the boating club.

TYRES

Summer is nearly over and there's been a bit of rain in Wellington over the past 10 days. As we have always stated, KNOBBLY TYRES are strongly recommended for all machines regardless of route options. Bring a pressure gauge and reduce the pressure in your tyres to improve traction. Talk to any of the seasoned campaigners if you’re not sure what pressures to set. Rim locks advisable at pressures below about 18 lb/in.

GENERAL

The CCA is a whole lot of great NZ backcountry riding within 30km of the Beehive and a test of navigation skills. There will be several 'bail-out' points to shorten the route if you decide to quit early or get behind time. The route sheet has ETAs at certain places so you can pace yourself throughout the day.

If you get lost it will be because of: a) following someone else who's lost b) not reading the instructions properly c) not allowing for error between your speedo and ours

If in doubt pull over, stop and check your route sheet. If you have machinery break-down, stay with your machine and wait for the sweep crew. There will be no backup vehicle with trailer so you are expected to come prepared and self sufficient.

You will be passing through about 20 properties in all. It has taken us a lot of sweet-talking and negotiation with authorities and a substantial BOND to secure these properties so please ensure you follow instructions and behave appropriately to ensure the CCAs future.

ROUTE FOLLOWING

1. The instructions are basic and not designed to puzzle. A 'Lunch box' navigator is a virtual necessity. See the CCA website for instructions to build one. GPS Users SEE HERE

2. You need a re-settable speedo - miles and kilometers will be given.

3. Being an urban adventure the greatest distance between fuel stops will be no more than 50 km. No prompts to refuel will be given it’s up to you to remember to fill the tank.

4 Route instructions will be on standard route sheets. When you slice up the sheets, FYI the middle row is wider than the outer ones (ie a true 1/3 of A4 width) so you can actually cut down the lines. The whole ride is route-sheeted apart from a few sections where you will follow arrows. There will be arrows on other parts of the course but these are only to supplement the printed instructions.

5. In general, side roads are not marked unless at a 'T' or 'Y' intersection, however they may be noted in brackets for clarity. If a side road is not marked then ignore it. Stay on the roads/trails that are obviously more major unless told otherwise.

RIDING

1. The CCA is non-competitive - it is not a race. There is no prize for being first to finish. Anyone riding in an anti-social or inconsiderate manner will be asked to take an early shower.

2. Keep LEFT on all roads at all times. Remember, country folk aren't used to getting much traffic on THEIR roads. Some of our roads are extremely narrow and winding so you need to ride like you are expecting an oncoming car. This is important, we cannot stress this enough.

3. Ride quietly and sensibly past farmhouses and wave to the farmer.

4. Most off-road sections are still OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. This means you will encounter other users possibly in 4X4s with bull bars - MESSY ! Keep left and always be prepared to make a defensive maneuver. You WILL (not might) meet pedestrians and cyclists on some trails so slow down or stop and give them plenty of space. We have permission for everywhere we go but we do not have exclusive access.

RIDING KIT

1. Make sure your machine is up to the task. Give it a thorough check-over before you leave home - WOF, Rego, chain & sprockets, brakes, wheel bearings, spark arrestor muffler(s) are mandatory. Please seek advice on this if you are not sure and avoid disappointment.

2. Tyres – I recommend the Continental TKC 80 range of tyres. I have been using them for 5 years and they provide a high degree of rider confidence both on and off-road. For all-round NZ adventure conditions, you can’t go past them.

3. Assemble a tool kit and puncture repair outfit. Even if you don’t have the skills to mend a puncture you should at least carry a pair of tubes. There are always helpful people on these rides. Don’t forget your fire extinguisher

CLOTHING

We’re hoping for a fine day, but you’ll need to be prepared for all 4 seasons … All participants must comply with the following:

1. Wear proper motorcycle boots and gloves. Wear or carry a water-proof jacket and leggings Gortex/Cordura are the go. Goggles or a visor are a must.

2. Carry some extra gloves and some polypropylene or wool clothing in case of cold weather. Be warned that if you stray off the course and break down in some areas of the adventure route, the prospect of spending a night in the open is a very real possibility.

SWEEP CREW

A motorcycle mounted sweep crew will tail the field in all sections. If you are slowing them too much they may direct you to take a short-cut. They will have mobile phones in case of emergency - these phone numbers will be on your route sheets. There will be no ute/trailer sweep. No part of the course is more than about 30 km from Plimmerton.

PLIMMERTON SCHOOL

We are very fortunate to have the use of the Plimmerton School facilities. Please respect the school property, take away your trash and clean up any mess you make. It would be helpful if you could remove your own empties too.

Thanks very much to our sponsors, helpers and supporters. Your support of them keeps knobbly wheels turning!

*** HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE WEEKEND of MOTORCYCLING ***

John & the CCA crew.

PS Christchurch adventurer and video geek Carl Watson rode the 2008 CCA with a Helmet Camera. Click below to see Carl's highlights package. Contact Carl if you would like to purchase the entire package on DVD.

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Capital Coast Adventure are pleased to announce the support of the KTM for the 2010 event to be held on Saturday the 20th of March 2010. Get out next years calander and plan your leave now. The ride offers a truly unique blend of urban and easy, big-bike-friendly adventure trails. The event format will be the same as previous CCA events.

The course for 2010 will have new terrain and the best bits from previous events. The course will be totally rideable on big bikes with pillion passenger (if you're skilled) and will have some alternative sections for those seeking a challenge. Knobby tryres are recommended for all bikes.

Some of the new trails are slightly tougher than in past events. There’ll be no ‘helicopter hills’ in the event, but expect a few steeper hills, pasture and clay tracks - nothing a good set of Continental TKC80 tyres won’t overcome. Some sort of knobby tyre is definitely recommended, compulsory if it's wet.

Here are some comments heard after past events... "Full of surprises", "the best ride EVER", The KTM Capital Coast Adventure centres on Wellington's extraordinary coastline. We have some remarkable terrain lined up, including coastal tracks, native bush, firebreaks.

The CCA venue will once again be the Plimmerton School. Free camping is available at the school. The entry fee of $150 includes lunch and sumptuous 3 course dinner, route guide, ride badge and all land access.

Navigation

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GPS Navigation

In a NZ first the CCA will provide a downloadable route for Garmin GPS users to navigate the 2010 CCA. This will be a first for any NZ adventure ride so please treat it as a trial. A lot of the course will not be GPS navigable as the tracks we use will not be on the base maps, you will be following a 'bread crumb' trail. You will need to use a route sheet as well (or at least ride with someone who is using one). We welcome your feedback on how to improve it.

Those entrants who have ticked the GPS box on the enrty form will receive the track via email on Wed 17th.

Route Sheet Navigation

If you've never ridden in a Adventure ride before, here is how the navigation system works. The organiser prepares written instructions for the whole course (usually around 200km) and you receive a copy of this when you sign in printed on about a dozen A4 sheets. Here's a sample route sheet, just click on it for a larger view.

You cut and join all the sections into a roll and feed it into a navigator box. They're easy to make out of a 'Click-Clack' lunchbox with a couple of rollers mounted inside like so... The 0.4 litre is the best size, but they're not made anymore so get the 0.6 litre - contact NZ The Distributors to find out who are the retailers near you.

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Updates & Entry Form

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Entry form - Click the link further down this page

UPDATES

Terawhiti Station Access Granted

Even if you’re a Wellingtonian, the KTM Capital Coast Adventure will once again take you places you haven’t been before, or at least not for a while. Terewhiti Station, west of the city, once a dirt bike playground for many locals has been off-limits for the past three years during the construction of the Meridian West Wind project. The 62 turbine 142MW wind farm was commissioned in late 2009 but has remained tightly locked to visitors. However after negotiation with Terawhiti management and Meridian Energy,we have managed to gain access to the property for this year’s CCA.

This privileged access has been granted on a ‘one-off’ basis and security and safety will be high on the list of strict conditions. This event in no way signals any opening up of the property to the public, those ‘wild west’ days are over. With 33km of road having been developed on the project, the landscape has changed somewhat. A lot of the old tracks we used on the 2006 CCA will now be roads but it’ll be great to see those majestic rotors up close.

Come prepared for the ride of your life - Checklist for the CCA

Fire extinguisher
Spark Arrestor on your exhaust(s)
Knobbly tyres, (especially the front)
Tool kit and puncture repair gear
Click-Clack navigator (even if you are using the GPS option)
Suitable clothing for all seasons
Good gloves (we have the off gorse bush down here!)
Camera with big memory card

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS will be mandatory on the CCA as demanded by some land owners. Most adventure rides in NZ require fire extinguishers to be carried by all participants.

The blue 450g aerosol ABC type came from Fitness Hire (member razzel1 on TradeMe). The red 'Fire Exit' and the TUNDRA Fire Suppressant are available in Mitre 10, Mega, Placemakers, Bunnings and Briscoes stores. All are $20 - $25

These can easily mounted to the bike or or carried in a back-pack and should be within easy reach. Keep it in the kitchen or workshop for the rest of the year,

You will be asked to show your extinguisher as you enter the forestry sections. Failure to carry one will bar you from entering those sections. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

The CCA will be open to all fully licensed riders and pillions on road legal motorcycles. No Quads or sidecars Michael. The CCA is not a speed event so MNZ license is not required, just a civil license.

There will be sweep riders on motorcycles - ie NO SWEEP VEHICLE to pick up dead bikes. You are expected to carry a basic toolkit and be self sufficient for any breakdowns you may have.

Click HERE to download an entry form for the KTM CCA

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Movies from 2006

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(Thanks to Glen Magson for these movies)

Also, check out Big Dave’s excellent CCA 2006 video report here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4n4SlxVTk

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Photos from CCA 2006

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Accommodation & Contact

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Accommodation
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Free camping is available at Plimmerton School.

B&Bs in Plimmerton
'Moana Lodge' in Karehana Bay
'Dream Waters B&B' in Karehana Bay
'Aquavilla B&B' in Plimmerton
'Ocean View B&B' in Karehana Bay

'Boating Club Point B&B' in Karehana Bay
'Beachside B&B' in Plimmerton

'Boathouse on the beach' in Plimmerton

Motels around Plimmerton
http://www.spinnakermotel.co.nz/ is closest
http://www.manamotel.co.nz/ is about 2 km away.
www.homelink.co.nz/marina/ is about 2 km away
http://www.aotealodge.co.nz/ is about 4 km south
http://www.belmontmotorlodge.co.nz/ is about 5 km south

Contact Details
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John Forsyth is the organiser of the KTM Capital Coast Adventure.
You can email John on ccadv@xtra.co.nz or phone in the evenings on 04 233 2332

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