Rotorua to Taupo 100km Flyer - Page 2

well i know few people that have done it before... and suggested as a first proper charity/fun ride thing.. its the way to get into it... i was initially aiming for the hamilton to auckland 100k flyer... but they suggested it is too hilly... and that i consider having this a go first... and its flat about 85 to 90% of the way... supposedly... so fingers crossed! have to just keep clocking those kms to get ready for it...

oh by the way... that shop that i bought my scott from.. is moving to a new shop just down the road from where they are and now having huge clearance sales... and they told me there will do more soon... so best time to check it out will be in a week or two... but clearance are first in first serve.. so good luck!

check the link.. to their shop..
http://multisportbikes.co.nz/w/default.asp

if some fits youfine.. you could get real nice ones for what you are hoping to pay at the mo.. .like cevello ones... which is so nice!

Well I've never ridden it but know plenty who have. For the experienced roadie it's a good fast thrash, and for new roadies it is a good challenge.

As it is a point to point ride, you need to have some transport organised to get back from the finish.

Thanks as always everyone. I'm definetly going to do it as I've recently conquered our local "monster" hill and figure if I can get up that I can get up anything!

Thanks for the multisportbike link scho047, I'd love one of those Cervelos but they all look too big for me. I'm up in Auckland for the U2 gig next weekend so will have a proper look around then.

I havnt done it but i reckon ill give it a go

Hey Pearljam Fan, have you bought your Scott yet???

Hi scho047, short answer is no! The week before I went to Auckland I took my Giant into the AvantiPlus store In Hastings and got properly fitted for the bike. The guys in there couldn't believe how badly I was positioned (and this was done when I bought the bike in another store) - anyway, they spent about 90 minutes measuring, moving and tweaking the stem, saddle etc and I got it fully serviced whilst I was at it. I ended up with a new saddle (Specialized Avatar - the comfiest seat I have ever sat on), new shorter stem, new seat post and Specialized anti-vibration bar tape. Wow! The difference is unbelievable, no aches or pains and the Giant rides like a dream, so for now I'm sticking with it. I'll start looking again around April but may end up getting a Specialized Roubaix Comp, as everything Specialized do seem to suit me just right. I'll keep looking at the Scotts though as they really look like nice bikes for about half the cost of a Specialized (I don't think I really need a full carbon frame)

btw, I'm definetly doing the Rotorua to Taupo flyer, can't wait in fact.

PS - U2 were awesome!

Im keen to do it

According to this map here http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...-Charity-Flyer

Apon clicking the Elevation, the first 20km is gonna be hard, and the end hill not to bad - the rest easy.

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Ok, so who managed to get out and do the Flyer last year? Any reports? I've just registered for the 2008 event. Never done it before.
Anyone doing it again this year?

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