South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

**eldog** · 19th May 2016, 23:01

Originally Posted by amit

so did anybody make it for a ride today. delayed at work wanted to come over. well always been used to riding on asphalt , definitely on the chip seals the confidence level goes down as the fear factor kicks in( loosing traction). will need lot of practise to cope up till then probably have to hold you all back

The was someone slower than you there tonite.
understandable about traction but it's relative to how much loose stuff is present - there should be none on good stuff done properly and rolled and swept. Trouble is current method is to use vehicles to do the rolling etc.

practise - go at your own pace. If you feel under pressure, find an area to pull over safely and let them pass.

its definitely getting cooler and the rain is chilly.

Leathel - looks like I will have to save up and get myself some Dragons.

**eldog** · 27th May 2016, 20:03

Once more the 'Orrible Lot went for a ride.
There was no storm just a few skiffs of light rain and a few vehicles who were all to keen to overtake and light the way......

Wasn't cold or wet, so the winter gear has passed the test, yet again

More interesting sights at the autobahn and surrounds. Driving skills and what people wear...... Or don't wear

May not be there this week, off on a long journey over QB

and yeah Tuakau was almost shut, just a few hardy souls visiting the chemists - and the waterfeatures were non existent.

**Puffin' Billy** · 2nd June 2016, 17:27

anyone in for tonight??

**eldog** · 2nd June 2016, 17:30

If I say Yes - then I will be in trouble
If I say NO - then I will miss out

I am not supposed to but, sometimes its good to be in trouble......

got the long weekend off Yeehaa

**Puffin' Billy** · 2nd June 2016, 17:37

sweet ill be there then

**eldog** · 2nd June 2016, 22:01

Well worth getting into trouble

too cold for the oldies?

**leathel** · 3rd June 2016, 12:08

too much paper work to catch up on, intended to do a solo ride when done...... But paperwork and more paper work and didn't ride.

Just got back from doing a parts run so at least I got one ride in this week

**eldog** · 9th June 2016, 10:34

Won't be there tonight.

**leathel** · 9th June 2016, 10:41

Originally Posted by eldog

Won't be there tonight.

I will be on the bike but with my daughter heading north, her first long trip on here bike in heavy motorway traffic....and looks like it will be windy so I will shadow her just in case... then turn around and head home.... fun ride (Tui add) all motorway ..... Will drop of the motorway on the way home for sure

**caseye** · 9th June 2016, 15:53

Yep, this week I won't be in either, wifey and I on our own for =first time in 21 years, out for dinner then sleep!

**eldog** · 16th June 2016, 17:50

any of u's riding tonight?

or r u tucked up with a rug?

**caseye** · 16th June 2016, 19:21

Originally Posted by eldog

any of u's riding tonight?

or r u tucked up with a rug?

Sadly I'm working on a mates trailer tonight, so despite the best night for weeks I'm out.
Ride safe guys and girls?

**leathel** · 17th June 2016, 07:31

I was out with my daughter at a blues Gig, Nice night out with a taxi driver

Its great when you don't need to think about how much you drink as she was happy to drive

**eldog** · 17th June 2016, 10:23

It was a lot warmer than I expected. Reasonably quiet on the roads.
Good night for trying out a few things.
If things work out will try for a longer run next week.

It highlighted the crap light output of the std headlight.

Had a much better ride this afternoon with the big overhead candle helping with vision