Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[Tacoman]

Jeff I am sure that your input plus that of others is appreciated but those who you help out, and sure you point out you might not be the most experienced of us but there are still skills you can pass on, basics that can be practiced are the best.





And in that lies the problem mate, if you and Izzy could at some point, (and I know this will be difficult, (p/t)), could slow down and ride towards the back, see what guys are doing, then offer help with lines, control etc then we would be all be better off.

yea bud for sure happy to watch people on the background, last wednesday we took of earlier as I was watching Dave he was doing great, pointers thats all I am far from consider myself an experience rider. Still lots to learn and to put into practise!!

[phoenixgtr]

I met spuds1234 through wednesday night rides and he's my flatmate now!...and a drunk one at that.

Bwaaaahahahahaaa!!! (Maniacal laughter). (Seriously though, this makes me smile. If I haven't helped people with their riding, I've at least helped bring people together).

The main reason for staggering leaving times would be to help reduce confusion at the carpark. The fast guys can leave earlier. They know where they're going. They don't need anyone to hold their hand. I'd like to see them leave by 6.20. Straight away that leaves us with a more manageable group to organise. If you haven't left with the fast guys then you're cruising with the rest of us or buggering off. From there we'll ask if anyone wants some help with their riding and who'd like to offer that help. Even if it's just following that person then it's something. We need to go back to properly establishing a tail end charlie too.

This is important: If you want to hoon then go to Duvauchelles with the fast guys. If the fast guys intimidate you too much then don't come at all!! It's pretty simple.

I realise that shit happens but it's not only been the crashes that have made these rides less enjoyable of late. I want to go back to looking forward to my Wednesdays.

[Ducky848]

This is important: If you want to hoon then go to Duvauchelles with the fast guys. If the fast guys intimidate you too much then don't come at all!! It's pretty simple.

I realise that shit happens but it's not only been the crashes that have made these rides less enjoyable of late. I want to go back to looking forward to my Wednesdays.

Works for me.
Although I've only been able to attend 3 of these rides each one has been bloody great, personally I am looking forward to more Wednesdays!
Cheers all!

[Qkchk:Me]

Too many chiefs and not enough indians.

[MIZXR]

Unrelated to the Incident (not accident as it was preventable), but something I have noticed on the WNR's is that leisurely riders should be aware of who / what is behind them, and not go out of their way to become obstacles. If someone catches up to you it generally means that they travel quicker than you do

this is true. Sometimes u think they have seen you and will pull to the side or stay constant with their speed after you catch up but you find that they suddenly think they can go fast down the straight as you try to pass. When you start to pull out often you think the pass will be safe only to find out too late they decide to be a hero and race instead of letting you go past.Yes it may have been stupid place to pass but shit happens people misjudge things sometimes and get caught out.

Without being there at the time it is a reasonable length straight so a pass could be easily achieved on that straight.

No harm letting someone who has caught you up go it saves stupid shite from happening.

[El Stevo]

Pop down to the plod shop and see if you can't convince one of them to bring their BMW along each week. If nothing else you'll have a direct line to the comms room should the worst happen again.

A serious suggestion, picking up on an earlier comment, see if the two wheeled coppers are interested in joining in on the ride. I'm sure they would be more than happy to pass on some advice and ya never know they might collect a bit of revenue for up keep of the roads.

I wonder if a 2 wheeled cop would actually come...I think we should ask anyway.

ARE YOU GUYS MENTAL?! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for curtesy and not crashing etc. but why would you invite wolves into a pack of sheep?

Lesson number one - Know your enemy!

[Richi]

ARE YOU GUYS MENTAL?! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for curtesy and not crashing etc. but why would you invite wolves into a pack of sheep?

Lesson number one - Know your enemy!

Yea better make sure all the learners have their Luney plates and stay under 70

[Dave-]

ARE YOU GUYS MENTAL?! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for curtesy and not crashing etc. but why would you invite wolves into a pack of sheep?

Lesson number one - Know your enemy!

taking the piss?

I mean speeding tickets serve a purpose, sometimes more than others, but I think the good cops do out weighs the bad....just.

I'd be interested to have a cop along, there's a few questions I'd have for him/her.

and it'd be 1 wolf in a flock of 40 sheeple, we could out number him/her easy.

[Casualty]

this is true. Sometimes u think they have seen you and will pull to the side or stay constant with their speed after you catch up but you find that they suddenly think they can go fast down the straight as you try to pass. When you start to pull out often you think the pass will be safe only to find out too late they decide to be a hero and race instead of letting you go past. Part of what could have happened on Wed from the sounds of it. yes it may have been stupid place to pass but shit happens people misjudge things sometimes and get caught out.

Without being there at the time it is a reasonable length straight so a pass could be easily achieved on that straight.

No harm letting someone who has caught you up go it saves stupid shite from happening.

Get a fucking clue.

Anyone who has ridden with either Helen or Tim (the 2 riders he was trying to pass) for half a minute will tell you that there is no way in hell that either of them were trying to "be a hero."

You need to really consider how what you write can be interpreted, and how incredibly insulting and inappropriate it is to suggest that Helen or Tim caused that crash.

You weren't there, you didn't see the crash, you have no reason at all to make the above comments.

Have fun all of you on Wednesday night rides, Helen and I won't be along for a while.

[imdying]

ARE YOU GUYS MENTAL?! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for curtesy and not crashing etc. but why would you invite wolves into a pack of sheep?

Lesson number one - Know your enemy!

Enemy?

Wolves and sheep?

At least one of them is already riding the CWNR with you anyway, at least this way you'd know which one it was

[JMemonic]

Have fun all of you on Wednesday night rides, Helen and I won't be along for a while.

Sorry to hear that, you guys know how to get in touch, I would hate to lose contact.

I will keep going for a while but I figure it will only take one more incident to stop me, my other half actually has been saying to me go, after this week she is seriously reconsidering that, shame really as I was looking forward to her getting her licence and coming along.

[El Stevo]

At least one of them is already riding the CWNR with you anyway, at least this way you'd know which one it was

Come forth and show yourself evil demon...

[JMemonic]

Enemy?

Wolves and sheep?

At least one of them is already riding the CWNR with you anyway, at least this way you'd know which one it was

Lol I was thinking the same, not sure who but I have an idea, I could be way off base though.

[Tacoman]

taking the piss?

I mean speeding tickets serve a purpose, sometimes more than others, but I think the good cops do out weighs the bad....just.

I'd be interested to have a cop along, there's a few questions I'd have for him/her.

and it'd be 1 wolf in a flock of 40 sheeple, we could out number him/her easy.

the cops were at track day dude! I actually got a photo on their bikes as we were talking about two way radio crap. The Best way to talk to them or ask for advise is at track days !!!

[helenoftroy]

this is true. Sometimes u think they have seen you and will pull to the side or stay constant with their speed after you catch up but you find that they suddenly think they can go fast down the straight as you try to pass. When you start to pull out often you think the pass will be safe only to find out too late they decide to be a hero and race instead of letting you go past. Part of what could have happened on Wed from the sounds of it. yes it may have been stupid place to pass but shit happens people misjudge things sometimes and get caught out.

Without being there at the time it is a reasonable length straight so a pass could be easily achieved on that straight.

No harm letting someone who has caught you up go it saves stupid shite from happening.

You are talking about me
No that is not what happened
Geordie wants someone to blame??he should try himself
I cannot believe that I am being blamed for having a part in this accident
You are so wrong
Im done