Auckland: W. A. R. T. [Archive]

Maha

30th September 2009, 18:20

A couple of months back, meet up with Death/Draco/Boomer and someone else and had a cool wee pootle up to Maungawhai where we had a great feed (nice new menu and awesome food) and a couple of tots in the sun. I allowed the three Aucklanders to stay behind me :whistle: that was until a TL 1000 took us all and several in the group couldn't contain their inner *argh* and went on the hunt.

Maha

30th September 2009, 18:22

"And beyond?" That kind of narrows the field a bit, don't you think?

Did you mention a bike/ride??.....no!.....:argh:

Mom

30th September 2009, 18:30

Yay! :wari: :banana: A WART thread at last!

Come on all you WARTers out there, dont be shy, share your WART experiences. I am off to find the last WART ride I went on, it was interesting to say the least. The food was crap, actually beyond crap really, a frozen pie nuked while you wait sort of aweful :yes:

FJRider

30th September 2009, 18:37

"And beyond?" That kind of narrows the field a bit, don't you think?

Beyond Warkworth ... only short rides then ???? :whistle:

nodrog

30th September 2009, 18:46

can i be a wart?

allycatz

30th September 2009, 19:19

"And beyond?" That kind of narrows the field a bit, don't you think?

Theres life after Warkworth? Well bugger me :whistle:

Maha

30th September 2009, 20:05

Beyond Warkworth ... only short rides then ???? :whistle:

Beyond is everywhere else stoopid, not just north of here as you may be suggesting, in saying that, its still 500 odd Ks to the Cape so there is a shit load ground to cover in all directions.

III once said that 'he hates it north of the bridge, too much SH1 to be had''.
Not so, I can make from coast to coast, thats East/West and only touch SH1 for about 200mts.

FJRider

30th September 2009, 20:23

Beyond is everywhere else stoopid, not just north of here as you may be suggesting, in saying that, its still 500 odd Ks to the Cape so there is a shit load ground to cover in all directions.

III once said that 'he hates it north of the bridge, too much SH1 to be had''.
Not so, I can make from coast to coast, thats East/West and only touch SH1 for about 200mts.

My apologies ...

As a self-declared smarty-pants, you must be one of the few to take me seriously. My post in this instance/case was unwarranted. My apologies to all in the Warkworth area.

My time spent on roads (and in pubs) "north of the dish" have always been enjoyable. Those that take the time to get off highway one, will not be dissapointed.

Again ... My unreserved apology to any I have angered in this respect.

Gareth51

30th September 2009, 20:48

I suppose the W.a.r.t. ride on Saturday to the Manawatu bbq falls into the category of beyond

boomer

30th September 2009, 20:50

Mom

30th September 2009, 20:54

Nice pics, i must be a Wartee :hug: A great day was had 'beyond'

Oh, my first Wartee hug :love:

Best I stop now, Maha is going to police this thread for off topic posts in a big way :yes:

Hitcher

30th September 2009, 21:17

One waits breathlessly for the Featherston or Feilding riders to start a similar thread.

Virago

30th September 2009, 21:18

In that case I'm certainly holding my breath...

FJRider

30th September 2009, 22:29

I suppose the W.a.r.t. ride on Saturday to the Manawatu bbq falls into the category of beyond

No ..... thats the back of beyond .... An entirely different place... :whistle:

Laava

30th September 2009, 22:34

No ..... thats the back of beyond .... An entirely different place... :whistle:
Um....isn't that the back of nowhere? Erehwon?
Oops sorry, strayed off topic there for a mo! Going to Goat Is with the Ulees this Sun and might make it to the Sawmill Cafe. Is it any good still?

Mom

1st October 2009, 05:30

I have only been there once, in full gear we stopped for a coffee. They wanted a $10 cover to get in because they had a band playing a bit later on. Told them we were only having a coffee not staying for the night, pretty obvious really the way we were dressed, but no, they insisted on us paying before we went in.

I didn't think the coffee would be worth $14 odd a cup and made a bit of noise :innocent: They let us in for a coffee, which was actually not bad.

Maha

5th October 2009, 20:13

Um....isn't that the back of nowhere? Erehwon?
Oops sorry, strayed off topic there for a mo! Going to Goat Is with the Ulees this Sun and might make it to the Sawmill Cafe. Is it any good still?

Maungatawopwop is the place you are looking for Al....:yes:

So how as Goat Island? More Tourists than Goats eh?

Maha

11th October 2009, 19:57

The Sun came out and so did hundreds of bikers, well I didnt count them to be honest, just seemed more than 20. I think there were well over 400 on the WIMA ride (we did not attend) but I spoke to someone at Puhoi later about it. That explained all the pink persons about. You meet the nicest people on days like today, some are not as Crazy as you may think and some are not a Small as you may think and some are just sooooooooo generous (click)....:rolleyes:

Maha

17th October 2009, 07:57

Reasonable sort of day up this way, will end up at the Mangawhai Tavern about middayish. Cant beat sitting out the back garden eating a plate of the food they dish up on a day like today.

POSTPONED BY REQUEST TILL TOMORROW.

Mom

17th October 2009, 08:21

Can I come too? Oh, wait, strike that, you are taking me :D

nallac

17th October 2009, 15:52

Theres agroup of us from work going to do the WW to Dargavile-whangarei-
Waipu -Mangawhai loop tomorrow,meeting up at Kowhai park @9.

Bout 8of us at the mo,will depend on the weather on how many of them pike out,i'm going rain hail or shiine..

Maha

18th October 2009, 08:03

Well, seen as im still at home on my second coffee and its already 9:03am...bugger.
Might see you at Mangawhai....:baby:

Mom

18th October 2009, 17:46

What a lovely day for a ride :yes: A few squally showers were a little off putting, but as some of us dont melt in the rain (not pointing the finger here at any girly pants in our midst :love: ) we took off for Mangawhai. Lovely cruise, have to say I missed my bike very much, but her tank will be cured soon.

Feasted my eyes on a very tasty Buell :drool: but she sure needs a good clean man, what a cutie :yes:

Absolutely hooned it back to Warkworth, as you do :lol: for a lovely drink and relax. That short sharp rain belt was appreciated by me anyway, hung my helmet out and gave it a jolly good wash :lol:

Try a chicken, bacon, cheese burger when you are next there, it was really yummy. Maha's photo skills should be along soon, but I have to say I was dissappointed the one horse power invasion will not be included for your viewing pleasure :D

MadDuck

18th October 2009, 18:14

A few squally showers were a little off putting, but as some of us dont melt in the rain (not pointing the finger here at any girly pants in our midst :love: )

Hmmmm I am guessing you are referring to this "girly pants" huh?

A great wee pootle beyond Warkworth thanks mom and Maha but you really didnt have to organise 30 odd horses to arrive at Mangawhai. Looking forward to the next one.

Yours faithfully
Hog-W.A.R.T

nallac

18th October 2009, 18:19

Feasted my eyes on a very tasty Buell :drool: but she sure needs a good clean man, what a cutie :yes:

Why thank you Mom,and the Buell ain't bad either.
she sure does need a good scrub tho.

was good bumping into you folks and having a quick ale,
pity we only had a short ride there,160miles...not long enough.

Mom

18th October 2009, 18:27

Hmmmm I am guessing you are referring to this "girly pants" huh?

Yours faithfully
Hog-W.A.R.T

I am sure I have no idea what you are talking about :buggerd:

LOL @ HOG WART

We never did finish that conversation.

Why thank you Mom,and the Buell ain't bad either.
she sure does need a good scrub tho.

was good bumping into you folks and having a quick ale,
pity we only had a short ride there,160miles...not long enough.

:killingme Miles? MILES? What is this foreign language you speak old timer...that's going to get you in trouble one of these days :yes: Bloody lovely bike you have there mate, though I may be a tiny bit biased :pinch:

nallac

18th October 2009, 18:30

miles are the same as K's, aren't they Officer????....

Maha

18th October 2009, 18:53

Hmmmm I am guessing you are referring to this "girly pants" huh?

A great wee pootle beyond Warkworth thanks mom and Maha but you really didnt have to organise 30 odd horses to arrive at Mangawhai. Looking forward to the next one.

Yours faithfully
Hog-W.A.R.T

Yeah who would think that something with 30hp would come with 120 legs not counting the riders?...:(
Riding naked in the wind is alot of fun.....:cool:
But theres always that place on the Magawhai rd where is gusts really bad. :rolleyes:
I thought that was really small hail on the way back, either that or very big rain, thankfully it only lasted a few moments....
Liking the new front and rear additions to the tractor too....:2thumbsup

Who said 'Gay-W.A.R.T'?.....:buggerd:

MadDuck

18th October 2009, 19:12

Liking the new front and rear additions to the tractor too....:2thumbsup

Thanks....I thing I have got the HD "bling" bug happening.:cool:

Who said 'Gay-W.A.R.T'?.....:buggerd:

Was that my outside voice again. Opps!

Yours faithfully
Hog-W.A.R.T

Maha

17th December 2009, 21:41

Stunning night for ride out, lovin' the cool crisp rural night air, the only effluent I could smell was on the road. Shot down to Albany for a meet up with Unsanitary Rules, had a massive pizza for one and washed it down with some coke (which tasted not like coke) The ride home in the dark was better than the ride down. These impromptu rides are well worth the effort.

MadDuck

17th December 2009, 21:45

These inpromptu rides are well worth the effort.

True but the impromptu rides up my drive in the dark are at the moment a no go.

Give me a couple of months.

Maha

17th December 2009, 21:51

True but the impromptu rides up my drive in the dark are at the moment a no go.

Give me a couple of months.

Ok blobby...:2thumbsup
Yeah im still gun shy of the full stop at the top of Palmer st, I still go through town when I get back, even when its light....:cool:

MadDuck

17th December 2009, 21:53

Ok blobby...:2thumbsup

You are not nice sir...I dare you to do my drive at night ... go on... :whistle:

Maha

17th December 2009, 21:58

You are not nice sir...I dare you to do my drive at night ... go on... :whistle:

I dont think I have ever had a vehicle up your drive?
You are to be commended for getting a bike up there even in daylight...:hug:

Laava

7th February 2010, 16:22

Good ride today folks, Jo and I are still laughing at the veet story thanks Sharry for sharing! Best laugh i've had in ages.

Mom

7th February 2010, 18:02

Good ride today folks, Jo and I are still laughing at the veet story thanks Sharry for sharing! Best laugh i've had in ages.

I honestly thought I was going to busrt a valve I was laughing so hard. I agree, funniest story I have heard in forever. Fabulous day to day, pics to follow. Not the veet ones though :dodge:

Mom

7th February 2010, 18:12

Yes folks it was one out of the box for the WART team today, a last minute decision to get out today lead us to the sunny Norf, with the wonderful tour guide Laava and his gorgeous better half Mamma Jo.

Cruising through Wellsford we spied the regular Sunday ride crew ( I think) at the caltex refuelling, hope they had as good a run as we did.

We went all over the place, through some fab twisties ( why is it I only feel sick on the back of a bike up Norf anyway? ) I wished I had my own bike out, man those roads are primo, I could see the pattern and so wanted to be going Weeeeeeeeee. However, I was a good girl. It was so nice to travel on unfamiliar roads for a change and to see some fantastic scenery to boot! Heaps of pics taken some fantastic food encountered. We have to give this place the biggest RAP. Honestly, the food was divine. I was a bit scared the Laava was going to swallow his plate in one gulp :D

I will post a few more pics shortly :innocent:

Maha

7th February 2010, 18:19

Yeah thanks Al and Jo, I for one had a blast.
A real treat to ride on roads for the first time.
Whareora rd? was that the road we rode out on?....:woohoo:
Pataua North/Sout/Whangarei Heads and surrounding bays.
Urquharts/Reotahi/McLeod Bays.
Parua Tavern for lax out on the lawn with a cool drink.
Some great pics taken, even some while on the move.
That Lunch place was a great idea, a must stop for anyone heading out that way.

Maha

7th February 2010, 18:45

Some pics taken at Pataua.
The Harley is the pick of the day.....:niceone:

Maha

7th February 2010, 19:00

The Bridge at Pataua is walkable and rideable.....:whistle:

No sign of the Kitty Tamer....:laugh:

AD345

7th February 2010, 19:20

Aha

So it WAS you lot at the Parua bay pub this arvo, I thought I recognised ya (We was the cruiser crowd)

Maha

7th February 2010, 19:26

Aha

So it WAS you lot at the Parua bay pub this arvo, I thought I recognised ya (We was the cruiser crowd)

Ahhhhhhh the Victory Club?...real nice lookin' line up of bikes!
Noisey as fuck though, who owns the black one that startled the female inside the pub?
Makes for a decent leaf blower I must say...;)

AD345

7th February 2010, 19:29

Ahhhhhhh the Victory Club?...real nice lookin' line up of bikes!
Noisey as fuck though, who owns the black one that startled the female inside the pub?
Makes for a decent leaf blower I must say...;)

Yeah we don't make many quiet getaways

The black one at the top (where your bikes were) is Mark's, the other one down below is Bretts. We shot straight from there down to Puhoi, after dealing with the bloody traffic I needed a rest stop all over again.

Maha

7th February 2010, 19:35

That Lunch spot was brilliant, good call to stop there rather than further down the road.

Maha

7th February 2010, 19:37

Yeah we don't make many quiet getaways

The black one at the top (where your bikes were) is Mark's, the other one down below is Bretts. We shot straight from there down to Puhoi, after dealing with the bloody traffic I needed a rest stop all over again.

Put a few of them Harleys to shame eh?
Mint bikes man.
Yeah I was talking about the one closest to us.

AD345

7th February 2010, 19:40

Put a few of them Harleys to shame eh?
.

Modesty forbids....

Laava

7th February 2010, 19:46

After we left the pub and went thru Tameterau, Jo said there were some people trying to refloat an Orca so we turned around to check it out and it was a drill with a big inflatable orca and a refloating device.
When you thinking of fitting them big ole apehangars Mark?

Maha

7th February 2010, 19:55

:laugh: Yeah I see what you mean Al....
Come to Jesus bars on a CB?......:crazy:

Mom

7th February 2010, 20:42

Yeah we don't make many quiet getaways

The black one at the top (where your bikes were) is Mark's, the other one down below is Bretts. We shot straight from there down to Puhoi, after dealing with the bloody traffic I needed a rest stop all over again.

I think we passed you, or a few of you anyway in Wellsford on the way home. We stopped in Kaiwaka for me to buy some smoked fish :o What a stunning day to be out and about.

Maha

7th March 2010, 17:47

''What to do''? was asked around 11.30am this morning.
Ride to Piha? mmmmm never been there before so, yeah ok.
Head out through sh17 (damn its rough in places's along there) and onto the top of the North Western.
Exit at Ta Atutu and head out to where we think Piha is.
As it turned out, we were a bit off the beaten' track, ended up Mountain rd (I didnt know that road or where it went) so turned around after being a height of around 1000mts. Great view from up there though, right back over the city and out to Rangitoto.
Made our way back to Henderhole, got a burger and phoned GB who was already at Piha, I explained that we were lost and currently on Lincoln rd.
Had asked a you chap at Maccas (he seemed intelligent and spoke english) he pointed us in the right direction.
Nice road in (and out for that matter) I may let someone else tell the story about a certain 'broke bloke' who sang to us while there...

Mom

7th March 2010, 18:15

There were a few things that will stick in my mind after our little jaunt out to Piha today for sure.

1. I did not realise the CB1300 was a motard :weird: Not too often I do the short sharp intake of breath and clench everything I have at the same time on the back of Maha's bike unless some other road user is intent on taking us out, but I managed it today :lol: Not sure what the front wheel hit at the apex of a fairly tight corner but it made for an interesting exit from the corner. Well done lovely man :clap:
2. The scenery out west is nothing short of spectacular.
3. Maps suck :D
4. We need a stebel on the CB
5. There is a particular bloke at Piha that needs to attend to his anger management. I really dont appreciate being stood over with finger pointed while being yelled at moments after removing my helmet at an Auckland beach. I dont much care if you are a Neighbourhood watch warden or what ever else you were yelling at me, next time I will not be so polite and most likely will tell you to FUCK OFF! :innocent:
6. Best of the day though... Being serenaded (though he attempted to convince me it was busking) by a psychiatrically challenged gentleman at the cafe on the beach. Far canal he was funny! Absolutely gorgeous/halarious/harmless and annoying all at once. Before I could go and pay for his milkshake GB stepped up to the plate. Hope he found his way back to his Mothers bach in one piece.

Fantastic day!

Maha

7th March 2010, 20:51

' I did not realise the CB1300 was a motard'

Twas nuffin" really, the sole of ma boot needed scrubbin' in anyway...:shifty:

Maha

22nd May 2011, 19:39

Opened the curtains this morning around 7.30 am and was greeted with blue skies/sunshine and an urge to ride.
Lets go and see George Formby in Paihia.
Left at 9.15 heading North...gas up at Wellsford. Spotted three Whangarei riders across the road. Grant/that chick on the green/black Gladious and a very nice SP1.
They must have got away early...:corn:
Tanks full ...next stop Maungatapere at the foot of Mangakahia rd (Twin Bridges rd)
Need a piss by then anyway, Anne used the Cafe' (yes theres a Cafe' there now) while I used the side of the building.:blink:
Twin Bridges rd was in stunning form (yes we paid our taxes, read sentence above)
Stopped at Kaikohe looking for something to eat...very limited options, a pie from the shop?..na fuck that, I can wait till Paihia.
Paihia greeted us with Sunshin/warm air and glass like water.
We found Mr George Formby's Cafe'..now if you ever want a supburb flat white etc, just around the corner from Formby's is this nice.....na jus kiddin'...you wont find a better coffee or smoothie. A must try when ever in the area.
Nice to meet you Mark, we'll swap recipies next time...:innocent:
Could have settled in there to be honest but, we wanted to get back before dark geared up and hit the road.
Saw the Whanga's three around the Waipu area on the way home.
400 K's in absoluted beautiful riding conditions...:scooter:

Mom

22nd May 2011, 20:27

What a fantastic day out!

Bit nipply early on, the fog was intense, but clear skies indicated a fab weather day ahead.

NO secrets on here apparently, I had a leak at Maungatapere :yes: Nice Cafe there now, but seething with more senior members of society, fresh from church :yes: I was busting and simply had to wait while these lovelies made their way inside :violin:

The twin bridges road is better than I remember it, Millie loved the corners in there. I was on a mission to watch my right hand corner lines, as it has been pointed out to me I use the "racing line" and need to apex a bit later. Great road to practise that on I have to say. Millie handles like a dream :yes:

Bit wet in places, and the tinges of green indicate that care needs to be taken, but what a road :drool: We took a bit of a long route to Paihia, but according to local feedback we made the right call, the road we planned on taking is ripped up and horrible with road works.

Speaking of roadworks, they are everywhere at the moment. I would have thought it a bit late in the year to be resurfacing roads, but what do I know? The Twin Bridges Road however, is in top condition :yes:

Rolled into Paihia,and turned down the road that houses george formby's cafe. Did not even have my helmet off before being accosted by this bloke :lol:

Makes a mean coffee :yes:

Thanks Mark, fantastic hospitality, I LOVE that "Everyone does Poohs" poster in your bog :rofl:

Maha

21st August 2011, 16:42

A chill was in the air, the sun was doing its best to entice the bikes to be wheeled out of thier resting spot..didn't take much to be honest, we had decided yesterday that tomorrow being today (Sunday) would be a ride day.
Paparoa/Oakleigh rd was a callin'. Had not been up that way for some time..
I remember thinking, that at one time, that road was my bestest (until I found another) but it still rates and today only cemented what a great bit of road it is.
Managed to check out a Cafe' at the Marsden Roundabout area...coffee and a little tart...:love:
The coast road between Waipu and Langs was stunning...Langs beach doesn't get much better than it was today.
Lunch was at Mangawhai Tavern...more on that later.:shifty:

Mom

21st August 2011, 17:19

What a kerfufull some people can make of the simplest things. Nice older couple for company at lunch time, along with a gaggle of other bikers. Lucky the tide was running the right way or that woman may still be waiting for her food :laugh:

Bit of a surprise though, this couple ordered childrens meals, they told us they were not bit eaters. When the meals were delivered the woman told them off for ordering a kids meal as they were only for 10 and unders! Nice customer service that I have to say, not.

As usual, Millie preformed wonderfully, lovely day to be out and about, albeit I managed to suffer from a bit of a brain fart, we came through unscathed.

Maha

19th February 2012, 14:30

Mom

19th February 2012, 14:49

I behaved myself today, though naughty Millie took it upon herself to go for a bit of a fang on the Wayby Straights :shutup:

I am good for about 30kms before I start to get cramp in my butt cheek, which is really weird. Good company and a heap of laughs as usual.

Grant`

19th February 2012, 16:29

Was a good ride for me, going via baylys beach before heading down to Mangawhai.... Heap of traffic on the road, even managed a quick spit roast with Maha as evidenced in the photo :facepalm:

newhere

19th February 2012, 16:29

No time for Paeroa this year with Mom just getting back on the bike as of yesterday.
To nicer day though to be sitting at home bla bla'ing so the bikes got out again today...
I know, two days in a row WTF?
Myself/Mom and Blue Rider met up with Newhere and Grant at Mangawhai for spot of lunch.

I found a spot on my bike whilst Blue Rider had a shot at a real bike..;)

LOL - im a bit bigger than a spot!!! If only I could touch the ground, I would loooove to ride your bike :yes:

I behaved myself today, though naughty Millie took it upon herself to go for a bit of a fang on the Waby Straights :shutup:

I am good for about 30kms before I start to get cramp in my butt cheek, which is really weird. Good company and a heap of laughs as usual.

There's a job for Mark :innocent:

It was a really nice day for a ride, got a bit of gravel on bollocks Rd, otherwise beautiful. fab to catch up with you guys and Sabine for more and more laughs :love: Thank goodness the cleavage photo's haven't turned up here lolol

Grant`

19th February 2012, 16:33

It was a really nice day for a ride, got a bit of gravel on bollocks Rd

Where is bollocks road?

newhere

19th February 2012, 16:35

Where is bollocks road?

LOL I can't remember the proper name but its something like bollocks ;)

Maha

19th February 2012, 16:36

Where is bollocks road?

just after the cleavage shots it would seem...;)
I tried to get my jugs out but there was very little interest...:oi-grr:

newhere

19th February 2012, 16:38

just afteer the cleavage shots it would seem...;)
I tried to get my jugs out but there was very little interest...:oi-grr:

bwhahahaha all in a good days ride :innocent:

Look - our stalker is here to, I wonder which one of us they are following around :yawn:

Grant`

19th February 2012, 16:38

LOL I can't remember the proper name but its something like bollocks ;)

Baldrock you mean ?

just after the cleavage shots it would seem...;)
I tried to get my jugs out but there was very little interest...:oi-grr:

Dam I missed your jugs! I would of got there earlier if I had known that :gob:

Mom

19th February 2012, 16:45

Dam I missed your jugs! I would of got there earlier if I had known that :gob:

He was actually getting them to wobble a bit :facepalm:

Grant`

19th February 2012, 16:45

He was actually getting them to wobble a bit :facepalm:

Now I am just jealous :oi-grr:

blue rider

19th February 2012, 16:47

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Mom

19th February 2012, 16:55

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Could you find a less flattering one of me please, I cant stand my constipated face :wacko:

Grant`

19th February 2012, 16:58

Could you find a less flattering one of me please, I cant stand my constipated face :wacko:

Sabines got a look of, FUCK YEAH! I am taller than both you bitches :motu:

blue rider

19th February 2012, 17:04

yeah smugface, thats me, and I am taller whohoo:love:

Maha

19th February 2012, 17:32

Now I am just jealous :oi-grr:

Manjuggle not to be witnessed before eating...:blink:

newhere

19th February 2012, 17:55

Baldrock you mean ?

Baldrock - bollock close enough :lol:

Maha

19th February 2012, 17:57

yeah smugface, thats me, and I am taller whohoo:love:

Thank you so much for those raspberry tarts you turned up with...please feel free to do that again...:yes:

newhere

19th February 2012, 18:03

Thank you so much for those raspberry tarts you turned up with...please feel free to do that again...:yes:

:spanking: i didn't see any of those .... :oi-grr: hopefully someone will redeem themselves next weekend :yes:

FJRider

19th February 2012, 18:05

I am good for about 30kms before I start to get cramp in my butt cheek, which is really weird. Good company and a heap of laughs as usual.

Should have kept going ... about 80 km's ... it will go numb. And cease to be a problem. :innocent:

blue rider

19th February 2012, 18:24

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blue rider

19th February 2012, 18:25

Thank you so much for those raspberry tarts you turned up with...please feel free to do that again...:yes:

no worries, thanks for a lovely day

Newbi

19th February 2012, 19:27

bwhahahaha all in a good days ride :innocent:

Look - our stalker is here to, I wonder which one of us they are following around :yawn:

Lol pray tell, who is this stalker you speak of?

newhere

19th February 2012, 19:44

Lol pray tell, who is this stalker you speak of?

Lol we have noticed a "guest" following us about :wacko:

So are we going to see you next weekend?

Newbi

19th February 2012, 20:14

Lol we have noticed a "guest" following us about :wacko:

So are we going to see you next weekend?

Ooh am I the stalker:whistle: that's so awesome. And not sure yet lol

blue rider

19th February 2012, 20:24

And not sure yet lol

you got to stop doing the 'i don't know yet"
or we believe you dont like us anymoere:girlfight:

newhere

19th February 2012, 20:33

you got to stop doing the 'i don't know yet"
or we believe you dont like us anymoere:girlfight:

I reckon :brick::brick::brick:

Newbi

19th February 2012, 20:44

Hahahahahah, well...........

Newbi

19th February 2012, 20:47

Oh I totally got a new battery for my Angel and she starts beautifully, so that's definately what her starting issues were. Now just have to ride her again lol.

newhere

19th February 2012, 21:00

Oh I totally got a new battery for my Angel and she starts beautifully, so that's definately what her starting issues were. Now just have to ride her again lol.

Oh yeah - that's a good thing alright .... :shit: :whistle:

Newbi

19th February 2012, 21:03

That totally sounds soo rude hahah, Riding "her" again lol

newhere

19th February 2012, 21:18

That totally sounds soo rude hahah, Riding "her" again lol

LOL yeah just a lil bit :nya:

Newbi

19th February 2012, 21:28

Not my fault, my bikes a girl hahaha, Maybe i'm a closet lesbian and I just don't know lol:eek5:

newhere

26th February 2012, 22:08

blue rider

26th February 2012, 22:10

Spectacular ride to Russell today, beaut weather, fantastic company and besides a few cows a great trip up old russell road :cool:

No pic's sorry, I was to busy enjoying myself :lol::lol::lol:

where the heck is Russel, and have I been there yet?

just got home....had a big burger, a girl needs to eat and now its time for sleepies....

nite nite

newhere

26th February 2012, 22:12

where the heck is Russel, and have I been there yet?

just got home....had a big burger, a girl needs to eat and now its time for sleepies....

nite nite

Russell - up north we haven't ridden there as a L's Angel's group - unless it was before my time.

Pleased you got home safe hun :cool:

blue rider

26th February 2012, 22:14

Russell - up north we haven't ridden there as a L's Angel's group - unless it was before my time.

Pleased you got home safe hun :cool:

well we should go there then....

apart from the two arabian bullshitters, the under taker and the i don't let you change the lane pissant.....all went well. The aforementioned were encountered on the last 5 km before home. Wtf?

newhere

26th February 2012, 22:15

well we should go there then....

apart from the two arabian bullshitters, the under taker and the i don't let you change the lane pissant.....all went well. The aforementioned were encountered on the last 5 km before home. Wtf?

:lol::lol::lol: Oh dear!!! Sounds like an adventure in its own right!!!

blue rider

26th February 2012, 22:25

yes...

car in front doing slalom??? Ok i keep distance, eh you don't know what they do? Maybe their drunk or so.

Going fifty, is the city you see.....to slow for the under taker.......he undertakes, on the car parking lane ??????

than come the arabian bullshiter on the right lane....indicating right etc etc.....nothing much I think, my light goes green, the bullshitters change stop their indicator going straingt? next light same game? Wtf, anyways they lost.....the skinny one transformed herself to a big girl.....and i made sure i got aways from them quickly>

approaching Royal Oak round a about, indicating left, vehicle besides me slows down....i speed up, vehicle speeds up, i slow down, vehicle slows down,
so i go wtf?????? and went a little detour....

lots of badly fucked man out there? Seriously? What gives?

newhere

26th February 2012, 22:27

blue rider

26th February 2012, 22:28

and i thought going the slow way would be nice n comfy?

anyways, i think this was the most interesting ride home ever....

blue rider

26th February 2012, 22:28

Friggin heck, that's shocking! I bet they were having a pervy at the hot chick on a bike :msn-wink:

bhaaaahaaaahaaaahaaa.......lol, but thanks........:bleh:

newhere

26th February 2012, 22:30

bhaaaahaaaahaaaahaaa.......lol, but thanks........:bleh:

:devil2: hehehe

Maha

27th February 2012, 06:01

Spectacular ride to Russell today, beaut weather, fantastic company and besides a few cows a great trip through old Russell road both directions :cool:

A bit of an adventure for me - first time riding that road, but it definitely wont be the last!

No pic's sorry, I was to busy enjoying myself :lol::lol::lol:

Only ever been on that road once...a group ride where there were two (yes two) bins...one was caused by a cattle truck on a tight corner that scared the shit out of one rider which caused her to react in such a way that the rider behind her had no choice but put her bike in the ditch. Another bike ended up in the bush a short while after..
That road is probably best done not as a big group...I had a moment at Whale bay on that particular ride myself..:(
Had a feed at the Duke and caught the ferry across to Paihia and rode home down SH1...a big day out and I was shagged by the time I got home.

newhere

27th February 2012, 17:01

Only ever been on that road once...a group ride where there were two (yes two) bins...one was caused by a cattle truck on a tight corner that scared the shit out of one rider which caused her to react in such a way that the rider behind her had no choice but put her bike in the ditch. Another bike ended up in the bush a short while after..
That road is probably best done not as a big group...I had a moment at Whale bay on that particular ride myself..:(
Had a feed at the Duke and caught the ferry across to Paihia and rode home down SH1...a big day out and I was shagged by the time I got home.

Yeah I can see how that could come about, its a really technical piece of road!

I had a great time though, and man the duke makes mean fishing and chips :niceone:

Maha

27th February 2012, 17:07

Yeah I can see how that could come about, its a really technical piece of road!

I had a great time though, and man the duke makes mean fishing and chips :niceone:

It seemed to take forever to get to Russell from what I remember...nodrog even had a head of back then.:cool:
Thats him second from the left...in the group pic.
DMNTD standing in front of the white board.
And one of the binned bikes from the ride.

newhere

27th February 2012, 17:19

It seemed to take forever to get to Russell from what I remember...nodrog even had a head of back then.:cool:
Thats him second from the left...in the group pic.
And one of the binned bikes from the ride.

Bummer about the bikes, but it looks like besides that it would have been a GREAT ride :cool:

Maha

6th May 2012, 10:12

See ya there.....:scooter:

Zedder

6th May 2012, 10:49

Maha

6th May 2012, 15:39

Went a tad further than Mangawahi...rode about 140Ks NNE of Warkworth.
A few showers crossed our path once the road got all twisty...wet conditions coupled with mud on the road in places (from farm trucks/tractors exiting paddocks) made for a slower ride through that bit. Was a touch slippery in places...next time, I shall order up some sun.
But anyway..what a cool place to graze and drink coffee...food was excellent and a number of other bikers must have thought the same.
The ride out was sunshine all the way, once out of the twisty bits...:facepalm:
The bikes are very very dirty and shall be washed before being put away...:love:

Quick stop at Te Hana on the way back to get a pic of a Trike Carving...very cool.
Not a maori carving to be seen...out of season they reckon :shifty:

Mom

6th May 2012, 15:44

Lovey ride out. Pity about the rain and clay, my poor Millie is so filthy :shit: Even my boots look like I have been riding off road. Still that kai was yummy as was the coffee. Good company too :love:

Maha

6th May 2012, 16:46

Good riding thread.

I stopped for lunch at Mangawhai (and always chuckle at the Magical Mangawhai sign) last week after doing a Whangarei and Waipu run.

As usual it was a great ride through a beautiful area.

As stated in the 1st post, these rides are 'Impromptu spur of the moment lets ride' which ends up being (90% of the time) the best time spent on a bike.
We tend to look for places more.... not usually ventured/frequented? rather than the 'norm'...

Keep an eye on the thread Zedder, mostly I will post the day/evening before.

Maha

19th May 2012, 19:04

Good riding thread.

I stopped for lunch at Mangawhai (and always chuckle at the Magical Mangawhai sign) last week after doing a Whangarei and Waipu run.

As usual it was a great ride through a beautiful area.

Leaving Warkworth at 10am tomorrow for a Funky Ride...:cool:
From Warkworth to lunch 166 kms/128 return = 294 kms.

From the Nth Shore to lunch 213 kms/177 kms return = 390 kms for the day.

Mom

20th May 2012, 09:08

Fabulous day for a ride :sunny:

Maha

20th May 2012, 16:50

Mint day to be out on the bike...
Paparoa/Oakleigh road was in great condition...had a blast through there.
Met up with newhere at Maungakaramea.
Thanks for joining us Carmel, always good to catch up.
Took Snooks road to SH14 then onto Baylys Beach via Dargaville.
Spent 1.5 hours at Sharky's where a couple of 12 year old kids made the best Chicken/Bacon burgers and wedges
Diet? what diet....:shifty:
320Kms

newhere

20th May 2012, 16:52

Mom

20th May 2012, 17:07

It was a great ride, beautiful day for it, and as always it was fabulous to catch you with Anne and yourself, you guys are amazing :yes:

I had a great ride today, it was lovely to catch up with you, I dont remember the last time we rode a ride together. Was a bit ticked off that a Stock truck and trailer turned into Paparoa Oakleigh Road just ahead of us, but luckily we managed to get past it. I really enjoyed that burger too, so naughty but so yummy :woohoo:

Maha murdered a bird in Maungaturoto on the way home :shit:

Was that Murray we saw in Wellsford this morning?

Maha

20th May 2012, 18:00

Yeah saw Murray standing there looking lost...well, he was a bit out of his region to be fair...:scooter:

The Pastor

21st May 2012, 11:13

whens the next ride

Maha

22nd May 2012, 15:39

whens the next ride

When I decide where to go next..
Anything at Port Waikato?...aint been there yet.

The Pastor

22nd May 2012, 15:56

When I decide where to go next..
Anything at Port Waikato?...aint been there yet.

not sure

nzspokes

22nd May 2012, 17:00

When I decide where to go next..
Anything at Port Waikato?...aint been there yet.

Nice Cafe and close to hiway 22.

Zedder

22nd May 2012, 17:05

When I decide where to go next..
Anything at Port Waikato?...aint been there yet.

I've just got back from an extended weekend there with some geology students.

There's a small settlement and camp ground etc but it's mostly known as a big source of fossils from the late Jurassic period. However, the human skeleton found on the beach there is big news at the moment.

The Pastor

22nd May 2012, 18:14

I've just got back from an extended weekend there with some geology students.

There's a small settlement and camp ground etc but it's mostly known as a big source of fossils from the late Jurassic period. However, the human skeleton found on the beach there is big news at the moment.

what are the roads like?

Zedder

22nd May 2012, 20:12

what are the roads like?

I've only gone there via Huntly, Pokeno or Bombay and the road is sealed all the way. The road leading south from Port Waikato is gravel though.

From a ride rating aspect, it's not that "interesting" going from either Pokeno or Bombay (but still good) but from Huntly via Glen Murray, it's much better.

nzspokes

22nd May 2012, 20:18

but from Huntly via Glen Murray, it's much better.

Thats highway 22.

Maha

23rd May 2012, 15:19

I've only gone there via Huntly, Pokeno or Bombay and the road is sealed all the way. The road leading south from Port Waikato is gravel though.

From a ride rating aspect, it's not that "interesting" going from either Pokeno or Bombay (but still good) but from Huntly via Glen Murray, it's much better.

Yeah, my problem is that if we are to ride south of here, its an hour on the M/Way which is ok if you ride a Lazy-e-Boy but damn is it boring?
We normally only go that way if we are on a mission.
You will find that 9/10 rides that I/we do are in a northern direction, much better playground.
I have an idea for the next ride, and its not to Port Waikato.
Its a Coast to Coast ride where SH1 will only be used for about 200 mts..:niceone:

250 Ks round trip from the North Shore.

nallac

23rd May 2012, 15:27

Another M to M ride Maha?.

Maha

23rd May 2012, 15:28

Another M to M ride Maha?.

Yesum...I hear you back in the neigbourhood a week or two soon?

nallac

23rd May 2012, 15:31

Yesum...I hear you back in the neigbourhood a week or two soon?
yep, back over in 9 days. Can't wait......

Maha

23rd May 2012, 15:49

yep, back over in 9 days. Can't wait......

The first time we did this ride, the cops showed up for the ride brief...:Police:
Actually, he gave the ride brief..:eek:

blue rider

23rd May 2012, 16:58

when.....:clap:

newhere

23rd May 2012, 21:16

Yeah, my problem is that if we are to ride south of here, its an hour on the M/Way which is ok if you ride a Lazy-e-Boy but damn is it boring?
We normally only go that way if we are on a mission.
You will find that 9/10 rides that I/we do are in a northern direction, much better playground.
I have an idea for the next ride, and its not to Port Waikato.
Its a Coast to Coast ride where SH1 will only be used for about 200 mts..:niceone:

250 Ks round trip from the North Shore.

Im in :shifty: :niceone:

nathanwhite

31st May 2012, 19:20

I fancy some grub at Shelly beach on sat. Looking to leave dairy flat at 11:00, then home again to do stuff before the day is over

Any interest?

nzspokes

31st May 2012, 19:29

I fancy some grub at Shelly beach on sat. Looking to leave dairy flat at 11:00, then home again to do stuff before the day is over

Any interest?

I would but got my minimes on Sat. But Sun/Mon will be learning new bike time. :banana:

Mom

31st May 2012, 19:54

We are not going to be around Doogle, otherwise we would be starters.

newhere

1st June 2012, 18:57

I fancy some grub at Shelly beach on sat. Looking to leave dairy flat at 11:00, then home again to do stuff before the day is over

Any interest?

Where is shelley beach??? Im keen to get out for a ride :bleh:

blue rider

1st June 2012, 19:52

weather permitting i shall be there....at Dairy Flat...meeting the white one

nathanwhite

1st June 2012, 20:03

blue rider

1st June 2012, 20:05

you mean i can't just follow you?

dang:cool:

nathanwhite

1st June 2012, 20:07

Where is shelley beach??? Im keen to get out for a ride :bleh:

it's not going to be too long, If you really to go a bit further you could go all the way up to the end of the peninsula and back around.

newhere

1st June 2012, 21:39

it's not going to be too long, If you really to go a bit further you could go all the way up to the end of the peninsula and back around.

Yeah alright im in, so long as i get up in time!!!:rolleyes:

nzspokes

1st June 2012, 21:49

Yeah alright im in, so long as i get up in time!!!:rolleyes:

Wish I could join you. Mind you me and the kiddys are going mountain climbing on Sat, probably the hard way up one tree hill. Will be fun.

I may hit a big ride on the big bike on Sunday.

newhere

2nd June 2012, 09:06

Wish I could join you. Mind you me and the kiddys are going mountain climbing on Sat, probably the hard way up one tree hill. Will be fun.

I may hit a big ride on the big bike on Sunday.

Oh cool that will be soo fun :cool:

Let me know what your ride plans are for sunday Im keen to ride, I just not sure where yet!

blue rider

2nd June 2012, 09:10

Oh cool that will be soo fun :cool:

Let me know what your ride plans are for sunday Im keen to ride, I just not sure where yet!

i 'd be keen a for a ride to not know where yet....sounds like fun.

newhere

2nd June 2012, 09:18

i 'd be keen a for a ride to not know where yet....sounds like fun.

COOL :cool: right Im just getting myself together to meet you at dairy flat, hopefully I will make it in time!

blue rider

2nd June 2012, 09:55

i am sorry, but I wuz asked out on a date ....:Oops:
so will be not coming along.

nzspokes

2nd June 2012, 11:51

i am sorry, but I wuz asked out on a date ....:Oops:

Guess I wont ask you out for dinner this week then......:wait::bleh:

nzspokes

2nd June 2012, 12:29

Oh cool that will be soo fun :cool:

Let me know what your ride plans are for sunday Im keen to ride, I just not sure where yet!

Well as my romantic intentions have been blown to pieces, I will be heading out for a big ride.

No idea of where either, open to suggestions.......

newhere

2nd June 2012, 16:05

It was a nice ticky tour down 16 and out to Shelley Beach to catch up with Mr White and back today :cool: :niceone:

newhere

2nd June 2012, 16:06

i am sorry, but I wuz asked out on a date ....:Oops:
so will be not coming along.

OOOoooh good on you, dates are nice :msn-wink:

nzspokes

2nd June 2012, 16:24

OOOoooh good on you, dates are nice :msn-wink:

Would be If I ever went on one.:(

So you up for a ride tomorrow? Sorry no its not a date just a ride. :lol:

Im on fire today. :msn-wink:

newhere

2nd June 2012, 18:29

Would be If I ever went on one.:(

So you up for a ride tomorrow? Sorry no its not a date just a ride. :lol:

Im no fire today. :msn-wink:

LOL um well I have double booked myself for parties tonight, im not sure how my head will be tomorrow, so maybe is the best I can do at the mo, I will post or text you tomorrow if im awake in time :weird:

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 11:23

Well nobodys around. Think I will head to Maraetai then on to who knows where. Maybe Whangamata.....

swbarnett

3rd June 2012, 17:16

Well nobodys around. Think I will head to Maraetai then on to who knows where. Maybe Whangamata.....
I would've loved to come for the ride but I'm on call this weekend.

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 17:26

I would've loved to come for the ride but I'm on call this weekend.

Had a good one today mate. Ive ungraded. Awesome ride.

Soooo much torque........

swbarnett

3rd June 2012, 17:32

Had a good one today mate. Ive ungraded. Awesome ride.

Soooo much torque........
Yes, I noticed you had a few more CC. Must set aside a time to come and have a nosey. Looks like I might be free weekend after next. I'll see how it goes.

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 17:45

Yes, I noticed you had a few more CC. Must set aside a time to come and have a nosey. Looks like I might be free weekend after next. I'll see how it goes.

Sweet as. Im up for more rides now to......

swbarnett

3rd June 2012, 18:36

Sweet as. Im up for more rides now to......
Maybe lunch in Coromandel? Irene liked the idea.

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 18:40

Maybe lunch in Coromandel? Irene liked the idea.

Looks like im heading to Whangamata tomorrow with some of the crew from Fat Bikers.

Im pretty much happy for anything anytime as long as I dont have kiddys.

swbarnett

3rd June 2012, 19:07

Looks like im heading to Whangamata tomorrow with some of the crew from Fat Bikers.
Now you're just making me jealous.

Im pretty much happy for anything anytime as long as I dont have kiddys.
Right, pencilled in - lunch at the Pepper Tree, Coromandel on the 16th.

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 19:09

Now you're just making me jealous.

Right, pencilled in - lunch at the Pepper Tree, Coromandel on the 16th.

16th is a sat? I have kids that morning I think. Sundays best. But last weekend of the month I have them both days.

swbarnett

3rd June 2012, 19:24

16th is a sat? I have kids that morning I think. Sundays best. But last weekend of the month I have them both days.
Yep, 16th is a Sat. Sunday is fine by us.

17th it is then.

Irene has pointed out that my memory is not what it should be. The Pepper Tree, although very nice, is not what I was thinking of. There's a cafe down the road that I can't remember the name of that wasn't bad the last time we were there. That's the one I meant.

nzspokes

3rd June 2012, 19:36

Yep, 16th is a Sat. Sunday is fine by us.

17th it is then.

Irene has pointed out that my memory is not what it should be. The Pepper Tree, although very nice, is not what I was thinking of. There's a cafe down the road that I can't remember the name of that wasn't bad the last time we were there. That's the one I meant.

Sounds great to me. Lookin forward to it. :cool:

Maha

4th June 2012, 13:42

Did y'all find ya way out of that paper bag in the end?.....:rolleyes:

Anyway, just got back from Coopers beach..had a good look around at where the next ride up that will take us...:niceone:

Maha

4th June 2012, 15:39

This SUNDAY being the 10th.
Tasman to the Pacific.

Leaving Muriwai beach carpark at 10:30am.
Lunch will be at Mangawhai Tavern.
Normal Ride Rules apply = no fucking about.
Legal pace to be used....learner friendly.

newhere

4th June 2012, 18:21

nzspokes

4th June 2012, 18:54

nathanwhite

4th June 2012, 20:47

This Saturday being the 9th.
Tasman to the Pacific.

Leaving Muriwai beach carpark at 10:30am.
Lunch will be at Mangawhai Tavern.
Normal Ride Rules apply = no fucking about.
Legal pace to be used....learner friendly.

I think I can make that. Will have to see as I pencilled in some light mechanical work for that day though. Maybe afterwards.....

I'm getting some interesting ideas now regarding my friends bike...

<scampers off with an evil smile>

swbarnett

4th June 2012, 20:57

There may be others along for the ride. Got some good roads down here in the hood. We will try to avoid main highways. :cool:
No worries. Be good to catch up with others as well and maybe see some new faces.

Maha

5th June 2012, 11:38

I will see if I can get a sitter for Tay. :cool:

Would Sunday help/be better?

blue rider

5th June 2012, 18:50

newhere

5th June 2012, 21:30

Would Sunday help/be better?

Thanks so much for the offer but I don't think I will be able to make it, I have friends moving house and have offered to help - silly me!!!!

swbarnett

5th June 2012, 22:45

oh this might be interesting......:cool:
Indeed. Irene and I should be able to make it (we'll try our best).

If I get the time maybe I'll bake some more cases for you to fill it you'd like?

Mom

6th June 2012, 06:10

Indeed. Irene and I should be able to make it (we'll try our best).

If I get the time maybe I'll bake some more cases for you to fill it you'd like?

OHHHHHHHHHH, I have made some really yummy lime curd that is looking for a home :drool:

Maha

6th June 2012, 06:59

May change to Sunday, being the better day weather wise...stayed tuned.

nzspokes

6th June 2012, 07:18

May change to Sunday, being the better day weather wise...stayed tuned.

If you do, Brandi and I may wander along.

nzspokes

6th June 2012, 07:48

Maha, ok if I invite some of the Sass L platers once youve firmed up which day?

One or two would be up for it I think.

Maha

6th June 2012, 07:55

Maha, ok if I invite some of the Sass L platers once youve firmed up which day?

One or two would be up for it I think.

Sure Rob...does either day suit you?
Im easy, let me know after Sass if you want.

nzspokes

6th June 2012, 08:11

Sure Rob...does either day suit you?
Im easy, let me know after Sass if you want.

I can only do Sunday mate. Have my mini mes on Sat. Motat trip if weathers ok. But dont base it around me, see what works best and let me know. I will give Sass a heads up tonight but that will depend if its on for weather. I will post it up on the Sass thread.

blue rider

6th June 2012, 15:48

Indeed. Irene and I should be able to make it (we'll try our best).

If I get the time maybe I'll bake some more cases for you to fill it you'd like?

oh the new baileys ganache, or the little cointraux mixture might be delish with some shortbread.....

Maha

6th June 2012, 15:50

oh the new baileys ganache, or the little cointraux mixture might be delish with some shortbread.....

baileys ganache.............hell yeah! :drool:
That would go down nicely after my Chicken salad...:rolleyes:

nzspokes

6th June 2012, 21:39

swbarnett

6th June 2012, 21:54

OHHHHHHHHHH, I have made some really yummy lime curd that is looking for a home :drool:

oh the new baileys ganache, or the little cointraux mixture might be delish with some shortbread.....

If we're doing Sunday I'll run some up on Saturday. Otherwise I should be able to squeeze them out on Friday night as long as nothing blows up at work.

Maakz

6th June 2012, 22:08

Lime Curd and Ganache? Gawddam!!! Sounds like home made goodness...aw man, pure torture. Spokey...Brandi? U pulling a chick trick?:msn-wink:

Maha

7th June 2012, 06:56

Maha, Just got back from Sass(a bit wet) and ive got 3 L platers interested on the weekend. If Sunday I will lead them up from Da Hood. If Sat then they can make there own way up. Let me know what day you want to run.

How many Ks is the ride? Want to give the L platers an idea.

Sth Akl to Muriwai 60 Km
From Muriwai to Mangawhai is 100 Km.
About 120 back to Sth Akl from there..easy going stuff really.

nzspokes

7th June 2012, 07:11

Sth Akl to Muriwai 60 Km
From Muriwai to Mangawhai is 100 Km.
About 120 back to Sth Akl from there..easy going stuff really.

Cheers, have put it up on Sass thread. Brandi and I will lead them up.

Good times. :cool:

blue rider

7th June 2012, 10:05

Lime Curd and Ganache? Gawddam!!! Sounds like home made goodness...aw man, pure torture. Spokey...Brandi? U pulling a chick trick?:msn-wink:

hes all luved up....the bandit made him go goooooey

blue rider

7th June 2012, 10:06

and because it was so much fun.....

6F :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Maha

7th June 2012, 14:05

Lime Curd and Ganache? Gawddam!!! Sounds like home made goodness...aw man, pure torture. Spokey...Brandi? U pulling a chick trick?:msn-wink:

Whey-Ta-Minute.....see what I did there?....:lol:

Ragingrob

7th June 2012, 20:59

nzspokes

7th June 2012, 21:05

Maha, I have 2 confirmed thus far.

We are meeting at the Z in Takainni at 9.30 for any others from down southern parts.

Maha

8th June 2012, 06:56

If the weather's actually nice on Sunday I might pop along for a tootle Maha, happy to cruise around middle or back if there are a bunch of L-plates.

Would probably try catch the southerners on their way out west too :scooter:

P.S. any chance of updating the first post with details for this weekend, meeting places, times, route etc?

I will post the Google Map route later...not in the first post though, who ever looks there?...:cool:

Maha, I have 2 confirmed thus far.

We are meeting at the Z in Takainni at 9.30 for any others from down southern parts.

Sweet as Rob...See ya Sunday.

Maha

8th June 2012, 07:34

The Route for Sunday...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Muriwai,+Auckland&daddr=Wellsford,+Auckland+to:Waiteitei+Road,+Wells ford,+Auckland+to:Mangawhai,+Northland&hl=en&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=24.142358,39.506836&geocode=FY3szf0dFadlCilZGSyheg0NbTHg56JDYe8ABQ%3BF awy1v0dBQZnCikXi1twE-8MbTEQGaNDYe8ABQ%3BFTjG1v0diMJnCimfpoWjpukMbTE85TL 147yEdQ%3BFRLC2P0distnCimZ7oXX4JQMbTGg3qJDYe8ABQ&oq=Mangawhai&mra=ls&t=m&z=10

newhere

8th June 2012, 17:42

Sth Akl to Muriwai 60 Km
From Muriwai to Mangawhai is 100 Km.
About 120 back to Sth Akl from there..easy going stuff really.

we might meet you guys at mangawhai for lunch :cool:

nathanwhite

8th June 2012, 18:24

Ah sunday. Work day.

you kids have fun now.

Maha

8th June 2012, 18:32

we might meet you guys at mangawhai for lunch :cool:

Park around by the stage...bout 12:30 ish?

Ah sunday. Work day.

you kids have fun now.

Think of the money! :msn-wink:

Mom

8th June 2012, 19:03

Ah sunday. Work day.

you kids have fun now.

Now that sucks :yes: I was hoping to talk more LED's with you young Doogle. Later tomorrow maybe?

We are on a mish in the morning, but will be home arvo if you want a pootle, it's about time you visited your Granny anyway :shit:

nathanwhite

8th June 2012, 20:42

Now that sucks :yes: I was hoping to talk more LED's with you young Doogle. Later tomorrow maybe?

We are on a mish in the morning, but will be home arvo if you want a pootle, it's about time you visited your Granny anyway :shit:

We may be heading up there tomorrow, if we are I'll give you a bell and we can organize someone coming to someone's place. (I may not be keen to walk up that hill though)

Mom

8th June 2012, 20:59

(I may not be keen to walk up that hill though)

Dont be a big baby! It is but a gentle uphill stroll from there :spanking:

nzspokes

8th June 2012, 21:03

Maha

8th June 2012, 21:41

I now have 3 L platers coming. I will get them to fill up at Waimauku so we dont have fuel stops on the ride.

We may do Woodcocks on the way home depending on how everybody is feeling. :cool:

Cant wait. :banana:

Been out Woodcocks several times over the last couple of days, its in mint condition...a few leaves lying around in the wet, which is always something to look out for this time of the year.

nzspokes

8th June 2012, 22:05

Been out Woodcocks seversl times over the last couple of days, its in mint condition...a few leaves lying around in the wet, which is always something to look out for this time of the year.

I had been thinking if we go that way on the way home I better zip ahead to make sure the road was safe. :msn-wink:

newhere

9th June 2012, 00:40

Park around by the stage...bout 12:30 ish?

Choice, sounds great :cool:

Maha

9th June 2012, 07:58

I had been thinking if we go that way on the way home I better zip ahead to make sure the road was safe. :msn-wink:

The Ahuroa hill part stays wet, not alot of sun gets there during the day...

SUNDAY the 10th.
Tasman to the Pacific.

Leaving Muriwai beach carpark at 10:30am.
Lunch will be at Mangawhai Tavern.
Normal Ride Rules apply = no fucking about.
Legal pace to be used....learner friendly.

swbarnett

9th June 2012, 08:40

SUNDAY the 9th.
I take it you mean Sunday the 10th?

blue rider

9th June 2012, 08:51

The Ahuroa hill part stays wet, not alot of sun gets there during the day...

SUNDAY the 10th.
Tasman to the Pacific.

Leaving Muriwai beach carpark at 10:30am.
Lunch will be at Mangawhai Tavern.
Normal Ride Rules apply = no fucking about.
Legal pace to be used....learner friendly.

where is Muriway beach carpark?

Maha

9th June 2012, 08:51

I take it you mean Sunday the 10th?

Um, Yeah...that paper bag gets around....:lol:

Maha

9th June 2012, 08:51

where is Muriway beach carpark?

Its at Muriwai Beach....:crazy:

Direction from Grey Lynn...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Grey+Lynn,+Auckland&daddr=Muriwai,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-36.869855,174.627115&sspn=0.4021,0.617294&geocode=FbJ7zf0dV0hqCimhQ8HdvEcNbTGQyKJDYe8ABQ%3BF Y3szf0dFadlCilZGSyheg0NbTHg56JDYe8ABQ&oq=Grey+Lyn&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

blue rider

9th June 2012, 09:04

Its at Muriwai Beach....:crazy:

Direction from Grey Lynn...http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Grey+Lynn,+Auckland&daddr=Muriwai,+Auckland&hl=en&sll=-36.869855,174.627115&sspn=0.4021,0.617294&geocode=FbJ7zf0dV0hqCimhQ8HdvEcNbTGQyKJDYe8ABQ%3BF Y3szf0dFadlCilZGSyheg0NbTHg56JDYe8ABQ&oq=Grey+Lyn&mra=ls&t=m&z=12

don't think i ever been there..sorry :blink:
it is just ...well....you are breaking ze routine....this is confusing me....much.

nzspokes

9th June 2012, 09:38

don't think i ever been there..sorry :blink:
it is just ...well....you are breaking ze routine....this is confusing me....much.

You have on a previous Maha/Mom Learner ride. Thats from where I was in front for a bit.

We went to Shelly beach.

nzspokes

9th June 2012, 09:49

where is Muriway beach carpark?

Meet us at the Shell in westgate at 10 if you want. We will be passing by to pick up riders and carrying on. We wont be stopping.

We will refuel at Waimauku just before Murawai so no body needs to stop on the main ride.

blue rider

9th June 2012, 09:51

You have on a previous Maha/Mom Learner ride. Thats from where I was in front for a bit.

We went to Shelly beach.

oh was that were we did the parade through the camping ground....?

Mom

9th June 2012, 10:36

oh was that were we did the parade through the camping ground....?

Yes indeedy :clap:

blue rider

9th June 2012, 11:10

Yes indeedy :clap:

i get my bike home next week.....yes....i do.

nzspokes

9th June 2012, 11:46

oh was that were we did the parade through the camping ground....?

Yes that was it, I fell in love that day. :love:

Gremlin

9th June 2012, 15:35

I'll be tootling along, with a bit of a surprise tho...

Happy to play TEC...

Maha

9th June 2012, 16:46

I'll be tootling along, with a bit of a surprise tho...

Happy to play TEC...

Job Done...I have handed over the Lead for the first part to Mr Spokes, he deserves it.
That leaves myself and a few others to keep things moving in the middle.
See you at the beach in the morning, did I mention the compulsary mid winter dip?...:yes:

nzspokes

9th June 2012, 18:13

did I mention the compulsary mid winter dip?...:yes:

Nek minite........

Who can stomach a nekid Spokes that hour of the morning......:crazy:

Mom

9th June 2012, 18:24

Nek minite........

:crazy:

The very last thing I am planning is a skinny dip in the morning, give me another few kg drop and I may be a starter :wacko:

Ragingrob

10th June 2012, 08:41

Ok the weather is good and I'm not hungover, looks like I'll be joining you guys. Might peel off at wellsford depending on time.

Anyway, I'll meet the sass group at shell westgate 10am - look for the guy in the funny red two piece that doesn't really fit anymore :2thumbsup

nzspokes

10th June 2012, 08:45

Ragingrob

10th June 2012, 09:43

Just on side of motorway letting my rotors cool off with the new brake pads on. Hopefully will continue soon haha

Ragingrob

10th June 2012, 14:05

Good to meet a few of you guys today, nice cruisey ride from muriwai up to wellsford. Had to peel off at wellsford, hope rest of the ride was primo!

Maha

10th June 2012, 17:23

Gremlin...that suprise you had for us was a real looker, not bad for a blonde, look forward to the right-up...:msn-wink:

Bikes ranged from a GN to a 109 and everything in between...10-12 bikes.
No rain, well not until after the ride had finished at our end...:shifty:
Duck plucking comp at the lunch venue...downy crap going in all directions. Not over the fish burger and chips though <_<
But to see them hanging there upon arrival was a little...:confused:

Was bloody cold on the West coast...alot warmer out east.
Thanks to all the Robs and everyone else who turned out...
Cheers Mr Sokes for the lead role through to the lookout...:niceone:
Hope Woodcocks was enjoyed by those who went that way home.
235KMs.

Mom

10th June 2012, 17:36

What a cool day :sunny:

A very mixed ability group of riders enjoying a pootle out. It was great to be part of the ride, nice pace mr spokes. Thanks to Gremlin for TEC duties, allowed me to simply have a pootle. Hope that poor little ginny can be repaired under a dealer sales warranty, but if not it is not a big repair bill if you can find someone who can help you do it.

Saw an old friend when we got back home and was telling him it reminded me of the time his bike crapped a gasket when he first bought it, there was oil everywhere :lol:

Speaking of being at home, what a yummy treat. swbarnetts shortbread cases, my lime curd with a bit of quick meringe on the top, into the oven for a moment resulted in heavenly bite sized :drool: delicious yumminess I am sure is part of my "balanced diet". Ms Boots, I hope you enjoy yours as much as we did. You can have more after the next 1000 words :rofl:

Thanks to everyone for making today so cool. See you all on the next one.

Boots

10th June 2012, 19:12

What a cool day :sunny:

Speaking of being at home, what a yummy treat. swbarnetts shortbread cases, my lime curd with a bit of quick meringe on the top, into the oven for a moment resulted in heavenly bite sized :drool: delicious yumminess I am sure is part of my "balanced diet". Ms Boots, I hope you enjoy yours as much as we did. You can have more after the next 1000 words :rofl:

Thanks to everyone for making today so cool. See you all on the next one.

Yum, yum, yum. Heaven for the taste buds! :love:

And I did write 1000 words today, plus created a couple of diagrams! So I'm pretty pleased. Would have been cool to come, but until the thesis is finished I probably won't be very social.

nzspokes

10th June 2012, 21:25

Thanks to Maha and Mom for organizing today. Got offered roast chicken for dinner so only just got home.

Woodcocks Rd was good but quite wet in places so just a pootle. 350ks round trip and getting used to riding Brandi.

Happy times.

nzspokes

10th June 2012, 21:57

Oh, and it sounds like Richard and the GN made it home ok.

nzspokes

11th June 2012, 07:45

swbarnett

11th June 2012, 10:09

So back to the 17th. Where did you want to meet?

Do you know the Z station at Takanini? On the main drag?
I do now (looked it up on Google). Sounds good to me, what time?

Maha

12th June 2012, 07:32

Just putting together an over-nighter. Saturday/Sunday Arse Freezer Ride July/August ..sometime.
To a place that I/We have yet to go.

swbarnett

12th June 2012, 11:11

Just putting together an over-nighter. Saturday/Sunday Arse Freezer Ride July/August ..sometime.
To a place that I/We have yet to go.
If possible can you avoid 21/22 July and 11/12 August. I'll be tied up for work those weekends.

Maha

12th June 2012, 11:17

If possible can you avoid 21/22 July and 11/12 August. I'll be tied up for work those weekends.

Just waiting to hear back from another re dates August 4th and 5th.
Hope to get the new thread up later today.
We want CAKE!

blue rider

12th June 2012, 20:54

Just putting together an over-nighter. Saturday/Sunday Arse Freezer Ride July/August ..sometime.
To a place that I/We have yet to go.

oh this sounds like fun.....there are places you don;t know?

Maha

13th June 2012, 10:20

oh this sounds like fun.....there are places you don;t know?

Yes, only three....soon to be only two. :shifty:
Looking like the end of August.

nzspokes

14th June 2012, 06:43

I do now (looked it up on Google). Sounds good to me, what time?

I reckon about 10.

swbarnett

14th June 2012, 07:56

I reckon about 10.
Sounds about right. See you then.

nzspokes

14th June 2012, 19:54

Sounds about right. See you then.

Anybody is welcome to come on this ride by the way.

I need to remove a little flat starting on my tyre.....

nzspokes

17th June 2012, 09:14

Anybody else coming? Just Stephen and me so far. Meet at the Z station in Takanini at 10.

Maha

20th June 2012, 17:40

Anybody else coming? Just Stephen and me so far. Meet at the Z station in Takanini at 10.

So how was it?

nzspokes

20th June 2012, 17:45

So how was it?

It was Epic. Great ride with great company. Love that road. Will not be the last time I do it.

1200cc's tis a lot of fun.

Great food to.

But freezing first thing, frost all through Huna on the way out and some places had ice warnings and grit on the roads.

Maha

20th June 2012, 18:47

It was Epic. Great ride with great company. Love that road. Will not be the last time I do it.

1200cc's tis a lot of fun.

Great food to.

But freezing first thing, frost all through Huna on the way out and some places had ice warnings and grit on the roads.

Did you do the whole loop or half?
We did it once, a figure eight covered 700kms...but its like a 650 km ride from here if the full loop is done.
250 for the full loop plus 400 return from Thames. 650Kms.
180 half loop plus the 400 = 580kms.

swbarnett

20th June 2012, 21:43

Did you do the whole loop or half?
We did it once, a figure eight covered 700kms...but its like a 650 km ride from here if the full loop is done.
250 for the full loop plus 400 return from Thames. 650Kms.
180 half loop plus the 400 = 580kms.
Top half. I think if we'd done the full I would've been frozen solid by the time I got home.

Met at Z Takanini at about 10am. Some nice back roads through Clevedon, Hunua and Miranda. Lunch in Coromandel then up over the hill through Whitianga. Stopped in Tairua for the loo and a chin-wag. Then easy does it through the Kopu-Hikuai road - no ice but a bit of ice-grit and wet roads.

474km round trip from Mairangi Bay.

Loved the ride but I really was a tad under-dressed for the conditions. It was OK when the sun came out but once it went down it got cold fast. I nearly didn't make it home because my brain was cold. Coming through Tirakau drive I saw someone coming to the end of a driveway in front of me and thought "they'll stop". I NEVER do that. Of course they didn't. Instnct kicked in and I ended up lane-splitting between them and the guy in the right lane.

Mom

21st June 2012, 06:17

I nearly didn't make it home because my brain was cold. Coming through Tirakau drive I was someone coming to the end of a driveway in front of me and thought "they'll stop". I NEVER do that. Of course they didn't. Instnct kicked in and I ended up lane-splitting between them and the guy in the right lane.

Thank God for experience. Being cold is probably the most underrated hazard for us bikers. Cold is one thing, but you can get hypothermic on a bike very easily.

Maha

21st June 2012, 07:30

Years ago I sold a bike to a chap in Dargaville, I said I would take it to him on the Saturday, and being true to my word, I did just that.
I shouldn't have, the weather was crap...but it got way worse the further north I got.
I had to stop at Ruawai because of the shaking. A hot pie and smoke and away I went again.
Anne was following in the car.
All I had on under my gear was shorts and a T Shirt. It took me all the way home in the car, under a jacket with the heater to stop shaking.
Stupid thing to do looking back now, but, the guy got his bike and I had the money.

I can ride in any weather now, I have the gear for it...just gotta remember to take it..bring on August!

swbarnett

21st June 2012, 09:33

Thank God for experience. Being cold is probably the most underrated hazard for us bikers. Cold is one thing, but you can get hypothermic on a bike very easily.
Indeed.

I'm also having to get used to the fact that I can't take the cold like I used to. I used to be quite comfortable cycling in weather that would freeze my water bottle, wearing just summer lycra.

nzspokes

21st June 2012, 17:45

Indeed.

I'm also having to get used to the fact that I can't take the cold like I used to. I used to be quite comfortable cycling in weather that would freeze my water bottle, wearing just summer lycra.

Same here. I used to able to handle cold but a bit of age has seen to that. Its really the first time my leather jacket has been to cold. But seeing as its a summer jacket thats not a surprise. Im glad I had a spare jumper with me.

And Hot grips were awesome.....

Mom

21st June 2012, 18:23

I'm also having to get used to the fact that I can't take the cold like I used to.

Same here. I used to able to handle cold but a bit of age has seen to that.

You two need to have the Men-At-Pause :yes: never feel the cold, far too friggen hot almost all the time. Summer clothes year round, no blankets on the bed, NO electric blankets either :nono: Dont turn the heater on, or TURN THE BLOODY THING OFF is the norm. Personal fans come into their own :banana:

But, cold hands and cold feet, and, when you have your arms out of the blankets in the dead of winter and bring them under the blankies to warm up, the squeals of delight from the other in the bed are priceless :innocent:

And Hot grips were awesome.....

Are awesome :niceone:

nzspokes

21st June 2012, 18:28

But, cold hands and cold feet, and, when you have your arms out of the blankets in the dead of winter and bring them under the blankies to warm up, the squeals of delight from the other in the bed are priceless :innocent:

Not an issue I have.....

But a lesson in carrying gear for all weathers I guess.