Canterbury: Christchurch Thursday Night Nana Race [Archive]

McWild

8th October 2009, 14:34

Well folks, I think it's about time we get the Thursday night riding set up again!

A lot of people who would like to be out riding with the WNR crew often can't due to work, family and all that, so these rides are for them and anyone else who needs a bit more riding to scratch their itch.

I have titled the thread as such because this ride, often being a smaller group, is about doing one's own thing - although typically this is being a nana and going at a nice cruisy pace to a nice cruisy place.

Anyone wishing to ride a bit faster is welcome but it would be appreciated by the nana republic that they move on a bit before the rest of the group so that everybody has more fun. The nanas won't be pressured and the Akaroa World GP contenders won't be held up.

Seem fair? Good.

I, at least, will be waiting in the Moorhouse Ave Burger King carpark at 6 o clock for a departure at 6 30ish / whenever everybody has arrived, and will be heading out for a ride somewhere.

Current thoughts are the inverse of "Wet's route". That is, through Sumner, up Evan's pass, onto Summit Rd to Dyer's pass, down the bays side of Dyer's and on to the Wheatsheaf.

First ride will take place on the 15th of October.

Hope to see people there!

onearmedbandit

8th October 2009, 14:37

I could be up for this. Don't finish work until 5:30 so I'll be there by 6:15 at the earliest.

McWild

8th October 2009, 14:44

That's fine, it wouldn't be a Christchurch ride without standing around talking bollocks for a while at the start.

Qkchk

8th October 2009, 15:37

I will be down there for that week, may drop in and get ignored...

_Shrek_

8th October 2009, 17:43

well done McWild :laugh: but from memory it was a nana race when there were no newbees, not that i would know :innocent:

cruza

8th October 2009, 20:23

well done McWild :laugh: but from memory it was a nana race when there were no newbees, not that i would know :innocent:

no ,ya just following the ducati:innocent: shrekie . Be good havin a second option every week . thursday's would be good , if there was less learner focus.

McWild

8th October 2009, 20:27

no ,ya just following the ducati:innocent: shrekie . Be good havin a second option every week . thursday's would be good , if there was less learner focus.

Yeah I think that since there's typically a smaller turnout on Thursdays it can be more of a do what you like ride.

Not that there's anything wrong with learner riders coming along, I mean I'm not exactly "old school" myself. I'd be hanging around at the back anyway.

_Shrek_

8th October 2009, 20:27

no ,ya just following the ducati:innocent: shrekie . Be good havin a second option every week . thursday's would be good , if there was less learner focus.

that is what MW is saying, if you want/need to race leave before the newbees & meet up later

cruza

8th October 2009, 20:44

Yeah I think that since there's typically a smaller turnout on Thursdays it can be more of a do what you like ride.

Not that there's anything wrong with learner riders coming along, I mean I'm not exactly "old school" myself. I'd be hanging around at the back anyway.

bugger, can't get a lungful of castrol 2smoke then . Them's were the days sigh.

Sounds good any way

McWild

15th October 2009, 09:49

Hey, just thought I'd give this thread a bump for anybody who hasn't seen it.

Still very much going ahead tonight, awesome weather.

Will be there with bells on. Maybe not bells. Cordura more likely.

helenoftroy

15th October 2009, 10:43

no ,ya just following the ducati:innocent: shrekie . Be good havin a second option every week . thursday's would be good , if there was less learner focus.

Geez your a stirrer!!lol:girlfight:

Nice one McWild....some awesome rides last summer....small groups made it a lot of fun....:banana:

Was a awesome night when Retro,lil'M and me got wofman gunning on our tails....fun,fun,fun!!:scooter::scooter::scooter:

cruza

15th October 2009, 11:44

If it stays like this , I'll be in for a blat. Time to invest in some crash bungs Helen? Dropped mine in front of the garage b4 pp rally loaded with gear , only paint off bar ends, really pleased they saved bike from more damage.

McWild

15th October 2009, 18:41

Epic huge turnout of 3 people tonight.

Good ride anyway though.

fireliv

15th October 2009, 21:09

Epic huge turnout of 3 people tonight.

Good ride anyway though.

I tried to get phoenix to go but he wanted to mow lawns :bash:

and look after me I guess :doctor:

Dave-

15th October 2009, 22:33

MOAR RIDES IS GOOD.

im in a guess.

phoenixgtr

16th October 2009, 11:16

I tried to get phoenix to go but he wanted to mow lawns :bash:

and look after me I guess :doctor:

They're not going to mow themselves y'know. I was umming and ahhing. If I'd had my arm twisted I would have been there

been_there

16th October 2009, 12:57

They're not going to mow themselves y'know. I was umming and ahhing. If I'd had my arm twisted I would have been there

Look i'm been there...you already have my first name...lol

phoenixgtr

16th October 2009, 14:06

Haha...nutter. As for the name I guess I can't claim you stole it. You had it first!!

fireliv

16th October 2009, 17:08

Um should I be worried about the tags on this thread?? I mean I am pretty sure McWild put them up so I guess he wants some alone time with my fiance???

As long as I can watch I cant complain..... ok EWWWW:sick:

Peeteey

16th October 2009, 23:54

Epic huge turnout of 3 people tonight.

Good ride anyway though.

Yep, sure was. Man you don't muck around on that 250! Very impressed!
Nice to meet you both. Good fun ride, video is coming ...
Having some Codec issues ... :argh:

Peeteey

17th October 2009, 10:52

Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVVjBhvWng

McWild

17th October 2009, 18:14

Thanks man! Still nana central compared to some of the other buggers on these rides though haha.

That video is awesome! Very cool. So interesting to be able to see the ride from somebody else's point of view, it's like looking through your eyes!

Will be good to get the commentary going though. Although the choice of music was very fitting.

Love all the smoke at the start. Clouds of the stuff mmmmm smells like victory.

cruza

17th October 2009, 20:08

not a bad vid peeteey, Sorry I was pressed for time on thurs , otherwise would hav stopped for a beer.Long as your having fun mcwild speed means nothing. Your missing kickstart still giving me a grin today, forgot to say, I crashed that bike coming home from her place 2 days later , and it all started with a broken kick start. :lol:

gammaguy

17th October 2009, 22:42

I will be down there for that week, may drop in and get ignored...

sorry,did you say something??:Pokey:

Peeteey

18th October 2009, 03:02

Love all the smoke at the start. Clouds of the stuff mmmmm smells like victory.

That's what I was prattling on about in the vid. The smell and sound of a good 2 stroke took me back to my motox days. I was having a nostalgia trip following you!

Emlyn

19th October 2009, 05:09

Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVVjBhvWng

Thats awesome! :) Thanks for sharing :)
cheers,
Em :)

Peeteey

19th October 2009, 21:47

Thats awesome! :) Thanks for sharing :)
cheers,
Em :)

No worries Em, There'll be more to come too. I had about an hour and a half of footage from that one ride so I'll see if any more of it is usable. The broken Mic doesn't help ... I'll have to find more Shihad to put to the video :2thumbsup

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Transalper

19th October 2009, 23:01

Careful with the music over audio, sounds good, yes, but lot's of youtube videos get muted by the man because of people overlaying music which means they are breaching copyrights.

Peeteey

21st October 2009, 01:44

Careful with the music over audio, sounds good, yes, but lot's of youtube videos get muted by the man because of people overlaying music which means they are breaching copyrights.

Yea, I'm not too worried if they do because there's no real audio to lose. It was all distorted and rubbish.

Think I've fixed the mic problems now tho ... :banana:

When are you gonna make some more vids man? Been missing them!

Transalper

21st October 2009, 06:48

Lots on the back burner but lacking the interest/motovation at the moment.
I come home from work thinking about it, then sit down and do other stuff or get on the mountainbike or motorbike and go riding instead.

phoenixgtr

22nd October 2009, 13:43

Are you donning your one piece and ripping up the roads tonight Cap'n Wild?

McWild

22nd October 2009, 14:06

Don't know about the one piece but yes I'll be there rain or shine. Looks like it could go either way atm.
If it rains I think Wheatsheaf or loop back to the twisted hop would be in order.
If it's sunny then either what I just said or maybe Diamond Harbour. But it would have to be pretty good.

McWild

22nd October 2009, 18:13

You bloody useless bikers!

Afraid of a little rain... and I even wore my one piece!

sleemanj

23rd October 2009, 12:49

I even wore my one piece!

It's not the rain...

Peeteey

25th October 2009, 00:22

Yea, I was all geared up, ready to go, then the clouds let loose.
I'm just not that Keen on a ride in the rain.

Plus, with all the extra wires and stuff on my bike, I'd probably get electrocuted! :laugh:

Hopefully be there next week ...

Peeteey

27th October 2009, 20:21

Scratch that, won't be there this week. Forgot about a concert I'm doing Thurs night. :doh:
It will be a bloody fun gig however :)

See you the following week (hopefully) :woohoo:

fireliv

28th October 2009, 19:17

Might be along since I didnt go 2night

Then again this weather aint the nicest!!

McWild

29th October 2009, 16:05

Can't make it tonight.

Peeteey

30th October 2009, 00:47

Hi all,

Hope you've all heard about this ride against ACC :angry2: on Saturday.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2211

Would be great to have a good turnout!

Go on, you know you want to! :2thumbsup

Peeteey

4th November 2009, 22:28

Hope to be there tomorrow, plus one. Anyone else coming along?
:2thumbsup

McWild

5th November 2009, 07:09

I will try to.

McWild

5th November 2009, 12:46

Ok I won't make it sorry. Hopefully next week.

Peeteey

5th November 2009, 19:02

cruza

5th November 2009, 21:27

.

only one person arrived tonight ... ME!
It was such a nice evening for a ride, so I went for an explore on my own.

Very sad I know ...

No it isn't, I was riding! Everything is good when you're riding!

Lots of bikes out and about, just none of them in the right place at the right time! :2guns: :innocent:

Hope to see you next week. :rockon:

Busy getting ready and packin bike for nelson rally, had hoped for wed but did a workshop nite on mates bike. Try for next week too, howz the camera going?

Peeteey

5th November 2009, 22:04

howz the camera going?

Hey mate,

The camera is fine, it's the bloody Mic I'm having trouble with! Keeps distorting and the recorder has no way of reducing the recorded volume. I've made a little volume adjuster to go in the audio line but it doesn't seem to do much. Am editing a video together of my woes as I type ... :wari:

Will put a link up here once it's up.

I'm hopefully all clear again for next week too, hope this weather keeps up for it, and for the Nelson rally too, sounds good fun. The weekend is where I do must of my work unfortunately :(

You should put a camera in your bike so we can all see :) :Punk:

Have fun!

helenoftroy

7th November 2009, 23:05

.

only one person arrived tonight ... ME!
It was such a nice evening for a ride, so I went for an explore on my own.

Very sad I know ...

No it isn't, I was riding! Everything is good when you're riding!

Lots of bikes out and about, just none of them in the right place at the right time! :2guns: :innocent:

Hope to see you next week. :rockon:
i will be along next week for a Thursday ride....:scooter:

Peeteey

7th November 2009, 23:39

i will be along next week for a Thursday ride....:scooter:

:woohoo:Yay, sounds like there may be a few of us! :woohoo:

helenoftroy

12th November 2009, 15:49

Anyone else up for a ride tonight?(nana ride that is!)

Its been a full on week at work....need to be on the bike!!....:woohoo:

laRIKin

12th November 2009, 15:56

Anyone else up for a ride tonight?(nana ride that is!)

Its been a full on week at work....need to be on the bike!!....:woohoo:

Would have been a good idea to unwind after a busy week and a day of F-up's.(not mine)

But a bit late now after a few Bourbons.

Have fun.:crybaby:

Peeteey

12th November 2009, 16:12

I'll be there tonight, so long as I can get the bike started :)
Looks like it might rain, it better hold off for at least a few more hours or I'll be complaining to someone about the weather.
I'll also be wet.

Oh the sacrifices we make :yes:

fireliv

12th November 2009, 17:57

Just called in HOT & Peeteey just headed off 2 diamond harbour!! Hope their ride goes well!!

helenoftroy

12th November 2009, 20:45

That was great!nice wee cruise to Godley House with a light show behind me

Love those LEDs across the crash bars of the airhead Peeteey!!:rockon:

Beaut evening & a stunning sunset....:sunny::sunny:

Peeteey

12th November 2009, 21:22

That was great!nice wee cruise to Godley House with a light show behind me

Love those LEDs across the crash bars of the airhead Peeteey!!:rockon:

Beaut evening & a stunning sunset....:sunny::sunny:

Absolutely! Was a nice ride in great company. Must do it again soon!
Was also nice to meet Tristan and Liv before the ride. I'll hopefully be able to come along to some of the Wed nite rides from the end of Nov, so long as the wife can catch the bus! :D

McWild

12th November 2009, 21:39

Hey sorry that I failed yet again. Blown up bikes and getting Eliot's CBR250 to take to Whakatane.

I'm unsure when I'll next be able to go on the TNNR so don't count on me. I'll definitely be posting about it when the RGV gets sorted.

Peeteey

12th November 2009, 21:51

Peeteey

17th November 2009, 02:33

Righto, who's keen for this week? I'll (hopefully) be there with one other (hopefully) so when you lot turn up (hopefully) we'll get to actually have a group ride! (hopef ... Oh, you get the point!)

Go on, you know you want to :laugh: