What about a regular weeknight ride/meet? (Ch-ch)

[Molly]

Saw a group of about six Harleys heading up toward the Christchurch Port Hills this evening. Who could blame them? Bloody nice night for a ride. Bet they're sat outside a pub as we speak (I'm home looking after my wee daughter).

Anyway, who'd be up for a regular, say, Wednesday evening ride / meet?

[SDU]

Saw a group of about six Harleys heading up toward the Christchurch Port Hills this evening. Who could blame them? Bloody nice night for a ride. Bet they're sat outside a pub as we speak (I'm home looking after my wee daughter).

Anyway, who'd be up for a regular, say, Wednesday evening ride / meet?

People meet at the burgar king carpark moorhouse ave @ 6pm for a wee ride & drink on wednesdays. check the events thread!

[Molly]

Cheers SDU.

[rosie631]

I'd be keen for a regular cruiser ride. The wednesday night rides SDU mentioned seem to attract 30 to 40 bikes. Too big for me. I'd be happy to do something with a smaller group. I'm always up for a ride too Molly. PM me anytime.

[Molly]

Cool. I think that's what I was thinking really. Half a dozen or so bikes just heading out for a beer on a nice summer's evening.

No disrespect to the Burger King riders. I did go along to that once if I'm honest but felt like a right spare part. The group that particular night didn't seem very welcoming and just kind of huddled and talked amongst themselves. I waited until they all fired up then just f'ked off for a ride on my billy.

[jimichelle]

i would be keen for a small ride as well

[rosie631]

Who is keen for this Wednesday then? Let's just make a time and place to meet.

[Molly]

OK. Sounds good. I think you're north of the city Rosie? I'm in Huntsbury. We could pick somewhere kind of central I suppose. Somewhere where you can easily keep an eye on the bikes.

Any suggestions? What do you think jimichelle?

[jimichelle]

sounds good im in beckenham but name a time and place and anywheres good for me

[Molly]

My wife suggested the new Coffee Culture in Beckenham or there's always Zero's cafe near PMH.

[jimichelle]

Coffee Culture in Beckenham sounds good havnt been to the new one yet what time

[rosie631]

Beckenham ok for me too.

[laRIKin]

Just as an idea.

B.B's Cafe at 199 Marshland Rd Shirley Christchurch.
It shares the Bunnings Car Park, so heaps of parking and you can sit out side.
You could park over a 100 bikes.
We, that is SDU and I stop in there at least once a week for a good coffee and the food is good as well.

Now it is Summer we have stopped in there after a ride on the way home as we can keep an eye on the bikes.

[Molly]

Thanks for that.

Would that cafe in Shirley suit everyone? I'm happy to go there. Looked at the new one in Beckenham and it's actually not that easy to keep an eye on the bikes.

I was about to start discussing a place to go for the ride but maybe we should play that by ear and decide on the night.

Anyway, after settling our wee daughter I'd be able to get there for about 6.45pm. If we said we'd set off about 7pm would that be OK with you? Just a wee, relaxed bibmble, stop for a beer / coffee whatever and maybe loop back. Might be nice to do this whilst we've the light nights and nicer weather.

Cheers.

[ukusa]

HI guys, I'd be keen to meet & ride as well

[jimichelle]

see you there at marshlands cafe then 645

[laRIKin]

I have done a bad thing.:whistle:
I have just checked and BBs closes at 4:30 on a Wednesday.:Oops:

Strange tho, they answered the phone at 6 O'clock tonight.

[Molly]

Thanks for checking Larikin. And just to put another fly in the ointment, the joiner I've been trying to get to come and finish the stud work where the chimney used to be has said he'll come Wednesday afternoon... FFS. Anyway, I'm still up for it but apologise in advance if things take longer than expected and I miss it. Will do my very best. Should be OK.

So, we need another venue to meet at I guess since that place is going to be closed. I'm happy to travel out a bit (don't want to seem to be picking places that happen to be local to me) so any suggestions are welcome. That said, Zero's Cafe by PMH is open quite late and there's lots of parking just across the street.

Of course, all welcome. It'd be nice to meet up with a few names from here.

[jimichelle]

just say a time and place:) ..................if the weathers good lol

[ukusa]

yep, anywhere's fine

[Molly]

OK, then we'll say Zero's Cafe just by PMH (think it's called Centaurus Road) in Cashmere.

I'll try to get there at 6.30ish for a 7pm ride. Can't see the joiner working much beyond six.

I'll either be on a green Guzzi or Black Harley Softail.

Cheers.

[ukusa]

I gather it's weather dependant? I know the forecast for the next few days isn't brilliant (great summer we're having!). Spose it can be decided closer to the time.

[Molly]

If it's anything like tonight, we'll just put it off a week.

For the summer at least it'd just be nice if we always knew that there'd be a relaxed ride leaving Zero's Cafe at 7pm so people can show up or not show up as the weather and their mood dictates.

Just moving into my new garage. Compensates somewhat for the shit weather.

[ukusa]

I presume this is not on tonight as weather is basically crap. I'm not too worried if it's a little cool, but it's not exactly the nice night with a cold beer in the beer garden type of weather that evryone expects in summer.

[Molly]

Figured the weather wasn't really up to it and was working with the joiner until 6.30pm which would've made it all a bit of a rush.

Fingers crossed it's nicer next Wednesday.

[jimichelle]

good weather next week

[Molly]

In the mean time, hopefully see you at the Rolleston protest ride Saturday.

[jimichelle]

all weekend

but i will be there in spirit

[ukusa]

I'll be at the protest, then have the RAT picnic Sunday

[Molly]

What colour is your TBird? I'll look out for you.

[ukusa]

What colour is your TBird? I'll look out for you.
Black, will have my acc tshirt which has my kb name on front

[Molly]

Good to catch up today. Hopefully there'll be good weather for a wee ride out next Wednesday evening.

[ukusa]

yeah good to meet you Molly. Great day, didn't catch you at the end, but hopefully will catch you Wednesday

[brentmc]

Hello, Im keen to meet up with you people for a Wed night ride, the weather tomorrow looks greats. Can you please let me no were you meet and the time and ill see you there. cheers

[Molly]

Hi.

I'm going down to Zero's Cafe on Centaurus Rd (next to PMH, Cashmere) for about 6.45pm tomorrow. Not sure if I'll be on the Guzzi (hard to get the Harley out of the drive without waking the baby...).

More the merrier! Hope the weather's good.

[gammaguy]

Cool. I think that's what I was thinking really. Half a dozen or so bikes just heading out for a beer on a nice summer's evening.

No disrespect to the Burger King riders. I did go along to that once if I'm honest but felt like a right spare part. The group that particular night didn't seem very welcoming and just kind of huddled and talked amongst themselves. I waited until they all fired up then just f'ked off for a ride on my billy.

i have found this to be the case too,but luckily i perservered and now a few ppl chat to me.truth is i enjoy the rides for the rides sake.

Nothing like the Auckland rides i regularly go on,i guess people up there are more outgoing :yes:



PS.i had a billy for a while,dam thing ate all my plants in the garden so i shot it.

wouldnt you be better trying to ride a motorcycle?maybe more people would talk to you then....:shutup:

[Molly]

Ha ha.

Do you have the expression 'Billy No Mates' here? Going off on your Billy just means 'on your own'. It's a Liverpool thing I think.

Cheers.

[gammaguy]

Ha ha.

Do you have the expression 'Billy No Mates' here? Going off on your Billy just means 'on your own'. It's a Liverpool thing I think.

Cheers.

LOL

i see,yeh ive heard of it.

thanks for clearing that one up

***runs away***

[helenoftroy]

No disrespect to the Burger King riders. I did go along to that once if I'm honest but felt like a right spare part. The group that particular night didn't seem very welcoming and just kind of huddled and talked amongst themselves. I waited until they all fired up then just f'ked off for a ride on my billy.


i have found this to be the case too,but luckily i perservered and now a few ppl chat to me.truth is i enjoy the rides for the rides sake.

Nothing like the Auckland rides i regularly go on,i guess people up there are more outgoing :yes:

Im sorry the BK riders werent very welcoming...if Im there I try & talk to new faces but there have been some 30+ bikes some nights this summer!!:shutup:

Tis nice to ride with a smaller group sometimes,I might join you guys one night:scooter:

gammaguy,love when you come ride with us on your cool bike....man you can ride!!:sunny:

[Waihou Thumper]

Ha ha.

Do you have the expression 'Billy No Mates' here? Going off on your Billy just means 'on your own'. It's a Liverpool thing I think.

Cheers.

I am a Pom and over here the phrase has been coined Nigel No Mates...lol
:clap:
Apparently the origins are Irish...:niceone:

[jimichelle]

thought there would be ample time
but missed you by a few minutes im guessing it was you that passed us around the hills( I was on the fatbob that waved lol) by westmorland
hope you enjoyed the ride ill see you all next week

[rosie631]

Couldn't make it this week but I'm a definite starter next week.

[Molly]

thought there would be ample time
but missed you by a few minutes im guessing it was you that passed us around the hills( I was on the fatbob that waved lol) by westmorland
hope you enjoyed the ride ill see you all next week

Bugger. You should've swung a u-turn. Actually, we didn't go far tonight. Just to Tai Tapu pub for a beer. Nice evening for sitting outside a pub with an ice cold beer.

Rosie. Hope to see you next week. How's the bike?

[brentmc]

Im sorry as well, got caught at bloody work, will hopfully be there next week, it was a great night to be riding.

[Molly]

S'ok Brent. We just parked up over the road from the cafe and sat on one of the benches there. Will look for you next week.

Might actually be that my wife has to work next week in which case I'll be minding the baby. Still, show up anyway. Rosie and hopefully a few others should be there.

[brentmc]

Want make this Wednesday have work duties, there are a few of us heading for a twilight ride leaving my place at 3.30 Saturday heading to Greta Valley, Scargill road to Waikarei then back to the Lethfeild pub, (if fine). If any one is keen send me a PM and ill give details. (we are all on Crusier style bikes and average speed is around 110km's).

[Molly]

I was just sending you a PM for details and asked my wife what she was working this weekend. Saturday... Bugger.

We're away Sunday to the UK for three weeks so will have to catch up once we're back. Have a safe ride Saturday and a good Christmas and New Year.

:-)

[brentmc]

You to, have a good trip you lucky bugger.

[Molly]

Dreading it. Two consecutive long-hauls with a 10 month old baby. That and a long drive and ferry to the Isle of Man too (choppy in winter). Sooner be here in the sunshine riding my bike.

Will defo have to catch up for a ride out once I'm back.

:apint:

[JMemonic]

Cool. I think that's what I was thinking really. Half a dozen or so bikes just heading out for a beer on a nice summer's evening.

And thats how the 20-50 bikes per week ride started.


No disrespect to the Burger King riders. I did go along to that once if I'm honest but felt like a right spare part. The group that particular night didn't seem very welcoming and just kind of huddled and talked amongst themselves. I waited until they all fired up then just f'ked off for a ride on my billy.

Not sure if I was there but sorry I take issue with that, did you go say hi or just sit on your bike? A few weeks ago on the last I went on a bloke sat on his bike in the car park and never approached the group, you gotta be up to saying something and getting involved.

[ukusa]

Dreading it. Two consecutive long-hauls with a 10 month old baby. That and a long drive and ferry to the Isle of Man too (choppy in winter). Sooner be here in the sunshine riding my bike.

Will defo have to catch up for a ride out once I'm back.

:apint:
Hey Molly, yeah I don't envy ya on those longhaul flights. Did that last year & lost all my summer riding too (although you wouldn't think it's summer after today).
Brentmc, I may take u up on that ride Saturday. Will pm tomorrow after checking with the boss

[Molly]

And thats how the 20-50 bikes per week ride started.

Not sure if I was there but sorry I take issue with that, did you go say hi or just sit on your bike? A few weeks ago on the last I went on a bloke sat on his bike in the car park and never approached the group, you gotta be up to saying something and getting involved.

I understand what you're saying and, no, I didn't just sit on my bike and did try to engage in conversation. Re. the bloke who never approached the group. Did you take the trouble to go over and say hello, introduce yourself, introduce him to a few members? I really hope so. It's pretty shitty to invite people along and leave them feeling uncomfortable. The onus really is on the organisers to make attendees feel welcome; precisely the same etiquette that'd apply if you invited somebody into your home.

Anyway, I'm not going to get into an argument wth you about it. I don't know what your involvement in those rides is but I made an honest observation based on one particular night. It might just be something for you to think about. I suppose once you get to a certain size it's possible for it to become a bit of a clique - not to need to bother with new arrivals - which is largely what's wrong with most established groups. It's unfortunate but it happens.

Take it easy and ride safe.

[Molly]

I don't know if anybody's planning on going down to Zero's tonight but I can't be there this week due to family commitments. See you when I get back from holiday. Have a good, safe Christmas & New Year.

[ukusa]

I don't know if anybody's planning on going down to Zero's tonight but I can't be there this week due to family commitments. See you when I get back from holiday. Have a good, safe Christmas & New Year.

It's only Tuesday Molly, but I will try & make it tomorrow. I was a definite until I pinched a nerve in my neck this morning, now I can't turn the ol' head left or right (needed on occasions when riding :argh: )

[Molly]

Sorry. I thought today was Wednesday. I've finished work for the summer and am now easily confused...

It's doubtful I'll get down there tomorrow (Wednesday) but hope a couple of you do. Weather's looking up.

[ukusa]

I'll be there between 6.45 & 7pm. Anyone else going?

[Molly]

Sorry I can't make it today. Got family stuff to take care of. Will catch up as soon as we get back from our UK Christmas trip. Have a good one.

[brentmc]

Im keen but just finished work, will be there around 7, are you still going ukusa.

[ukusa]

Im keen but just finished work, will be there around 7, are you still going ukusa.

Yes will b there

[rosie631]

I'm out for mid week rides until after xmas. Am on a fitness binge so all my spare time is being spent at the gym - bugger. Hard to fit everything in.

[AllanB]

Sooner be here in the sunshine riding my bike.

Looks like good riding weather coming up too - now those bikes of yours will be getting lonely, and since it is Christmas, and good will to all man etc, I'd consider putting myself out and riding one for you, only if you filled the tank :lol::lol::rofl:

Have a good trip - and remember KB is a 24 hour site!!!!!! :wacko:

[jimichelle]

nice meeting you

[gammaguy]

gammaguy,love when you come ride with us on your cool bike....man you can ride!!:sunny:

***blushes***

thanks for the compliment!

[hayd3n]

I understand what you're saying and, no, I didn't just sit on my bike and did try to engage in conversation. Re. the bloke who never approached the group. Did you take the trouble to go over and say hello, introduce yourself, introduce him to a few members? I really hope so. It's pretty shitty to invite people along and leave them feeling uncomfortable. The onus really is on the organisers to make attendees feel welcome; precisely the same etiquette that'd apply if you invited somebody into your home.

Anyway, I'm not going to get into an argument wth you about it. I don't know what your involvement in those rides is but I made an honest observation based on one particular night. It might just be something for you to think about. I suppose once you get to a certain size it's possible for it to become a bit of a clique - not to need to bother with new arrivals - which is largely what's wrong with most established groups. It's unfortunate but it happens.

Take it easy and ride safe.

gee im from Dunedin and went on a chch wednesday night ride , 1 felt right as rain , no drama, i introduced my self and made a few friends!!
There was at least 60 bikes as-well
j memoric was coordinating it at the time
i even got a couple of riding tips
great ride down the port hills

[Molly]

Glad it was a good one for you and it sounds like a great turn out.

[ukusa]

A good ride to Little River last night. Nice to meet you Jim & Brent. I know Xmas is a busy time, hopefully another ride next Weds before I head away for a long earned holiday.

[Molly]

Wish I could've come along. Look forward to catching up again after New Year. Have a good Christmas.

[brentmc]

It was a good ride we had yesturday and it makes it even more enjoyable with good company, cheers fella's catch you next week.

[jimichelle]

day for it

[jimichelle]

be stuck at work

[ukusa]

won't be able to make it tonight, damn Xmas shopping :(

[Molly]

Hello from the Isle of Man. Bloody cold! Back in a week or so. Looking forward to a sunny ride out.

[ukusa]

Hello from the Isle of Man. Bloody cold! Back in a week or so. Looking forward to a sunny ride out.

Hi Molly, hope you're having fun in the cold. I just got back from a week in Picton/Nelson. Took the Thunderbird away on it's first long trip (Mrs tookthe car). Went fantastic. Got bloody soaked coming back through the Lewis today though, but dried out in the nor-wester from Hanmer onwards.
Will be keen for a ride this Weds. Any others back from holiday keen for a shortish ride.

[Molly]

I'm looking forward to a blistering hot day, all to myself, and a nice ride to, say, Hanmer or that Fairle / Geraldine road.

TT circuit is all but impossible at the moment but that doesn't seem to put off some. Can't believe there are people out there on bikes. Bloody nuts.

[brentmc]

Pleased you had a good trip ukusa, i could be keen for a wee ride wednesday after work (aslong as it nice and quite at work, have staff away)

[jimichelle]

yep im keen as well again bar work commitments

[brentmc]

im a starter for tomorrow night are we meeting at the same place around 6.30 in cashmere?

[ukusa]

im a starter for tomorrow night are we meeting at the same place around 6.30 in cashmere?

I can make it, time & place ok.

[brentmc]

I will see you there around 6.30ish.

[brentmc]

Is anyone keen for a ride this Wednesday, if so should we meet Belfast way and ride to the Leithfeild via Rangiora / Ashley for a quite drink?

[ukusa]

sounds good to me

[Molly]

Sounds good to me too. Just got back from the UK today. Knackered but keen to get the bike out.

Wherabouts in Belfast? What about where we gathered for the ACC ride?

[ukusa]

Belfast Tavern car park, 6.45pm ok?

[Molly]

That's fine with me. Hope the skies are a bit clearer than they are right now.

[bmwfxdwg]

Will be there if fine.

[jimichelle]

work got in the way :(

[Molly]

Cheers chaps. Enjoyed the ride out. Nice pub that.

[bmwfxdwg]

i agree, it was a good wee outing fella's, cheers.

[ukusa]

looking fwd to another Wednesday ride, would I be expecting too much to expect some warm sun to ride in?

[bmwfxdwg]

im out this week sorry men, you enjoy!!

[Molly]

Sadly I too am unable to make it tomorrow. Weather's looking crap anyway.

[Armitage Shanks]

Sadly I too am unable to make it tomorrow. Weather's looking crap anyway.

Nice to hear you're back safe and sound mate ...you probably have'nt heard but I have a new Bike in my shed ...Mark @ 111

[Molly]

A Harley? ;-)

[ukusa]

Sadly I too am unable to make it tomorrow. Weather's looking crap anyway.

I think the forcast has changed, no rain till tomorrow now. Anyone else keen for a shortish ride somewhere?

[Armitage Shanks]

A Harley? ;-)

Not quite a Harley mate, got some pics of it on the 'General Bike Ravings' thread, remember its function over form .........have you mowed your lawns yet ?

[Molly]

Have you mowed your lawns yet ?

Yes. Badly.

[jimichelle]

anyone keen for a ride tonight?

[ukusa]

I can make it, 6.30 at the table?

[jimichelle]

oops sons just broken down wont be there sorry

[Molly]

Only just got finished myself. Bit late to meet you now sorry. Hope you have a good ride. Nice evening for it.

[brentmc]

sorry men, it's the wifes birthday. hope you had a good ride.

[ukusa]

sorry men, it's the wifes birthday. hope you had a good ride.

how dare she,

was great riding weather, sorry can't make it but have fun at woodstock!

[brentmc]

Anyone keen for a wee cruise tomorrow night, maybe meet at the usal place in Cashmere and head around to Tia-Tapu??

[ukusa]

Anyone keen for a wee cruise tomorrow night, maybe meet at the usal place in Cashmere and head around to Tia-Tapu??

I'm in. Maybe take the summit road route from sign of the kiwi.

[jimichelle]

cheers for a good ride see you next week

[brentmc]

yep, it was enjoyable. cheers men.

[brentmc]

Same place and time tomorrow night , im in if the weather is good :clap:

[ukusa]

weather's holding. The Trumpies ready.

[bmwfxdwg]

want be there due to weather.

[ukusa]

weather's holding. The Trumpies ready.

spoke too soon, the weather is pretty dismal really, probably flag it for tonight.
Where's my f**king summer!

[jimichelle]

bloody weather count me out tonight as well

[ukusa]

bloody weather count me out tonight as well

Maybe we can leave this message up permanently Jim!

[jimichelle]

i think so might have to change it to the next fine day ride

[ukusa]

Well, finally no rain on a Wednesday, who's keen for a ride.
Make hay while the sun shines!

[bmwfxdwg]

want be there tonight fella's, you boys enjoy this great weather.

Cheers Brent.

[ukusa]

Will be there 6.45 for anyone keen for a ride still

[bmwfxdwg]

nice ride last night, weather and people were perfect, looking forward to next week. Cheers
:yes:

[jimichelle]

anyone keen tonight?

[ukusa]

anyone keen tonight?
Hi Jim, can't make it tonight sorry. Maybe text ya on weekend if keen for a ride, cheers