Daylight Saving Tuesday night rides until 31 March 2010

[marine0089]

Tuesday - Avalon Duckpond
6pm for 6.30pm departure



Tuesdays – March 2010
2nd Paraparaumu via Greys Road (optional turnaround at Paekakariki)

9th Harbour and Bays – via SH2 to Ngauranga/Caltex Hutt Road - 6.50pm departure - then to Brooklyn Happy Valley Road and follow coastline back into harbour and onto Lower Hutt (optional turns at Lyall Bay and Seatoun.)

16th Wainuiomata Coast/Eastbourne (optional turnaround in Wainuiomata and onto Eastbourne)

23rd Makara via Haywards Hill, Porirua and Johnsonville to Makara and Karori back via SH2 (optional turn at Johnsonville to Ngauranga SH1 and back SH2)

30th Chinese/Indian/Pizza/Valentines – Consensus and prior arrangement.


Intended as Tuesday evening ‘slower’ 250cc paced social rides. This ride is open to all sized bikes not just 250cc.

RIDER RESPONSIBILITY
As a road user you are personally responsible for your own safety, riding behaviour, and observing the Road Code at all times, whether riding independently or in a group of two or more bikes.

ALCOHOL/DRUGS
All riders attending this ride are requested to refrain from any alcohol consumption before and after this ride (until they return home). Riders that may be taking prescription drugs are asked to seriously consider whether to ride. Any other drug users – don’t bother attending.

Riders are encouraged to read the guide before attending the programmed rides.


The Group Ride Guide (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/107628-The-Group-Ride-Guide)


Please refer to Calendar for daylight saving rides each Tuesday and Wednesday.


Tuesday Calendar Link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2439&day=2010-2-23&c=0)

Wednesday Calendar Link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2440&day=2010-2-24&c=0)


Ohh the coast rides a nice little bit of road. Did it not long ago.

Just passed my restricted so i'll be there tomorrow for sure =)

[WuZards-Eugene]

I guess seeing as im on a 250 at the moment, I shall join in tomorrow. I can also take up the Tail End Charlie position as my gearing will only let me get up to just over 80kph. If anyone wants to turn up early give me a bell as I finish work in the hutt at 5pm, so I usually find myself riding around aimlessly until 6 when everyone starts turning up.

[rjg]

I hope to be there, as long as I don't have work commitments.

[BuckBuck#1]

Ohh the coast rides a nice little bit of road. Did it not long ago.

Just passed my restricted so i'll be there tomorrow for sure =)

:2thumbsup Congratulations. Well Done.

Daylight Saving Tuesday Ride Program Until 31 March (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2439&day=2010-2-23&c=0)

[Toaster]

I have an event on prior but will try to be there by 630pm.

[turtleman]

Can't make it to the regular Welly evening rides, but Tuesdays are free, so I'm gonna try to get to this - sounds like fun :-)

[Milts]

Cool, if possible I'll be waiting by at the traffic island on the other side of the hill to meet you guys whenever you turn up. See you there hopefully.

[Neshi]

My bike stalled when going around a corner and up a steep hill - gear too high
So when it stalled it started tilting over immediately and I couldn't stop it. Managed to lay it down gently but the weight of the bike broke the clutch lever. No damage to the bike except for broken lever.
Got a call from the workshop they had to order a lever from Auckland and it'll be here on Thursday.
So I'll see you all next week, as I am bikeless for the next couple of days.

Me and my bloody luck.

[rjg]

My bike stalled when going around a corner and up a steep hill - gear too high
So when it stalled it started tilting over immediately and I couldn't stop it. Managed to lay it down gently but the weight of the bike broke the clutch lever. No damage to the bike except for broken lever.
Got a call from the workshop they had to order a lever from Auckland and it'll be here on Thursday.
So I'll see you all next week, as I am bikeless for the next couple of days.

Me and my bloody luck.

Bugger mate, thats a shame. At least it didn't land on you.


Cheers all for another fun ride, great to meet more of you.
Two cruisers last week, four this week, by my calculations, there should be eight next week. Awesome!

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Yup,

was a good relaxed ride. It was very good to meet everyone - very friendly group. Will definitely be going to some more of these rides.

Stunning sunset on the way back through Petone as well (just managed to get home before it got too dark for my visor).

Ben

[marine0089]

Yup,

was a good relaxed ride. It was very good to meet everyone - very friendly group. Will definitely be going to some more of these rides.

Stunning sunset on the way back through Petone as well (just managed to get home before it got too dark for my visor).

Ben

Yeah the red skys over wellington looked absolutely stunning. Almost stopped to take a photo however realised my 5 megapixel camera on my phone probably wouldn't do it justice.

Was getting a bit dark for my tinted visor so had to ride back in with it up. Only got hit in the face once by a bug :slap: Will have to remember to switch it out for next Tuesday.

[Toaster]

I recommend bringing a spare clear visor for the ride home (slip it around your side inside the jacket above the waist.... fits well there) or sunglasses and fit a clear visor for the whole ride.

Good to see more riders there.

[Gone Burger]

Great ride every one, thanks. And thanks again to buck Buck. These rides are most enjoyable. Great people, great destinations, and as we all discovered the most stunning sunsets I have ever seen! Wow - that was awesome.

Thought it was a really good turn out last night. It's so good to have something like this to look forward to every week.

See you all next week.

[BuckBuck#1]

A really enyoyable ride last night and yes that sunset over the Wellington harbour a real beauty.
Thanks Toaster and Eugene for your assistance.

I have a map for next Tuesday :

Tuesday 23 February Ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&source=e++mbed&msa=0&msid=118237826601181735195.00047fbd6cdd134afa131&z=12)

Riders from last night may want to do this ride over the weekend with a another rider.

I will do a ride Saturday or Sunday morning on this route from the Duckpond if there is any interest.

[BMWST?]

A really enyoyable ride last night and yes that sunset over the Wellington harbour a real beauty.
Thanks Toaster and Eugene for your assistance.

I have a map for next Tuesday :

Tuesday 23 February Ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&source=e++mbed&msa=0&msid=118237826601181735195.00047fbd6cdd134afa131&z=12)

Riders from last night may want to do this ride over the weekend with a another rider.

I will do a ride Saturday or Sunday morning on this route from the Duckpond if there is any interest.

Be careful on the Makara ride guys.Its a tricky wee road.There are a few corners which are quite deceptive and the gorge between Makara Beach Turnoff and Johnsonville is very narrow,and a lot of users of this road are 4x4.It is a nice ride though!

[BuckBuck#1]

Be careful on the Makara ride guys.Its a tricky wee road.There are a few corners which are quite deceptive and the gorge between Makara Beach Turnoff and Johnsonville is very narrow,and a lot of users of this road are 4x4.It is a nice ride though!

Thanks for that BMWST? How have you been since we did the Advanced Refresher Riding Course? May see you on the Tuesday ride perhaps.

You are quite right about the Makara ride and hence my encouragement for riders to do the run with another rider. There will be briefings next Tuesday, and also if there is a small group interested to ride on the weekend I will brief then as well.

[BMWST?]

Thanks for that BMWST? How have you been since we did the Advanced Refresher Riding Course? May see you on the Tuesday ride perhaps.

You are quite right about the Makara ride and hence my encouragement for riders to do the run with another rider. There will be briefings next Tuesday, and also if there is a small group interested to ride on the weekend I will brief then as well.

been fine guy.I may even get the ol girl out on Tuesday for a trundle over Makara.Your route takes you right past me....

[Toaster]

Be careful on the Makara ride guys.Its a tricky wee road.There are a few corners which are quite deceptive and the gorge between Makara Beach Turnoff and Johnsonville is very narrow,and a lot of users of this road are 4x4.It is a nice ride though!

Yes it's an interesting road alright, narrow, gravel, unpredictable traffic crossing over your side etc. Some very fine rural scenery too. Used to drive out there flat out to catch poachers as they left the beach. Scary road at speed that's for sure. Saw a guy drop his porsche off the road once.... one has to laugh given the type of car it was and the deflated ego of the driver ;)

[Toaster]

A really enyoyable ride last night and yes that sunset over the Wellington harbour a real beauty.
Thanks Toaster and Eugene for your assistance.

I have a map for next Tuesday :

Tuesday 23 February Ride (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&source=e++mbed&msa=0&msid=118237826601181735195.00047fbd6cdd134afa131&z=12)

Riders from last night may want to do this ride over the weekend with a another rider.

I will do a ride Saturday or Sunday morning on this route from the Duckpond if there is any interest.

I have a breakfast meeting Sat from 9am. Could meet after that if weather and time permits. Will keep in touch on schedules etc. Very keen to scope the ride out pre-Tuesday.

[girlzchris]

Oh I would love to come and ride with you guys on the next one.. I am on 250cc thought. Hope you guys are not hooning.

[girlzchris]

im new and i have not ride to makara yet... only from wellington city to eastbourne..

[BuckBuck#1]

I have a breakfast meeting Sat from 9am. Could meet after that if weather and time permits. Will keep in touch on schedules etc. Very keen to scope the ride out pre-Tuesday.

Cheers Toaster will tee up a time later in the week.


Oh I would love to come and ride with you guys on the next one.. I am on 250cc thought. Hope you guys are not hooning.
Definitely not a hooning ride on Tuesday evenings. You may want to take a ride out there in your own time with another rider, else watch this thread for a time and meet later in the week, for this Saturday.

[girlzchris]

im keen to do the ride on saturday but yes please keep me posted... i will watch this thread from now on...

[marine0089]

If the ride is Saturday morning I'm be keen to tag along seeing as I haven't riden that route either.

If it's Sunday I'll have to pass though as predict I'll be a little worse for wear after Homegrown...

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Decided to take the long route home tonight and go through Makara for a bit of fun.

Heads up of two things to be aware of.
Road works going on just before the hill up to karori - so lots of sticky tar around.
Also, a small rock slide has been around for about a week. it's just before the second single lane bridge (on the really twisty bit with new tarmac) coming from johnsonville. Quite a few largish rocks over the road from this. You can pick your way through easily if not going too fast.

Still was a good ride - just letting everyone know as the rockfall can come as a bit of a surprise (I expected it to be gone so it caught me out again).

[BuckBuck#1]

Decided to take the long route home tonight and go through Makara for a bit of fun.

Heads up of two things to be aware of.
Road works going on just before the hill up to karori - so lots of sticky tar around.
Also, a small rock slide has been around for about a week. it's just before the second single lane bridge (on the really twisty bit with new tarmac) coming from johnsonville. Quite a few largish rocks over the road from this. You can pick your way through easily if not going too fast.

Still was a good ride - just letting everyone know as the rockfall can come as a bit of a surprise (I expected it to be gone so it caught me out again).

Thanks for that. Will have look again on Saturday.

[Gone Burger]

im keen to do the ride on saturday but yes please keep me posted... i will watch this thread from now on...

Good stuff girlzchris. Hope you do make it along next week. Would be great to have another girl come along. There were 2 of us this week. Great bunch of people.

[rjg]

Makara is a great ride and that's good advice to test ride it first. The first time I rode it I found that some of those corners a bit of a fright. I was happy to sit behind a car for a lot of the way to slow anyone coming the otherway. Also be careful if you come across a cyclist coming the other way on a blind corner as there may be an idiot trying to pass him on your side of the road.

The weather looks like it should be OK for the weekend so I might pop along for that.


Oh I would love to come and ride with you guys on the next one.. I am on 250cc thought. Hope you guys are not hooning.

Don't worry about that, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm not into speed and was worried about keeping up. These Tuesday rides (all two so far) have been great relaxed cruisy rides that as a two month old rider I have been very comfortable with.

and that sunset was amazing!!

[girlzchris]

awesome guys... then i would definately in... yeah katiepie.. would be nice to have female rider...

rjg... thats great that me and you in the same boat...

[RyanC]

Hey this sounds like fun, I want to get as much riding in as I can so I might see you on tuesday

[davebullet]

Good stuff girlzchris. Hope you do make it along next week. Would be great to have another girl come along. There were 2 of us this week. Great bunch of people.

I can help up the girl count. Mrs. B and I are keen this Saturday (no kids for the weekend).

[Eyegasm]

Keen as beans for a Satur"Day" ride as I still haven't got the tail-light working. Kinda means I have an 8 o'clock curfew :( or whenever it gets too dark...

[BuckBuck#1]

Saturday 20 Feb Proposed Makara Ride

This Saturday I intend to ride over the proposed route for the upcoming Tuesday 23 February evening ride that caters for slower 250cc paced riders and novices. Other larger bikes are of course welcome.

Key points will be:

overall distance and ride time,

opitional turnaround points,

road condition/road layout/hazards, and

rider experience and confidence.


The Tuesday evening ride considering the distance and time, a destination meal break will be later, and therefore riders may want to grab a snack and bring it to the Duckpond to eat before departure.

Tuesday’s Ride - Additional turnaround points include:
Karori: on arrival here the novice riders in particular have the opportunity to turnaround.
Makara Beach turn-off – a decision based on overall time and gathering twilight.

Subject to overall time for the ride this Saturday, then ride for Tuesday evening may only go to Makara Beach and return back through Karori.

The Saturday and Tuesday rides will be at the extreme novice pace and frequent brief stops will be made enroute.

Saturday Proposed Meeting Points
Avalon Duckpond
Ngauranga Caltex

A calendar event and time will be posted Friday Evening.

[Neshi]

I'll be there saturday to scout the road.. have to get a little more familiar with the bike..

[Milts]

I'll come along this saturday as well, and hopefully next tuesday (if I can make it in time).

[Toaster]

I'll come along this saturday as well, and hopefully next tuesday (if I can make it in time).

If you are wanting to be there but cant make the start point, it can be arranged to meet you enroute, e.g. Johnsonville. Saves people having to ride to Avalon if coming from town and tight on time.

[BMWST?]

If you are wanting to be there but cant make the start point, it can be arranged to meet you enroute, e.g. Johnsonville. Saves people having to ride to Avalon if coming from town and tight on time.
I thought there was going to be a meeting point at Caltex Kaiwharwhara??

[Toaster]

I thought there was going to be a meeting point at Caltex Kaiwharwhara??

I was thinking out loud and hadn't checked. If that's what is in the ride plan then yep, see you there.

[BuckBuck#1]

Will post up the ride event tomorrow evening for Saturday morning. Caltex service station coming off Ngauranga on way to Kaiwharawhara on your left.

Appreciate your comments and support.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

I'm up for Makara on saturday as long as it's during gentlemans' hours (between 10 and 3 in my book).

Might meet you all at caltex or just hang around the johnsonville end of makara and wait for you guys there.

Chur!

[BuckBuck#1]

I'm up for Makara on saturday as long as it's during gentlemans' hours (between 10 and 3 in my book).

Might meet you all at caltex or just hang around the johnsonville end of makara and wait for you guys there.

Chur!

Heads Up - planning on Caltex Kaiwharawhara then Makara south to north. Program will be up tonight.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

May I suggest the other way round - starting from johnsonville and heading to karori.

This direction makes those corners on the hill up to karori absolutely excellent. Going uphill, they are some of the nicest sweeping corners around. But coming downhill on them is a right pain as the camber of the road makes you feel like you are battling against understeer all the way to the straights.

But, if I were you I would just do the johnsonville to karori and then turn around on the lookout (before the hill down into karaori) and head back to johnsonville. It's such a great road you might as well do it twice. Otherwise you are spedning half your time just commuting through the suburbs.

Just a couple of thoughts - your ride so whatever you decide is fine. Happy to meet up at caltex if starting from the karori end.

Cheers

Ben

[Toaster]

Interesting points Ben. I agree it is nice to favour roads and directions we find most easy.

However the types of roads, surfaces, weather conditions, corners, downhills etc that we find personally challenging are possibly ones we could pay a little more attention and practice time to.

When time permits I try to ride the very roads I dislike the most purely to get better, smoother and faster at riding them - all confidence building stuff.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Interesting points Ben. I agree it is nice to favour roads and directions we find most easy.

However the types of roads, surfaces, weather conditions, corners, downhills etc that we find personally challenging are possibly ones we could pay a little more attention and practice time to.

When time permits I try to ride the very roads I dislike the most purely to get better, smoother and faster at riding them - all confidence building stuff.

True, and that is a good point - I avoided going down the paekok hill (paraparaumu side) because it gave me a feeling of vertigo the first time I did it (I was thinking about the drop a bit too much). Finally did it again the other week and really rather enjoyed it. Wasn't looking forward to it beforehand but ended up feeling quite impressed with myself.

But, was more so making the point on the direction for the benefit of people new to the makara road. As you know it is quite a tricky little road that seems to have a little bit of everything thrown in. Just want people new to the road to enjoy it on their first go.

[james007]

All three rides. Gluttony huh.


Agreed, and as for the faster ride nights, first place is radar fodder!!

I managed all three nights last week and it was great to ride with different and new people each night as well as familiar faces.

[StoneY]

Hmmm rules of engagement ? Should i bring the streetfighter ?

And ya slingshot!
:lol:

[BuckBuck#1]

This is a Saturday morning scoping ride for the programmed ride next Tuesday evening.

Avalon Duckpond
Time 10.10am for 10.30am departure
Caltex – Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara
Time 10.45am for 10.50am departure

I have selected the ride to travel south north, enabling the new riders to experience evening inner city suburb riding from the harbour up through Wadestown and over to Karori. The Makara ride terminating at Johnsonville in the later twilight brings riders back to main roads SH1 and SH2.

For Tuesday - I encourage riders to perhaps have a snack before the evening ride.

Calendar Event For Saturday 20 February (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2441&day=2010-2-20&c=0)

[marine0089]

I'll see you all at the Caltex at 10.45am (or a bit earlier to others that are also using this as their start point).

[Toaster]

I have a breakfast meeting at 9am, will try to make it in time.

[Toaster]

All three rides. Gluttony huh.

It was great! Slow, medium, fast..... nice logical progression!

[davebullet]

Count me in. I'll meet you at the Duckpond to ride down.

[Toaster]

How did the practice ride go today?

[Toaster]

Well if no-one has binned in the 4 years running then that is a pretty damn good safety record.

It's great that there are now a range of rides to choose from. Seems to be a few regular weekend things in there too.

[davebullet]

How did the practice ride go today?

We wondered if the "little" hayabusa would make it. Went well. 8 of us in total. Guy, me and a couple of others departed the Duckpond at 10:30. Picked up another 4 at Caltex Kaiwhara. We rode on to Makara beach. Stopped at the cafe then onto Johnsonville stopping again in Glenside at Thymer cafe (used to be called Herbs - next door to the garden centre). All up about 75 mins from the Duckpond (plus stop and chatter time).

Guy did a great job organising things. No dramas and everyone enjoyed it. It was a good relaxing pace. Allowed you to take in the scenery and smell the fresh air. Great company and good weather. Can't ask for much more as a biker really. Pity the camera is broken otherwise I'd have a few snaps (damn - just realised the phone could have taken some). Looks like the weather will hold for a few days so should make a nice jaunt Tuesday night.

[portokiwi]

Cant wait to come out. Once my bike is legal........ What is the correct depth for the tread?

[BuckBuck#1]

We wondered if the "little" hayabusa would make it. Went well. 8 of us in total. Guy, me and a couple of others departed the Duckpond at 10:30. Picked up another 4 at Caltex Kaiwhara. We rode on to Makara beach. Stopped at the cafe then onto Johnsonville stopping again in Glenside at Thymer cafe (used to be called Herbs - next door to the garden centre). All up about 75 mins from the Duckpond (plus stop and chatter time).

Guy did a great job organising things. No dramas and everyone enjoyed it. It was a good relaxing pace. Allowed you to take in the scenery and smell the fresh air. Great company and good weather. Can't ask for much more as a biker really. Pity the camera is broken otherwise I'd have a few snaps (damn - just realised the phone could have taken some). Looks like the weather will hold for a few days so should make a nice jaunt Tuesday night.

Thanks for that Dave, to sum up the ride "all good". Time and distance will not be an issue this Tuesday and south to north from Karori end will be fine.

When the ride occurs again in March, from the Johnsonville end, perhaps given the diminishing daylight then a turnaround at Makara Beach back to Johnsonville could be an option.

Well the unexpected ride after the stop today at Glenside cafe saw me and four of the guys carry on back over the Haywards Hill across to Silverstream, up Blue Mountains Road, out past Short Straw cafe, then Whitemans Valley, Mangaroa Valley, Maymorn, Te Marua, Mangaroa Hill, Wallaceville Hill, and then Burger King Upper Hutt. By the time everyone gets home ( Clint with a wasp visitor in the helmet and sting on the chin) it will have been a 150km plus ride (to Castlepoint equivalent).

Enthusiastic comments from these new riders, and they are already talking of setting up their own weekend morning ride come winter.

One bike maintenance observation: Regular clean and lube on the bike chain, several bikes had lube splatter across rear rim and tyre wall, while one chain had not seen any lube for many moons. Wipe over chain with kerosene moistened rag to remove road grime and lube, then use good chain lube spray. Wipe clean rim and use clean rag to wipe tyre wall. The often found and expressed difficulty 'my bike doesn't have a centre stand, and I haven't got a paddock stand...'

A blue dome day and an enjoyable ride. Thanks for the company and now you have some new found regions to explore.

[rjg]

That was a great day out. Cheers Guy for showing us the Blue Mountain ride, that's great having a new place to play.
I'm enjoying riding with this bunch. All good folk and at a good learning pace.

Cracker day for it too.

[BuckBuck#1]

Hi Guy,

I have acknowledged that what you are trying to do is very commendable. Just be mindfull of the outcomes.

Thanks for that Kenny. Agreed it is good when an experienced rider assists a novice.

[Toaster]

Enthusiastic comments from these new riders, and they are already talking of setting up their own weekend morning ride come winter.

One bike maintenance observation: Regular clean and lube on the bike chain, several bikes had lube splatter across rear rim and tyre wall, while one chain had not seen any lube for many moons. Wipe over chain with kerosene moistened rag to remove road grime and lube, then use good chain lube spray. Wipe clean rim and use clean rag to wipe tyre wall. The often found and expressed difficulty 'my bike doesn't have a centre stand, and I haven't got a paddock stand...'

I would recommend cleaning the chain every say 1000kms (taking my queue from the Suzuki manual) and as you stated Guy, it pays to clean up splatter too. It is time consuming to do without a centre stand, lift or paddock stand (I do mine on a side stand) but its not the sort of thing anyone should neglect for too long.

I hope the weekend ride is a Saturday!

[Toaster]

Thanks for that Kenny. Agreed it is good when an experienced rider assists a novice.

Absolutely. Personally I would love to spend time with some of our good track riders if I had the time and funds. Maybe one day!

[sinned]

There is no doubt that TCWNR has evolved. The slower rides and variation in routes have gone. BuckBuck#1 Tuesday ride has merit as a ride for new riders. I feel there is less risk to me on the Thursday ride and will fit them in when I can. I will be at the back and arrive late but not be concerned I am going to be carved up.

[marine0089]

Yeah cheers for putting on this practice ride Guy. The speed was just right for a rider on an unknown patch of road and I for one feel a lot more confident going into Tuesdays ride knowing what's ahead.

Very worth while and good times were had all round.

[BuckBuck#1]

I would recommend cleaning the chain every say 1000kms (taking my queue from the Suzuki manual) and as you stated Guy, it pays to clean up splatter too. It is time consuming to do without a centre stand, lift or paddock stand (I do mine on a side stand) but its not the sort of thing anyone should neglect for too long.

I hope the weekend ride is a Saturday!

Weekend rides - Saturday - Done between now and end of daylight saving 3 April 2009. I will look at the Tuesday and Wednesday Daylight saving program and tgake from this to do the Saturday program. Will post up Saturday 27 Feb ride (edit will now be a Sunday ride 28 Feb this week only) during the week, we can all chat it over on Tuesday.

Chain lube, I forgot to mention, I actually wipe down my chain and re-lube between 450km-650km. The paddock stand is a real bonus.

[BuckBuck#1]

Yeah cheers for putting on this practice ride Guy. The speed was just right for a rider on an unknown patch of road and I for one feel a lot more confident going into Tuesdays ride knowing what's ahead.

Very worth while and good times were had all round.

No sweat Jarrod, on the Tuesday ride the main hazard will be oncoming traffic. I am glad you you enjoyed the ride and with your restricted lcence now you will gradually build up your riding skills.

[BuckBuck#1]

That was a great day out. Cheers Guy for showing us the Blue Mountain ride, that's great having a new place to play.
I'm enjoying riding with this bunch. All good folk and at a good learning pace.

Cracker day for it too.

Take it easy on that wee cruiser going up the Blue Mountains Road, and if you decide not to carry on up Whitemans Valley and do turn around and head back down Blue Mountains be vigilant with oncoming traffic snaking up the hill can quickly appear.

[BuckBuck#1]

There is no doubt that TCWNR has evolved. The slower rides and variation in routes have gone. BuckBuck#1 Tuesday ride has merit as a ride for new riders. I feel there is less risk to me on the Thursday ride and will fit them in when I can. I will be at the back and arrive late but not be concerned I am going to be carved up.

Cheers Dennis thanks for the comment. I noted that you often took up TEC on numerous WNCR rides too. With only six weeks before the end of daylight saving, you may want to bring your ' Busa' along on one of the Tuesday rides and with Toaster's 'Busa'. The novice riders can for the moment but only dream. :scooter::scooter:

[rjg]

Take it easy on that wee cruiser going up the Blue Mountains Road, and if you decide not to carry on up Whitemans Valley and do turn around and head back down Blue Mountains be vigilant with oncoming traffic snaking up the hill can quickly appear.

Noted. Took on the Rimutakas today and headed over to Lake Ferry. Was a great ride. Great to see lots of bikes out on the road.

[BuckBuck#1]

Noted. Took on the Rimutakas today and headed over to Lake Ferry. Was a great ride. Great to see lots of bikes out on the road.

Did you go around Lake Wairarapa? (If not than next time perhaps try it out, be mindful of stray stock, oncoming traffic and narrowing road section on western side.)

[Toaster]

Cheers Dennis thanks for the comment. I noted that you often took up TEC on numerous WNCR rides too. With only six weeks before the end of daylight saving, you may want to bring your ' Busa' along on one of the Tuesday rides and with Toaster's 'Busa'. The novice riders can for the moment but only dream. :scooter::scooter:

We can tie the Hayabusas' together and call it a catamaran!

[Eyegasm]

That FLAMIN Bee/wasp....

My chin now makes me look like American Dad!!!

[Toaster]

Looks like the weather will be good for Tuesday!

[Toaster]

I am in. See you at Caltex for ride one.

[BuckBuck#1]

I am in. See you at Caltex for ride one.

See you there.

[BuckBuck#1]

I am in. See you at Caltex for ride one.

:scooter: lag double post.

[BuckBuck#1]

That FLAMIN Bee/wasp....

My chin now makes me look like American Dad!!!

Heads Up, last ride for that bee/wasp. Did you get your rear bulb?


Looks like the weather will be good for Tuesday!

Yep, I enjoyed Saturdays ride through there, amazing just over the hill from Wellington city.

[Gone Burger]

Sounds like Saturday went well. Looking forward to joining you on Tuesday.

I went up towards Palmy today via Wairarapa, then headed across the gorge to kapiti coast. Was a great ride. About 300k today. Ride went great until I got half way up my road about 10 minutes away from being home (Akatarawa Road). A tourist pulled out of one of the blueberry farms right in front on me, accelerated (Sorry my spelling is hopeless) very quicky to try and "beat the gap", and stopped within about half a metre of my bike passing their nose. Me heading along the road, them stopped completely parallel on the road. Got to put some serious emergency breaking into practice. CLOSE CALL! I think she was driving with her eyes closed.

But I managed to pick my escape path as I saw it happening, point the bike in that direction, and break fast without locking up the wheels. Stayed completely up right, got around the car, good outcome. Needless to say that I couldn't help but let the "finger"slip in their direction.

mmmm It's quite a mission living out here. The only trouble I ever see is from touriest just like that. Good thing I know what to expect.

Safe and sound, pleased with my reaction, and looking forward to a ride with you all on Tuesday evening.

[BuckBuck#1]

Editting note, program now sitting at first post in this thread.


Please refer to Calendar for daylight saving rides each Tuesday and Wednesday.


Tuesday Calendar Link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2439&day=2010-2-23&c=0)

Wednesday Calendar Link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2440&day=2010-2-24&c=0)

[Hawkeye]

A tourist pulled out of one of the blueberry farms right in front on me, accelerated (Sorry my spelling is hopeless) very quicky to try and "beat the gap", and stopped within about half a metre of my bike passing their nose. Me heading along the road, them stopped completely parallel on the road. Got to put some serious emergency breaking into practice. CLOSE CALL! I think she was driving with her eyes closed.

But I managed to pick my escape path as I saw it happening, point the bike in that direction, and break fast without locking up the wheels. Stayed completely up right, got around the car, good outcome. Needless to say that I couldn't help but let the "finger"slip in their direction.

mmmm It's quite a mission living out here. The only trouble I ever see is from touriest just like that. Good thing I know what to expect.

Safe and sound, pleased with my reaction, and looking forward to a ride with you all on Tuesday evening.

Well done Katie for keeping her shiny side up. :2thumbsup

Please note that tourist's are not the only trouble on that road. I hit gravel whilst leaning into a right hand sweeper back in Nov along that road. Bike jumped sideways into a culvert and then stopped after hitting the pipe running under a driveway. I flew for 10-12 feet. The bike only managed 8 feet. Thankfully I got up and walked away from it. The bike wasn't so lucky.

Whenever there are driveways coming onto Akatarawa Rd, there tends to be gravel dragged onto the road at the entrance. You need to watch for this as it can catch you out very easily.

[davebullet]

Hey, someone is muscling in on OUR TURF:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119250-Wellington-After-Work-Tuesday-Rides

That reminds me of my favourite hypocritical statement - "We don't take too kindly to people who don't take too kindly 'round here"

[BuckBuck#1]

Hey, someone is muscling in on OUR TURF:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119250-Wellington-After-Work-Tuesday-Rides

That reminds me of my favourite hypocritical statement - "We don't take too kindly to people who don't take too kindly 'round here"

The parking lot is big enough.

The weather looks good for Tueday night - 6.30pm depart Duckpond and down at Kaiwharawhara Caltex for 6.50pm depart to Makara.

Enjoy the ride.

[Gone Burger]

Whenever there are driveways coming onto Akatarawa Rd, there tends to be gravel dragged onto the road at the entrance. You need to watch for this as it can catch you out very easily.

Thanks for that Hawkeye. Yep, plenty of hazards. Thank goodness you walked away from that incident!

Looking forward to meeting some more people tonight. See you at the Duckpond.

[marine0089]

Seeing as I live/work in Wellington City I really should just meet you all at the Ngauranga/Caltex meeting point but due to finishing work at 5:30, I may as well fill in the time by riding to the duckpond.

See you all tonight.

[BuckBuck#1]

Seeing as I live/work in Wellington City I really should just meet you all at the Ngauranga/Caltex meeting point but due to finishing work at 5:30, I may as well fill in the time by riding to the duckpond.

See you all tonight.

Or alternatively you may want to ride out just to Karori and back selecting different routes than the ride tonight, and we'll see you at Kaiwharawhara/Ngauranga - Caltex

[StoneY]

Might call in for the Duck Pond but time may keep me from coming along...and wouldnt wanna scare any newbies with the KTM's unbaffled cans now would we?

See ya there Guy and crew. If time allows I'm keen on Makara for sure (pwomise ill behave)

[Toaster]

Hey, someone is muscling in on OUR TURF:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119250-Wellington-After-Work-Tuesday-Rides

That reminds me of my favourite hypocritical statement - "We don't take too kindly to people who don't take too kindly 'round here"

It's off roading/adventure bikes mate.

No such thing as anyones "turf". The more rides available the better!

[Toaster]

Might call in for the Duck Pond but time may keep me from coming along...and wouldnt wanna scare any newbies with the KTM's unbaffled cans now would we?

See ya there Guy and crew. If time allows I'm keen on Makara for sure (pwomise ill behave)

Will be good to meet you. Saw you at the protest but didn't get the chance then to say gidday.

[BuckBuck#1]

Might call in for the Duck Pond but time may keep me from coming along...and wouldnt wanna scare any newbies with the KTM's unbaffled cans now would we?

See ya there Guy and crew. If time allows I'm keen on Makara for sure (pwomise ill behave)

It will be a pleasure to see you Brent, and if you can make the ride - all good.

[Ratti]

gee Stoney, shall we put our bikes up against one another to see which is the louder? Old Z with short straight pipes vs Orange nutmachine with shouters....

lol!

[StoneY]

gee Stoney, shall we put our bikes up against one another to see which is the louder? Old Z with short straight pipes vs Orange nutmachine with shouters....

lol!

Bring it girl!
:lol::mega:

Ill bring the Megaphone along as well muwahahahahaha

[davebullet]

It's off roading/adventure bikes mate.

No such thing as anyones "turf". The more rides available the better!

Yeah I know. Was a joke. StoneY has 2 options - can go with Eugene up the hill or go with you guys around the Makara track.

Sorry guys - I won't be able to make it tonight. Lovely night for it though.

[Ratti]

O heck now I'm really muddled...

tuesday noobs/returning riders...6.50 from caltex on hutt rd?

6.30 at the duck pond is for the whizzers going over the Hill?

[davebullet]

O heck now I'm really muddled...

tuesday noobs/returning riders...6.50 from caltex on hutt rd?

6.30 at the duck pond is for the whizzers going over the Hill?

For this week.... Tuesday ride leaves duckpond at 6:30 to head down SH2 to pickup additional riders at Kaiwhara Caltex from 6:50pm. Then either ride through j'ville / makara north to south or south to north (decision at Caltex point) if I understood correctly...

[Ratti]

ok, duck pond is close to where I live so I'll go there. Someone look out for a perplexed ratbike rider and point me in the right direction!

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hey, someone is muscling in on OUR TURF:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119250-Wellington-After-Work-Tuesday-Rides

That reminds me of my favourite hypocritical statement - "We don't take too kindly to people who don't take too kindly 'round here"

Hey Hey Hey, we own the turf buddy, you stay on the pavement :angry::wari: .

[girlzchris]

wow... so many big bikes are going for the ride.. im just a learner with 250cc that sound like a lawn mower.. hope u guys would bare with my nanny riding aye.. lol

[WuZards-Eugene]

wow... so many big bikes are going for the ride.. im just a learner with 250cc that sound like a lawn mower.. hope u guys would bare with my nanny riding aye.. lol

Hey, I'm going on a 250.

[rjg]

I'll be waiting at Caltex on my 250. Looking forward to it

[sinfull]

Scorpio wouldn't start ! Sigh !!!!

All good though cause i did the tuesday ride on a skiff (fuck that aint half a workout) Salty balls are headin north on the speed 3 for ....... fuck knows why, just cause !

[Cloggy]

Scorpio wouldn't start ! Sigh !!!!

All good though cause i did the tuesday ride on a skiff (fuck that aint half a workout) Salty balls are headin north on the speed 3 for ....... fuck knows why, just cause !
You on the Scorpio. Now that has got to have some entertainment value. I would come along for the ride on my Scorpio just to see that.

[Laxi]

went for a nosey with the cage, was a good collection of bikes there. oh well, next week i'll be there on 2 wheels:scooter:

[rjg]

That was a great turnout tonight, good to see. Loving these group rides.

[girlzchris]

what an awesome turnout... cool bunch of people and love the riding pace... and you guys rock!!!!!!!! thanks for organising the ride...

[Ratti]

Yeah I enjoyed it to. For future reference....if you're going on these rides, DON"T FOLLOW RATTI
I have no idea where the heck I'm going and if the group splits as it did tonight..then the scenic route is a liklihood!

Some lovely bikes there. and my poor old boy...

[sinfull]

You on the Scorpio. Now that has got to have some entertainment value. I would come along for the ride on my Scorpio just to see that.
Haha god help me if there's a head wind ! To tell the truth i didn't try and start it (but pretty sure the battery wont get it going lol)Mental note : charge scorp battery for Heidi before the weekend! It was 6.15 when i walked in the door, so wasn't gonna get there without breaking every rule in the tuesday ride manual !

That was a great turnout tonight, good to see. Loving these group rides.

Good to see a mob showing up tonight, even better to see three nights of the week happening !
I been meaning/planning to do a wed or thurs ride for eons lol but there's usually either rain or booze hampering the execution of the thought and the idea of riding toward wellington does my head in lol but one more night opens up another option i guess !

[marine0089]

Yeah I enjoyed it to. For future reference....if you're going on these rides, DON"T FOLLOW RATTI
I have no idea where the heck I'm going and if the group splits as it did tonight..then the scenic route is a liklihood!

In hindsight I probably should have passed you and taken the lead. Problem was that I couldn't quite remember where the turn off's were until I saw them at which point you had passed them...

What ever happened to a rider at the front of the pack stopping at turn off points so the group behind knew where to turn aye Milton? =P

All good though, we all got there in the end. Was a nice ride overall.

[Ratti]

Minor details...these things will get sorted in time. I'm not bothered by taking the long way round...nice road, just wish I knew where the heck I was so I could work it out on a map.

[BuckBuck#1]

Thanks for attending the last three rides, I am encouraged by the attendance and enthusiasm. Last night 23 February saw 18 riders, and so we split into two groups.
The first stage from Caltex to Karori for the first group was uneventful. The second group ah...diary note for next time :scooter:

Daylight Saving Tuesday Ride Reports (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119338-Daylight-Saving-Tuesdays-%96-Ride-Reports?p=1129661320#post1129661320)

[Gone Burger]

Fantastic ride, and awesome turn out last night. Cheers everyone, and once again, thanks Buck Buck.

Ahhh dreading Winter and the lack of riding oppertunities like this.

[Ratti]

No lack of opportunities Katiepie. Just ride in the wind, rain, hail...its a total experience is riding!

[Hawkeye]

Was a nice leisurly ride. Sorry I never got the chance to join you at the refreshement stand. Was intending joining you but then remembered I needed to get home. Maybe next week.

[BuckBuck#1]

Fantastic ride, and awesome turn out last night. Cheers everyone, and once again, thanks Buck Buck.

Ahhh dreading Winter and the lack of riding oppertunities like this.

Your welcome Katiepie
Hopefully by the end of daylight saving you all will have got to know one another and will be able to arrange your own impromptu rides on the weekends while I walk the golf course.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Toaster]

Yeah I enjoyed it to. For future reference....if you're going on these rides, DON"T FOLLOW RATTI
I have no idea where the heck I'm going and if the group splits as it did tonight..then the scenic route is a liklihood!

Some lovely bikes there. and my poor old boy...

Yes well, I am just pleased we found you all that had scattered to the 4 winds. One of the challenges of group riding in suburban streets in traffic. There was always a good chance of the groups getting a tad split up.

It doesn't matter if the bike is new, old, big or small; its just a great to have people out there keen enough to have a go and ride.

[Cloggy]

The trick to not getting part of the group lost is always keeping the rider behind you in sight. This is one of the golden rules we apply when out four wheel driving and can apply to motorcycling just as well.
If every rider keeps the rider behind him or her in sight at all times, no one will get left behind or lost. If you lose sight of the rider behind you, slow down or even come to a complete stop until you can see the rider behind you again. Even if the last bike in the convoy breaks down or stops then by following this rule, the whole convoy will come to a stop. The other thing to help make this rule work is not to pass the rider in front of course. Keep your place in the convoy. Another very helpful tool for convoys is a two way radio between the lead rider and tail end charlie although this is not so simple on motorcycles.

[BuckBuck#1]

At the end of the ride on Tuesday, I reminded the riders of the New Zealand Police motorcycle skills event in Martinborough this weekend.
An early morning meeting point is here:
Early Morning Ride To Martinborough 28 February - New Zealand Motorcycle Skills Event (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2448&day=2010-2-28&c=0)

[Toaster]

Fantastic ride, and awesome turn out last night. Cheers everyone, and once again, thanks Buck Buck.

Ahhh dreading Winter and the lack of riding oppertunities like this.

After following you two over Haywards at night I can see what you mean't about the relative difference between your headlight and mine. It may be something to think about when picking your next bike, depending on how much rural night riding you expect to do.

[Gone Burger]

After following you two over Haywards at night I can see what you mean't about the relative difference between your headlight and mine. It may be something to think about when picking your next bike, depending on how much rural night riding you expect to do.

Hey Cam.. I know, I couldn't stop looking at your light, in disbelief of how hopeless mine was. Actually, it was particually bad that night. I had adjusted it as the week before, it was pointing just infront of my wheel, but I had lifted it too much. On the way home I used high beam and the bloody thing completely missed the road! Ahhhh frustrating. Once again, I crawled up my road as there have been plenty of fresh rock falls.

So.. It's as good as it gets now. Went on the Wednesday ride to Featherston, and could see. What a bonus. Definately something I will pay close attention to these next few months when looking for my next bike. I have to have a better light living where I do - whether I plan to be out at night or get caught out.

Thanks for leading us over the hill. It seems that Mike and I's speedos are also reading rather differenty from eachother. Now got no idea what speed I am actually doing.Curious to know what speed you were reading along the highway before turning off to Haywards?

[Toaster]

Thanks for leading us over the hill. It seems that Mike and I's speedos are also reading rather differenty from eachother. Now got no idea what speed I am actually doing.Curious to know what speed you were reading along the highway before turning off to Haywards?

At Mana? Well I cant exactly recall but you bvoth were sitting pretty much around the 100-110km/h mark I think. I don't recall thinking it was either slower or faster along that stretch. What we can do next ride is do a comparison in a 50 and 100 zone. All speedometers have an accuracy of +/- several km's. The police cars I used to drive were calibrated and they tended to be within 2km/h at 50 and 4km/h of actual speed at 100. Bikes would likely be simliar or a tad worse I am guessing.

When I ride past the radar board on SH1 near Plimmerton it always shows my actual speed as well slower than I am reading in both the Landrover and on the Hayabusa (actually it doesn't pick up the Hayabusa.... ;)

[Ratti]

possibly not staying put long enough to register on the board? Nah, that would never happen would it?

[BuckBuck#1]

possibly not staying put long enough to register on the board? Nah, that would never happen would it?

Hi Ratti, don't understand what you mean here.

[Ratti]

toaster on his 'busa may have been moving too fast to register the bikes speed on the radar board

[BuckBuck#1]

toaster on his 'busa may have been moving too fast to register the bikes speed on the radar board

Nah - never.


Fella on the Nullabor, sees a guy on the side of the road, long trousers, singlet and braces. He is fixing his punctured back tyre on his bicycle. Fella in the FJ Holden pulls up and gives him a hand.

Fella gets back in his car after helping the guy and drives off, shortly afterwards he looks in his rear-view mirror and sees this bicycle guy flat out gaining on him and then siiiiinnnnnnggg passes the Holden.

Fella accelerates and passes the bicycle.

Bicycle passes the Holden.

Holden passes the bike and slows down. The bicycle puts on the brakes, pulls up to the Holden driver's door.

Driver says 'you passed me and i was doing 80kph, I passed you at 110kph, then you passed me at least doing 125kph.'

Toaster (out of breath) says 'Thanks mate for stopping, my bloody braces were caught in your door handle.'


Enjoy, and I will see you all Tuesday for the ride over to Kapiti.

[Toaster]

I will have to miss the ride this week sorry. My fathering services are required for the evening.

[Eyegasm]

Mate, It WAS just my dirty mind.

Edit: Apologies Toaster... Comment could have been considered bad taste

[Toaster]

Yes you need to wash your mind with soap!

I mean't I am looking after kids.....

[StoneY]

Yes you need to wash your mind with soap!

I mean't I am looking after kids.....

Aw we know the truth mate...they lookin after YOU aint they?
:lol:

No soap required!!!!

[Ratti]

Mate, It WAS just my dirty mind.

Edit: Apologies Toaster... Comment could have been considered bad taste

Could have been? I saw the post before you edited it...I giggled at yoru interperetation. Bad taste? Yeah probably. But you're man enough to change it, just as well for the 'edit' option eh? I use it a lot too.

[Toaster]

Let's just keep the ride thread ON topic people.

[BuckBuck#1]

Weather forecast: rain for tomorrow, is not looking good.

[Gone Burger]

I know, my smile turned into a giant frown when I saw the forcast! If it's raining in the morning I'm going to have to miss the ride. To make it in time for the rides, I have to take my bike into work and go straight from there. So a wet morning means no bike in town for the evening.

I was very much looking forward to tomorrows ride. Its always the highlight of the week. Crossing my toes for a better outcome with the weather tomorrow!!

[Hawkeye]

I know, my smile turned into a giant frown when I saw the forcast! If it's raining in the morning I'm going to have to miss the ride. To make it in time for the rides, I have to take my bike into work and go straight from there. So a wet morning means no bike in town for the evening.

I was very much looking forward to tomorrows ride. Its always the highlight of the week. Crossing my toes for a better outcome with the weather tomorrow!!

You need to learn to ride in the rain Katie. A good set of waterproofs and off ya go. You never know when you will be caught out and not have a choice. I ride to Welly every day, no matter rain, wind or both. If the sun is shining it's a bonus.

[Ratti]

Weather forecast: rain for tomorrow, is not looking good.

Will the ride be canceled if it rains?

[dragon_fly]

HI Ratti
i cant pm u.
My hubby burnt the knee of his pants on the exhaust of my bike when he was putting in some petrol. do you do repairs on other material as well as leather??
Mel

[Gone Burger]

You need to learn to ride in the rain Katie. A good set of waterproofs and off ya go. You never know when you will be caught out and not have a choice. I ride to Welly every day, no matter rain, wind or both. If the sun is shining it's a bonus.

Yes I know. Good practice riding in the rain. But I have been caught out many times in the rain, on my road, on the Rimutakas, on the forgotton highway. It's not so much that I'm worried about the risks of riding in the rain (I take is much much slower round corners etc). It's more a fact that my "waterproof" riding gear seems to not even be water resistant, nor is my back pack, and it's always a pretty crappy day at work soaked to the bone. Plus I'm REALLY soft when it comes to getting my bike wet. I'm going to be selling it soon, and have to completely clean it each time it gets wet. Being made of cheap materials, any moisture on it and the chrome marks, starts to rust etc. They don't hold their value very well, let alone when they look a bit shabby.

I know I know - HARDEN up girl! ;) Working on that. Oh... get a bit unconfindent in the rain as my tyres slip quite happily on the slightest angle (especially on my road). I'll get there. Just broke from buying the bike new so still a bit "overprotecitce". Hopefully I'll get over that soon and be a real biker that rides rain or shine.

Still, it's the only way to get experience, being out in it all! Man I'm such a girl (sorry ladies, no offence intented - you know what I mean).

[Laxi]

will probably swing past the duck pond on my way to the bronze meeting

[Toaster]

I know I know - HARDEN up girl! ;) Working on that. Oh... get a bit unconfindent in the rain as my tyres slip quite happily on the slightest angle (especially on my road). I'll get there. Just broke from buying the bike new so still a bit "overprotecitce". Hopefully I'll get over that soon and be a real biker that rides rain or shine.

Still, it's the only way to get experience, being out in it all! Man I'm such a girl (sorry ladies, no offence intented - you know what I mean).

Swap bikes and I will test the slippery factor on ya tyres of you like!

[BuckBuck#1]

Will the ride be canceled if it rains?

I will see how the weather is between 4pm and 5pm and decide then.

If I decide not to ride tonight I will post in this forum.

[StoneY]

Looking grim on the forecast Guy
Reckon it will hose after 1pm today....theyve been wrong before tho!

[Neshi]

I'm going to be selling it soon

you're not going back to being a cage rider right?! :blink:

what bike are you getting, and why sell the keeway?


is the tuesday ride always going from avalon park to caltex station ETA 6.50? If so, I probably can make the rides. Getting out of classes at 6.30 sucks.

[BuckBuck#1]

is the tuesday ride always going from avalon park to caltex station ETA 6.50?

Neshi, there is only one ride that will go to caltex in Kaiwharwhara/Ngauranga this month - that is next Tuesday 9th March. See Calendar Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2439&day=2010-2-23&c=0)

[StoneY]

you're not going back to being a cage rider right?! :blink:

what bike are you getting, and why sell the keeway?


.

Caled 'Graduating' LOL
Katiepie gets her full in a few days or so....bet she cant wait to buy a classic GSXR1100, like the one I am selling LOL

[Gone Burger]

Caled 'Graduating' LOL
Katiepie gets her full in a few days or so....bet she cant wait to buy a classic GSXR1100, like the one I am selling LOL

Ah not too far away now. I can get my full on the 10th April once I have completed my defensive riding course. Looking at listing the bike super soon as I know it's going to be hard to sell. Many have been sitting on trade me for AGES.

Hahaha a GSXR1100 you say? Mmmmm not quite the direction i was heading, but stranger things have happened. :) I'm open to test riding all sorts to at least say I've tried before I buy. :)

No rain in Wellington yet - and I left the bike at home. Grrrr perhaps I'll skive off work 2 horus early to go get it, if this weather holds up.

[StoneY]

Hahaha a GSXR1100 you say? Mmmmm not quite the direction i was heading, but stranger things have happened. :).

Haha, well Suzy woul look great under ya bum but yeah, bit too much of a jump methinks ;)
Hawkeyes selling a CB500, that would be a good next step for ya if you commute daily!

Been a few passing light showers but nothing that even made the road shiny as yet, your ride tonight might be on after all.
For those not on Buckbucks#1'a ride, come to the Parrot n Jigger at 7 and join BRONZ Wellington

:)

[Bald Eagle]

Haha, well Suzy woul look great under ya bum but yeah, bit too much of a jump methinks ;)
Hawkeyes selling a CB500, that would be a good next step for ya if you commute daily!

Been a few passing light showers but nothing that even made the road shiny as yet, your ride tonight might be on after all.
For those not on Buckbucks#1'a ride, come to the Parrot n Jigger at 7 and join BRONZ Wellington

:)

or she could swap it for a vfr :lol:

[marine0089]

I wont be able to make it tonight (or tomorrow) sadly. Will aim for next Tuesday/Wednesday.

Hope the rain holds off for you all.

[Ratti]

Light rain here in Hutt, would it be a go to head up the coast through Plimmerton and back home up the hill from the Paekakariki side? Just thinking it would be good experience for the newer riders to do a light rain without having to deal with downhill corners in the wet. Uphill cornering is less challenging for noobs.

[Bald Eagle]

Light rain here in Hutt, would it be a go to head up the coast through Plimmerton and back home up the hill from the Paekakariki side? Just thinking it would be good experience for the newer riders to do a light rain without having to deal with downhill corners in the wet. Uphill cornering is less challenging for noobs.

do we use the words light rain and Wellington in the same sentence ?

[Toaster]

do we use the words light rain and Wellington in the same sentence ?

Well certainly not light wind, that's for sure!

[Ratti]

I didnt say WELLINGTON darling, I said HUTT. Cheeky blighter.

Point Im trying to make is that the weather is not too extreme and its good for riders to ride in all weather. No telling when one will get caught out so might as well get in a bit of practice.

[Bald Eagle]

I didnt say WELLINGTON darling, I said HUTT. Cheeky blighter.

Point Im trying to make is that the weather is not too extreme and its good for riders to ride in all weather. No telling when one will get caught out so might as well get in a bit of practice.

sorry that must be the ex-jaffa in - me collective noun for welly town. I agree it's good for riders to experience alll types of conditons.

[BuckBuck#1]

Weather radar looked good 4.35pm. So unless it hoses down which appears unlikely (the sun is shining now) it will be a go.

Planned ride from Duckpond over the Haywards Hill around inlet on Greys Road right at SH2 (optional turnaround point at Paekakariki) upto Raumati - Waterfront Cafe & Bar. Ride ends there.

Personal choice if people elect to ride over Paekakariki Hill.

[Gone Burger]

Right - awesome thanks.

Leaving work now in Welly to get home, get the bike, and HOPEFULLY make it after filling up with a minute to spare.

[Ratti]

Sweet, Ratti won't be getting lost this week!

[Ratti]

Nice to chat with the FEW WHO BOTHERED TO TURN UP. Yes Laxi Im sure you will look lovely in a pretty skirt.

Buck Buck...when you reached out your left leg, it was to stretch it eh? You weren't actually aiming for the cyclist ?

Good to ride in company and ended up at a lovely place I had no idea existed.

[Toaster]

Good to see it went well. I am tied up so couldn't make it. Given that I am on Grey's Road, I was particularly gutted not to get to go over the Paekakariki Hill.

Did any of the group split off and that that route north?

[Ratti]

There was Katiepie, BB and me so we all went there and back over the hill
You shouldnt let your kids play with rope if they are going to tie you up Toaster!

[Laxi]

You shouldnt let your kids play with rope if they are going to tie you up Toaster!

who says it was the kids that had him tied up huh?:spanking:

[Ratti]

Where did you post about your fairings Laxi?

[2crafty1]

Just did the wainui coast run, on Sunday, bloody WCC has ripped up the ash in 3 long areas and it doesnt look lie it will be fixed for the ride on the 16th.

[Laxi]

Where did you post about your fairings Laxi?

vent thread :rofl:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119573-Good-guys-finish-last!-FTW

[Capinure]

aww shucks , missed todays ride ... where abouts is this avalon duck pond? i tried googling it :S

[Bald Eagle]

Nice to chat with the FEW WHO BOTHERED TO TURN UP. Yes Laxi Im sure you will look lovely in a pretty skirt.

Buck Buck...when you reached out your left leg, it was to stretch it eh? You weren't actually aiming for the cyclist ?

Good to ride in company and ended up at a lovely place I had no idea existed.
Some of us where at the Wellington BRONZ meeting at the Parrot & Jigger, put it in your diaries, first Tuesday of each month.

[Neshi]

I would have loved coming each tuesday and wednesday.. But since Uni started I just can't make it during the week anymore.
Like I said before, I got classes ending at 6.30pm all week.. :(
Quite a bummer, cos I liked the company and the rides.

I'll attend the weekend rides though.

[BuckBuck#1]

aww shucks , missed todays ride ... where abouts is this avalon duck pond? i tried googling it :S

A few more rides before end of daylight saving here is the meeting point:
Avalon Duckpond Tuesday Rides Meeting Point (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=Fairway+Dr,+5011&t=h&msa=0&ll=-41.193624,174.933436&spn=0.003318,0.009645&z=17&msid=118237826601181735195.000480d72d318e0234bb6)

[BuckBuck#1]

I would have loved coming each tuesday and wednesday.. But since Uni started I just can't make it during the week anymore.
Like I said before, I got classes ending at 6.30pm all week.. :(
Quite a bummer, cos I liked the company and the rides.

I'll attend the weekend rides though.

Keep an eye on the calendar for Saturday morning rides through March - I post some up.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Had made other plans as I thought it was going to rain.

Sounds like you had fun though - kicking cyclists?

[BuckBuck#1]

Last night's ride report posted: Dayligth Saving Tuesday Ride Report (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119338-Daylight-Saving-Tuesdays-%96-Ride-Reports?p=1129661320#post1129661320):scooter::scoo ter::scooter:

[Bald Eagle]

... ended up at a lovely place I had no idea existed.

Waterfront Bar & Kitchen on the beach at Raumati :- it's almost my local, they do great grub and sitting on the deck with a feed a red wine and watching the sunset over Kapiti is awesome

[BuckBuck#1]

Keep an eye on the calendar for Saturday morning rides through March - I post some up.

Two Coffee Ride this Saturday 6th March is now posted: Two Coffee Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119745-Two-Coffee-Ride-Rimutaka-Hill-Featherston-Whitemans-Valley-Short-Straw-Blue)

[davebullet]

Ratti wasn't sure what I was doing sticking my left leg out as we were approaching a cyclist

Well, you could have taken a leak before you left the bar.

[BuckBuck#1]

Well, you could have taken a leak before you left the bar.

Cheers dave, I'll bear it in mind next time :innocent:

You riding Saturday? :scooter: Two Coffee Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119745-Two-Coffee-Ride-Rimutaka-Hill-Featherston-Whitemans-Valley-Short-Straw-Blue)

[Gone Burger]

Hi everyone.

Ratti and myself have just registered for the womens training day at Manfield Track on the 30th March with Karel Pavich (is that correct Ratti?). Can't wait. But i have also just realised that this is the last Tuesday night ride! Oh no. I was planning on staying the night up that way (as I'm heading up Auckland the next day). If I was to come back that night, I think we would get back too late to join the ride anyway.

So very excited about the training day, but also was looking forward to a meal out together after the last ride. :(

Mmmm can't have everything can we?

[Toaster]

Sounds like a good experience. I hope you girls have a good turnout and favourable weather for the trackday. Watch out for the cows (do they still have them there??!!). I recall driving around that track flat out in a police car and passing by a small herd of cows happily sitting right next to the track watching us go by.... bizarre. Although that was a fair few years ago now.

[Ratti]

yup All registered. Did not think about it being a tuesday night. o well, no-ones gonna miss me anyway. there is no reason why we cant still do tuesday nights as long as the weather is reasonable. Even riding in the dark should not be an issue. and the very noobs will benefit from the practice of night riding. AS long as we can convince a few more experienced riders to come along and offer an hint or two on night riding. Its all part of the game

[Bald Eagle]

Sounds like a good experience. I hope you girls have a good turnout and favourable weather for the trackday. Watch out for the cows (do they still have them there??!!). I recall driving around that track flat out in a police car and passing by a small herd of cows happily sitting right next to the track watching us go by.... bizarre. Although that was a fair few years ago now.

I don't remeber any cows when I drove that in the wonderful NZP driving school Holdens in 1973, and flat out didn't amount to a whole lot.

[Ratti]

The only cows on the track are likely to be the ones riding bikes:chase:

I can say this cos I'll be one of them...any of you guys agree with me and watch out...I may be slow but I will paddle your butt when you least expect it.

[StoneY]

The only cows on the track are likely to be the ones riding bikes:chase:

I can say this cos I'll be one of them...any of you guys agree with me and watch out...I may be slow but I will paddle your butt when you least expect it.
:spanking::spanking::spanking:

Oh and save ya some effort Faith, got the pants stitched up at Manfeild last week by Celtic Lethers. He was right there...so I guess you wont get to post about getting my pants off now:shutup:

Ill be over there hiding from the Jandal! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
:chase:

[Ratti]

lol and I was so looking forward to telling everyone about the time I'd got your pants off in my workshop.

[Toaster]

I don't remeber any cows when I drove that in the wonderful NZP driving school Holdens in 1973, and flat out didn't amount to a whole lot.

It was 30 years later!

[davebullet]

Cheers dave, I'll bear it in mind next time :innocent:

You riding Saturday? :scooter: Two Coffee Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119745-Two-Coffee-Ride-Rimutaka-Hill-Featherston-Whitemans-Valley-Short-Straw-Blue)

Sorry Guy, unfortunately no. Have kids this weekend so will be busy. I hope the bad weather delays itself for your ride.

[Gone Burger]

Soooo crazy kids... who's up for the ride this week (tomorrow)? Weather is looking good and we had better enjoy it while it's here.

[Toaster]

Soooo crazy kids... who's up for the ride this week (tomorrow)? Weather is looking good and we had better enjoy it while it's here.

I am so up for it I have altitude sickness!

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Round the bays and back up through happy valley this week isn't it?

I'll see you all at caltex - probably running my usual 5 mins late.

[BuckBuck#1]

Weather looking good.

[BuckBuck#1]

Round the bays and back up through happy valley this week isn't it?

I'll see you all at caltex - probably running my usual 5 mins late.

Over Brooklyn down Happy Valley Rd around the bays and into the harbour entrance and around the harbour bays. See you at Caltex approx 6.45pm on our way down from the duckpond.

[Toaster]

Left turns instead of right turns!!

[Gone Burger]

Oooo can't wait for a nice ride. Didn't get out on the bike this weekend, so excited about getting on it tomorrow. I'm going to enjoy the ride into work.

[Ratti]

bugger bugger bugger
Might have to miss the Ulysses meeting tomorrow. I have a feeling I am going to get fined again for my sins on the dawn ride this weekend. may as well give it a miss and spend the money on fuel!.I can go to meetings over the winter eh?

6.30 duck-pond. I thinkI may even know where we are goin this time. dont follow Ratti

[Toaster]

They fine you for not going to meetings? What's with that?!

Someone text me tomorrow afternoon and remind me it is in fact Tuesday so I remember to turn up. Feels like a Sunday tonight for some reason.

[Ratti]

not for not going to meetings. For doing dumb shit whilst out and about.
Last month I got fined for having too much pink duct tape holding the bike together.
i was a bit late on SUnday cos my side cover had fallen off and I'd not noticed. I had to find more duct tape to keep the rain off the battery. Given the round of applause and laughter I suspect another fine in the offing.
I should buy shares in Selleys, i swear I keep them in business.

[motor_mayhem]

Where do you meet? My recently-new-to-me machine needs to stretch it's legs

[Toaster]

Where do you meet? My recently-new-to-me machine needs to stretch it's legs

At the duck pond carpark in Avalon, near Lower Hutt.

[Hans]

Looks like I'll be going too.

[StoneY]

At the duck pond carpark in Avalon, near Lower Hutt.

Your bringing an RMZ450? LOL
Whats ya new ride dude?

[Toaster]

Stay off the juice StoneY, you are quoting the wrong post!

[Ratti]

Hey Toaster, I been meaning to ask, why do you have altitude sickness and how is riding going to help?
I know riding is good for what ails you, but I think I've missed something.

[Rev DJ]

... altitude sickness... but I think I've missed something.

Yep - you did!! hehehehe :yes:

[Toaster]

Right, time to go do my hair and get ready. See you all out there.

[girlzchris]

do you hair??? what sort of hairstyle u need since the helmet is going to mold a style for you when u put it on... LOL... yeah see you guys out there...

[325rocket]

just found this thread now ... bit late.

might catch you all next week

[Capinure]

aw crap ... does anyone have a helmet they can lend to a young lad till Sunday? , i lefted the 636 and all my gear up in Levin last weekend and now that I brought a wee little Krr. I can't use it :bye:

[rjg]

Hope you all had a good ride.
I was keen to go tonight but my workload decided to expand. Bugger

[Laxi]

nice ride, always a nice road (even with eugene throwing gravel at me:finger::bleh:) good to see some familiar faces and a bunch of new ones

[Toaster]

Yeah it was just a joke about doing my hair since I shave my head.

See some of you tomorrow for a blat over Paekakariki Hill Road.

[girlzchris]

Awesome ride today even though i almost pee my pants when i was riding on the gravel. First time on a gravel road like this. It was scary but woohooo I did it. Nice to see everyone today... today's ride totally took away my stress mind for a while. But now I am back to my stupid essay!!!!!!

[Ratti]

gravel? there was gravel? You mean those wee rolly things? nah thats not gravel, sport bikes I dont know! You need a heavy old clunker, they barely even notice the stuff. that and the fact that if I drop him, it really doesnt matter as he's a rat bike already. Whats a few more dents or something else falling off? Not like your flash bikes that get written off if the plastic breaks.

Wouldnt you know it? I got all the way around without losing anyone, got to the pub-still not lost, rode off home, promptly missed and ended up exploring streets Ive not seen before. From now on Im taking my map book with me, bloody welly hills, all look the same to me.

[Laxi]

hey Ratti, maybe ya need one of these? :lol:

[Ratti]

:Oops:
absolutley!
A good chance I'd wreck it tho, things electronic lie in wait until I get to them, then they get feral on me and don't do what they are meant to.

[BuckBuck#1]

A very bright and sunny evening around the bays. With daylight saving closing down soon we made it in time to reap the benefit of a truly beautiful coastline and harbour. Thanks for your company and here is the:

Daylight Saving Tuesday Ride Report (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119338-Daylight-Saving-Tuesdays-%96-Ride-Reports?p=1129661320)

[Eyegasm]

Yip, thoroughly enjoyed last nights ride.

Thanks to RevDJ for the props on being able to Emergency brake safetly, compliments
like that make me feel I am doing things right.

Almost lowsided on the gravel, that was fun! dunno how I straighten her back up but did.

Was a blast coming back home too, I ride the route (Wgtn to Wainuiomata) every day
and doing it at night makes you focus that much harder and pay alot more attention, well at least I do.

Wearing motorcycle pants was different too, way different than standard jeans.

All in all I am loving these rides as it gets me spending more time on my pony!

Cheers all

Eyegasm

[BuckBuck#1]

Almost lowsided on the gravel......Wearing motorcycle pants was different too


The gravel is still there and hasn't changed but how are those new pants now - changed any?:rockon:

Glad you enjoyed the ride Clint, and thanks again to Dave, I appreciate it.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

I was starting to think I had joined the tuesday night off road ride at one point.

Was a F/TRuckload of gravel. If I was on my own I would have been in first gear with my feel hovering either side of the bike. But, as others were about and I didn't want to look like a prat, I did the gravel in second gear and kept the feet firmly on the pegs. Was actually a good experience as it got me over my nervousness about riding on gravel.

That said the bike did squirm a couple of times and I was very relieved that I had just fitted a rad guard (lots of pinging stones).

Ratti is a born off road rider in my opinion - she took that gravel like it wasn't even there.

[StoneY]

Was looking forward to doing the whole ride but the cellphone buzzed, called in to reboot a server...effing IT jobs ruin ride nights I tell ya.

Hey Eyegasm, I used to do the Wainui 500 every day too, great hill that!
Just at night, be careful of the merge lanes at the top, you wont see any fresh diesel left by the busses in the dark.
My advice is ALWAYS crest the hill in the outside lane (less buss diesel spills in that lane for obvious reasons) and enjoy the off cambers ;)

[BuckBuck#1]

Was looking forward to doing the whole ride but the cellphone buzzed, called in to reboot a server...effing IT jobs ruin ride nights I tell ya.

Hey Eyegasm, I used to do the Wainui 500 every day too, great hill that!
Just at night, be careful of the merge lanes at the top, you wont see any fresh diesel left by the busses in the dark.
My advice is ALWAYS crest the hill in the outside lane (less buss diesel spills in that lane for obvious reasons) and enjoy the off cambers ;)

Gidday Stoney, was good to meet up last night. Know what you mean about rebooting servers, brother in law has to do it numerous times through the weekends which play havoc with his riding too.

A good comment about diesel left by buses, appreciate it and that the novice riders that have attended the Tuesday rides do pickup on this type of feedback.

Regards
BB#1

[Rev DJ]

Great to meet a few new riders... and an interesting and very relaxing ride through town and around the coast. Nice one Eyegasm for avoiding the white shopping basket! I was heavy on the anchors behind you and you did well keeping out of trouble.

Bike got a bit hot so had to get some air through the rad on the way back... roll on this evening... DJ

[magicmonkey]

looks like I'vebeen a bit late in noticing this, clearly spending too much time in the garage! I'll be heading over for ext weeks ride, looking forward to it already :D

[Toaster]

You lot are soft, twas but a tiny bit of gravel I led you through.

Next time when I am back in Wellers: mud.

[Ratti]

If Im a born off roader then that would explain my present difficulties in cornering. I should just take the zed off road with Eugene!
nah. Mud might be fun tho Toaster...but someone may have to tow me out, several someones actually he's a heavy beast.

[Toaster]

Well, looks like I will be here next week, just had to cancel my auckland trip as I have a course to attend next week with the regional chamber of commerce.

[Ratti]

Hey Buck Buck. I have it in my diary for Friday that we are going for a pootle over the hil to check out the Wainui road. IS that correct? Ive got 1.15, but if you still want to do it, can we go about 12? I have a heap of 10 yo girls coming for a birthday sleepover that night and I need to make sure I'm home after school.
Was anyone else going to ride over too?

[Toaster]

Good ride tonight. Certainly mixed it up a bit which was good. Gave people more options given the diversity of the group.

[BuckBuck#1]

Hey Buck Buck. I have it in my diary for Friday that we are going for a pootle over the hil to check out the Wainui road. IS that correct? Ive got 1.15, but if you still want to do it, can we go about 12? I have a heap of 10 yo girls coming for a birthday sleepover that night and I need to make sure I'm home after school.
Was anyone else going to ride over too?

Posted up calendar event this afternoon for Friday this week, putting forum link up tomorrow. Will amend the time to 11.45 for 12pm departure Friday.
Friday Calendar Event (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=manage&e=2466)

Forum Link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120173-12-March-Wainui-Coast-Ride)

[Toaster]

Bike got a bit hot so had to get some air through the rad on the way back... roll on this evening... DJ

I know the feeling. Actually that could be an interesting excuse for speeding.... "My bike was on fire and I was trying to blow it out!!"

[Rev DJ]

... an interesting excuse for speeding.... "My bike was on fire and I was trying to blow it out!!"

Hehe - like I could see you buying that excuse!!?? :blink:... hmmmm, maybe I should try it???:yes:

[Gone Burger]

Indeed, another lovely and very enjoyable ride. Thanks everyone for last night. Once again looking forward to next week. Can't this lovely weather just last unitl, next summer perhaps?

Good turn out. Always love looking back in the mirror and seeing a line up on bikes like that. Quite a buzz actually

[Rev DJ]

I remember the "buzz" of riding in a group from my first ride out with the KB Wednesday night crew. It was great to see bikes streaming ahead into the distance - and the noise was awesome. And each Wednesday (or Tuesday) that I manage to attend, I still get the same funky feeling. Trying to describe it to non-bikers is weird - they just dont get it... a big group of bikes, a sunny evening, sticky tarmac and a full tank of gas... there is nothing quite like it... DJ

[girlzchris]

oh yeah... it was a lovely ride.... and yes love to see a line of bike aye... love it when we go into the tunnel... love the sound of the bike even though mine sound like a lawn mower... lol... nice to see you katie... i might see you next week if im freeee, if im freeee from assignments... sigh :(

[Toaster]

Sunday afternoon ride here: LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120277-WELLINGTON-Sunday-14-March-Afternoon-Ride-North-to-Vinegar-Hill-casual-all-bikers)

[Bren]

Sunday afternoon ride here: LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120277-WELLINGTON-Sunday-14-March-Afternoon-Ride-North-to-Vinegar-Hill-casual-all-bikers)
We have our very own "KB Spammer!"

[Toaster]

We have our very own "KB Spammer!"

See you on the ride then??!!

[BuckBuck#1]

The weather looks good for tomorrow and the road seal is fine for the 250cc paced ride out to the coast.

Aside from up and down the Wainuiomata Hill, the ride has a good mixture of bends; sweeping, esses, and tighter ones too. I find this a good ride: you can settle in and flow with the road shape choosing good safe lines and setting up with smooth counter-steering. Also it is important to have your hazard awareness skills tuned - casting out ahead, particularly for the occasional sheep or three that may have strayed.


Tuesday - Avalon Duckpond Duckpond Meeting Point (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hl=en&hq=&hnear=Fairway+Dr,+5011&t=h&msa=0&ll=-41.193624,174.933436&spn=0.003318,0.009645&z=17&msid=118237826601181735195.000480d72d318e0234bb6)
6pm for 6.30pm departure


Tuesdays – March 2010

16th Wainuiomata Coast/Eastbourne (optional turnaround in Wainuiomata and onto Eastbourne)

[girlzchris]

anyone from wellington city would like to go to duckpond together??? im not sure how to get there?? but i guess i would be able to find it...

[Gone Burger]

anyone from wellington city would like to go to duckpond together??? im not sure how to get there?? but i guess i would be able to find it...

Hi Girlzchris.. I am hoping to attened this ride, but something may pop up. Hopefully its all good though.

I'll let you know in the morning if I'm going, as I head to the Duckpond from Ngauranaga at 5.30pm (just along a bit from the gas station we have been meeting you at).

Will give you a bell tomorrow, and will happily lead you out to the ducks! Oh, and other riders :)

[Gone Burger]

Sweet - looks like we will both be attending. Goodie.

Christy, do you want to meet me at the truck gas station on old hutt road that we met you at last time? Say around 5.45pm? I can take you out to the duck pond. Good experience in the rush hour traffic too..

[Toaster]

Turn right if coming from the city at Avalon... over bridge and it is right there on the left. The pond is this big wet looking thing with ducks on it.

Buckbucks bright green kwaka will be there.... easy to spot, it sticks out like a glow stick down your trousers.

[girlzchris]

Sweet - looks like we will both be attending. Goodie.

Christy, do you want to meet me at the truck gas station on old hutt road that we met you at last time? Say around 5.45pm? I can take you out to the duck pond. Good experience in the rush hour traffic too..

Hello Katie, sweet meet you at the kaiwharawhara caltex at 5.45pm... what is ur number just in case if something pop up... mine is 021718758 (Christy)

[Cloggy]

easy to spot, it sticks out like a glow stick down your trousers.
How would you know this? :blink:

Seeing as this ride goes virtually past my front door I might even join in on my little 225 Scorpio as you guys go through the Village in Y-nui.

[Toaster]

It was the first dark place I could think of!

I guess second would be between my ears!

[BuckBuck#1]

The green Ninja Kawasaki 250R will be there tomorrow....and I got nothing else to say......so I will just :scooter: along.:rockon:

The Eagles - Take It Easy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG0ilS0dgI)

[Ratti]

It was the first dark place I could think of!

I guess second would be between my ears!

Men! Always with their minds in their trousers

[Eyegasm]

it sticks out like a glow stick down your trousers.

....Must....resist......urge.......to.......speak. ....my.....dirty......mind........

[BuzzardNZ]

Hi All,
I'm just curious, how many usually turn up to these rides? Also, do you do them on any other days, like weekends?
Do you get a good spread of makes models and CC ratings? I don't wanna turn up on a 1000 to be surrounded with scooters if you know what I mean :)

Cheers,
Buzzard.

[Eyegasm]

Hi All,
I'm just curious, how many usually turn up to these rides? Also, do you do them on any other days, like weekends?
Do you get a good spread of makes models and CC ratings? I don't wanna turn up on a 1000 to be surrounded with scooters if you know what I mean :)

Cheers,
Buzzard.

The amount of people turning up varies night to night, minimum 3 maximum 18?
CC's are all over the place starting at 250 up to Cams 1300cc Busa.

As for other rides, Tuesday, Wedneday x 2, Thursday and Saturday.

Just check the other threads.

Cheers
Eyegasm

[WuZards-Eugene]

Hi All,
I'm just curious, how many usually turn up to these rides? Also, do you do them on any other days, like weekends?
Do you get a good spread of makes models and CC ratings? I don't wanna turn up on a 1000 to be surrounded with scooters if you know what I mean :)

Cheers,
Buzzard.

These rides are on the slow side, and quite suited to A scooter. You might want to turn up at the Duckpond on Wednesday at 6pm, as the pace is more suited to casual riders that go at a normal speed on a variety of bikes, mainly over 250cc. Just remember, go up the front if you want to go fast, go at the back if you want to go slow, it aint brain surgery.

[Ratti]

....Must....resist......urge.......to.......speak. ....my.....dirty......mind........

whisper it quietly then..wonder if it was similar to the thought that rushed through my mind??? lol

[Bald Eagle]

whisper it quietly then..wonder if it was similar to the thought that rushed through my mind??? lol

was it ......rushing .... or going ......slowly

[StoneY]

Hi All,
I'm just curious, how many usually turn up to these rides? Also, do you do them on any other days, like weekends?
Do you get a good spread of makes models and CC ratings? I don't wanna turn up on a 1000 to be surrounded with scooters if you know what I mean :)

Cheers,
Buzzard.

Wednesday and Thursday for you then matey, although no one held up the KTM last week, seemed to be only 4 250's out of the whole pack of 12!!!
Tuesdays a 'slow mentoring' ride, intended for a quite toodle and where experienced riders can mentor newbies etc

Wednesday is a medium (own pace) ride for all levels.
Thursday is for the brave and radar detector touting lunatic set :lol:

:)

[Ratti]

was it ......rushing .... or going ......slowly

Rushed... straight through. No room for it to linger

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Hello Katie, sweet meet you at the kaiwharawhara caltex at 5.45pm... (Christy)

I'll try and join up with anyone coming from wellington. See you at caltex at 5:45.

Cheers

[girlzchris]

I'll try and join up with anyone coming from wellington. See you at caltex at 5:45.

Cheers

hey yeah see you there. I need fuel anyway....

[girlzchris]

cant wait to go for a ride... wooohoooooo yeeeee haaaaaaa....