View Full Version : Flyin memorial ride. Martinborough, Saturday 14 May
This is the new date for Sam's memorial ride (as the weather was so bad on the 8th).
Meeting up at Martinborough at 12 midday and riding out in convoy from there, rather than a large stream of bikes heading across the Takas.
We'll need two 'look outs' for the approaches to the corner to slow traffic.
Let's hope the weather is kinder.
jazbug5
9th May 2005, 08:30
I won't be able to do the SUnday, as there is a training day in the Hutt that I've signed up for. I'm pretty sure CSL is busy that day too.
Anyone wants to join us Saturday, then let us know, I guess...
I stopped at the site yesterday afternoon with some flowers - very sobering scene with bits of fairing etc strewn along the side of the road.
Brought back a lot of memories of a mates crash where bits of his bike were found in the gravel and grass ten years later.
Sam's family arrived after about ten minutes, so we left to give them some time alone.
I won't be able to do the SUnday, as there is a training day in the Hutt that I've signed up for. I'm pretty sure CSL is busy that day too.
Anyone wants to join us Saturday, then let us know, I guess...
Would it be better on the Saturday then?
Do we need a poll to find the best day of do we do two rides?
James Deuce
9th May 2005, 10:21
Either day will be fine. I'm keen.
Yeah - I can prob only make it on Sat too.
madboy
9th May 2005, 13:39
I have no opinion on either day.
Went out to the site yesterday myself, remember the corner well from passing through there shortly before the accident on the Sunday. Not pretty. Not pretty at all.
Did anyone notice there is a gravesite in a paddock off to the right? Looks like either a private family plot or perhaps a small settlement. Not a good omen.
Would have liked to be on the ride , and have only recently learnt of Sam's passing. I met Sam on my last ride in New Zealand last month. As I'm now in London I can only be there in spirit.
Jim2 , could you lay some flowers or similar on my behalf.
Regards
Neal
James Deuce
9th May 2005, 13:56
Would have liked to be on the ride , and have only recently learnt of Sam's passing. I met Sam on my last ride in New Zealand last month. As I'm now in London I can only be there in spirit.
Jim2 , could you lay some flowers or similar on my behalf.
Regards
Neal
Consider it done.
I'll post pictures.
Unless someone speaks up this ride will be on Saturday. Speak NOW. :whistle:
Unless someone speaks up this ride will be on Saturday. Speak NOW. :whistle:
I can probably do either day.
However there is still the option of of doing it on the Sunday one month (or 4 weeks = 29th) after the accident? what do you folks think?
I can probably do either day.
However there is still the option of of doing it on the Sunday one month (or 4 weeks = 29th) after the accident? what do you folks think?
I'm OK with that too but there wasn't much response to your suggestion in the other thread...
Ms Piggy
10th May 2005, 08:39
I won't be able to do the SUnday, as there is a training day in the Hutt that I've signed up for. I'm pretty sure CSL is busy that day too.
Anyone wants to join us Saturday, then let us know, I guess...
I'm keen to ride on Saturday with Jaz cos she won't be here for much longer! :bye:
Sorry to muck you around Skunk.
Skunk
10th May 2005, 11:27
I'm keen to ride on Saturday with Jaz cos she won't be here for much longer! :bye:
Sorry to muck you around Skunk.
Not mucking me around... I just want to suit as many as possible (and I don't know where the site is).
This is looking like Saturday for most.
flyin's m8
10th May 2005, 13:53
No sure yet, looks like I might be working out of town until 2pm (either palmerston or wanganui) - Strikes me, but I can say that the tribute and Spirit will be there even if I'm not.
If it goes ahead this Sat I will be thinking of you all.
MSTRS
10th May 2005, 15:13
Saturday ?? If so, I have to put in an apology. My dearest comes home from the States after a month away. Will be busy catching up with the....um, er....washing. Someone say one for me please.
jazbug5
10th May 2005, 15:34
Well, how about this: Saturday and the 29th.
No reason not to do both. No reason not to go separately/together/at any time...
Apart from all of that, a more permanent tribute (such as a cross) will probably be put there either by us or the family, so that would be another reason to go up again.
Sam will be remembered in a lot of ways- big and small, private and public. It doesn't matter too much when and how...
flyin's m8
11th May 2005, 11:43
Well, how about this: Saturday and the 29th.
No reason not to do both. No reason not to go separately/together/at any time...
Apart from all of that, a more permanent tribute (such as a cross) will probably be put there either by us or the family, so that would be another reason to go up again.
Sam will be remembered in a lot of ways- big and small, private and public. It doesn't matter too much when and how...
I like the way you think jazbug5
Skunk
11th May 2005, 12:44
Right then. Sorted. This one will be Saturday 14th. I have ammended the Calendar to reflect this.
Ms Piggy
11th May 2005, 17:09
Ok - due to a 3000 word essay due in on Monday and having a presentation meeting all day Sunday and also having 2000 word & 4000 word essays looming, as well as another assignment:thud:....I'll be riding on the 29th not this Saturday.
Hitcher
11th May 2005, 17:55
Foot and mouth hoaxes willing...
crazylittleshit
11th May 2005, 17:59
just to make things hard sorry I can't come on sat only sun
Keen for the 29th myself.
phantom
11th May 2005, 21:06
i'd probably be a starter for the 29th
sels1
11th May 2005, 21:28
i'd probably be a starter for the 29th
Me too.
Might be able to do 14th as well but wont know until the day
jazbug5
11th May 2005, 21:50
Bah. Certainly up for the 29th; however, this Saturday something virtually unavoidable has come up in the morning. May well go in the afternoon anyhow, though, unless the Third Ice Age Decendeth,
Velox
12th May 2005, 15:27
Ok - shall we just flag this Sat and go for the 29th then? It doesn't sound like many people can make it anymore. Unless anyone says otherwise let's just postpone it eh.
James Deuce
12th May 2005, 15:55
Heil Velox.
I'm going on Saturday. I have the time to do it. I think et al is with me too.
Skunk
12th May 2005, 16:09
I'll be there. As long as one of us knows where we're going...
James Deuce
12th May 2005, 16:18
I'll be there. As long as one of us knows where we're going...
I know where to go.
Now there's an opening (Ba-doom-tish).
Skunk
12th May 2005, 16:29
I know where to go.
Now there's an opening (Ba-doom-tish).
I won't go there. :killingme
StoneChucker
12th May 2005, 16:45
I'm with ya, but can you PM me with comfirmed meeting details? I've got alot on my mind, and can't remember shit hehe...
Thanks.
Slingshot
12th May 2005, 18:23
If the weather's good then me and Mrs S will be up for Saturday...can you send me the details too?
Skunk
12th May 2005, 19:42
The details are in the first post of this thread and in the calendar. :niceone:
Oh ferk it. I'll PM you both... :killingme
Velox
13th May 2005, 01:29
Ok - cool I'll come along then. I'll see you guys in Martinborough at 12.
Storm
13th May 2005, 07:12
Could someone please PM me with the up to date version ?
James Deuce
13th May 2005, 07:38
Could someone please PM me with the up to date version ?
It's in the the Events calendar :)
On the home page. :)
Click on the date and you'll see the event :)
Unless the weathers crap I will come down tomorrow to partake in the ride.
Will have something to eat at the Flying Fish then back through Gladstone and home at a subdued pace.
Storm
13th May 2005, 18:20
I'm a starter assuming the rain stays away.
I might turn up half an hour early just cos I am on a GN and you guys are all on two wheeled rockets !!! :D :whistle:
I'm going to leave a bit after 9am and explore the backroads to Martinborough only hitting SH2 once to cross it.
The track had roadworks on it a few days back but if its been sealed in hotmix may have a couple of very nice corners on it. But more likely to be some coarse chip because of the ice in winter.
See you there.
Skunk
13th May 2005, 22:53
...cos I am on a GN and you guys are all on two wheeled rockets !!! :D :whistle:I might take the KLX...
Uncle B
14th May 2005, 08:51
Those taking part on the memorial ride watch out cause some arsewipe has dropped gravel between Featherston and Martinborough.
You can't see it until it,s too late and your being peppered by rocks. Keep your following distances wide so you and your rides aren't hammered.
StoneChucker
14th May 2005, 08:56
Those taking part on the memorial ride watch out cause some arsewipe has dropped gravel between Featherston and Martinborough.
You can't see it until it,s too late and your being peppered by rocks. Keep your following distances wide so you and your rides aren't hammered.
Thanks for that! I'll make sure I'm in front, or at the back, waaaaaay back.
:niceone:
Picture from todays ride.
StoneChucker
14th May 2005, 18:27
I met a few people at Caltex Taka just before 11am. From (bad) memory there was Skunk, Storm, Slingshot + partner, Keeper, Jim2, Flame and atleast 5 or 6 other of who's names I either didn't know or can't remember :(
Set off over the hill, through Featherston and stopped for lunch at the Flying Fish. Met up with more people there including, GarryH, Et al, Velox, Grumpy, and yet more who I didn't know or can't remember :( :(
Rode out via a route I don't think I've ever done before! A much straighter(safer) road out to the corner where the accident happened. After we parked the bikes up (in GarryH's picture) we walked to the corner (visible in the picture). Maybe it was just me, but I felt very strange upon approaching the corner, a mixture of goosebumps and feeling very cold (only in the last 20 meters or so). We stood there for a while and reflected on things, and life. Yet more lumps seemed to find their way into my throat.
Jumped back onto the horses, over to Carterton and the Wild Oats cafe. Another snack/drink (and I wonder how I stay "big boned") and back home in various directions (some to Welly, some Napier, etc...)
A rather nice ride all up. I also got to see Jim2's new bike (nice red R6) and finally worked out how to clutch up wheelies :devil2: :D - just need practice now.
There were lots of pictures taken, however none by me. I'm sure they will be posted in due course.
Dave.
Storm
15th May 2005, 20:36
Also turned up to Caltex as I had no idea where Martinborough was. Whilst having a perv at all the sexy sprotsbikes on display, I noticed that my GN was by far the smallest bike there, thus making me a little bit apprehensive re keeping up.
My fears proved unfounded, as I was able to keep up with the group, and even pass a few cars on the way there. I can now claim to have seen the famous "Fish" cafe, and can recommend first hand thier fries and chocolate cake(its a bloody huge slice for $3.50 :D ) Once various folk turned up from here there and everywhere; namely Palmy, Napier, and some late to the party wgtn folk,
we pulled ourselves away from the sunny tables and headed off.
Was once again impressed at the fact that the guys and girls on the litre bikes werent hitting the gas and a very high standard of riding was displayed.Got to the corner and walked back with all the rest of the riders. Was quite a sobering few minutes all around, I felt and we all had more than a few introspective moments.
After we paid our respects it was back homeward headed in our various directions. Having no idea where I was (still !) I tagged along with Jim, SC and a couple others (sorry, cant remember the names) and it was off to sample another cafe. And what a Cafe it was !! I put on a couple kays just looking around at all the goodies but hey, :whocares: .
After more talk in the sun it was time to head for wgtn. I noticed that my exhaust baffle was a little loose and hoped it'd hold for the trip home. However on stopping at the top of the Rimutaka's, I discovered that I had and automatic baffle removing bike, and no idea where the baffle was !!
Must admit, it did give the bike a nice exhaust note. Suppose thats what you get for trying to chase and R1 up the hills. (Although SC can confirm that I passed him at least the once, coming out of the Martingborough turnoff, tapped out, hanging off the back of the bike (literally) :ride: :killingme :killingme )
Had a nice gentle ride down the other side and thence back home.
Huge thanks to all those who made the day such as great ride, particularly the weather, Jim2 for telling me where to go(in the nicest possible way), and also letting my park my filthy Suzuki next to his gleaming R6-dribble-, SC for talking to me when I first turned up. The only thing making it less than a perfect day was the fact it was a memorial ride, otherwise a 10/10
PS SC, those clutching wheelies are looking pretty sharp from the back, keep givin it heaps :niceone:
StoneChucker
15th May 2005, 21:16
Also turned up to Caltex as I had no idea where Martinborough was. Whilst having a perv at all the sexy sprotsbikes on display, I noticed that my GN was by far the smallest bike there, thus making me a little bit apprehensive re keeping up.
My fears proved unfounded, as I was able to keep up with the group, and even pass a few cars on the way there. I can now claim to have seen the famous "Fish" cafe, and can recommend first hand thier fries and chocolate cake(its a bloody huge slice for $3.50 :D ) Once various folk turned up from here there and everywhere; namely Palmy, Napier, and some late to the party wgtn folk,
we pulled ourselves away from the sunny tables and headed off.
Was once again impressed at the fact that the guys and girls on the litre bikes werent hitting the gas and a very high standard of riding was displayed.Got to the corner and walked back with all the rest of the riders. Was quite a sobering few minutes all around, I felt and we all had more than a few introspective moments.
After we paid our respects it was back homeward headed in our various directions. Having no idea where I was (still !) I tagged along with Jim, SC and a couple others (sorry, cant remember the names) and it was off to sample another cafe. And what a Cafe it was !! I put on a couple kays just looking around at all the goodies but hey, :whocares: .
After more talk in the sun it was time to head for wgtn. I noticed that my exhaust baffle was a little loose and hoped it'd hold for the trip home. However on stopping at the top of the Rimutaka's, I discovered that I had and automatic baffle removing bike, and no idea where the baffle was !!
Must admit, it did give the bike a nice exhaust note. Suppose thats what you get for trying to chase and R1 up the hills. (Although SC can confirm that I passed him at least the once, coming out of the Martingborough turnoff, tapped out, hanging off the back of the bike (literally) :ride: :killingme :killingme )
Had a nice gentle ride down the other side and thence back home.
Huge thanks to all those who made the day such as great ride, particularly the weather, Jim2 for telling me where to go(in the nicest possible way), and also letting my park my filthy Suzuki next to his gleaming R6-dribble-, SC for talking to me when I first turned up. The only thing making it less than a perfect day was the fact it was a memorial ride, otherwise a 10/10
PS SC, those clutching wheelies are looking pretty sharp from the back, keep givin it heaps :niceone:
Hehe, thanks mate but you're too kind. The people I normally ride with point and laugh at my "wheelies". But I think I'll have them held up in a couple of months, can't wait! Only thing is, I don't think it's all that good for the clutch, but, you have to learn on something. I guess it is designed to take SOME abuse :devil2:
That passing move you made, while not crazy fast, was awsome. I've never seen someone doing what I'd describe as a superman (not the mx type). Hands on bars, and lying flat on the bike, feet vertical behind. Made me chuckle for quite some time :msn-wink:
If anyone sees a car with what looks like a Merc badge stuck on the hood, look again, it's Storms Baffle! [pt]
Let us know when you're down this way again :ride:
James Deuce
15th May 2005, 21:21
Debaffled GN
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/albums/userpics/10562/debaffled.JPG
Good to meet you Storm, and nice to see such an excellent turn out, albeit for sobering reasons.
The roadside debrief at the site was therapeutic for more than one of us I think. I was quite astounded at the amount of debris still evident.
et al
15th May 2005, 21:35
The roadside debrief at the site was therapeutic for more than one of us I think. I was quite astounded at the amount of debris still evident.
Yes Jim, it hopefully gave us some closure. I rode away thinking about the accident scene and could not avoid reconstructing it in my mind, especially after I made some sense (with help from others) of the accident investigation markings.
Storm
16th May 2005, 14:19
Jim2 - I wasnt refering to the physical cleanliness, it was the lack of a Y*&#ha badge that earned me the prejudiced looks (I'm working on getting a big fast R6 just like you, honest injun :D )
SC You do know that staying on the seat while pulling wheelies isnt compulsary?
Just ask WT to give you a few pointers on the most efficient way to wreck your clutch-oops, pardon me , I meant get the front end up :bleh:
Gunner
19th May 2005, 19:11
Here are a few pics of the ride.
StoneChucker
19th May 2005, 19:38
Here are a few pics of the ride.
Pic 1 is particularly good. Nice view of the corner, view of people walking to the corner AND a rather attractive bike in the very front. What more could one ask for! :niceone:
Skunk
19th May 2005, 20:25
Pic 1 is particularly good.
Nah, the cool bikes are blocked by a red thing...
Storm
19th May 2005, 22:32
Pic 1 is particularly good. Nice view of the corner, view of people walking to the corner AND a rather attractive bike in the very front. What more could one ask for! :niceone:
Nice to see an loyal owner showing absolutly no personal prejudice there SC
phantom
25th May 2005, 08:55
Earlier on in this thread a few people ( jazbug, csl, bear and myself - probably others ) were unable to do the first memorial ride. There doesn't seem to have been any other discussion on this but I will definitely be doing it regardless of weather. I presume we'll meet in the Martinborough square at 12 on Sunday
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