WELLINGTON Sunday 14 March afternoon ride north to Vinegar Hill - casual all bikers

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Wellington Sunday (Sunday 14 March) Afternoon Ride - Waikanae to Vinegar Hill plus backroads.

Startpoint - SH1 outside the Waikanae New World Supermarket car park northern end of township.

Departure: 1pm.

Ride plan... It is a repeat or thereabouts of a popular ride used back in February but will be flexible depending on the group.

Waikanae - Levin - Shannon - Ashhurst - Feilding - Cheltenham - Vinegar Hill - Ohingaiti - Pemberton - Rangiwahia - Peep-o-day - Kimbolton - Feilding - Sanson - Waikanae.

All riders new and used welcome - open invitation for all bike types and people to join us for a little adventure into the wilderness - I've never ridden this route before but Colin has and will lead the way on the Goldwing.

Join at any point - just let me know where beforehand (0212510017).

Ride your own ride or tag along but we will stop for catch up points to regroup or inject caffeine and food/fuel where needed if we get spread out.

Weather forecast for Sunday afternoon is ideal - the ride will be on regardless. :done:

CALENDAR LINK:HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2474&day=2010-3-14&c=0)

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Link to the original ride map here: LINK (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&g=nz&num=10&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110840280826152945252.00047ed619ddabfbb47a1&z=9)

[Sketchy Snr]

Big ride. Are you stopping somewhere mid ride??? Col's allright i think he has everything he needs attached to his bike :shifty::laugh:

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Big ride. Are you stopping somewhere mid ride??? Col's allright i think he has everything he needs attached to his bike :shifty::laugh:

Well he is bringing his Mrs, so I would say yes. There will be a decent stop somewhere without a doubt.... and a couple or so catch up stops along the way.

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Bump it like a bumpy thing.

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Weather forecast excellent.

[Maha]

You should post this in the Mahawatu (tm) Ride thread, most of them are asleep on Saturdays but they will more than likely tag on at some point on Sunday. You will even go right passed the front door of two of them in Ashhurst.

[Quasi]

what time do you think you will be in Ashurst. I could come up through the Rapa and meet there??

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what time do you think you will be in Ashurst. I could come up through the Rapa and meet there??

I think its about 100km, depending on the group speed give us say an hour and a bit to get there. We can make it a stop and wait for you. There must be a useful petrol station there of some sort to meet at.

[sels1]

. There must be a useful petrol station there of some sort to meet at.
Mobil Ashurst is the gathering spot for the locals I believe

[Maha]

Mobil Ashurst is the gathering spot for the locals I believe

You'll probably find its now a Gull?, it changed from a Mobil last September I think, same time as that party we went to at Al's.

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Mobil Ashurst is the gathering spot for the locals I believe


You'll probably find its now a Gull?, it changed from a Mobil last September I think, same time as that party we went to at Al's.

Okay cheers, we will stop in Mobil Ashhurst for a petrol and coffee stop and pick up any locals.

[Gone Burger]

Sounds like and awesome ride tomorrow. And perfect forcast too. Hope you all have a blast.

[red mermaid]

So if you are leaving Waikanae at 1pm you should be at Ashhurst by about 2pm, so should see you there.

[cowboyz]

add 2 to start from Ashhurst servo. We will escort you out of Ashhurst.. We find alot of people just dont want to leave once they find how good it is here.

[Maha]

15 houses and a General store? yeah real hard to leave the 9th wonder of the world.

[girlzchris]

damn i wish i can join but i do have an essay due tomorrow... sigh... i shouldnt be looking at this website at all and now my heart is telling me "go for a spin christy"... lol... i was just checking where are we going for a ride this coming tuesday and well cam put a link there for sunday ride and without thinking i click it and now im here... damn it.... :crybaby:

[Big Col]

So was that a yes or a no?

[Sketchy Snr]

damn i wish i can join but i do have an essay due tomorrow... sigh... i shouldnt be looking at this website at all and now my heart is telling me "go for a spin christy"... lol... i was just checking where are we going for a ride this coming tuesday and well cam put a link there for sunday ride and without thinking i click it and now im here... damn it.... :crybaby:

Go for a spin, go for a spin, go for a spin :yes::laugh:

[sinfull]

add 2 to start from Ashhurst servo. We will escort you out of Ashhurst.. We find alot of people just dont want to leave once they find how good it is here. I found it was the distant sounds of banjo music had me entranced yesterday, like the mermaids hypnotised the fishermen of old, i shuddered but felt frozen to the spot !
That was untill someone mentioned we had walked in on a coppers wedding party !

Might tag along this arvo if long hairs are allowed, love the reasonable start time :sunny:

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So was that a yes or a no?

Well I have no idea! Today is a good riding day that is for sure.

Click on the calendar link at the bottom of the first post Colin, it takes you to a calendar link that gives people the sme information but listed in the calendar so it is easy to find. It also gives you the option at the bottom to list yourself as coming on the ride.

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Might tag along this arvo if long hairs are allowed, love the reasonable start time :sunny:

Long hair, short hair, no hair, fake hair.... its all good.

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damn i wish i can join but i do have an essay due tomorrow...

Excuses excuses, harden up! You will have all night to do an all nighter... heck, that's when I did mine back in the day.

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For those keen to come but wondering what the pace will be, remember this is a social ride. Racers feel free to go ahead, slower riders, you will be taken care of and there will be plenty of catch up points as we go. Get into it, the sun is shining!

[red mermaid]

So the meeting place in Ashhurst is still at the petrol station?

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So the meeting place in Ashhurst is still at the petrol station?

Yes it will be. Seems a bit of debate as to what the station is but there cant be too many there. I am on a black Hayabusa, Big Col on a Goldwing. Roughly around 2pm/2:15pm or so.

[red mermaid]

Its on the man highway, right on the curve, cant miss it, has these funny petrol pump things.

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Hehe, funny that. See you there.

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Roughly 8 to 10 have indicated they are coming so far.... see you all at the start point or along the way.

Remember departs Waikanae New World at 1pm.

I am doing Paekakariki Hill beforehand, so anyone keen on that let me know.

[cowboyz]

the servo is newly rebuilt so no branding yet so for now it can be referred to as CUSS.

(Centre of universe Service Station)

[Neshi]

damn i wish i can join but i do have an essay due tomorrow... sigh... i shouldnt be looking at this website at all and now my heart is telling me "go for a spin christy"... lol... i was just checking where are we going for a ride this coming tuesday and well cam put a link there for sunday ride and without thinking i click it and now im here... damn it.... :crybaby:

same here, spending my sunday at uni working on my project that's due on tuesday. Have to do some 3d work...
Remember, there's always next time!

[girlzchris]

same here, spending my sunday at uni working on my project that's due on tuesday. Have to do some 3d work...
Remember, there's always next time!

true there is always next time... good luck doing your project... are you in vic uni??

[Neshi]

yep I am, doing architecture.
You're at vic too?

[girlzchris]

yep I am, doing architecture.
You're at vic too?

oh on vivian street... me tooo at vic but at karori.. post grad... in teaching ece...

[cowboyz]

good to meet some of the welly crew even if it was for whta turned into a short ride for us lot.

For the record... about 40mins to get out of Ashhurst!

[Maha]

For the record? you mean.....A new record!

[sinfull]

I won !!!!!
First on line !
I see ya Col lol

[Big Col]

No argument there you are now the world champion.

[chanceyy]

I won !!!!!
First on line !
I see ya Col lol


Seen ya dreads go past my house both times today :niceone: good day for a ride

[sinfull]

Seen ya dreads go past my house both times today :niceone: good day for a ride
That it bloody was !
Cheers Guys, Good folk to ride with !

[girlzchris]

eeeeeeemmmm guess it was a blooody awesome ride for you guys!!!!!!!... im glad i finished my assignment due tomorrow... :clap:

good on you guys..... it was a lovely day to go for a ride...

[Big Col]

Great ride today and great bunch to ride with. Must have looked good Goldwing and Harley escorts.

[Sketchy Snr]

No argument there you are now the world champion.

Thanks for leading us around today Col and Mrs Col :niceone: I gave you some bling too Captain Howdy :laugh:

[Big Col]

Aw gee Thanks.

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Yep was all good. Shame the Ashhurst boys were unable to continue after the unscheduled visit to see the nudes at the Art Gallery.

Nice to meet new faces along the way. Great company good laughs and great roads and riding.

Great mix of bikes on the ride, from several Harleys, sportsbikes, Tourers and cruise missles.

I would like to dedicate this ride to Captain Howdy.

[Big Col]

Second That Cam, Captain Howdy was so underated.LOL

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Second That Cam, Captain Howdy was so underated.LOL

I found him here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/119666-New-user-name/page2?highlight=howdy

I saw his weak insult. Needs to get a sense of humour. Another keyboard hero as you would say!

[Sketchy Snr]

Yep was all good. Shame the Ashhurst boys were unable to continue after the unscheduled visit to see the nudes at the Art Gallery.

Nice to meet new faces along the way. Great company good laughs and great roads and riding.

Great mix of bikes on the ride, from several Harleys, sportsbikes, Tourers and cruise missles.

I would like to dedicate this ride to Captain Howdy.


Well done Cam, great ride bud. Thanks

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Well done Cam, great ride bud. Thanks

You are welcome mate! I can see us doing some of those roads again. Good corners, very long straights, scenic stops by artistic paintings.... had it all really.

Shame the guy didn't put the jug on or open the beer fridge while we were all milling around.

[cowboyz]

what?? there were nudes there? WTF didnt you tell me that eariler?

[cowboyz]

You are welcome mate! I can see us doing some of those roads again. Good corners, very long straights, scenic stops by artistic paintings.... had it all really.

Shame the guy didn't put the jug on or open the beer fridge while we were all milling around.

he did make tea and bicuits after the uncouth left...............

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he did make tea and bicuits after the uncouth left...............

Nice for some! Good to see he did something.

Hey they were great roads up that way. Will definitely get up there again sometime soon. Good to meet you all, I am sure next time we all make it all the way round for a beer at the end.... and the odd one in the middle. Was about 400km for my round trip. Good way to spend the afternoon.

[Big Col]

Can only agree, a good way to get rid of a tank of fuel. Got home with fuel light showing,

[sinfull]

he did make tea and bicuits after the uncouth left...............With that many firemen there i'd like to think he would !


Nice for some! Good to see he did something.

Hey they were great roads up that way. Will definitely get up there again sometime soon. Good to meet you all, I am sure next time we all make it all the way round for a beer at the end.... and the odd one in the middle. Was about 400km for my round trip. Good way to spend the afternoon. I twigged to where we had first met as we were leaving Sparkies Cam, you gonna be doing the next training day at manfeild ? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115043-Manfeild-Trackday-26-April


Can only agree, a good way to get rid of a tank of fuel. Got home with fuel light showing, You got fuel cells hidden in the boot ? lol even with the top up in ashurst, i had to peel off at shannon and top up again, Don't think the reserve is workin so it could have got embarrassing !
Love the mobility scoota you have listed there haha understatment for sure !
Was thinkin the speed triple be the better bike for that ride, but heard ya were doing it on the wing so took the bopboppa thinking it would be a leisurely pace through the backblocks, haha Know i slept bloody well last night !

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I twigged to where we had first met as we were leaving Sparkies Cam, you gonna be doing the next training day at manfeild ? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/115043-Manfeild-Trackday-26-April

You got fuel cells hidden in the boot ? lol even with the top up in ashurst, i had to peel off at shannon and top up again, Don't think the reserve is workin so it could have got embarrassing !
Love the mobility scoota you have listed there haha understatment for sure !
Was thinkin the speed triple be the better bike for that ride, but heard ya were doing it on the wing so took the bopboppa thinking it would be a leisurely pace through the backblocks, haha Know i slept bloody well last night !


I hadn't registered as funds are real tight not working and the day is a Monday, hopeful I would be back working by then. Will call em and see if there are spots left.


As for fuel, I could have made it back when I realised I still had 3 litres left in the tank after fuelling up at Otaki. The pace of the ride was great! Are you going to the trackday?

[Neshi]

oh on vivian street... me tooo at vic but at karori.. post grad... in teaching ece...

Post grad... nice. When I met you on one of the rides you didn't look that old?! :shutup:
I guess I'm just an old starter.. 22 in 1st year..

[Maha]

Yep was all good. Shame the Ashhurst boys were unable to continue after the unscheduled visit to see the nudes at the Art Gallery.

Nice to meet new faces along the way. Great company good laughs and great roads and riding.

Great mix of bikes on the ride, from several Harleys, sportsbikes, Tourers and cruise missles.

I would like to dedicate this ride to Captain Howdy.

They must have smelled coffee!!

[sinfull]

I hadn't registered as funds are real tight not working and the day is a Monday, hopeful I would be back working by then. Will call em and see if there are spots left.


As for fuel, I could have made it back when I realised I still had 3 litres left in the tank after fuelling up at Otaki. The pace of the ride was great! Are you going to the trackday? Yeah i'm a starter if there's any slots left !
Mondays work as I'm still on the never never with work, seein i'll never go back to what it was i was doin that broke me and the way ACC work, I can never see me being hired as a giggalo, every case manager i bring up the option of retraining with, bursts out laughing and sends me home !
Ok so there was this one guy...... who got quite serious, but soon cooled down when i told him to look up my work history and he found proffesional pussy kisser under previous (there wasn't an option for lion trainer)

[Big Col]

Sadly all the good jobs are already taken.