Kapiti Weekend Rides

[Quasi]

on its own and out of context this sounds interesting. :)

HAHAHA

Settle Down Harry - none of that talk around here

[Quasi]

He picked me actually! Weird, not sure what he thinks he sees, but he's convinced it's fabulous so who am I to argue?

Thats cos you are fabulous girlie!

[rjg]

I just ditched my L plate today, so as long as it isn't raining I am keen for riding all weekend.

[Quasi]

I just ditched my L plate today, so as long as it isn't raining I am keen for riding all weekend.

Well done - one step closer to heaven

[Ratti]

moderation does not enter the equation huh? You wont be able to walk when yougo back to work! but you'll have a heck of a grin

[Gone Burger]

on its own, and out of context, that sounds rather interesting. :)

Hahahaha I asked for that one didn't I? Fair call - must remember to read what I have written before posting. :innocent:

[Gone Burger]

I just ditched my L plate today, so as long as it isn't raining I am keen for riding all weekend.

Congratulations Richard! You must be stoked! One more test to go and you are a free man

[John_H]

Oh damm Katie - now that means half the guys wont come either:sick:. The thrill of watching your wee butt on that great machine was always gonna be a big drawcard:shutup::innocent::shit::blink:

Ah well - if the weather up to it, I will be happy to ride again on Sunday if you get leave pass then:sunny:

We'll all just have to ride behind you Carla!

[Ratti]

Okey dokey crew. ratti stepping up officially for saturday ride! LM is staying here to do my tax returns for feralconnection. He be much happier if Im not hovering. And I be much happier if Im out riding. WE both win.

[Quasi]

We'll all just have to ride behind you Carla!

:laugh::laugh::no::no::scooter::o:o

[Gone Burger]

Oh damm Katie - now that means half the guys wont come either:sick:. The thrill of watching your wee butt on that great machine was always gonna be a big drawcard:shutup::innocent::shit::blink:

Ah well - if the weather up to it, I will be happy to ride again on Sunday if you get leave pass then:sunny:

You are one of the funniest people I have met Carla! You cheeky gal. You should hear me belch - then you'll see how lady like I really am. Lets just say my granddad was incredibly proud that I was top in that family for that. Gees - all class I am.

[Gone Burger]

and yes... will try to get a pass card for Sunday. Will still be working on getting out Saturday though. And no Ratti, I didn't tell him, he knows me too well to know that I would not be choosing to stay at home on a lovely fine weekend day. Not when I have a new toy that still needs to be broken in

[Cloggy]

Over the Takas, round Western Lake, Lake Ferry lunch, Martinborough coffee, Gladdy for Ale, Home?
Sounds like a great plan.
Keen as to go for a blat this weekend and I can do any of the three days I think.
There is also the 4x4 winch competition on at Rallywoods on the 5th and 6th (another one of my favourite events). She is going to be a good weekend.

[sels1]

I have been told I can't head out on Saturday - :
Me neither

Oh damm Katie - now that means half the guys wont come either::
Ha, I have a legit excuse - helping family shift. I'm driving the rental truck.


Ah well - if the weather up to it, I will be happy to ride again on Sunday if you get leave pass then:sunny:
Could be a starter for Sunday. If the new tyre hasnt turned up for the Tiger I will have to take the Bonny for a run. Yes, its good to have 2 bikes. Practically a necessity.:yes:

[rjg]

and yes... will try to get a pass card for Sunday. Will still be working on getting out Saturday though. And no Ratti, I didn't tell him, he knows me too well to know that I would not be choosing to stay at home on a lovely fine weekend day. Not when I have a new toy that still needs to be broken in

Did he buy one too?

[Ratti]

easy on the breaking girl! no no no, no breaking allowed

[Gone Burger]

Yes, its good to have 2 bikes. Practically a necessity.:yes:

I like this way of thinking - sat on a little sports bike the other day that could be a bit of fun. Ooooh - big Wednesday tonight!

[Gone Burger]

Did he buy one too?

Yep - a speed 4 (I think?)

[rjg]

Yep - a speed 4 (I think?)

Is that the Triumph? Gone away from the cruiser??

[Gone Burger]

Is that the Triumph? Gone away from the cruiser??

It is. Yep, it seems that I'm one of the only cool ones left on a cruiser! Haha, always was a little bit "special" :wacko:

[Eyegasm]

Jeez, this thread just got hit by a turbocharge!

Richard - Congrats bruv, I'm still procrastinating.
Katie - HAHA, we'll have to come help out Saturday to get the jobs done faster, then you can wash my bike!!
Ratti - Enough with the pants girl....Sheesh

So Saturday then? 11am? top of Taka's? sounds good.

[rjg]

Richard - Congrats bruv, I'm still procrastinating.


Easy as mate, $88.20 is not to bad to get rid of the evil "L" and get so much closer to the coveted full

[Ratti]

dont 'girl' me lad...You old enough for me to 'cougar'...well not actually you're not, to young

I hate the far side of the 'takas. takes me forever to get down it, can I meet you at...er...is it Featherston? First town you get to. You'll only have to wait for me there anyway....

[Eyegasm]

Easy as mate, $88.20 is not to bad to get rid of the evil "L" and get so much closer to the coveted full

Nah, just procrastinating on the fact that I have not gone down and booked in. Lazy I guess.


dont 'girl' me lad...You old enough for me to 'cougar'...well not actually you're not, to young

I hate the far side of the 'takas. takes me forever to get down it, can I meet you at...er...is it Featherston? First town you get to. You'll only have to wait for me there anyway....

Woohoo, 29/30 is young!!! phew... I thought I was getting old for a second there....

Or is that young by your standards/age.....:rofl:

[Quasi]

dont 'girl' me lad...You old enough for me to 'cougar'...well not actually you're not, to young

I hate the far side of the 'takas. takes me forever to get down it, can I meet you at...er...is it Featherston? First town you get to. You'll only have to wait for me there anyway....

I hate the Hill full stop, so we can just gently cruise down. No one can ride fast on there these days, always a campervan or people mover determined to keep everyone else crawling at 10mph.

[rjg]

Nah, just procrastinating on the fact that I have not gone down and booked in. Lazy I guess.


Yeah that's a pain. I went in and realized I forgot my proof of address so had to go back. Good thing was that I booked it yesterday afternoon and sat the test today. I guess with this weather, not to many people want to do it

[rjg]

I hear you both, going up the hill is fun, but I'm still a nanna with down hill cornering.

[John_H]

I hear you both, going up the hill is fun, but I'm still a nanna with down hill cornering.

Hey don't worry my friend, you and me both.

[Quasi]

I hear you both, going up the hill is fun, but I'm still a nanna with down hill cornering.

here are some tips - they sure helped me. Grip tank with knees, Keep weight on balls of feet, light hands on bars, these three things will help keep the weight well back and off the front wheel. Dont ask me how it works. I found a huge improvement in riding down that hill when i started doing these things.

[rjg]

Cheers. Any tips are appreciated. Not sure about the balls of feet thing on the cruiser tho

[Ratti]

Nah, just procrastinating on the fact that I have not gone down and booked in. Lazy I guess.



Woohoo, 29/30 is young!!! phew... I thought I was getting old for a second there....

Or is that young by your standards/age.....:rofl:

Young by my standards chikk


I hate the Hill full stop, so we can just gently cruise down. No one can ride fast on there these days, always a campervan or people mover determined to keep everyone else crawling at 10mph.


I hear you both, going up the hill is fun, but I'm still a nanna with down hill cornering.


Hey don't worry my friend, you and me both.

OK, so thats 4 of us crawling down the far side of the 'takas..shit, this could take a while!



Cheers. Any tips are appreciated. Not sure about the balls of feet thing on the cruiser tho

I will be on Ducky so Have a similar problem. On a cruiser, suggest you sit back on your tailbone, crunch your gut muscles to support yourself and take the weight off your handlebars. That gives you a normal range of aiming around the corners without leaning on the bars. It really makes a difference, Ive got heaps more confidant since someone told me about this trick. Still crap at downhill corners, but better than I was.

[devo]

Cheers. Any tips are appreciated. Not sure about the balls of feet thing on the cruiser tho

Those tips dont apply to cruisers
Just go down in the same gear as if you were going up, and look where you want to go.

[rjg]

I will be on Ducky so Have a similar problem. On a cruiser, suggest you sit back on your tailbone, crunch your gut muscles to support yourself and take the weight off your handlebars. That gives you a normal range of aiming around the corners without leaning on the bars. It really makes a difference, Ive got heaps more confidant since someone told me about this trick. Still crap at downhill corners, but better than I was.


Those tips dont apply to cruisers
Just go down in the same gear as if you were going up, and look where you want to go.

Cheers for the tips. I'll try it out

[Gone Burger]

Cheers. Any tips are appreciated. Not sure about the balls of feet thing on the cruiser tho

Don't worry about it. Slow is good too, and the more you do that hill the more comfortable you will get on it. the secret with the cruiser is basically just to take things a lot slower than all the kids playing on their sports bikes :). I usually take it on the slower side up there, especially now that the new bikes scraps its pegs on almost every corner. Take a slightly wider approach into the corner too. I have to do this as my bike is much longer than my last one and it takes a lot more to turn the weight into the corner. And its all about the gears and very little breaking downhill as Devo said. I pretty much stay in one gear up and down except of the tighter corners that I need to take even slower. A do look right round the corner, your bike will follow in that direction.

If I do make it out (please please please) I'll hang at the back with you if ya like and take it nice and slow, you could possibly follow me around the corners? But my lines are rather rubbish, but they do work for me on the cruiser. I'll chat to you about your feet on your bike too, I'm learning how to put weight into my pegs and touch on the back break which makes you settle very nicely into a down hill corner.

mmmmm now to try and make it for the Saturday ride! :(

[Ratti]

you could pop out to get bread and 'forget' to go back?

[rjg]

Right, I gotta start copying this stuff down so i can read it before I ride.
Thanks for the offer Katie. Did you pick these thing up as you went? or learn frrom others? or a course?

[rjg]

Right, I gotta start copying this stuff down so i can read it before I ride.
Thanks for the offer Katie. Did you pick these thing up as you went? or learn frrom others? or a course?

[Gone Burger]

Right, I gotta start copying this stuff down so i can read it before I ride.
Thanks for the offer Katie. Did you pick these thing up as you went? or learn frrom others? or a course?

All of the above richard.. when you get to meet these AWESOME people on these rides, you'll soon learn that they all have some pretty super advice. And I would highly recommend attending a Prorider course when you can. Have done 2 and they were fantastic! I'm soaking up all the adice that I can get and it all helps. I'm still just a newby, and have a looooong way to go, but am learning to be more comfortable out there on me bike, and having an absolute blast!

I'll let you know if I'll be there as soon as poss.

[Eyegasm]

here are some tips - they sure helped me. Grip tank with knees, Keep weight on balls of feet, light hands on bars, these three things will help keep the weight well back and off the front wheel. Dont ask me how it works. I found a huge improvement in riding down that hill when i started doing these things.

The reason this works is that you are putting no weight/holding on to tight to the bars. Holding on to tight is basically putting incorrect movement into the bars and is SR (Survival Reaction) number 2. This action will make you go wide in the corner. Info courtesy of Keith Codes Twist of the Wrist II.

Amazing the information that is out there.

I am Sponge. Give me info!!

[John_H]

All of the above richard.. when you get to meet these AWESOME people on these rides, you'll soon learn that they all have some pretty super advice. And I would highly recommend attending a Prorider course when you can. Have done 2 and they were fantastic! I'm soaking up all the adice that I can get and it all helps. I'm still just a newby, and have a looooong way to go, but am learning to be more comfortable out there on me bike, and having an absolute blast!

I'll let you know if I'll be there as soon as poss.

Sell the benefits of sunday or monday as grass will be too sodden and boggy to cut.

[Wannabiker]

I am keen for a spin this weekend. Free any day (or all three)....I will arrange the painting of the master bedroom around the ride schedule!!

[Quasi]

okay gals and guys - a wee ride on Saturday to the Ferry for lunch. Meet at top of Takas at 11am. kapiti riders - is this about 9.30 depart from Pram rail and 10.30 from rimutex? Nice easy cruise down the hill for all, regroup at Western Lake turn off, then round Western Lake to Lake ferry for lunch, back to Marty for coffee, then either to Gladdy for cleansing ale, or homewards.

[Quasi]

I am keen for a spin this weekend. Free any day (or all three)....I will arrange the painting of the master bedroom around the ride schedule!!

einie, meanie, minie, moe???

[Wannabiker]

Three bikes to ride over three days.... how will I cope?

[Quasi]

Three bikes to ride over three days.... how will I cope?

Lend one to me??:innocent::innocent:

[Gone Burger]

Three bikes to ride over three days.... how will I cope?

And the other to me. See, all fixed!

[Wannabiker]

but which one?? It can be arranged.

[Quasi]

but which one?? It can be arranged.

But at what price:innocent:

I will be happy to take the fastest:scooter::scooter:

[Wannabiker]

I would let you ride the 999. We will swap over one day...

Katepie, you would love the 748...

[HappyGOriding]

Have a good ride on saturday guys and gals .
For me its sunday or nothing and i'm heading north if anyones keen on sunday can meet at kimberley rd (SH57)

[Quasi]

Ladies and Gentlemen

Route for this Saturday http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&doflg=ptk&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100388570820236920097.00048808e4c552245b69c&ll=-41.107085,175.099239&spn=0.008521,0.01929&z=16

[Paul in NZ]

I'll prob go for a jaunt to the top of the takas on the venerable Triumph but need to get home for chores so not much further...

[Quasi]

any other dangly coastal riders joining us. :scooter:

I happy to hit the Coast on Sunday if someone can show me a good ride:innocent:

[Gareth51]

Ladies and Gentlemen

Route for this Saturday http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&doflg=ptk&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100388570820236920097.00048808e4c552245b69c&ll=-41.107085,175.099239&spn=0.008521,0.01929&z=16

I should be watching my grandaughter play netball after watching her play soccer....but I never seem to do what I should be doing,and as I was going to the KB rally I woulldn't have been here anyway.

[Neshi]

ill be there! It's been such a long time that I went on one of the rides with you guys, but as I begin my 5 week holiday from Uni this weekend, I have all the time in the world to do some proper biking again.
Will need to do a whole checkup saturday morning though: tightening the chain, changing oil + filter, lubrication.. the whole sha-bang. :O

Anyone wanna join me at Avalon duckpond?

[Bald Eagle]

I'll prob go for a jaunt to the top of the takas on the venerable Triumph but need to get home for chores so not much further...

I'm on for aride as far as Marty but have to be back to Pram by 2pm.

[Paul in NZ]

any other dangly coastal riders joining us. :scooter:

I happy to hit the Coast on Sunday if someone can show me a good ride:innocent:

If this post had any more inuendo attached it would be grounds for divorce ;-)

[Paul in NZ]

I'm on for aride as far as Marty but have to be back to Pram by 2pm.

The dear old Triumph just kinda ambles along so I was thinking of leaving here at 9:45. top of takas by 11, Martinborough ?? - quick bite and homewards ho. Really, I was probably not going to go as far as that and you can speed off on the trip home any stage along the way..

[Quasi]

If this post had any more inuendo attached it would be grounds for divorce ;-)

:rofl: But I not married:innocent::innocent:

Seriously though - where are some decent rides on your side. apart from up and down the Piekok. Up and down SH1 seems to be the best on offer.

[Ratti]

Anyone wanna join me at Avalon duckpond?

Meet you at the Pond. Leav at 10, meet next group at Caltex 'taka, leave there at 10.30, next lot at top'o'hill...

empty bladder and full fuel tanks people!

[Gone Burger]

Good news - I'm in! May even head out to Kaipit and ride from there if anyone is leaving from the New World? Otherwise, see you at the Rimutex.

[Paul in NZ]

:rofl: But I not married:innocent::innocent:

Seriously though - where are some decent rides on your side. apart from up and down the Piekok. Up and down SH1 seems to be the best on offer.

But I r married - and intend to stay that way!! ;-)

Seriously - not much fun rides around here without a haul on SH1 to get there. Come some longer days we could turn on an event for you strange foreign types.... I'd do it now but we are not ready, the locals are still trying to weave a border post out of hemp and our mounted patrols are finding the Llamas a bit frisky all of which resulted in a headache so they are having a smoke and a wee lay down..

[blackdog]

Meet you at the Pond. Leav at 10, meet next group at Caltex 'taka, leave there at 10.30, next lot at top'o'hill...

empty bladder and full fuel tanks people!

duckpond saturday at 10 it is then :)

[Bald Eagle]

Good news - I'm in! May even head out to Kaipit and ride from there if anyone is leaving from the New World? Otherwise, see you at the Rimutex.

I think the Pram dangly bit riders are leaving from the Pram Railway Station, not sure if any coming from Waikanae.

[Paul in NZ]

I think the Pram dangly bit riders are leaving from the Pram Railway Station, not sure if any coming from Waikanae.

What time are they leaving from there?

[HappyGOriding]

Seriously though - where are some decent rides on your side. apart from up and down the Piekok. Up and down SH1 seems to be the best on offer.

Yea the coast is to close to the hills for any good bits and piekok is overrated slightly, thats why I'm heading north to the mighty manawatu. Straight up SH 57 to Ashurst then doing Pohangina valley to Apiti and then up to Mangaweka and back down V hill:yes::woohoo:

[Quasi]

Yea the coast is to close to the hills for any good bits and piekok is overrated slightly, thats why I'm heading north to the mighty manawatu. Straight up SH 57 to Ashurst then doing Pohangina valley to Apiti and then up to Mangaweka and back down V hill:yes::woohoo:

What day you doing that. if other then saturday, could meet you Ashurst

[HappyGOriding]

What day you doing that. if other then saturday, could meet you Ashurst

sundays my only free day

[Quasi]

sundays my only free day

You happy to have a tag along?

[HappyGOriding]

the more the merrier I reckon

[Quasi]

the more the merrier I reckon

excellant - i can prob rustle up a Rapa rider or two

[Ratti]

Re saturday ride.
All those in favour of Quasi being lead rider raise your hand.
That's unanimous, so you're it woman!

I'm happy to take TEC with the riders who can't/arn't/won't go more than 80kph.

Think about regrouping points for us slowbees to catch up wiv ya fast buggas.

[Quasi]

Re saturday ride.
All those in favour of Quasi being lead rider raise your hand.
That's unanimous, so you're it woman!

I'm happy to take TEC with the riders who can't/arn't/won't go more than 80kph.

Think about regrouping points for us slowbees to catch up wiv ya fast buggas.

Oh God - so you all want to look at my butt!!

TEC is MY job, but i happy to relenquish to you on this occassion. If Viv comes, she can lead. She nice to look at from behind (and in front) too. Thats if anyone can keep up with her

[Bald Eagle]

Re saturday ride.
All those in favour of Quasi being lead rider raise your hand.
That's unanimous, so you're it woman!

I'm happy to take TEC with the riders who can't/arn't/won't go more than 80kph.

Think about regrouping points for us slowbees to catch up wiv ya fast buggas.


Oh God - so you all want to look at my butt!!

TEC is MY job, but i happy to relenquish to you on this occassion. If Viv comes, she can lead. She nice to look at from behind (and in front) too. Thats if anyone can keep up with her

Love to see the democratic process in action.

[Eyegasm]

Oh God - so you all want to look at my butt!!

TEC is MY job

So you prefer to look at our butts???

[DrJekyll]

been in Kapiti 4 months and only just found this forum!!!
poor form!!

would love to join in the rides - open to all?

thanks

[John_H]

So you prefer to look at our butts???


Well she's only human.

[Neshi]

that's something I can understand.. the butt on my nighthawk is pretty sexy :)

[Bald Eagle]

been in Kapiti 4 months and only just found this forum!!!
poor form!!

would love to join in the rides - open to all?

thanks

yep even bandit riders

[DrJekyll]

yep even bandit riders

HAHA

well that's sweet ;o)

how often do 'they' happen? I've got my kid this weekend

[Bald Eagle]

HAHA

well that's sweet ;o)

how often do 'they' happen? I've got my kid this weekend

no schedule as such, but there's usually something on every weekend depending on the rain gods mood.

[DrJekyll]

no schedule as such, but there's usually something on every weekend depending on the rain gods mood.

very cool - thanks :)

[Quasi]

HAHA

well that's sweet ;o)

how often do 'they' happen? I've got my kid this weekend

whenever the sunshine Matey, and sometimes when it dont. Ride to Rapa on saturday, ride to Vinegar hill Sunday, courtesy of happygoriding - that whetting your appetite

[Quasi]

So you prefer to look at our butts???

You do such a good job of hanging yours out Clint, its a bit hard not to :rofl:

[DrJekyll]

whenever the sunshine Matey, and sometimes when it dont. Ride to Rapa on saturday, ride to Vinegar hill Sunday, courtesy of happygoriding - that whetting your appetite

sounds fantastic!
now just need to convince my boy's Mum that he is SURELY old enough to ride with me... ish....

(and I will be murdered painfully)

[blackdog]

yep even bandit riders

:shutup: especially bandit riders!

[Ratti]

So you prefer to look at our butts???


You do such a good job of hanging yours out Clint, its a bit hard not to :rofl:

Clint..get those trou fixed dude.

[rjg]

Cool, so a ride on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting on my account)

[rjg]

beware the reduced speed tolerance on the roads this weekend! They will get you at 105km/h

[carbonhed]

been in Kapiti 4 months and only just found this forum!!!
poor form!!

would love to join in the rides - open to all?

thanks

Dr Jekyll and Darryn,,, and both on Bandits. :thud:

It's a sign I tells ya. And a scary one to boot!

Welcome mate.

[Sketchy Snr]

I'm trying hard to bring my dangly bits Saturday but looking more like a Sunday jaunt for me this weekend.

[Stormer]

If the fine weather forcast for Saterday holds, and my pager remains silent, I`ll be in for the Ferry ride.
1100 top of the Takas meet up still on?

[Paul in NZ]

OK - before this thread gets drowned in non Kapiti riders - are there any KAPITI riders leaving this saturday from KAPITI and where / when are we meeting up?????

My suggestion would be - Railway stn - 9:30ish, ready to leave 9:45?

[Eyegasm]

You do such a good job of hanging yours out Clint, its a bit hard not to :rofl:

The cheek of it.

You know, I might just have to upgrade to a set of leathers that fit just to stop you and Ratti going on about it!!!!

[Quasi]

If the fine weather forcast for Saterday holds, and my pager remains silent, I`ll be in for the Ferry ride.
1100 top of the Takas meet up still on?

Hey Stormer - thats still the plan. Hope we see you there.

[Quasi]

OK - before this thread gets drowned in non Kapiti riders - are there any KAPITI riders leaving this saturday from KAPITI and where / when are we meeting up?????

My suggestion would be - Railway stn - 9:30ish, ready to leave 9:45?

think Paul is (bald eagle) and katie was talking about riding over to start on Coast side

[Paul in NZ]

Sweet.... my attendance depends upon tomorrows hospital visit

[Gareth51]

OK - before this thread gets drowned in non Kapiti riders - are there any KAPITI riders leaving this saturday from KAPITI and where / when are we meeting up?????

My suggestion would be - Railway stn - 9:30ish, ready to leave 9:45?

I know what your thinking Paul....our thread is getting a bit clogged with all the Kapiti want to be.....might be time to start the Real Kapiti Riders thread

[Quasi]

I know what your thinking Paul....our thread is getting a bit clogged with all the Kapiti want to be.....might be time to start the Real Kapiti Riders thread

And yah gonna ride on real Kapiti roads?? :rofl:

[Sketchy Snr]

And yah gonna ride on real Kapiti roads?? :rofl:

Now now, you can take the girl outta Kapiti but you carn't take the Kapiti otta the girl.

[Bren]

OK - before this thread gets drowned in non Kapiti riders - are there any KAPITI riders leaving this saturday from KAPITI and where / when are we meeting up?????

My suggestion would be - Railway stn - 9:30ish, ready to leave 9:45?

Hey Paul....I might be in for that....destination????

Cant beat a birthday ride!!!!

[Gareth51]

Now now, you can take the girl outta Kapiti but you carn't take the Kapiti otta the girl.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::ro fl:

[HappyGOriding]

For all those who still need a fix after saturday this is an open invitation for everyone and anyone to join me for a ride north through the mighty manawatu.

Planned route is: SH57 to ashhurst for fuel stop then on to pohangina valley - Apiti - mangaweka - V hill into Feilding
Anyone welcome to come along this is my first time through the valley so will be riding accordingly

Leaving Levin at 10am can meet any kapiti riders just ova railway crossing on kimberley rd (SH57)

Richard

[Paul in NZ]

Hey Paul....I might be in for that....destination????

Cant beat a birthday ride!!!!

Happy birthday then..

I'll prob just go to either the top of the hill or maybe martinborough (depends) as I need to be back earlyish for some chores etc etc...

SO - 9:30, Paraparaumu railway stn? That OK? I'm on the 1970 TR6C so my pace will be, 'dignified' but you lot can please yourselves...

[Bald Eagle]

Happy birthday then..

I'll prob just go to either the top of the hill or maybe martinborough (depends) as I need to be back earlyish for some chores etc etc...

SO - 9:30, Paraparaumu railway stn? That OK? I'm on the 1970 TR6C so my pace will be, 'dignified' but you lot can please yourselves...

9:30 Pram Stn I'll be on the 86' VFR and my pace is 'old fart' , coffee / smoke at Featherstone and then back for chores etc

[Quasi]

Now now, you can take the girl outta Kapiti but you carn't take the Kapiti otta the girl.

egzachery - you dont want to mess with a displaced coastal rider :scooter:

Weather for tomorrow is.....PERFECT.....

[Gone Burger]

I was going to head out and start at the cost, but I actaully don't know where the paraparaumu station is (I know I know - it's the station in paraparaumu, just haven't been there before - silly blonde), as I am just one of those want-to-be Kapiti Coast folk. But can you really blame us?

So will see you at the Rimutex. Might follow you back over after if anyone sticks around for an extra wee blat. Feeling better already with the thought of a ride. Just hope this splitting migraine buggers off before chucking on the helmet.

[Quasi]

I was going to head out and start at the cost, but I actaully don't know where the paraparaumu station is (I know I know - it's the station in paraparaumu, just haven't been there before - silly blonde), as I am just one of those want-to-be Kapiti Coast folk. But can you really blame us?


Hey girlie - i thought you were a wannabe Rapa Rider. You spreading the love now??

See you tomorrow - if its anything like today - its gonna be magic. Like you - hangin out desperately for ride

[Paul in NZ]

I was going to head out and start at the cost, but I actaully don't know where the paraparaumu station is (I know I know - it's the station in paraparaumu, just haven't been there before - silly blonde), as I am just one of those want-to-be Kapiti Coast folk. But can you really blame us?.

Good stuff... I had me little thing done without sedation so I can drive and operate heavy machinery... Which frankly is a testament to the efficiency of modern medicine because i couldn't operate heavy machinery before went in.. Perhaps I should consider a HD ?? Anyway, going by intial results I've got a few other things to consider in the right now... Drat.... But not riding motorbikes aint one of em.. Yippee...

Anywho... If you want I can swing past coastlands car park on the way. I will be going to BP to get some gas first so no drama.... Frankly - there will likely be a frost tonight so I wouldnt be wanting to blast over the hill too early...

[Bren]

Well, just got the phone call from the wife...we HAVE to go to the hospital tomorrow to see her nana....seems to me she (nana) has been on the death bed too long though, someone needs to change the sheets....tough old biddy though I give her that...

So I am out...

[sels1]

I was going to head out and start at the coast, but I actaully don't know where the paraparaumu station is .

Its hidden on a back street.
Normally (well for the TCWN rides anyway) Kapiti riders meet at the Mobil Sation by the lights - right there on SH1 where anyone new or from out of the area can find it. And you can even top up your tank (and tummy) there too. (BP is across the road for those that like that flavour.)

I suggest we make this the standard meeting place (like Rimutex)

[Quasi]

Its hidden on a back street.
Normally (well for the TCWN rides anyway) Kapiti riders meet at the Mobil Sation by the lights - right there on SH1 where anyone new or from out of the area can find it. And you can even top up your tank (and tummy) there too. (BP is across the road for those that like that flavour.)

I suggest we make this the standard meeting place (like Rimutex)

Oh you sensible wise man you!!!

[Bald Eagle]

9:30 at the Mobil then.

[Paul in NZ]

Gah! I wish you guys would make up your minds.... I mean to say, thats like an extra 100m at least, think of the green house gasses....

OK - Mobil it is, 9:30....

[Ratti]

The cheek of it.

You know, I might just have to upgrade to a set of leathers that fit just to stop you and Ratti going on about it!!!!

If it was only an occasional bit of cheek it would be not only acceptable but just plain titilating...full view of crack PLUS both sides is a bit too much info for this poor old woman.


I suggest we make this the standard meeting place (like Rimutex)

geez, there's some first class thinking for ya!

[rjg]

What a cracker day, I hope it's like this tomorrow.
I'm off for dinner and a show, I'll see you all tomorrow (I'll be at the duck pond) hopefully!

Damn I'm looking forward to his, haven't had a real decent ride in ages

[Quasi]

well folks - the gorgeous day and the ten days since last ride all got a bit much for me so did a wee reccie ride to the Ferry.

Gotta say - it was damm nice out there and looking forward to an even better ride tomorrow. think we gonna have a nice frost overnight, but will bring a great day with it. See you all tomorrow - top of the Takas

Q

[John_H]

well folks - the gorgeous day and the ten days since last ride all got a bit much for me so did a wee reccie ride to the Ferry.

Gotta say - it was damm nice out there and looking forward to an even better ride tomorrow. think we gonna have a nice frost overnight, but will bring a great day with it. See you all tomorrow - top of the Takas

Q

looking forward to it!

[Neshi]

I'm really looking forward to it. I had kind of a scare today when I did maintenance on my bike and accidentally flooded my engine (at least I think I did) and it didn't want to start anymore.. But after a while I tried again and it fired right up!
So, i'll be there tomorrow anyway :)

[GreenZX]

Catch you all tomorrow. :sunny:

[Quasi]

Catch you all tomorrow. :sunny:

woohoo - heres the chick we all like to follow, have no chance of ever catching. See yah tomorrow Viv

[blackdog]

Happy birthday then..

I'll prob just go to either the top of the hill or maybe martinborough (depends) as I need to be back earlyish for some chores etc etc...

SO - 9:30, Paraparaumu railway stn? That OK? I'm on the 1970 TR6C so my pace will be, 'dignified' but you lot can please yourselves...

a scrambler? it's only a wee bit older than me, so you and the trophy take all the dignified time you're entitled to.

[blackdog]

What a cracker day, I hope it's like this tomorrow.
I'm off for dinner and a show, I'll see you all tomorrow (I'll be at the duck pond) hopefully!

Damn I'm looking forward to his, haven't had a real decent ride in ages

pond@10. roger.

[Sketchy Snr]

I've seen tonights weather report, I'm in. 9-30 mobil or train station 50/50 i get it right.

[Gone Burger]

I've seen tonights weather report, I'm in. 9-30 mobil or train station 50/50 i get it right.

hahahahaha I KNEW that would get at least another rider or too. Good stuff! Will be good to see the sporty again.

So, since I really a lot more stupid than I actually thought I was, I'll just meet at the Rimutex as I have no idea what station you are talking about. Will have to figure it our for next time. Enjoy the pre-ride ride chaps.

[devo]

I got the flu at the moment but if its gone in the a.m. I'll be there

[Paul in NZ]

a scrambler? it's only a wee bit older than me,

Yup, a real purdy one too....

[blackdog]

I got the flu at the moment but if its gone in the a.m. I'll be there

+1........

[Gone Burger]

I got the flu at the moment but if its gone in the a.m. I'll be there


+1........

Oh dear, not the dredded man flu? I hope you both feel better soon and that you have a good lady to wait on you hand and foot (one each) - o.k, that's not really going to happen, but you have my sympethy. Nothing worse than sneezing in your helmet:sick:

:violin:

[girlzchris]

hey have you guys been riding?????? I have no clue at all... till tonight I saw Ben (Wild_weston) and he told me about it... as well as Matthias (Neshi) msn me... unfortunately I am working tomorrow... damn it!!!!! would love to see you guys again and riding together...

anyway enjoy riding without me :crybaby:

[devo]

Nothing worse than sneezing in your helmet:sick:
:violin:

which is o.k. if you where an open face :)

[Gone Burger]

I got the flu at the moment but if its gone in the a.m. I'll be there


+1........


hey have you guys been riding?????? I have no clue at all... till tonight I saw Ben (Wild_weston) and he told me about it... as well as Matthias (Neshi) msn me... unfortunately I am working tomorrow... damn it!!!!! would love to see you guys again and riding together...

anyway enjoy riding without me :crybaby:

Hey hun - tis a shame you are working tomorrow. Haven't seen you in ages. You could have brought your lawn mower along :) - Just kidding, your words not mine hehe. Keep an eye on this thread as we seem to be making out it most weekends at the moment. How was Ben? I hear he might be back on the road in a few weeks?

[Gareth51]

I should be on the the ride today,hangover or not...must go to bed

[Toaster]

Have a great time out there team. Nice weather for it!

[Quasi]

I should be on the the ride today,hangover or not...must go to bed

Wake up Gareth!!

Its a gorgeous day out there - Jack Frost visited last night and now its blue skies all around.

See you all at the top of the Hill folks.

[devo]

flu's still crap folks :sick:
will see ya on the next one

[Paul in NZ]

flu's still crap folks :sick:
will see ya on the next one

Thanks for that - I pick up flus easier than jack the ripper picks up girls... Oh well - time to get me pants on ;-)

[Sketchy Snr]

flu's still crap folks :sick:
will see ya on the next one

Bugger, take care chap.

[Gareth51]

Wake up Gareth!!

Its a gorgeous day out there - Jack Frost visited last night and now its blue skies all around.

See you all at the top of the Hill folks.

I'm awake.............just a bit slow in moving...................fed ,watered,and all scrubbed up...............now better get geared up

[Ratti]

Katie? I remember a certain garlic bread incident...

that could well be worse than sneezing in a helmet.

[Bald Eagle]

Good to see so many out and about, back on the coast for the chores, hope you all have a good afternoon. Here's a couple of pics including the first ever of mine 'over the hill'

[girlzchris]

eeeeemmmm sooooo jeoulous!!!!!!

[Paul in NZ]

Good to see so many out and about, back on the coast for the chores, hope you all have a good afternoon. Here's a couple of pics including the first ever of mine 'over the hill'

Good to catch up Paul ;-)

Yeah - I went a bit longer than I was going to but got home in time to pick up the gear for tomorrows little project so all good.

I left the bunch at featherston and headed to martytown for an early lunch. Chatted to a very nice couple riding a very very nice old Z ... had lunch and got yapping when Mr and Mrs Hitcher rocked up... Yapped some more then ambled home in a dignified manner to the top of the Paekakareki hill where there was a huge number of hang gliders n shit and two old school triumph choppers - naturally got yapping again...

What a nice day out...

One thing struck me... Coming down the hill (takas) on the featherston side I ended up in front of the main bunch, what, 20 + bikes behind a pretty long line of cars held up by Mr or Mrs cautious... I thought, well whats the point of illeagally passing all those bloody cars 1 at a time 'cos once I get past the last one I will be at featherston. (a 1970 Triumph 650 does not quite have the squirt a GSXR does).. Bugger me if everyone behind didn't form up in a group and amble along happily behind... (I didn't realise you were ALL there for a bit).... WELL done, admirable restraint shown as imagine the mess all those bikes would have made weaving past all those cars... Take a bow you lot...

Desides - too nice a day to waste in outpatients.... or explaining things to Mr Plod as some poor sod was doing on the way back.

So all in all an agreeable day invested in mucking about on a old bike - is there anything finer in the world...

(ps - for a KAPITI ride where 5 of us left Kapiti this am there we attracted a hell of a big fan club!

[Leber]

Had a great ride today, unfortunately had an issue with the throttle on Kahutara Road, Big thanks to the two Harley riders(Malcolm and Steve?) who stopped and turned around to help me out, with a bit of good old Kiwi ingenuity we got it going again.
Now I have learnt even though my bike is less than a year old, it still can break down and I should carry more tools than just a cellphone.
Thanks again Malcolm for following me and making sure I got the bike home okay.

[Sketchy Snr]

Had a great ride today, unfortunately had an issue with the throttle on Kahutara Road, Big thanks to the two Harley riders(Malcolm and Steve?) who stopped and turned around to help me out, with a bit of good old Kiwi ingenuity we got it going again.
Now I have learnt even though my bike is less than a year old, it still can break down and I should carry more tools than just a cellphone.
Thanks again Malcolm for following me and making sure I got the bike home okay.

No problem Aarron, it could happen to any of us at any time and i'd like to think that someone would give me a hand if i needed it. Might have to patent that repair for future Tbirds :laugh:

[Sketchy Snr]

(ps - for a KAPITI ride where 5 of us left Kapiti this am there we attracted a hell of a big fan club!

Pics of the Kapiti crew then again with the fan club at the top of the hill.

[Paul in NZ]

Pics of the Kapiti crew then again with the fan club at the top of the hill.

That last picture - Kapiti wannabes I reckon...... Come on lads and ladies, knit yerself a tofu teeshirt and join the up and coming folks of raumati South where you will fit in better the less you fit in anyplace else ;-)

Speaking of which, having had a moi on the couch, its time to get me drinking trousers on and snuffle off...

[Quasi]

Hey folks - what an awesome day on the Road.

Apologies to any that we lost and cheers to those that lost themselves and found themselves again

A question for you all - Why is it that the Real Kapiti Riders need a Real Rapa Rider to organise a Kapiti ride??:innocent::innocent::rofl:

Your turn next time?:sunny::yes:

[John_H]

Fantastic ride today, thoroughly enjoyed myself despite suddenly finding myself in Masterton instead of the gladdy. Those roads were absolutely brilliant and must do them again soon. Good to make some new friends.

[Sketchy Snr]

A question for you all - Why is it that the Real Kapiti Riders need a Real Rapa Rider to organise a Kapiti ride??:innocent::innocent::rofl:


As i said i guess, You can take the girl outta kapiti but you carn't take the Kapiti outta the girl.

Seriously tho, great job Q :niceone:

Might have to do a round the ranges ride in the future so all the non Kapiti Kapiti riders actually ride through Kapiti.

[Quasi]

.

Seriously tho, great job Q :niceone:

Might have to do a round the ranges ride in the future so all the non Kapiti Kapiti riders actually ride through Kapiti.

Nah - it was a terrible organisation job - we ended up with half the riders we started with:lol:

Round the ranges sounds great - want me to organise :rofl:

[Stormer]

Good ride and good pace set up front.
Who`d have thought there was some sort of 104k speed limit thing going on this weekend huh???

[Quasi]

:sick::innocent::rofl::rofl:

well said that man!

Great to meet you stormer and hope we see you on more rides

[Neshi]

i guess that turn at wairarapa lake to Lake Ferry must be somehow hidden and needed a secret password to open that nobody told me.. passed it a couple of times I reckon, but I would swear it was just a straight road with just gravel paths at the sides.. Hopefully we'll do that road again sometime and I'll pay real good attention then :D
It all worked out in the end though, and a great day it was. Nice to see all of you again. When is the next ride going to be?
I need some dayfillers as these so I won't get bored during the holidays, haha

[Paul in NZ]

A question for you all - Why is it that the Real Kapiti Riders need a Real Rapa Rider to organise a Kapiti ride??:innocent::innocent::rofl:



Yeah - good call but be fair, you did see what happened when I tried to organise the departure spot / time on this side didn't you? :blink: I mean, just think what could have happened if I'd tried to organise anything else....

'anyway organisin stuff is wimmins works. Us men prefer just to stand about and let others admire our rugged good looks and sexy leather clad bums......:innocent:

[Quasi]

i guess that turn at wairarapa lake to Lake Ferry must be somehow hidden and needed a secret password to open that nobody told me.. passed it a couple of times I reckon, but I would swear it was just a straight road with just gravel paths at the sides.

Ah Yes - think its called East West Access road, just after the sign that says - can flood

[Gareth51]

Good ride and good pace set up front.
Who`d have thought there was some sort of 104k speed limit thing going on this weekend huh???

And I was really good I only went over 200 once

[Neshi]

haha.. mine tops out at ~120/125.. I've ridden a fair bit of the way full-throttle. That might be the reason why my tank was empty sooner than I expected :D

[Gone Burger]

Lovely day out on the roads. Sorry we lost you Neshi, but we did wait for half an hour for you :) Well done for catching us in Martinborough.

Ahhh that lemonade and bread was worth the wait at the white swan. It was nice to sit in the one spot for just a minute. Great turn out at the start, it seems that winter is, on occasions, still turning it on for us. Very greatful to be able to get back out on the bike.

Mmmm will have to re-think heading into a U-turn like that again. The other biker coming the opposite way had such a giggle at me stuck! But not as much of a giggle that I had. Couldn't have stuffed that one up more if I tried.

Lets see if the sun pokes its head out next weekend.

[Neshi]

Sorry we lost you Neshi, but we did wait for half an hour for you :) Well done for catching us in Martinborough.

really appreciate you coming to find me, and you guys waiting. I'm sorry it was in vain.
just my own stupid fault though. I should have waited for you when we met katie, but I just went on, thinking I'd see the turnoff that I missed initially, eventually.

[HappyGOriding]

sounds like I missed an awesome day and today looks like crap so much for occasional rain hasnt bloody stopped since 6am

[rustys]

Great that you all had a good day, was'nt the weather fantastic.
Dukegirl and myself called into the Pram Mobil at 9.00am, a bit to early buy the looks.
Went up to Masterton to look at a bike up there. So we desided to keep heading North, not to waste a good day.
Route was. Dreyers rock, Alfredton,Pongaroa, Wimbleton (for Lunch) Porangahau, Waipukurau. Then back Hatuma Ormondville, Ashurst and home.
Roads were in good nick, no traffic, and worries about the 104klms hr tickets, only trouble with doing that road at this time of year is the SUN, riding into it all day is pretty tough going, and lots of corners wet in the shade.
Hope to catch up with you guys soon, but i do like the longish rides.

[Denis]

Pics of the Kapiti crew then again with the fan club at the top of the hill.

Could have been more if we could just work out the difference between a railway Stn and a service Stn.

[rustys]

Could have been more if we could just work out the difference between a railway Stn and a service Stn.

Was There a cock up here somewhere ?

[Denis]

:innocent:
Hey folks - what an awesome day on the Road.

Apologies to any that we lost and cheers to those that lost themselves and found themselves again

A question for you all - Why is it that the Real Kapiti Riders need a Real Rapa Rider to organise a Kapiti ride??:innocent::innocent::rofl:

Your turn next time?:sunny::yes:

[Gareth51]

Was There a cock up here somewhere ?

The Mobil at the lights has always been our meeting point and to save any more cock ups we should keep it that way
The staff there are usually pretty good,will tell you if ya missed the bunch or ya to early

[Denis]

Was There a cock up here somewhere ?

Yep I reckon a himalayan rooster

[Denis]

The Mobil at the lights has always been our meeting point and to save any more cock ups we should keep it that way
The staff there are usually pretty good,will tell you if ya missed the bunch or ya to early

Reckon your on the button Gareth, nothing worse than muttering to yourself and wondering if you chose the wrong deoderant.

[rustys]

Totaly agree Gareth 51, always new it was the Mobil, don't now how the Railway station got into it.

[HappyGOriding]

hey Denis plan it for next weekend can always cancel if weather is crap

[Quasi]

I second that, will I manage this route?

And keep your minds out of the gutter:innocent:

[HappyGOriding]

ok time for some choices
will it be SH4 up to Raetihi then across to Ohakune or feilds track and whangaehu valley rd
Spooners hill rd is something different for coming into Taihape
And what about turning off at Mangaweka and coming through Rangiwahia or is it Vinegar Hill

Just a couple of options whadda ya reckon

[Denis]

hey Denis plan it for next weekend can always cancel if weather is crap

OK, Will need an early start, say 9-30am at the whorehouse carpark coastlands, this will put us on right side of highway to head Nth, cofee at Sanson, on to Anzac Dve and regroup prior to Paraparas, regroup at Ratahi or Raratonga if u get lost or miss a turn of, talk about the return there as it would be time sensitive.

[HappyGOriding]

Sanson!! do people still go through there, usually by pass that by taking speedy rd:laugh:
BP station at roundabout on Anzac Dr good place to regroup

[Denis]

Well we can miss cofee at sanson and partake at ohakune, satate ur preference

[Denis]

I second that, will I manage this route?

And keep your minds out of the gutter:innocent:

You can manage most anything, Suggest we make it next SAT or Sunday, depending on weather and numbers.

[Quasi]

You can manage most anything, Suggest we make it next SAT or Sunday, depending on weather and numbers.

excellant. will come over Friday night so start as early as you like?? Will we be back before dark?? - i suck at night riding:shit::shit:

Is this the route or we coming back down SH1 http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=paraparaumu&daddr=Sanson+to:wanganui+to:raetihi+to:ohakune+to: Spooners+Hill+Rd+to:-40.286859,175.78125+to:whangaehu+valley+to:parapar aumu&geocode=FWG1j_0dpmxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX0Ksw%3BF SpOmv0dErx0CinhH9F8-DdAbTG3v1FJO-24bA%3BFSq2nv0d7wNvCindxASvxwNAbTFtbeKa5kalrA%3BFc 9hpv0dt5ZyCimh6Ji_KOpqbTFJ_Je7YxVdTQ%3BFeOEpv0d2WJ 0CikPdqjktOVqbTG_i1isYwLDxQ%3BFYyMo_0dgIJ6Cg%3B%3B Fe6_kP0dZQZ6Cim572fbhBdBbTHqn6xwXU66xg%3BFWG1j_0dp mxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX0Ksw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=4&mrsp=6&sz=10&via=5,6&sll=-40.22083,175.836182&sspn=0.590361,1.234589&ie=UTF8&z=10

[Denis]

excellant. will come over Friday night so start as early as you like?? Will we be back before dark?? - i suck at night riding:shit::shit:

Is this the route or we coming back down SH1 http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=paraparaumu&daddr=Sanson+to:wanganui+to:raetihi+to:ohakune+to: whangaehu+valley+to:paraparaumu&hl=en&geocode=FWG1j_0dpmxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX0Ksw%3B% 3BFSq2nv0d7wNvCindxASvxwNAbTFtbeKa5kalrA%3BFc9hpv0 dt5ZyCimh6Ji_KOpqbTFJ_Je7YxVdTQ%3BFeOEpv0d2WJ0CikP dqjktOVqbTG_i1isYwLDxQ%3BFe6_kP0dZQZ6Cim572fbhBdBb THqn6xwXU66xg%3BFWG1j_0dpmxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX 0Ksw&mra=ls&sll=-40.099084,175.775757&sspn=2.214427,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.271144,175.45166&spn=2.208819,4.938354&z=8
For heavens sake carla Im bloody hopeless on a pc, cant scroll ur map, Yep back b4 dark is the plan, what u reckon Sat or Sunday.

[rustys]

Sorry Quasi,
Skip and i can't make that ride as much as we would like to come, But Priorities first Its the 2nd round of the "Vic series" two day meeting, and were both racing.
Cheers.

[Quasi]

For heavens sake carla Im bloody hopeless on a pc, cant scroll ur map, Yep back b4 dark is the plan, what u reckon Sat or Sunday.

Hey - But your sure know how to ride that Scoot though:scooter::scooter:

See if anyone else gives any preferences, but whichever fine day comes first. If there is gonna be a fine day that is.:sunny::sunny:

[Sketchy Snr]

excellant. will come over Friday night so start as early as you like?? Will we be back before dark?? - i suck at night riding:shit::shit:

Is this the route or we coming back down SH1

We should call it the "Kapiti Roam around Ranges Ride"

[HappyGOriding]

Is this the route or we coming back down SH1 http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=paraparaumu&daddr=Sanson+to:wanganui+to:raetihi+to:ohakune+to: whangaehu+valley+to:paraparaumu&hl=en&geocode=FWG1j_0dpmxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX0Ksw%3B% 3BFSq2nv0d7wNvCindxASvxwNAbTFtbeKa5kalrA%3BFc9hpv0 dt5ZyCimh6Ji_KOpqbTFJ_Je7YxVdTQ%3BFeOEpv0d2WJ0CikP dqjktOVqbTG_i1isYwLDxQ%3BFe6_kP0dZQZ6Cim572fbhBdBb THqn6xwXU66xg%3BFWG1j_0dpmxuCim_T08TA6RAbTEKwHQ6ZX 0Ksw&mra=ls&sll=-40.099084,175.775757&sspn=2.214427,4.938354&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.271144,175.45166&spn=2.208819,4.938354&z=8

Looks good Quasi Have to say though if it was me would have a look at spooners hill rd and IMO saddle rd is way better than the gorge

[HappyGOriding]

Its weird how google is so inaccurate with its time I mean no way it takes that long even with breaks .I did a return trip at xmas through the rapas down vhill and back to levin google said something like 5hrs or so and even with two stops it was no where near that so if youre like me I dont look at the time when planning rides

[Gone Burger]

Can I pretend to be from the coastal hood again and tag along? Promise no getting lost this time. Who am I kidding? I can't promise that.

[John_H]

I Might be able to make it for the start of the ride, but I've got a lot on next weekend so this one's a bit long for me.

[Neshi]

Its weird how google is so inaccurate with its time I mean no way it takes that long even with breaks .I did a return trip at xmas through the rapas down vhill and back to levin google said something like 5hrs or so and even with two stops it was no where near that so if youre like me I dont look at the time when planning rides

haha yea that sounds about right. I was looking at going down to Chch soon, google said it would take me over 10 hours for those 450km. How crazy is that. Btw, totally offtopic, what is the best way to go down to chch on a bike? Never been to the south island before.

[Quasi]

Looks good Quasi Have to say though if it was me would have a look at spooners hill rd and IMO saddle rd is way better than the gorge


Done - fixed - you are so right


Can I pretend to be from the coastal hood again and tag along? Promise no getting lost this time. Who am I kidding? I can't promise that.

Hey Girl - you got the Bling bike - that gives you lifetime membership. If you want to come over to the Coast on friday night with me, plenty of beds at my place

[devo]

Btw, totally offtopic, what is the best way to go down to chch on a bike? Never been to the south island before.

definitely recommend start with the ferry. :)

[HappyGOriding]

Can I pretend to be from the coastal hood again and tag along? Promise no getting lost this time. Who am I kidding? I can't promise that.

I've never gone coastal but if theyre coming this way I can only hope that I can be an honourary member

[Quasi]

definitely recommend start with the ferry. :)

:rofl::rofl:

well said that Man!

[Quasi]

I've never gone coastal but if theyre coming this way I can only hope that I can be an honourary member

Coastal, Feral, Livingin - you definately part of the Team. Lets hope we get a fine day to try out Dennis' ride.

[Quasi]

Sorry Quasi,
Skip and i can't make that ride as much as we would like to come, But Priorities first Its the 2nd round of the "Vic series" two day meeting, and were both racing.
Cheers.

Hey good luck to you and Skip for the weekend. There will always be other Kapiti rides

[Paul in NZ]

There will always be other Kapiti rides

But alas not for me in the near future, I'm sure we will see you all on the road at some place or time, enjoy ;-)

[HappyGOriding]

haha yea that sounds about right. I was looking at going down to Chch soon, google said it would take me over 10 hours for those 450km. How crazy is that. Btw, totally offtopic, what is the best way to go down to chch on a bike? Never been to the south island before.

Went from Chch to picton in a little over 4 hrs that was with two stops for gas, came back over on the Bluebrigde cost of $100 ($50- bike & $50- myself) Suggest you take your own tie downs I did and gave myself a pat on the back when I saw the state of their ones, wouldnt tie down the mother in law with them (or would i):laugh::whistle::shifty:

[Gareth51]

OK, Will need an early start, say 9-30am at the whorehouse carpark coastlands, this will put us on right side of highway to head Nth, cofee at Sanson, on to Anzac Dve and regroup prior to Paraparas, regroup at Ratahi or Raratonga if u get lost or miss a turn of, talk about the return there as it would be time sensitive.

Hey Dennis Mobil at the lights has aways been the best meeting place ,don't want any more cock up over the root

[Gareth51]

Can I pretend to be from the coastal hood again and tag along? Promise no getting lost this time. Who am I kidding? I can't promise that.

Our back yards meets via the Akatarawa forest, up Karapoti , Pram Track , and down Perhhams and your there

[Gone Burger]

Our back yards meets via the Akatarawa forest, up Karapoti , Pram Track , and down Perhhams and your there

:not: Yes!... I'm there! Phew, thanks goodness for that.

You kids are the greatest.

[sels1]

what is the best way to go down to chch on a bike? Never been to the south island before.
If you havnt been before then Sate Highway one is the quickest and easiest. Takes about 4 hours depending on how long you stop at Kaikoura etc.
If you have time, you can come home by going over Athurs Pass to the west Coast and back up the Buller Gorge. A great round trip. (or do it the other way round)

Hey Dennis Mobil at the lights has aways been the best meeting place ,don't want any more cock up over the root
I tend to agree. Having 3 meet up points in Kapiti can get confusing (Mobil, Warehouse, Railway Stn) How about we just stick to Mobil on the highway?

[Ratti]

What a great day on saturday. No dramas that I have heard about, apart from Neshi getting away on us that is. Ducky pootled along nicely, Denis? Would you consider bringing your hyperscoot next time so we can show these go fasts how a real bike performs?

I had to head home early as I had a gig that night, so didnt get a chance to extend an invitation properly...

I've marked on the event calendar an invitation to my midwinter scoff on 26th June. Details are there so if you are interested, you can check in and I'll pm you fairly soon.

[Bald Eagle]

What a great day on saturday. No dramas that I have heard about, apart from Neshi getting away on us that is. Ducky pootled along nicely, Denis? Would you consider bringing your hyperscoot next time so we can show these go fasts how a real bike performs?

I had to head home early as I had a gig that night, so didnt get a chance to extend an invitation properly...

I've marked on the event calendar an invitation to my midwinter scoff on 26th June. Details are there so if you are interested, you can check in and I'll pm you fairly soon.

It was indeed the pick of the weekends weather. Thanks for following me down the hill, hope I didn't slow you down too much. :lol:

[Ratti]

Nah, not slowed at all. Ducky thinks he is more of a bike than he actually is and needs to be reined in on corners so more bits of metal thingummys dont get ground off him.
I think Im getting the hang of that road, Im sure it wasnt nearly as bad as it was last time I went over it.
Practice makes for confidence building. Can't wait until I can get out again, every time I visit the 'rapa i fall in love with it a little more.

[Eyegasm]

every time I visit the 'rapa i fall in love with it a little more.

I love the Hill!

Although coming back I was stuck behind a boy-racer tosser...
Was most gratifying overtaking him giving him a wave :tugger:



And Saturday was the shiznit, although the theme seemed to be...

Wait for the 250 to turn up, then leave.

[Ratti]

you noticed that too huh?
I checked in case one of us had BO, the snif test failed to detect anything amiss....
Can't have been your trousers this time as everything appeared to be tuck out of sight....

go figure on why it happend

[Bald Eagle]

Nah, not slowed at all. Ducky thinks he is more of a bike than he actually is and needs to be reined in on corners so more bits of metal thingummys dont get ground off him.
I think Im getting the hang of that road, Im sure it wasnt nearly as bad as it was last time I went over it.
Practice makes for confidence building. Can't wait until I can get out again, every time I visit the 'rapa i fall in love with it a little more.

I think I like the Feathers side better than the Valley side and after going there and back was asking myself what all the mental fuss had been about.Go figure :scratch:

[Quasi]

Can't have been your trousers this time as everything appeared to be tuck out of sight....

go figure on why it happend


was the belt that did it. Well reined in

[Gone Burger]

I think Im getting the hang of that road, Im sure it wasnt nearly as bad as it was last time I went over it.
Practice makes for confidence building. Can't wait until I can get out again, every time I visit the 'rapa i fall in love with it a little more.

And you do learn to love that hill too. The more you do it, the more you just want to keep going over it. My new quick escape it to head over to Graytown to the white swan for some bread and a drink, then back again, just for the excuse of a trip over that hill! I find it to be a very fun road, and completely agree - each visit to the Rapa and I too fall in love with it more.

[Ratti]

I think I like the Feathers side better than the Valley side and after going there and back was asking myself what all the mental fuss had been about.Go figure :scratch:

mental fuss is the operative term Birdy. Mental barriers are really effective suckers arnt they?

[Denis]

And you do learn to love that hill too. The more you do it, the more you just want to keep going over it. My new quick escape it to head over to Graytown to the white swan for some bread and a drink, then back again, just for the excuse of a trip over that hill! I find it to be a very fun road, and completely agree - each visit to the Rapa and I too fall in love with it more.

We"ll have to rename it Pinksville

[Eyegasm]

Can't have been your trousers this time as everything appeared to be tuck out of sight....


was the belt that did it. Well reined in

You 2 are just like my mother. :dodge:

All the nagging about something that happened... :shake::shake::shake:

Can I just take the beating and be done with it? :bash::spanking:

Your going to give me another complex to go with all my other mental states!!

HAHA

[Ratti]

see, told ya him'd growl us Quasi!

[Gone Burger]

So... weather for the weekend at this stage is not looking flash:

Saturday - A fine morning, then showers. Southwesterlies. (showers symbol)
Sunday - Partly cloudy at first, then showers. Southerlies. (showers with sun symbol).

At least it's not stating rain just yet

Let hope that changes for the better over the next day or two. Your planned ride sounds great Denis, and it would be good to get a full day of actual riding in.

[Gareth51]

So... weather for the weekend at this stage is not looking flash:

Saturday - A fine morning, then showers. Southwesterlies. (showers symbol)
Sunday - Partly cloudy at first, then showers. Southerlies. (showers with sun symbol).

At least it's not stating rain just yet

Let hope that changes for the better over the next day or two. Your planned ride sounds great Denis, and it would be good to get a full day of actual riding in.



And don't forget ya snow chains

[Quasi]

So... weather for the weekend at this stage is not looking flash:

Saturday - A fine morning, then showers. Southwesterlies. (showers symbol)
Sunday - Partly cloudy at first, then showers. Southerlies. (showers with sun symbol).

At least it's not stating rain just yet

Let hope that changes for the better over the next day or two. Your planned ride sounds great Denis, and it would be good to get a full day of actual riding in.

I am really hanging out for a decent ride.... BUT Saturday no good for me now. And sunday weather looking rubbish. Guess we play by ear. Dennis, the sportie and the cruiser - marauding the roads.

[Neshi]

ill join in as soon as the weather lends for a ride. just can't go over 120 otherwise you'll lose me..

[Eyegasm]

ill join in as soon as the weather lends for a ride. just can't go over 120 otherwise you'll lose me..

Mate we can even lose you while 5 of us are on the side of the road and 1 has gone after you...:rofl:

[Eyegasm]

ill join in as soon as the weather lends for a ride. just can't go over 120 otherwise you'll lose me..

Mate we can even lose you while 5 of us are on the side of the road and 1 has gone after you...:rofl:

[Neshi]

yea yea... I'll be hearing this one for the rest of my life aren't I :D

[Ratti]

yup. you got it!

[timohummel]

FINALLY...I found you guys! I think the weather should be sweet for a saturday ride, might be a bit windy! Thanks for the awesome day out on saturday was good to see all of you guys again, damn can`t wait for daylight saving rides to start again.

[rjg]

FINALLY...I found you guys! I think the weather should be sweet for a saturday ride, might be a bit windy! Thanks for the awesome day out on saturday was good to see all of you guys again, damn can`t wait for daylight saving rides to start again.

Here we are. Was good to see you there. Looking forward to more of those fine days

[Quasi]

FINALLY...I found you guys! I think the weather should be sweet for a saturday ride, might be a bit windy! Thanks for the awesome day out on saturday was good to see all of you guys again, damn can`t wait for daylight saving rides to start again.

we were never lost - unlike some :innocent:

But great you have joined the clan. look forward to seeing on the next ride.

Q

[DrJekyll]

really hope the weathers good for ride, wanna meet you guys and stuff - still getting used to roads around here.. oh.. and being an inexperienced rider!!

[Eyegasm]

we were never lost - unlike some :innocent:

But great you have joined the clan. look forward to seeing on the next ride.

Q

Damn Quasi, Love your new avatar....

...How do I get one of them on the phone??? :msn-wink:

[Quasi]

Damn Quasi, Love your new avatar....

...How do I get one of them on the phone??? :msn-wink:

eerrrrr - give me a call...... :innocent:+

[Denis]

I"ll pay cash on delivery, is there a discount for grey power or the gold card?. alternate ride could be Makara? Pinksville would be over the hill then Haywards, Golden gate meet kapiti at mobil serv stn. Express ur thoughts. I believe weather will be agin us could even be snowing up there so lets discuss postponing until a better looking weather forecast, will save runny noses and drippy pricks.

[Quasi]

I"ll pay cash on delivery, is there a discount for grey power or the gold card?. alternate ride could be Makara? Pinksville would be over the hill then Haywards, Golden gate meet kapiti at mobil serv stn. Express ur thoughts. I believe weather will be agin us could even be snowing up there so lets discuss postponing until a better looking weather forecast, will save runny noses and drippy pricks.

hahaha Denis - show us your gold card buddy. But no drippy pricks please!!!

I am now out for Saturday, but still okay for Sunday if it should transpires that becomes the ride day.

[blackdog]

was going to come back from palmy over the 'takas yesterday, but all the snow on the ranges put me off. apparently snow on the summit today too.

got saturated on the way there in the mornin, but was worth it:)

[Bald Eagle]

eerrrrr - give me a call...... :innocent:+

Move along........nothing to see here

[sels1]

I am now out for Saturday, but still okay for Sunday if it should transpires that becomes the ride day.

Likewise, even if its just a gentle pootle out to Makara or similar

[Gone Burger]

Weather looking a little worse on Sunday compared with tomorrow.

Saturday, fine spells, showers in North
Sunday, showers

But the met service did say there wasn't supposed to be any showers or rain yesterday and I took the day off work to tidy up my yard .... IN THE PORING RAIN ALL DAY. And today was supposed to very very wet, and I have been gazing at the sun from my office window all day.

I give up with the forecast. Guess we'll see on the day how it's looking outside. Perhaps if Sunday is looking o.k just a gentle run for coffee somewhere?

[Neshi]

yea.. weather forecast isn't too reliable unfortunately.. I'm up for anything, as long as I can take my bike out for a spin!

[Denis]

Weather looking a little worse on Sunday compared with tomorrow.

Saturday, fine spells, showers in North
Sunday, showers

But the met service did say there wasn't supposed to be any showers or rain yesterday and I took the day off work to tidy up my yard .... IN THE PORING RAIN ALL DAY. And today was supposed to very very wet, and I have been gazing at the sun from my office window all day.

I give up with the forecast. Guess we'll see on the day how it's looking outside. Perhaps if Sunday is looking o.k just a gentle run for coffee somewhere?

I"m out for saturday weather forcast for that distance not good, How about Makara 4 coffee a good easy ride ohariu vallel

[Quasi]

So - is it makara ride tomorow? what time etc? I will be tied up in Morning, but could try and catch up somewhere. Othwerwise may head up to Manfield to watch racing, Any takers?

[Cloggy]

Well I am sure up for a ride tomorrow if the weather plays ball. It's been 2 or 3 weeks since I've ridden the Daytona.
I'll see what it looks like in the morning.

[Rev DJ]

How about a blat over the hill round the lake and back home by lunchtime? DJ

[Gone Burger]

Sounds good actually. Just a short blat to keep us all going. Rain in the afternoon huh? Sounds like we must take advantage of the morning then. What time were you thinking Dave? Perhaps we head out to Makura for a change of scene as suggested by Denis?

[Rev DJ]

Okay - how does this work... Avalon Duckpond at 9am - Pauhatanui Inlet (just by the gas station) at 9:15am - J'ville (via inlet and SH1) carpark behind McD's at 9:35am - then on to Makara?? Cloggy you in?? DJ

[Gone Burger]

I'm in. See you at 9 at the duck pond.

[Rev DJ]

Locked and Loaded - c'mon everyone else, make the most of the weekend and head out early... see you are the duckpond at 9 DJ

[WuZards-Eugene]

Makara sounds good. See ya's there

[Neshi]

see you at the duckpond then! :)

[Sketchy Snr]

Going to have to take my chances on Sunday folks so have a good ride you guys and gals heading out tomorrow. Q if your reading this Sunday will be a better day for Manfeild as it will be racing all day.

[wayne708]

Hey guys, just a word of warning, I went out to Makara last week from J'ville and contractors are putting a pipeline all the way out to the turn off to the beach, the road is covered in loose grit and dodgey sealing most of the way.

[Quasi]

Going to have to take my chances on Sunday folks so have a good ride you guys and gals heading out tomorrow. Q if your reading this Sunday will be a better day for Manfeild as it will be racing all day.

cheers mal - full day of racing in the rain?

[Cloggy]

Yep, see you all at the duckpond at 9am. Just come home and the weather in the hutt itself is overcast, south towards Makara and Wellington it is looking good. Could see the inland Kaikoura mountains coming over the Wainui Hill.
Lets make the most of this morning.

[Quasi]

Yep, see you all at the duckpond at 9am. Just come home and the weather in the hutt itself is overcast, south towards Makara and Wellington it is looking good. Could see the inland Kaikoura mountains coming over the Wainui Hill.
Lets make the most of this morning.

Its blowing 40 bastards in the Rapa. Have a great ride one and all

Q

[Sketchy Snr]

cheers mal - full day of racing in the rain?

They are going to have to be brave boys and girls to be out there allright.

[Denis]

I'm in. See you at 9 at the duck pond.

Looks like another catch up ride 4 me or a flag it,

[Denis]

So - is it makara ride tomorow? what time etc? I will be tied up in Morning, but could try and catch up somewhere. Othwerwise may head up to Manfield to watch racing, Any takers?

Hi Quasi if I take the harley would that meanyou would be Hogtied?

[devo]

Looks like another catch up ride 4 me or a flag it,

I left pram at 8.55 and picked up the crew at pahautanui no probs.
except I just joined them to the mana roundabout then back over the hill and home just before the rain came.