Kapiti and Wellington riders Coffee Run Saturday 8th May 1pm takeoff

[Darryn]

Ok all its time to blow off some dust from the stored unloved motorbike sitting in the garage and besides the battery needs a recharge :scooter:
Game plan for this Saturday :eek:
Meet at Waikanae New World carpark for an escape at 1pm
Route - Paekakariki Hill - Pauatahanui - Haywards - Short Straw Cafe, Blue mountains (large bowl of coffee) - Te marua - Homeward bound - possible beer at Gordies bar Paraparaumu if thirsty

All riders and bike types welcome as usually invited and we'll have catch up points on the way for others who are keen to join or rejoin (or for me to catch up)
Let us know if your keen to join in other areas and we'll stop to collect
Its all about fun and enjoying the company and ride
Catch ya there :ride:

Map of the ride in the link below
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&g=nz&num=10&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110840280826152945252.000485eba5a1c75f90448&ll=-41.032751,175.047913&spn=0.544894,1.194763&z=10

Just check the thread beforehand to confirm if weather dodgy

[Bren]

Would love to go for a ride with you.....but I have another plan...leave Kapiti in the morning and head straight for the cold duck.....or do you need a permission slip....????


Sorry dude...I am going to the duck....care to tag along?

[Gareth51]

Strap ya sleeping bag and tent to the bike and come up to the Cold Duck

[Her_C4]

I might be keen - if I do go, will be waiting at Pauatahanui opposite the cafe. (off to find out where the hell a blue mountain is!)

[Darryn]

I might be keen - if I do go, will be waiting at Pauatahanui opposite the cafe. (off to find out where the hell a blue mountain is!)

No worries, Pauatahanui is a catch up point we normally stop at to regroup anyhow
See ya there if you manage to get out

Hers a google map link below of the cafe's location if that helps
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Johnsons+Rd,+Whitemans+Valley,+Upper+Hutt+53 71&gl=nz&ei=bbLiS9S9CozqsQOljvmlAQ&ved=0CA0Q8gEwAA&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110840280826152945252.000485ebe6606e9695904&ll=-41.132642,175.084991&spn=0.272033,0.597382&z=11

[Quasi]

Hi Darryn - i will be there if weather ok

[John_H]

Sounds good to me if you are open to slower riders coming along.

[Quasi]

Sounds good to me if you are open to slower riders coming along.

Me slow - no worries. They a great, caring bunch of riders, but just ride your own ride, regular catch up points etc

[Bald Eagle]

Me slow - no worries. They a great, caring bunch of riders, but just ride your own ride, regular catch up points etc

You not slow .. couldn't see you for dust on the last one... or maybe it's cos I ride a honda :lol:

[John_H]

What sort of time do you think you'll get to Pauatahanui?

[Quasi]

Hi John,

Leaving Featherston at 11am, to ride to Waikanae so could meet you at Rimutex, or bottom of haywards? Any other riders want to join up.

[Darryn]

What sort of time do you think you'll get to Pauatahanui?

Hi John
Doesn't mater if your slow or fast as we always have catch up points on the way so we can regroup
I would think we would hit Pauatahanui around 1:30 ish
Hopefully catch ya there

[Darryn]

Hi Darryn - i will be there if weather ok

Cool. catch ya tomorrow

[Quasi]

Hey Darryn

will you us give a weather update in morning, but plan is to be there....

[Darryn]

Here's hopefully a google map of the intended ride

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&g=nz&num=10&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=110840280826152945252.000485eba5a1c75f90448&ll=-41.032751,175.047913&spn=0.544894,1.194763&z=10

[blackdog]

I could be in, will ascess the weather in the morn, if its nice i'll be at the haywards @ 12 for anyone keen to tag along from there :)

[Quasi]

i will be there earlier as leaving Feathers at 11am with (hopefully) Elle, who just wants to take it easy, so we will just cruise.

[Paul in NZ]

Still working down south - but its the last trip (thank god I'm knackered).... Now they want me to go to New Plymouth (gah!)

How about coffee the weekend after???

[Quasi]

Still working down south - but its the last trip (thank god I'm knackered).... Now they want me to go to New Plymouth (gah!)

How about coffee the weekend after???

Hey Paul - every weekend has possibillities:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Gone Burger]

Hope you all have a lovely ride tomorrow. Would love to join you, but just might be picking up new bike at midday if all goes to plan :) Big cheesy grins there.

So..... I'm keen as beans for whenever the next ride might be after this weekend.

Safe ride everyone

[Cloggy]

Come on, spill the beans, what did you buy?

Weather looking good for tomorrow. Might come along and check out this place everyone speaks highly off in Whitemans Valley.

[Quasi]

Hope you all have a lovely ride tomorrow. Would love to join you, but just might be picking up new bike at midday if all goes to plan :) Big cheesy grins there.

So..... I'm keen as beans for whenever the next ride might be after this weekend.

Safe ride everyone

Midday gives you plenty of time to join us. Or meet us at Straw Bale. Go on girl - you cant leave us in suspense

[Gone Burger]

Midday gives you plenty of time to join us. Or meet us at Straw Bale. Go on girl - you cant leave us in suspense

Hehe this is fun. Won't tell ya til I have brought it. Lets just say, it's very sexy indeed. Need to head into town with my keeway hun so won't be able to join you all. Will make up for it next time, promise.

[Quasi]

Hehe this is fun. Won't tell ya til I have brought it. Lets just say, it's very sexy indeed. Need to head into town with my keeway hun so won't be able to join you all. Will make up for it next time, promise.

such a tease...
but we all so happy that you have the find the right bike for you so easily.

[Darryn]

Hey Darryn

will you us give a weather update in morning, but plan is to be there....

No worries will do

[gray-ways]

Hii Darryn,

At this stage I plan to be there, 1-00pm New world

[Gone Burger]

mmmmm thinking.. so what time do you expect to be at the cafe by? Around 2pm? I could always just take "the long way home" and get me a ginger beer? Wouldn't be able to stay long but would be great to be able to stop in..

[blackdog]

between 2 and 2.30 would be a fairly safe bet i reckon

[John_H]

Hi John,

Leaving Featherston at 11am, to ride to Waikanae so could meet you at Rimutex, or bottom of haywards? Any other riders want to join up.

Thanks, think I'll go to haywards for 12 and meet up there.

[Gone Burger]

Goodie, think I'll be thirsty be then

[blackdog]

Thanks, think I'll go to haywards for 12 and meet up there.

sweet. look forward to meeting ya

[Her_C4]

What are the roads like Darryn? How long do you estimate the ride (itself, not the break for coffee) will take?

[Darryn]

What are the roads like Darryn? How long do you estimate the ride (itself, not the break for coffee) will take?

Roads really good with a bit of everything (no gravel) and suitable for all riders
I think it would roughly be 50 minutes to a hour to the Short Straw Cafe from Waikanae and then from there to back via Whitemans Valley, Te Marua then Paraparaumu allow 1 hour to 1:20 at a guess
Just depends on how the regrouping goes
Lovey ride out there and worth the look :2thumbsup

[Her_C4]

Roads really good with a bit of everything (no gravel) and suitable for all riders
I think it would roughly be 50 minutes to a hour to the Short Straw Cafe from Waikanae and then from there to back via Whitemans Valley, Te Marua then Paraparaumu allow 1 hour to 1:20 at a guess
Just depends on how the regrouping goes
Lovey ride out there and worth the look :2thumbsup

Great thanks:)

[Cloggy]

I could be in, will ascess the weather in the morn, if its nice i'll be at the haywards @ 12 for anyone keen to tag along from there :)


Thanks, think I'll go to haywards for 12 and meet up there.
But the ride is not leaving Waikanae until 1pm. What do you plan on doing for 1 and a half hours while waiting for the other riders to arrive?
As I haven't been on a decent bit of a ride for more than a month now, I'll head up to Waikanae and ride down from there.
Or are you planning on meeting at Haywards at 12 to ride up to Waikanae?

[huff3r]

I might tag along. Havent been to a Wednesday or Sunday ride for quite some time! And the little wee GN needs her legs stretched (dodgy? :lol:)...
See what I'm up to around 1.30ish, and I might meet up at Pautahanui :D

[Wannabiker]

might meet you there....have to paint the bathroom today but I am sure I can allow myself a lunch break....

[Toaster]

Have fun today!

[Quasi]

But the ride is not leaving Waikanae until 1pm. What do you plan on doing for 1 and a half hours while waiting for the other riders to arrive?
As I haven't been on a decent bit of a ride for more than a month now, I'll head up to Waikanae and ride down from there.
Or are you planning on meeting at Haywards at 12 to ride up to Waikanae?

Hey Pierre - meet at Haywards at 12 to ride to Waikanae

[Cloggy]

Yep, see you there at midday.
Weather here is not too bad, overcast, bit of a breeze, but it will stay dry I think,
Perfect weather for riding the bike, not too hot, not too cold.

[Toaster]

Perfect weather for riding the bike, not too hot, not too cold.

And eating porridge.

[Darryn]

Weather update 10:35am Location Waikanae
Cloudy here at the moment and rain not due to this evening
All green for go here
Catch ya at the meeting spot

[Quasi]

leaving rapa in half hour. see valley riders at haywards at 12

[Cloggy]

Well that was a nice ride, I will definitely ride with you guys again.
Had a few good laughs at the Shortstraw Cafe.
Only took two pics, one of the Hutt Valley and Martinborough crowd at the top of the Peakakariki Hill on the way to Waikanae and one of the initial group at Waikanae.
Nice bike Katie :niceone:

[John_H]

Really enjoyed today, thanks to all, I'll definitely be coming along again!

[blackdog]

cheers guys, bloody enjoyable afternoon and good to meet a few more people

bring on the next one:)

[Bald Eagle]

Hope you all have a lovely ride tomorrow. Would love to join you, but just might be picking up new bike at midday if all goes to plan :) Big cheesy grins there.

So..... I'm keen as beans for whenever the next ride might be after this weekend.

Safe ride everyone

The 883 ? from wmc ?

[blackdog]

The 883 ? from wmc ?

thats what i thought it might have been too but no, she bought a .........actually, i'll let her tell ya. tis very nice though, definitely suits her :)

[Darryn]

Thanks all for the fun and company
A great bunch of people to ride with
My apologizes for missing the last 3 before Te Marua but happy when backtracking and finding your guys on track only a few clicks down the road
A little lesson learned for me there and have a game plan so it doesn't happen again
Thanks Wannabiker for doing that leading around the back roads and also doubling back with me also
Was great to meet some new faces and also see some familiar ones
Congratulations Katie on your new bike. Bet there's still a smile on ya face
Catch ya all next time

[Toaster]

Good to hear it went well Darryn. Will have to get in a few social rides before I leave.

[Cloggy]

A little lesson learned for me there and have a game plan so it doesn't happen again

Still a great day out mate. Pleasure to meet you, you seem a real character.
If all riders keep the rider behind them in their mirrors at all times no one will get left behind. This is one of the golden rules when we go out four wheel driving. Never lose the guy behind you out of sight and make sure they can see you turning if you have to turn off the track or road in this case.
However this also means the whole group more or less adjusts to the speed of the slowest rider which contradicts with "ride your own ride" and can make a trip where there is lots of mixed experience levels and bike sizes a drag for those wanting to ride at a slightly quicker pace.
Having a dedicated TEC who knows the way and collects any straggelers or people pulled over is also a great help.

[Her_C4]

Thanks all for the company today, nice to see a whole lot of new people.

All roads eventually lead home so no worries (but thanks for waiting on the corner for me Katiepie so I knew where to turn - took me simply ages to find a clear bit of road to turn around on!). Really COOL bike BTW, it suits you:)

[John_H]

Any plans to make this a bit more regular, once a fortnight or a month?

[Gone Burger]

Hey - great timing yesterday huh? Was really happy to be able to make it to the cafe in time to see you all and have a ginger beer - I'm so hard core!

Yes, absolutely LOVING the bike. Followed some of you over Haywards and turned around at the round about. Just didn't want to head home so soon. I couldn't believe it, I could accelerate!

Looking forward to joing you all for a full ride next time. You all rock!

[Bald Eagle]

Yes, absolutely LOVING the bike.

Pics yet ?

[Cloggy]

Any plans to make this a bit more regular, once a fortnight or a month?
Well there is the Ridgerunners Group, set up with just this purpose in mind. But it has gone very quiet. I tried to get a few bods together a couple of weeks ago for a run out to the Wairarapa but didn't get a single reply.
Just posting in the forums might be the best way to organise rides.
If you can think of a destination next weekend or the weekend after, post it up, I'll most likely come along and so will a few others.

[Quasi]

woohoo - what an awesome weekend riding. Five times on the Paekok for me. I LOVE this hill.

Great to see some new riders out there and I am sure this will be a semi regular event. Like Darryn - i felt stink when i realised we had a lost a couple of riders, and good lesson to be learnt from it. Good to pick everyone up again.

Katie - what the hell can we say - yr new machine is as gorgeous as you, suits you right down to a T. The ear splitting rumble as you rode into cafe was heard far and wide!!
Go girlie - looking forward to more rides with you.

[John_H]

woohoo - what an awesome weekend riding. Five times on the Paekok for me. I LOVE this hill.

Great to see some new riders out there and I am sure this will be a semi regular event. Like Darryn - i felt stink when i realised we had a lost a couple of riders, and good lesson to be learnt from it. Good to pick everyone up again.

Katie - what the hell can we say - yr new machine is as gorgeous as you, suits you right down to a T. The ear splitting rumble as you rode into cafe was heard far and wide!!
Go girlie - looking forward to more rides with you.

Is that 4 times in one weekend, pretty good going. It was my first time over and it was lots of fun. Can't wait to give it another good nudge.

[Quasi]

Is that 4 times in one weekend, pretty good going. It was my first time over and it was lots of fun. Can't wait to give it another good nudge.

in one weekend!!!! only been on it about 7 or eight times in total. First was about a month ago. Its a damm good ride, and you looked good on there. Nice to meet you John, and look forward to more rides together. Like Pierre said - Ridge Runners for coffee runs to Martinborough. Seems to be more of a winter event as some of the runners, tied up with sport etc in summer.

[John_H]

in one weekend!!!! only been on it about 7 or eight times in total. First was about a month ago. Its a damm good ride, and you looked good on there. Nice to meet you John, and look forward to more rides together. Like Pierre said - Ridge Runners for coffee runs to Martinborough. Seems to be more of a winter event as some of the runners, tied up with sport etc in summer.

Thanks very much but I think you're being kind! You handle that Ducati very well and I'm not trying to flatter you. I don't have many details about ridge runners, how often do they ride and what's the route?

[Quasi]

Thanks very much but I think you're being kind! You handle that Ducati very well and I'm not trying to flatter you. I don't have many details about ridge runners, how often do they ride and what's the route?

Here is the link. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=127
Usually meet Haywards/Rimutex, ride over the Takas to Martinborough for coffee, ride back again. Great bunch of riders, very friendly and they have all been a great help to me with my riding.

Hey - cute baby in your avatar!!

[John_H]

Here is the link. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=127
Usually meet Haywards/Rimutex, ride over the Takas to Martinborough for coffee, ride back again. Great bunch of riders, very friendly and they have all been a great help to me with my riding.

Hey - cute baby in your avatar!!

Thanks, that's my 7 month daughter, Rose. I just joined the group, do they email out with new rides?

[devo]

woohoo - what an awesome weekend riding. Five times on the Paekok for me. I LOVE this hill.
.

LOL, less than one month ago you were a paekak hill virgin
now your a paekak hill slapper :laugh:

[devo]

Katie - what the hell can we say - yr new machine is as gorgeous as you, suits you right down to a T. The ear splitting rumble as you rode into cafe was heard far and wide!!
Go girlie - looking forward to more rides with you.

read plenty of comments about this new bike, but still dont know wot it is
c mon, put me out of my misery

[Quasi]

read plenty of comments about this new bike, but still dont know wot it is
c mon, put me out of my misery

ah, ah, ah Harry - our lips are sealed. All i can say is its black and white and gorgeous - almost as gorgeous as black and yella

[Cloggy]

.... do they email out with new rides?
No, that is one of the problems with groups. Unless you manually check for updates to the group, you'll miss out. Crazy really.
There is a setting under your "Settings" > "View all subscribed discussions" > "Selected Groups" where you get an option of getting an email sent to you if a new message is posted to the group. I don't know how many people have found this setting, it took me a while.
You also can't post a message to all group members to advice them of a new ride for example.

[Bald Eagle]

ah, ah, ah Harry - our lips are sealed. All i can say is its black and white and gorgeous - almost as gorgeous as black and yella

I suspect it's got a T in the name :lol:

[blackdog]

I suspect it's got a T in the name :lol:

nope, not a single 't'

it might have a 'v' in it though......

[Quasi]

nope, not a single 't'

it might have a 'v' in it though......

vvrrrmmm vvrrmmmm

got an M to

[Bald Eagle]

vvrrrmmm vvrrmmmm

got an M to

can't spell monsTa without the t though :lol:

this is a good game played slow till we get the pics

[Quasi]

can't spell monsTa without the t though :lol:

like i say - our lips are sealed. this is Kates story - but the sight of that girl in the carpark yesterday - with the widest grin i have ever seen, was quite something.

Now - join us on coffee runs and who knows what secrets will be revealed

[Bald Eagle]

like i say - our lips are sealed. this is Kates story - but the sight of that girl in the carpark yesterday - with the widest grin i have ever seen, was quite something.

Now - join us on coffee runs and who knows what secrets will be revealed

Coffee Monteiths Mana next Sunday 2.00pm Tag-o-rama 1st birthday if not sooner.

[Bald Eagle]

Maybe this thread needs to be renamed without the date reference if it's going to be a recurring event. :innocent:

[Eyegasm]

Maybe this thread needs to be renamed without the date reference if it's going to be a recurring event. :innocent:

Well, there is this thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121854-Kapiti-Weekend-Rides

No date on that one!

[blackdog]

vvrrrmmm vvrrmmmm

got an M to

and some numbers ;)