BRONZ - Tuesday night learner/restricted rides

[Ratti]

Leaving from Avalon DuckPond 6pm during daylight saving weeks.

An accompanied ride for riders on learners and restricted licenses. The emphasis will be on hazard awareness, learning to ride in a group and acquiring general on-road time. ATGATT is expected to be worn.

Routes will be suited to 70 and 80kph limits and should take approximatly 1-1.5 hours. I envisage L-platers and restricted riders setting off in separate groups accompanied by a group leader and at least 1 TEC. Returning riders would be very welcome and can fit into whichever pack they feel most comfortable.

We will be aiming for a park or similar space for discussion then back to the Duckpond where we will disperse and make our way to wherever we need to be.


While they will be co-ordinated by me, I am open to requests to vary the route based on the needs of the riders present on the evening.

Experienced riders will be very welcome, and will be put to work as a group leader or a TEC. Please consider coming along on a suitable bike and sharing your hard-earned knowledge with the newbies. If this sounds like you, then can you pm me and let me know you want to help us?

Feel free to offer suggestions for routes and ask me for further information.

This ride is sanctioned by BRONZ Wellington ( I am a committe member) as a way of sharing our knowledge base and actively promoting personal responsibiliy in riding. I must make very clear that I am ONLY the co-ordinator, not a mentor or instructor. All riders participate at their own risk.

[Will the ninja]

I love daylight savings and riding in general. Count me in.

[BuckBuck#1]

Well done Ratti for taking the initiative and keeping the Tuesday rides in the weekly program of ride options.

This sets the platform here in Wellington for Learners and Restricted riders. I hope to see other initiatives being undertaken in Wellington for Full licenced riders that perhaps may only ride on the weekends and/or are perhaps riders returning after a long spell away from motorcycles.

Some of the entities that form the Motorcycle Safety Levy - MSL Establishment Group, in particular BRONZ, Ulysses and NZTA I would like to think may become constructively involved here in greater Wellington region coordinating training days, providing professional instructors and also calling upon volunteer trained motorcycle mentors.

You've stuck your neck out girl, and it's a kiss from me and not a punch.

[Ratti]

That's a point Buck Buck, returning riders may also feel comfortable participating in this ride. No pressure to hurry, just enjoy a quiet ride and get used to being on a bike again.

[Gone Burger]

I will be coming along as often as I can too Faith, just couldn't commit to running them as I feel I do not have enough experince to justify it. But will happily lead when needed, and also tail at the end.

These rides helped me out greatly as a learner, and I made some very good friends out of it now, and we have all progressed along together very well.

Will see you at the first one, and will try to make it most weeks.

Good on ya Faith, sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Ratti]

Cheers Katie. You'll be great, the Lovely Eugene has offered to help out as well. Come on you lot....

[Cloggy]

I don't mind pootling along at the back (or middle or front) on my wee Scorpio on a couple of these rides.

[Bald Eagle]

Good on you. Have other commitments a couple of Tueday's a month but will come along when I can. As an old nana will be happy to be TEC and also as a returning rider will get some learning for myself. See you when I can.

[Ratti]

hmmm...so that's us old farts and a couple of notsoold farts coming along....newbies...we need newbies...

[motor_mayhem]

would like to help but could rarely make it to the duckpond by 6pm :(

[Ratti]

could you catch us somewhere along the way? Im willing to rethink times a little if that works for the majority. What time would you folk suggest?

[John_H]

could you catch us somewhere along the way? Im willing to rethink times a little if that works for the majority. What time would you folk suggest?

Have you put a link in the 250 forum?

[rjg]

Good stuff Ratti. Glad to see someone continuing this. I will be along when I can but I'm going to be away for the first few Tuesdays.

[JR1]

so when do these start? i'm keen as to come along

[Eyegasm]

so when do these start? i'm keen as to come along

I would hazzard a guess at the first Tuesday of Daylight savings.

[JR1]

I would hazzard a guess at the first Tuesday of Daylight savings.

so that would be next tuesday...

whos comming along?

[Ratti]

Confirming these pootles will start next Tuesday.
Eugene and I are sorting out the routes on Sunday. Anyone wanting to help or offer constructive suggestions can wander in to my house for lunch.
Due to BRONZ committee committments, the ride on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month will be a Hutt Valley Urban Route, leaving Avalon Duckpond at 6 on the dot. It's possible they will finish at the Parrot and Jigger at the BRONZ meeting, or else someone apart from me will escort the groups back to the Duckpond while I do a slow, dignified dash to the meeting.

[Eyegasm]

Confirming these pootles will start next Tuesday.
Eugene and I are sorting out the routes on Sunday. Anyone wanting to help or offer constructive suggestions can wander in to my house for lunch.

I'll offer some help and a stomach!

[Ratti]

Its not your stomach I have memories of....

I may never recover. Traumatised I is.

Thanks, will only be cheese and onion toasties, if you want anything flasher bring it along to add. See you for lunch then

[Bald Eagle]

Will not be available for anything for a wee while, recovering from my off (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99052-Tag-o-rama%21?p=1129865141#post1129865141) and no wheels either.

Anyone know of a cheap bike for sale ( depending on what the insurance do / give me ) ?

[WuZards-Eugene]

Will not be available for anything for a wee while, recovering from my off (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/99052-Tag-o-rama%21?p=1129865141#post1129865141) and no wheels either.

Anyone know of a cheap bike for sale ( depending on what the insurance do / give me ) ?

FZR1000 for $2000, needs a few small things like tyres, warrant, rego but not too much more than that, however i dont think the seating position will be very appropriate for ya.

[Bald Eagle]

FZR1000 for $2000, needs a few small things like tyres, warrant, rego but not too much more than that, however i dont think the seating position will be very appropriate for ya.

Nice thought but looking for a tourer rather than a sports , another bandit would be nice but you never know.

[Ratti]

ATGATT all the way! Way to go Paul. I can vouch for the pain and the kicker is that as we are officially OldFarts, it take ages to heal. ( as I can attest from the teeny off I had the other day.It was all Eugenes fault )

Bugger...Vacancy here for a TEC folks

[WuZards-Eugene]

ATGATT all the way! Way to go Paul. I can vouch for the pain and the kicker is that as we are officially OldFarts, it take ages to heal. ( as I can attest from the teeny off I had the other day.It was all Eugenes fault )

Bugger...Vacancy here for a TEC folks

I guess I could go TEC if im not leading that is :niceone:

[Bald Eagle]

ATGATT all the way! Way to go Paul. I can vouch for the pain and the kicker is that as we are officially OldFarts, it take ages to heal. ( as I can attest from the teeny off I had the other day.It was all Eugenes fault )

Bugger...Vacancy here for a TEC folks

I'm officially an old fart eligible for full Ullyses membership, I think you're still a pup Faith by at least a decade :lol:, What's this about Eugene and an off do tell ....

[Ratti]

Paul..you sweet talker! Ive been eligible to be a member of Ulysses for most of a decade now! I have aged exceptionally well is all.
The off was very teeny..very very teeny. Broke his bikes brake lever tho..

As I said, once one reaches a certain age..it hurts like *bleeeeep* and takes a lot longer to get mobile than it used to. Bruises have been colourful if nothing else.

[Gone Burger]

Hey Ratbag...

Just a thought - last season we left the duckpond at 6.30pm. It seems there may be a few of us that work through until 6pm most weeks, and may not be able to make it there for a 6pm depature?

I will try my bestest for getting there on time next week, but it's a real battle getting out of here before 6pm.

[ola_bitchola1]

I am also down for this with the 2 smoker you will note me by the cloud of smoke it occasionally leaves and the sound of a weed eater on steroids

[Hans]

I'm also tempted. Second the 6.30 leaving time though.

[Ratti]

ok. 6.30 it is.
It means I will definatly need GL and TEC on first Tuesday of month as I have BRONZ meeting that night.
Cheers

[JR1]

ill be there this tues

[Ratti]

Avalon to Eastbourne: eastbourn via riverside drive
Here's the route the Lovely Eugene and I sorted out for you. er..there was meant to be a link to a google map, but it has failed ( probably I have failed if Im honest. Eugene? HEEELP )

We will try a couple of ways of organising riders on the night.
This week we are intending to do small groups. Have a learner or 2 with an experienced rider as lead and a TEC.

This will be what to expect...pay attention. I vill zay zis only vonce.

Be there as close to 6 as possible, we leave at 6.30 on the dot.
Find me and introduce yourself and let me know your ability level. Learner? Confidant? Experienced?
As you come in, I will sort you into groups. Hang out , introduce yourselves. Sort out just how much experience your learner has. It's going to vary hugely from nervous first timer to some who ought really to have full licenses. And very importantly, make sure you can recognise each others bikes and gear. This is so you can stay together..none of this getting lost that happend far to often last season.

Eugene will probably be overall LR. DO NOT PASS HIM

At intersections, and changes of direction, we need markers. First group after Eugene stops and waits for the last group to ride through then falls in in front of TEC. I'll be final TEC this week and am really hard to miss...really hard!

We will re-group at Days bay then again at the end of the Eastbourne road. At that stage we will sort out who wants to ride over the hill to Wainui with Eugene and they can set off at their own pace. Anyone who does not want to go over the hill can come with me back to the Duckpond.

The main focii for these nights are
1. hazard awareness - talk to your learners about speed bumps, intersections, staying on the correct side of the centre line and anything else s/he is concerned with.
2. learning to ride in a group. Look out for each other, maintain 4 bike lengths between learners and experienced riders, please give yourselves and the rider in front of you room to muck things up.

Bossy eh? Yup and I make no apology for it. These rides are aimed at LEARNERS, teach 'em awareness and skills and they will live to ride with us again.
If you find the pace too sedate, then you need to join a different group of riders.

Cheers. See you tomorrow.

p.s Im really excited at the thought of daylight saving rides again. They are so much fun and I have met some of the nicest folk on them!

[ola_bitchola1]

jr1 and I will be riding up from town will try to get hold of him so we can be a bit earlier than we were going to be wainui hill sounds good to me

[Ratti]

Yeah it is a nice road. Not for very new riders tho.

Did you know it is 80k zone all the way out to the beach now?

[ola_bitchola1]

my first real ride was up the hill chasing my friend on his cbr 400rr the little rg150 has never been thrashed so hard in its life and no i didn't ive been meaning to do coast road round there

[Gone Burger]

Yo crazy kids.. I can make it along tonight. Will be picking up my bike from getting its service and rock on out for 6pm ish at the duck pond.

I'm happy to sit up back Rat Bag, but reckon there may be a few of us there to do just that too.

See you soon. :scooter:

[Bald Eagle]

You folks all have a safe ride and enjoy the extra daylight. Will join you as soon as I get some new wheels.

[WuZards-Eugene]

I should be there at 530. Anyone going to keep me company:mellow::blink:

[Hans]

I should be there at 530. Anyone going to keep me company:mellow::blink:

Yeah. Why not. See you at 530.

[Will the ninja]

jr1 and I will be riding up from town will try to get hold of him so we can be a bit earlier than we were going to be wainui hill sounds good to me

I can make it next tuesday. Finish work at 5 near Lambton Quay. Mind if I tag?

[ola_bitchola1]

I can make it next tuesday. Finish work at 5 near Lambton Quay. Mind if I tag?

shouldnt be a problem we will be meeting at 530 at mcds basin most weeks i think

[ola_bitchola1]

so im back home now minus my bike thanks to all for helping me thanks ratti for allowing me to store my bike there while i get a new valve core and get back out there

[Mrs Berg]

Hope the ride went well tonight. Hope to join you next week:yes:

[DJSin]

These sounds great and I'm keen to attend - I have my full but still am nervous on the open road so some practice on 70km/80km roads in groups would be a good interim.

[Ratti]

As rides went...it covered just about everything that could have gone wrong.
And just about everything I like about the wonderful world of motorcycling!

As turnouts go, it was ok. 3 learners turned up and a fair few experienced riders keen to help out.So far so good...but wait! This is where it gets interesting

We lost a learner and our overall RL before we even left the Duckpond,,that's gotta be a first.
Lost another learner due to acute pain from a prior injury.
Got lost ( my fault...ahem )
then decided to split up as we only had one learner left. So one pair headed off into the sunset, one pair up the coast and a trio over the hill and out to coast. Im hoping the other groups were ok, we found our RL on the way back so all were accounted for in the end.

If you are a learner considering coming along, dont muck around , DO IT.

As last night illustrated, should anything go wrong, we will help. Mechanical failure, escort home, pick up strays on the side of the road, wait for slow riders. The great thing about riders is that as a rule we help each other.

Good stuff folks. Look forward to seeing you next week.

[ola_bitchola1]

i like to be the first they gave me a new valve at the bike shop the dude was like here its not worth charging for and a new tyre is on order for the back since that one is a bit rooted will txt you tomorrow ratti to come get my bike

[Hopeful Bastard]

Well... When i find myself a new house and get my bike and gear back from Levin, I will be more than happy to tag along on these things!!!

Unless someone has a bike that i like and gear that fits me! Lol. but, give me 2-3 weeks, and i will be out there on my baby with ya's.. That is, If you allow non reg and non wof bikes on these rides :P

[BuckBuck#1]

If you are a learner considering coming along, dont muck around , DO IT.

As last night illustrated, should anything go wrong, we will help. Mechanical failure, escort home, pick up strays on the side of the road, wait for slow riders. The great thing about riders is that as a rule we help each other.

Good stuff folks. Look forward to seeing you next week.

Good On Ya & Congrats Ratti, on an eventful night, might not have been in the script but for a stage debut you can be very pleased. Your assistance to the rider with the flat tyre was truly outstanding.

And as Ratti said:


If you are a learner considering coming along, dont muck around , DO IT.

Might not be able to attend all Tuesday rides this daylight saving but it was good to catch up with you all last night.

Your co-ordinating the ride Ratti gave impetus to the following blog entry: Give-Us-What-We-Want-What-We-Have-Paid-For-What-We-Are-Entitled-To
(http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/1749-Give-Us-What-We-Want-What-We-Have-Paid-For-What-We-Are-Entitled-To.)
BB#1

[BuckBuck#1]

That is, If you allow non reg and non wof bikes on these rides :P

If you've gotta ask the question, you'll never understand the answer. :scooter:

[Hawkeye]

if you've gotta ask the question, you'll never understand the answer. :scooter:


........x2

[WuZards-Eugene]

....Give me 2-3 weeks, and i will be out there on my baby with ya's.. That is, If you allow non reg and non wof bikes on these rides :P

:facepalm: You have alot to learn hopeful biker

[Ratti]

fishing sure is good...I think he's having you on guys.
Hon, we'd love to see you..but only when you and your bike are legal

[Hopeful Bastard]

fishing sure is good...I think he's having you on guys.
Hon, we'd love to see you..but only when you and your bike are legal


I like my fish with batter:innocent:


If anyone heads past Battery Town beside the Mobil in Petone, I will come out there, find you and run you down with my car for teasing me!

(This is where i am currently until i get a new flat :facepalm: )

But I will let you all know when i am going to tag along!!
What do ya Think Wuzards?? Head right out front and lose these crazy people on some walking track with slips on it?? :shit:

[ola_bitchola1]

wont be there this week finding tyres was hard since no one stocks them because there so small but i have ordered a new set of bridgestone bt39s

[Ratti]

Not to worry Jake. How long does it take for tyres to arrive these days?

[Mrs Berg]

Is there still a ride tomorrow and if so is it at 6 or 6.30? :yes:

[ola_bitchola1]

Not to worry Jake. How long does it take for tyres to arrive these days?

they would be arriving tomorrow but earliest i could get in the workshop at motorad was Thursday owell i have 100ks+ of riding planned in the weekend to scrub them in

[Ratti]

meet from 6. leave at 6.30.

First part of the route is the same as last week, along Riverside Dr. From there along the Parade to the Petone wharf.
I have to zip off to the BRONZ meeting at that point and the remainder can either return to the Duckpond with one of the experienced riders or tackle the Korokoro road, along the top of the ridge stopping at Belmont Park to discuss issues arising, and down Belmont. Along the motorway and back to the Duckpond or elsewhere. Im really hoping we dont lose eugene again as I do not know that route, only been over it the once and that was in a howling gale and misty rain.

I believe the BRONZ meeting tomorrow is commitee only, otherwise I'd invite everyone along to hear what we are about.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night.

[Gone Burger]

Sorry Miss Ratti - won't be able to make it along this week. Hope its a good ride for everyone with a good turn out.

[DJSin]

Don't think I'm going to get out there in time.
Awesome night for it - have a great ride :)

[Mrs Berg]

Thanks for an enjoyable ride tonight. :yes::yes: Am feeling knackered (fitted in 5 1/2 hours of riding time around work today!) so am off to bed!

[ola_bitchola1]

new tyres o yes turns out my rear tube had popped couldn't justify the bridgestones in the end settles with pirellis in the end but will be there Tuesday

[Ratti]

Next Tuesdays ride will be a long one around the bays.

Gather at Duckpond in time to leave at 6.30, we will head into town and out to Island Bay through Newtown. We will re-group and pick up anyone else in the carpark at Maccas on Adelaide rd.
Around the bays and back along the wharves past the train station and then home to the Duckpond. Disperse from there.

Pleased that you will give it another shot Jake, look forward to seeing you.

[Ratti]

FYI. Im logging these rides on the Articles page at www.bronzwellington.org.nz

I'll be bringing my camera along on most rides. Please let me know if it is NOT ok to publish a picture with you in it on the website. I'll endevour to keep numberplates out of shot and unreadable as well.

[WuZards-Eugene]

FYI. Im logging these rides on the Articles page at www.bronzwellington.org.nz

I'll be bringing my camera along on most rides. Please let me know if it is NOT ok to publish a picture with you in it on the website. I'll endevour to keep numberplates out of shot and unreadable as well.

It is not OK to publish a shot of me, unless there is a bike in the shot also :yes:

[Ratti]

But I have some wonderful shots of you Eug....(blackmail material)

mwahahaha!

[ola_bitchola1]

can me and James meet you in town not really any point us riding out there just to ride back sweet road round the bays i pootle round there in the weekends sometimes

[Ratti]

Read it again Jake..meet us at Maccas by the Basin. Hopefully there will be a few town folk who will be able to join us. I know I saw a few at the pink Ribbon ride today who expressed an interest.

[DJSin]

It was nice to meet you today Ratti - see you at McD's on Adelaide Road on Tuesday.

[Ratti]

er? we did? Cripes, which one were you?

[DJSin]

er? we did? Cripes, which one were you?

I was standing next to Ben

:D

[John_H]

might pop my head in this Tuesday if you will have me!

[girlzchris]

hola... ratti... nice to see you today at the pink ride... i didnt know that the tuesday ride is on... could me in... if i feel like riding to duck pond then i will see you there and if not i will see you at the mcd... wooohoooo cant wait...:scooter:

[Ratti]

I was standing next to Ben

Sorry...you dont want to know who I assumed you were...or maybe you are?? WIll clear it up on Tuesday. I dont usually wear pink dresses and a feather boa while Im out riding! ATGATT all the way!



might pop my head in this Tuesday if you will have me!

Of course, you may well end up being TEC or RL tho, so come prepared to herd an Lplater


hola... ratti... nice to see you today at the pink ride... i didnt know that the tuesday ride is on... could me in... if i feel like riding to duck pond then i will see you there and if not i will see you at the mcd... wooohoooo cant wait...:scooter:

Great to see you again to Chrissy. McD's sounds good to me.

[WuZards-Eugene]

I shall be there, and won't be early

[DJSin]

Thanks for organising an awesome ride Ratti

So great to get feedback on my riding!!!

Won't be able to make next week's ride but will look out for future ones

:yes:

[girlzchris]

nice to see everyone and thanks ratti and the rest of the crew for the ride... i wont be able to make it next tuesday as im working night shift... have a great and shall see you all sooon...

[ola_bitchola1]

was good to get some feedback on my riding never would have noticed my right foot position was out now the hard part of correcting it

[Gone Burger]

Sorry that I couldn't make it Ratbag, got my hands a bit full with things at the moment :(

Will hopefully try harder next week. Always wanted to be a tryhard

[Ratti]

Hi Folks. Have been giving this ride some serious thought. After feedback from the folk who came home with me after this weeks ride, I am sure we have come up with some improvements.

1. we need to break the ride partway into it to talk over habits and issues arising during the first part.

2. We need to finish the ride at a place where we can sit around and talk about the ride and generally socialise a bit.

3. We desperatly need very experienced riders to accompany each set of learners.

so...

with this in mind I propose a re-run of the Bays ride for next Tuesday with a few changes.

We will leave from the Duckpond as usual and head left and over into Naenae. Along Oxford Tce ( or is it Cambridge? ) to Gracefield and then right around th ebig roundabout onto The Esplanade. Regroup at Settlers Museum. This route is to avoid a messy bit of th ehighway. From there we will break into groups and tackle the highway to the Ngauranga turnoff. Regroup again very briefly at the service station. From there we will play follow the leader around and meet the Town folk along the Parade. I think the carpark just around the corner from TePapa close to the kiddies playground would do the deed.Hopefully there will be empty spots we can claim. From there we will head around Bays to Island Bay, then inland to Basin McD's where will will take over the place and have a social and de-brief session before dispersing for home.

A few issues I noted from this week-
I am not happy at the speed we went into town, Lplaters are on a 70k limkit and that is the speed I expect us to travel.
There was a bit of a hiccup at one point with lane changes at the lights and taking off in front of a car once the light was green. While that manouvre is easy and safe for experienced riders, with a long tail of learners it is better not to go there. We will just wait in line and take our turn as it happens.

As a plus, I am pleased to note comments from you that input from experienced riders is useful. Hats off to Bryce and Mark for taking time to help out. We can really use more riders with years of riding behind them to accompany these rides.
Many thanks to the newer riders who stepped in to take on TEC and RL roles, I know you dont have the hours on road to take this on, but Im very grateful to you for giving it a shot.

p.s..there will be NO MORE WHEEL STANDS will there? ( you know who you are )

[Bald Eagle]

Excellent work you are doing with this.

Will be joining in as soon as replacement wheels added and plaster cast deleted :-)

[cheshirecat]

Yes thanks for the ride, sorry I to leave but had to dog sit

see you next tues

[ola_bitchola1]

wont make it for a few weeks the 2smoker seized while en route to work didnt drop it i came bloody close mind you managed to clutch in during a rather large slide and regain control

[davebullet]

I'd love to come along, but will be in AKL the next 2 weeks. Maybe after that?

[Ratti]

Given the amount of oil you were burning Jake, im not suprised it seized. Tell you what, the TEC rider sure gets to smell a variety of bikes....2-smokers, chookchasers and oilburning 4smokes...mmmmm smells of home!

Hoping to have a few extra multiyear riders on board for next week

[Ratti]

Have revised the route slightly to keep out if the 100k zone as much as possible and still keep fairly together. See post further up this page for route.

If the weather goes to custard then we will still ride but it will be a shorter ride around the Hutt and we will meet at High St KFC for social and talk about riding.

[Ratti]

I'm reluctant to do the Bays tonight because of the wind.

I'd like to try a spot of offroad loose surface riding tonight. In and out of the loose surface riverbank roads. Start at Pond and work our way up river to SIlverstream and then on and off highway back down the western side of the river. And then to HIghSt KFC for afters.

We will leave 6.30 from the Pond and head up river along Harcourt Wherry. If you miss us, you will at least be heading in the right direction to find us again.

[davebullet]

Do you think gravel riding might be a bit too challenging in reducing light and if it has been raining and with learners in tow as well?

[WuZards-Eugene]

I'm reluctant to do the Bays tonight because of the wind.

I'd like to try a spot of offroad loose surface riding tonight. In and out of the loose surface riverbank roads. Start at Pond and work our way up river to SIlverstream and then on and off highway back down the western side of the river. And then to HIghSt KFC for afters.

We will leave 6.30 from the Pond and head up river along Harcourt Wherry. If you miss us, you will at least be heading in the right direction to find us again.

I shall try to get along on the WR.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Do you think gravel riding might be a bit too challenging in reducing light and if it has been raining and with learners in tow as well?

Gotta learn somehow I guess :innocent: . Those who never try do not succeed :violin:

[Ratti]

It wasn't gravel. Just a loose surface with small potholes and a few puddles. AS it turned out we only had 2 guys with restricted license come along to play. We found it straightforward and just plain fun.

The rain held off until the home stretch and wind was not the problem it would have been on the Bays ride.

Had an embarrassment of senior riders to help. To the point where two elected to go home rather than accompany the ride ( thanks Gavin and Mark. Hope to see you next week )

The final route took us along Harcourt Wherry, down onto the riverbank access track and up onto seal again further north. From there we went out the back of Trentham Camp, up along Whitemans Valley to Maymorn and then back down the highway and along the access tracks on the western side. These sections were very ably led by Byron and Eugene.

I was especially pleased to note the lead riders followed the pace of the slowest rider this week. These outings simply MUST be ridden according to the ability/confidance of the less experienced riders.

Back to my house for coffee and talk afterward. During this time we discussed problems arising on the ride and what can be done to improve this route next time we do it. One rider mentioned that he'd like to do more playing on loose surfaces. Specifically, tight turns, stops and starts and U-turns. I will attempt to include this next time.

I'm unsure as yet where we are heading next Tuesday. Bryce mentioned hill starts and suggested the area up toward the Wind turbine would be a good place to head. Input from learners about what you need to practice to get the next stage of your license would be welcome. These rides are for you, make use of the many years of on-road experience the senior riders have accumulated.

[Anita]

I am VERY new to the motorbike world. As in, "had a bike for a week now". Are there any other women out there in my situation? I would love to LEARNER ride with someone else in my area.

[Ratti]

Come over next week. There is a father/son team that is over your way. They might be willing to ride over with you. take your time and you'll be fine. There are two women on this side of the hill who ought really to be coming on Tuesdays..maybe a little pressure applied and I might be able to get them here for you to meet.

MIght even consider doing the Whitby loop as next weeks run if you like.

[Ratti]

We will do the Whitby loop tonight.
Meet at Pond at usual time.
Over the Haywards in groups of 2-3 learners with a Senior LR. This is so cars have room to pass without having to overtake a long line of slow riders.
Re-group at Bradley's Bay car park. Anyone from over the hill can wait for us at that point and join us for the remainder of the ride.
Turn left up Postgate Rd, then right at the BP. Follow our noses to the Aotea Lagoon. Ride along the lagoon road, then onto the main road and up to McD's at Mana. We will stop there for a time to eat, drink and talk riding.
Back along the north side of the Pauatahanui Inlet.
Turn left and head along to Battlehill Farm. At that stage anyone who wants to continue over the Paekak Hill can head off and do their own thing. The rest of us will turn around and go back to Pauatahanui then left over the Haywards.
Final meeting point will be either my house or Petone McD's for coffee.

LIght rain will not cause cancellation but howling wind sure will!

Fingers crossed folks and look forward to seeing you tonight.

[cheshirecat]

Hi,

Hope you had a good ride. Couldn't make it or the next one due to dog sitting. If your ride is to welly could pick you folks up (with furry thing pillion)

M

[Ratti]

An incident free ride with 3 L plates and an R license. Ably accompanied by 4 senior riders.
The road was good, just challenging enough for the L Platers. We only lost one bunch at an intersection, but found them shortly after that.

The break at McD's was timely, a few calories and we were away feeling much more onto it.

Socialising is as much a part of these rides as the actual on-road time. It's been great meeting such a wide range of people.

Thanks to All who make the effort to make these rides a success.

Next weeks ride will be the Riverside Dr to Eastbourne route. I'll be dropping out at Gracefeild as BRONZ has a public meeting that night at the Parrot and Jigger at 7. (Anyone can come along if you are curious to see what we are about.) The route will finish at the Petone McD's. We will need a few extra senior riders to assist as most of the regulars will be at the meeting. If you've thought about it then this is the night we need you!

cheers

[ola_bitchola1]

depending on the outcome of this weekend with the sale of my car i may be back in action with something different oh how i miss riding watch this space then ill have 2 bikes

[Ratti]

A great turnout of senior riders. Thanks guys, I appreciate your effort.

Next weeks run will be the Round the Bays route. leave Pond at 6.30, turn off at Ngauranga and meet at the Petrol station on the old HUtt Rd then into town. Finishing at McD's Basin at the bottom of Adelaide Rd.

See you there!

p.s CheshireCat? If your furry pillion would like to come, he is welcome to bring you along too.

[girlzchris]

sweeeet... i will be in and what time do you think u guys would be at the hutt road petrol station as i might just wait for you guys there???

[Ratti]

hmmm, hard to say exactly. depends what time I can get this lot on track. shall we say leaving the station no earlier than 7pm?
Gives us half hour to get there and do the briefing before we head out.

see you there.

[cheshirecat]

A great turnout of senior riders. Thanks guys, I appreciate your effort.

Next weeks run will be the Round the Bays route. leave Pond at 6.30, turn off at Ngauranga and meet at the Petrol station on the old HUtt Rd then into town. Finishing at McD's Basin at the bottom of Adelaide Rd.

See you there!

p.s CheshireCat? If your furry pillion would like to come, he is welcome to bring you along too.

The Furry one would like to come but wishes to intercept you in Welly, him not too keen on the breezy motorway, well unless he absolutely has to. Besides which my VFR feels like the tail definately is wagging the dog with him wot like leaning all over the place in the breezy bits.

[Ratti]

HArd to get a good rider to keep pillions happy. Im sure he has done his best tho....
where in Welly will you be likely to meet us? Is the Station on Old Hutt Rd ok or do we look out for you along the first stretch of Oriental Pde?

[girlzchris]

Alright I will be at the Hutt Road petrol station by 7pm... So see you there Ratti...

[WuZards-Eugene]

I shall be at the pond, still deciding whether im coming or not tho.

[Leber]

I will join you all in a ride around the bays.(I am not able to ride this Wed or Thur so this will be a good alternative ride)

Will see you all at the Hutt Road petrol station.

[DJSin]

Thanks for another great ride Ratti and team :2thumbsup

[kazza_nz_05]

Haven't had much of a chance to get out on the bike since I have had my little one. Well shes 21 months old and I would love to join the Tuesday rides if thats possible. I am on my restricted licence but haven't clocked up that many kms on the bike. Still learning.

[Gone Burger]

Haven't had much of a chance to get out on the bike since I have had my little one. Well shes 21 months old and I would love to join the Tuesday rides if thats possible. I am on my restricted licence but haven't clocked up that many kms on the bike. Still learning.

Hey Kazza... You will love these rides! A perfect ride for learners and restricted licenses, with a wonderful bunch of people. They were the highlight of my summer last season as I was learning the ropes too, and I hope to try and make it to a few more this summer. You will be well looked after, promise.

[girlzchris]

yeah Kazza... come for the tuesday ride... thats where me and katiepie learned met while we both on 250cc bike... now we both move on...

[Ratti]

Yes yes yes. Do come along. They are vey low key, low threat rides. Anyone who tries and do dumb stuff gets told off by Aunti Ratti...

We seen ya on tuesday Katie...standing by the side of the road. *giggle*

This weeks ride will take us around Upper Hutt. Byron is leading us through Blue Mountain road ( or there abouts ) and we will do the riverbank tracks for a bit of fun on a looser surface. I promise it is very easy. Take your time there is no hurry or pressure on less experienced riders. That's the point of these rides, you feel safe to experiment and learn a bit along the way.
Just quietly, the senior riders are getting as much out of it as anyone. A whole new way of riding when one is in charge, always something new to learn in motorcycling. No-one knows it all- EVER

[kazza_nz_05]

Cool, I can make this Tuesdays ride. What time and where do we meet?

I haven't experienced riding on loose gravel so will be a first for me. Also not that keen on motorways if its windy...lol.. But I usually manage, just.

[Emilio]

If the ride is on tomorrow then il be there...
Keen to meet some of the other riders since i only know like 2 others =(

[Hawkeye]

Hi Ratti,

I am going to try and make this weeks ride if at all possible. May try and drag my mate and son along again.

Hawkeye

[girlzchris]

Hello, I wont be able to join you guys today as I am working night shift... Have an enjoyable ride and be safe out there...

[kazza_nz_05]

Hey guys.Weather looks a bit rough today.Not sure whether I can make it. Not used to going out in this weather.

[kazza_nz_05]

Oh what the hell, enough procrastinating. If its too bad for me I can always come home. See you guys there.

[Gone Burger]

Oh what the hell, enough procrastinating. If its too bad for me I can always come home. See you guys there.

That a girl! It's the best way to learn and get used to it incase you get caught out in less than perfect weather one day. They will be nice and gentle on ya - promise :)

Have a lovely ride tonight - nice route too. Once again, can't make it sorry. Reckon I can change that in a few more weeks. Missing you crazy kids!

[ola_bitchola1]

i will be there for the next one on a different bike its a lush 1981 vintage 250. putting out a whopping 29 hp from the factory and a 6 speed gearbox. complete with alloys and painted in matte black the mighty cb250n. hey it was 300 bux with wof and reg .It needed a few things though will be out on its maiden voyage tomorrow

[Ratti]

Nuthin wrong with the old cb's. One of my first bikes was an early 80's cb400n.

Great run this week. Excellent low K riders who rode where they were comfortable, asked questions and responded to different thoughts on riding styles. and they even found out they work in the same place! How cool is that?

Next weeks ride will be the Whitby loop. rain, hail or shine folks...as riders we have to take it all so might as well get the hang of it now.

Come on Katie...you are running out of excuses woman...

[girlzchris]

tomorrow what is the route faith????

[kazza_nz_05]

Hi guys. I won't be able to make tonights ride as my hubbie has to work and I am at home with my little girl who has chicken pox. Fun Fun.

I have been riding my bike to work though, on morning shift and afternoons. So getting a bit more confidence.

Will be there next week though :)

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Could be tempted out tonight - where's the meet?

Did you do whitby last week - great road, if there are few cars.

[girlzchris]

I guess 630 at duck pond??? Need to try riding on my new helmet

[Laxi]

Seeing as eugenes incapcitated atm ill come see if u want a hand.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Seeing as eugenes incapcitated atm ill come see if u want a hand.

I have now found a work around, and shall be back on the bike tomorrow (fina-phuckingly) :yes::scooter:.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Need to try riding on my new helmet

You're meant to wear it :facepalm:

[Laxi]

You're meant to wear it :facepalm:
now now eugene. Glass houses

[Gone Burger]

You're meant to wear it :facepalm:

hahahahahahahahahaha :clap::lol:

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Well as our services weren't needed tonight a couple of us did a run over the rimutaka hill.

Clear runs both ways - perfect evening for riding. Is there anything nicer than a car free run over the hill?

Bloody Royal was closed again though so we went onto the White Swan.

[girlzchris]

Well as our services weren't needed tonight a couple of us did a run over the rimutaka hill.

Clear runs both ways - perfect evening for riding. Is there anything nicer than a car free run over the hill?

Bloody Royal was closed again though so we went onto the White Swan.

ohhhh.... me and matthias was there but u guys are gone... oh well maybe tomorrow...

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

ohhhh.... me and matthias was there but u guys are gone... oh well maybe tomorrow...

Darn, we waited until about 6:35 and with no learners about we decided to head over the hill. Shame we just missed you.

I may go on the wednesday night ride tomorrow as well - might get to check out your new lid.

[girlzchris]

yes ben see you tomorrow... i will make sure i wont be late... if i know u guys are heading to rimutak hill, we would be coming and maybe would see you guys somewhere... lol...

[Ratti]

Thats a shame. but it happens when you are late...

Tuesday 30th will be the last ride this year, Bryce and I are getting waay to busy and turnout has been dropping off. We will get under way again late January.

If anyone is keen over the break, then pm me and Im happy to go for a pootle with you on a Tuesday if I can.

[Ratti]

Last ride for the year this week. Will decide where we go when I see who turns up, think of it as a mystery tour.
The lovely Eugene is heading out into the world this week and has invited us to the PnJ for a wee send off after the ride.
see you tomorrow night- leaving at six thirty

[girlzchris]

alright see you there....

[Hans]

yup. Me too.

[kazza_nz_05]

Sorry couldn't make it tonight guys. My only day off work so had lots of housework etc to do. So just relaxing at home with my feet up. I have been riding to work on my motorbike. All going well so far :)

[girlzchris]

here are the pictures at wainui beach... awesome ride and nice to see everyone

[cheshirecat]

Sorry I missed the last ride.

Looks like you all had fun

[kazza_nz_05]

Ohhh I should of come along. I see another Scorpio in the photos. Looks like you guys had a good turn out .

[Ratti]

it was a good turnout.
feel free to use this thread to arrange social rides on a Tuesday night. If anyone specifically wants to arrange a senior rider to be there, then pm me and I'll arrange it for you.

Unfortunatly I am off the road due to Ducky being unwell...nearly made it to the TSB after the toy run today, only had to push him the last 20 or so metres! All will be well eventually. Time to give the hurryup to get one of the zeds back on the road...

Take care folks and see you soon.

[DJSin]

Ratti - thanks heaps for organising these, and to the team who help you out - Bryce in particular.

I'm moving north at the end of this year so won't be joining you in 2011.

Thanks again for giving up your time and sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm !!!

[Quasi]

Ratti - thanks heaps for organising these, and to the team who help you out - Bryce in particular.

I'm moving north at the end of this year so won't be joining you in 2011.

Thanks again for giving up your time and sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm !!!

Hey Deb - we will miss your smiling, cheery face:bye:. Where you off to??

[DJSin]

Thanks Carla :) I'm gutted that I didn't get to ride with the Ducati girls - but I'll be back to visit :)

I'm off to sunny Tauranga - new roads and my fav moutain bike tracks :woohoo:

[Quasi]

Thanks Carla :) I'm gutted that I didn't get to ride with the Ducati girls - but I'll be back to visit :)

I'm off to sunny Tauranga - new roads and my fav moutain bike tracks :woohoo:
we still have a few opportunity's to ride together before you go:yes::yes: And we can come and visit you and check out your new roads:sunny:

[cheshirecat]

it was a good turnout.
feel free to use this thread to arrange social rides on a Tuesday night. If anyone specifically wants to arrange a senior rider to be there, then pm me and I'll arrange it for you.

Unfortunatly I am off the road due to Ducky being unwell...nearly made it to the TSB after the toy run today, only had to push him the last 20 or so metres! All will be well eventually. Time to give the hurryup to get one of the zeds back on the road...

Take care folks and see you soon.

Hope your Ducky recovers - sounded like something in the transmission was protesting.

[Gone Burger]

nearly made it to the TSB after the toy run today, only had to push him the last 20 or so metres! Take care folks and see you soon

Went past you thinking... odd place to stop for a rest ;) - Hope someone stopped to help ya ma'am.

[Ratti]

lol. So close- sooooooo close!

Got home safely thanks to some dedicated and caring BRONZ members. BIG THANKS to _STAIN_, Stoney, eyegasm, Byron and someone whom I know by sight but not by name ( shame on me :facepalm:} It seemed to me that the CVT belt had shredded itself. Its being investigated and I tremble in trepidation at what the news will be. In the meantime, I have 'encouraged' the mechanic who has The Ratmobile to pull finger and get him back to me. Hopefully an engine transplant will take place next week and I'll be all good. well, gooder anyway, still more work to go on TR, but I am prepared for that.

Again, feel free to use this thread to arrange social rides on a Tuesday...and think of me as you go past :violin:

[Ratti]

Bryce and I briefly discussed when to re-start these rides.
I'm still temporarily off the road, but hoping to have something going soon.
any senior riders willing to accompany the low-km riders please log in here or let me know through other channels.

Low-km riders, post here when you want to get going again.

cheers

[Ratti]

Ducky and I are a couple again, so I will be at the Duckpond from about 5.30 on Tuesday 11 Jan.

See who turns up and take it from there.

[Hawkeye]

So was tonights ride cancelled? I would have thought it was a perfect 'learn to ride in the rain' night for learners.:devil2::lol:

[Ratti]

not cancelled at all. Only got wet at the beginning. Was already soaked with sweat so the rain was glorious!
See everyone next week

[_STAIN_]

good ride after the hot muggy day, most refreshing having wet undies

[Ratti]

waaay, to much information....

[Ratti]

heading around the Bays tonight.
Anyone care to join me?

[rjg]

heading around the Bays tonight.
Anyone care to join me?

Count me in. Leaving at 1830?

[Ratti]

Sure we are. gorgeous day for it.

[Ratti]

Fabulous night for a quiet cruise around the Bays. Only real hazard tonight was cyclists taking up the lines we wanted to take on the corners. They have as much right to the road as us tho, so it was a case of altering the way we ride to give them room. No aggro and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Wonderful to see riders working their way through the licenses. Congrats to those who have got off their L-plates and good luck to those sitting full license this week.

Same time next week folks. I'm thinking about heading out to Makara for a change. Who is up for it?

[rjg]

... and good luck to those sitting full license this week.



Got it!! Such a good feeling. Especially after my bike broke down on the motorway on the way home after the Tuesday night ride. Front sprocket nut came off, so got that fixed yesterday in time for todays test. Thanks TSS

[Bald Eagle]

:niceone: congrats

[_STAIN_]

Hutt Valley Riders meeting from 5.30pm at Avalon Park Carpark
Leaving 6.30pm for Makara
Wgtn. Riders we can meet you at Caltex Hutt Rd opposite Onslow Rd. ETA 6.50pm
Via. Tinakori, Glenmore, Chaytor, Karori, Makara Roads.
After brief stop at the beach we will head to McDonalds Johnsonville via Takarau Gorge Rd.
ETA 8.30pm. This will be final destination for the night, leave at your leisure from there.

Ride caters for Learner Level Riders but all are welcome to join this slow cruise.
More details see the BRONZ web site or feel free to contact Ratti of myself.
Assistance from Experienced riders welcome.

[Ratti]

Got it!! Such a good feeling. Especially after my bike broke down on the motorway on the way home after the Tuesday night ride. Front sprocket nut came off, so got that fixed yesterday in time for todays test. Thanks TSS
Well done...now, which bike do you test pilot first?

[BuckBuck#1]

Got it!! Such a good feeling. Especially after my bike broke down on the motorway on the way home after the Tuesday night ride. Front sprocket nut came off, so got that fixed yesterday in time for todays test. Thanks TSS

Congratulations. And your next bike is.....?

[Anita]

Ratti, I am still stuck on the varsity course for the Tuesday nights. But I am really keen to go out on your excursion rides!!! Am happy to meet up. Have grown a lot more confident (and hopefully competent!) Let me know if you have the patience for another tag along ride. I am hoping to go for my resticted some time in March. Would love some pointers!

[rjg]

:niceone: congrats


Congratulations. And your next bike is.....?

Thanks. Not sure yet Guy, I need to do a bit of test riding to see what suits.

[Ratti]

Sure Anita, I've seen you out and about a bit. Good on you, you're looking great hon.

Still up for the preride reccy with me? Possibly Mondays as I am getting more and more work and Tuesdays are pretty solidly booked now. Or we could sneak out on a weekend maybe.

[Hawkeye]

Ratti, I am still stuck on the varsity course for the Tuesday nights. But I am really keen to go out on your excursion rides!!! Am happy to meet up. Have grown a lot more confident (and hopefully competent!) Let me know if you have the patience for another tag along ride. I am hoping to go for my resticted some time in March. Would love some pointers!

Hi Anita,

I'm also in Whitby so probably just around the corner from you. I'd be quite happy to give you some pointers if Ratti isn't available when you want to ride.

[Anita]

Hey Hawkeye and Ratti!
I am keen as!!! I am suprised you have seen me around Ratti! I would like to have been on my bike more often, but that was hard over the holidays with the kids. Any Monday would be great with me to go on that Pre ride. Call me/text me/PM me....
Hawkeye, I am on Longitude place. I would love to catch up with you too. But you do understand that I am an "L" plater? So 70 is my official limit and I do tend to stick with that. I am just keen to get out and about with people who know what they are about and have the patience to kindly point out where I can make improvements. Ratti did a great job! I want to go for my restricted as soon as possible and would love someone to tell me if that will work out for me or if I still have along way to go.
Pm me too if you are keen on an evening ride. I know I am!

[Quasi]

Hey Hawkeye and Ratti!
I am keen as!!! I am suprised you have seen me around Ratti! I would like to have been on my bike more often, but that was hard over the holidays with the kids. Any Monday would be great with me to go on that Pre ride. Call me/text me/PM me....
Hawkeye, I am on Longitude place. I would love to catch up with you too. But you do understand that I am an "L" plater? So 70 is my official limit and I do tend to stick with that. I am just keen to get out and about with people who know what they are about and have the patience to kindly point out where I can make improvements. Ratti did a great job! I want to go for my restricted as soon as possible and would love someone to tell me if that will work out for me or if I still have along way to go.
Pm me too if you are keen on an evening ride. I know I am!

hey anita - Hawkeye is definately a good person to ride with. He got me well and truely sorted on the Rimutakas when i was most fearful of the hill and my abilities (or lack of). You will learn a lot from him and ratti. we loves our rat:yes:

[Anita]

Thanks! You know what I just love about this whole new adventure in my life? The community! It is just awesome. I doubt that there is any other hobby/sport which would surpass this community! Thanks guys. I am so pleased I made the effort to get my motorbike licence. Hawkeye, I left you a pm with my details...

[Quasi]

you hit the nail on the head there Anita:woohoo:. we all come from differant walks of life but we all united by this passion. I love the riding community, the people, their energy and enthusiasm and most of all their unity of other riders. Look forward to seeing you on the road one day soon

[Anita]

So Ratti, are you likely to go for a ride this Monday? I am so keen to go again! Been sitting there looking at my bike for a while....I love going out on my own, but it is definitely better with another person!

[Hawkeye]

hey anita - Hawkeye is definately a good person to ride with. He got me well and truely sorted on the Rimutakas when i was most fearful of the hill and my abilities (or lack of). You will learn a lot from him and ratti. we loves our rat:yes:

:o awww thanks pet :hug:

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

:o awww thanks pet :hug:

Gee, take it easy Quasi...Hawkeye'll struggle to get his ego on the bike! :rofl:

[Anita]

I iwllput everyone's mind at easy over Hawkeye's ego! It fitted perfectly on his big bike! hahahah, no honest, I went for a ride with him today. It was AWESOME!!! He definitely took me out of my comfort zone by going to Makara on the gravel and in the rain. BUt it was so worth it. Was given some great tips. Help with my tyre pressure....It was great! I hope I was good enough for a second date Hawkeye! I will shout you a coffee next time! We'll stop somewhere where it is not raining!

[Hawkeye]

I iwllput everyone's mind at easy over Hawkeye's ego! It fitted perfectly on his big bike! hahahah, no honest, I went for a ride with him today. It was AWESOME!!! He definitely took me out of my comfort zone by going to Makara on the gravel and in the rain. BUt it was so worth it. Was given some great tips. Help with my tyre pressure....It was great! I hope I was good enough for a second date Hawkeye! I will shout you a coffee next time! We'll stop somewhere where it is not raining!


It was my pleasure Anita. You done very well and as you said, that gravel will have taken you out of your comfort zone. That and the constant mist fogging the visor. All part of the leaning curve.
Just keep getting on the bike whenever you can. The more time you spend on it, the more comfortable you will get. Just send me a text if you're going out and if I'm free, I'll be happy to join you.
We will get you over the Rimutaka's one day (soon - when it's not so misty) and we can catch up with Quasi and maybe Katiepie and Ducatigirl will join us.

[Bald Eagle]

Good to see the community working together, nice one HE :yes:

[Eyegasm]

We will get you over the Rimutaka's one day (soon - when it's not so misty) and we can catch up with Quasi and maybe Katiepie and Ducatigirl will join us.

Geez, Do I have to put on a dress to ride with you now Hawkeye??:blink::sick:

Or you want all the ladies for yourself!!!:shutup:

[Hawkeye]

Geez, Do I have to put on a dress to ride with you now Hawkeye??:blink::sick:

Or you want all the ladies for yourself!!!:shutup:

That mental picture is just wrong on so many levels...:sick:

Nah Mate! Anita is a lovely lady. Just suggested I introduce her to the Chick Whanau.

[Gone Burger]

That mental picture is just wrong on so many levels...:sick:

Nah Mate! Anita is a lovely lady. Just suggested I introduce her to the Chick Whanau.

Yep... Quasi, Ducatigril and myself would love to take Anita out for a ride some time soon. No rush to get over those takas girl.. the first few times are very nerve racking. Then, over time, you learn to love them, and need them, and dream about them. Oops - did I just say that out loud?

Sounds like you are doing really well, that's great to hear. For all of us girls, motorcycling has completely changed our worlds, and for the better. Now got life long friends and confidence some of us would never have imagined we could have.

As hawkeye mentioned.. its all about more time on your 2 wheels. The more you get out there, the more you will start to settle into it ill. Heck - we are forever settling into it, I have been on my grown up bike for 8 months now... still very much settling into it. LOOOOVE the whole process.

[Anita]

I so love this whole community! Katiepie, Quasi, Hawkeye, Eyegasm....all of you! It is so good to know that by taking on this new phase in my life I have gotten to know so many people. So many excellent kiwis who are just there to help out and encourage. It is so nice! Eyegasm, all good mate....I am pretty loose! Will go out with anyone! hahahahaha. Truely though, if anyone is willing to take me on, then I would love to go out with them! Thanks everyone. Hoping to meet everyone else on this forum in person. I have even plucked up courage after yesterday to go forn another ride even if it is raining!!! Thanks Hawkeye!

[ola_bitchola1]

really been meaning to get out but the old honda is a bit of a dog on the motorway however but the 2smoker will be fixed this month *touch wood* so ill be back again

[Hans]

What's up today?

[Ratti]

Sorry for late posting People.
I hear the Makara run was a success.
I propose a Hutt run around Whitemans Valley and back down the Motorway to Petone McD's for a social get together.

[Hawkeye]

Sorry for late posting People.
I hear the Makara run was a success.
I propose a Hutt run around Whitemans Valley and back down the Motorway to Petone McD's for a social get together.

Still not sure if I can make it tonight Ratti. But I will try!!!

PS.. I presume the meeting place is the Duck Pond tonight?

[Hawkeye]

So many excellent kiwis...... Thanks Hawkeye!

Kiwi.....With an accent like mine! :facepalm: :rofl:

[Hans]

I'll be there if I can make it.

[Ratti]

Thanks to everyone who turned up last week. Apologies if you were late and then couldnt find us. Change of plan decided among the riders on the day. As these are social rides, it's the way it goes ! Still, nice blat over to the Coast, interesting ride with the wind on the way back.sheesh!

I'm keen to do the Hutt Route this week, so I want to try again on Tuesday. head over into Whitemans Valley, up to Maymorn and then back down to McD in Petone. Slow or nervous riders, the first bit is a challenge, but take your time and dont let anyone push you along. I'll be right at the back with Ducky and we are happy to chug along at 30kph if that's what you need to do.

see you after 5.30pm. Leaving at 6.30 on the dot...

[Bald Eagle]

Is that Whitemans via Blue Mountain or in from Wallaceville ?

[Ratti]

dont ask hard questions Baldy. SImple answer is, buggered if I know. We start from the Pond and head up the Valley, turn right, over the hills and far away. Then we end up home again.

Stain or Eyegasm will know, it's the route with the windy bit at the start of the hill climb.

[Bald Eagle]

Clutch lever replaced, late pass booked, see you at the pond.

[Ratti]

Good on Ya Baldy! L-plate in place? I have a spare if you need it.
*ducks for cover *

[Bald Eagle]

Good on Ya Baldy! L-plate in place? I have a spare if you need it.
*ducks for cover *

Don't think I needed the L plate :scooter: you all managed to keep up OK. :dodge:

[Ratti]

Great road to go for a quiet pootle along. You did an admirable job of following your nose.
Good to see you again Timo, and to meet your new love. You look great together!

Same time next week for those who decided not to come along.

[Ratti]

thinking I'd like to head out to Makara this tuesday.
Start from Pond at usual time, head over haywards and in through Porirua.
See you there.

[Hawkeye]

thinking I'd like to head out to Makara this tuesday.
Start from Pond at usual time, head over haywards and in through Porirua.
See you there.

On call so not sure yet! But will try to make it tonight Ratti.

[Ratti]

well! Last nights ride proved to be a challenge.
1. lost the rest of the group, they went one way and I went the right way.
2. rain made the road very slippery.
3. the road from J'ville to Makara has been chopped up and re sealed, but the surface is very uneven.

Combine the above with Ducky's useless cornering and the tightness of the curves out that way and I had some serious problems staying upright.
Sounds like Bryce on his chookchaser was the only one who didnt notice the conditions. Although he did mention his intention to make a note to himself to wear boots UNDER his trousers when it rains as he had water sloshing around in his gaerne's.

All in all a sucessful night from my perspective. challenging and everyone suceeded in the stated mission. Excellent!

Thanks to those who turned out on a soggy evening. See you next week.

[Ratti]

Bryce is planning a run up the hill to the wind turbine. I wont be along as i have a BRONZ committee meeting.
have fun and stay safe.

[Hawkeye]

Daughters birthday... No riding for me tomorrow night.

[Bald Eagle]

Bryce is planning a run up the hill to the wind turbine. I wont be along as i have a BRONZ committee meeting.
have fun and stay safe.

We have enough wind for a turbine in Wellington... I am amazed. ( where's the tongue in cheek smillie )

Will be missing also as have a meet the mayor and then committee meeting , enjoy the ride and stay safe fellas and fellesses.

[Anita]

So anyone going for a "scout" ride for the Tuesday night ride tomorrow? I'd love to go for another ride with someone....

[cheshirecat]

Quite possibly. What's a 'scout ride'?

[Bald Eagle]

Quite possibly. What's a 'scout ride'?
A Honda Magna last time I looked..

[cheshirecat]

A Honda Magna last time I looked..

Droll - very droll. And it's only Monday

[davebullet]

A Honda Magna last time I looked..

An Indian isn't it (Scout that is)?

[Hawkeye]

So anyone going for a "scout" ride for the Tuesday night ride tomorrow? I'd love to go for another ride with someone....

Sorry Anita, I've been meaning to call you to see if you wanted to go out. I've either been too busy or the weather hasn't wanted to play.

[Ratti]

Sorry hon, had a friend turn up unexpectedly and spent the day shopping instead! ( priorities! )

I believe Bryce took everyone and played in the loose surface along the riverbank last week. havent heard anything contrary, so assuming it went well...Emilio????

If the weather holds, lets head up to the turbine tomorrow night. Who's up for hill starts?

cheers

[davebullet]

Droll - very droll. And it's only Monday

Now that would be a good name for a bike "...announcing the new V-twin Honda Droll..."

BAck on topic - I might be allowed out to play tomorrow. Been a while since hill starts. Will be good to see how much oil my speed triple is burning.

[cheshirecat]

You may have already seen this - triumph rocket 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEuzxC4eGc)

[davebullet]

You may have already seen this - triumph rocket 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEuzxC4eGc)

That vid contains all the basic handling skills every rider should aspire to master!

[glegge]

Well i for one (and a few others) turned up for this ride last night, but no learner/restricted/newbies. so after a nice chat in the sun, i went home.

Good to catch up with everyone in the sun though.
cheers
Gavin

[Ratti]

good to see you Gavin. Very smart in your shiny new leathers.

Gorgeous view from the hill the turbine sits on. lots of laughs as we negotiated the ..er...interesting corners on the way up. Welly sure does hills very successfully. And so do Welly riders for that matter.

Only a few more outings for this season people, running out of time of socialise and talk bikes and stuff in the sunshine.
Must be due to head out along the coast road again, let's make that the route for next week, then back to McD Petone for afters.

[Anita]

Davebullet, I had a great ride with Andrea the other day. Awesome fun! I certainly hope to go out with her again.
Ok, the "scout" ride was to find a great ride for the Tuesday evening group. That one was lost obviously. Never mind Cheshirecat! And for the record, I have a very non droll Honda Vtwin!
Hawkeye, I would be delighted to go for another ride with you too as long as it will not upset all the other guys on the kb site! I loved the last ride and would be very happy to go out again. But as you said, either I get busy or the weather does not want to play ball! Let me know if you are going for a ride!

[Ratti]

Hullo Folks.
tomorrows weather forecast promises rain and strong winds so I think it's best to cancel the evenings entertainment.
Only one more Tuesday left after this week. then it's the end of daylight saving and thus the end of this years Tuesday slowpaced rides.

Cross everything you can think of that next Tuesday turns on a brillliant evening for us

[Bald Eagle]

Cross everything you can think of that next Tuesday turns on a brillliant evening for us

Well I've kept everything crossed and it seems to have worked.:sunny:

[Ratti]

good on Ya Baldy!
If it continues nice this evening, I propose a trip around the bays. came home that way after seeing KatiePie yesterday and apart from road works at WorserBay the road surface is looking great. finish at McD by the Basin.

Last official night folks!

[Bald Eagle]

Will meet you on your way through at the Caltex on the Old Hutt road then :yes:

[Ratti]

done. see you soon after 6.30. I believe we will have a noob with us tonight so be patient..

[rjg]

I was hoping I could make it yesterday and show off my new toy, unfortunately it was still in the shop getting new fork seals and rear tyre.

[Ratti]

Cool, what did you get?

No more Tuesday rides till next summer now

[rjg]

I got a 1200 Bandit. Hopefully next season I can get myself along to the Wednesday rides.

[Hawkeye]

I got a 1200 Bandit. Hopefully next season I can get myself along to the Wednesday rides.

Cool Richard. When we going to see some pics?

[rjg]

Cool Richard. When we going to see some pics?

Good question, well asked. I'll have to go do a photo shoot. In the mean time...
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[Hawkeye]

Good question, well asked. I'll have to go do a photo shoot. In the mean time...
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Very nice ...:yes: