Learners and Newbie Ride

[Maha]

A complete no pressure ride or those returning or learning or like a slower pace.
Over the last 5-6 years I have organised close to 20 group rides with a 100% success rate.
This is in no way a Mentor ride and we are not instructors.
We are however, mature and seasoned riders that know how to look after those that ride with us.
A group ride with us means that we ride as a group.
Possibly from start to finish ..150-ish K's...at times more.
I/we are looking for 10-12 newbies to ride as a group (or two groups depending on numbers) with 3-4 experienced riders.

NEXT RIDE SUNDAY ....16TH OCTOBER..... *Reserve Day Sunday*
10AM AT THE CALTEX ON SH17 DAIRY FLAT.

[The Singing Chef]

Yea, i could possibly be keen, just depends on which days etc...

[maggot]

I'd be keen, if my bike is through the thralls of insurance repairs in time :yes:

[Maha]

Yea, i could possibly be keen, just depends on which days etc...


I'd be keen, if my bike is through the thralls of insurance repairs in time :yes:

Which ever weekend day suits.
Will be a 10:30am start.
Could try and get in before Easter if the numbers are there.

[The Singing Chef]

Hmm, will have to ask for it off!! If we get a date organized i can try to get the day off :-) Damn hospitality :-( definitely keen for a little put around though :scooter:

[Maha]

Hmm, will have to ask for it off!! If we get a date organized i can try to get the day off :-) Damn hospitality :-( definitely keen for a little put around though :scooter:

I understand the working hours within your industry are not to biker friendly.
A Sunday is the preferred day and the numbers we are looking for dont have to met but if we can get 10-12 then all good.
If theres enough interest in a few days then I will decide on a day and edit the first post.

[The Singing Chef]

Sounds good, will try get my mate on it as well. will keep you posted

[The End]

I'm keen so long as time/date allows :woohoo:

Been riding scooters for 3 years, motorbikes for about a month.

Would be my first group ride so sounds like a good way to get started.

I'll keep ya posted.

[hellokitty]

Can I join in? New to group riding (only have the pink ribbon ride and the Westpac ride under my belt)

[Mom]

Can I join in? New to group riding (only have the pink ribbon ride and the Westpac ride under my belt)

Of course, I am a newbie to the max on Millie, and will TEC the ride for Maha.

Those big rides are one thing, open road group riding needs a different appraoch. Maha does some nice rides. The route he has planned will be wonderful! I hope we can get a few newbies along.

[kilgh]

Could be just the thing to get some kms on my bike...and get me off this current video game addiction...depends which Sunday for me though.

[Mom]

Could be just the thing to get some kms on my bike...and get me off this current video game addiction...depends which Sunday for me though.

You have a cool bike :yes: Hope you can join us.

[_Shrek_]

We are however, mature and seasoned riders

:corn: so is this the way that you tell the newbees that your just realy old :whistle:


know how to look after those that ride with us.

:niceone: :first:

[Mom]

:corn: so is this the way that you tell the newbees that your just realy old :whistle:

Nah he is a youngster, dressed up like an old fart :love: :D

[The End]

Could be just the thing to get some kms on my bike...and get me off this current video game addiction...depends which Sunday for me though.

Another scorpio, awesome :)

[_Shrek_]

Nah he is a youngster, dressed up like an old fart :love: :D

would be a good ride to send our 15yo on he just got his learners on friday

[Mom]

would be a good ride to send our 15yo on he just got his learners on friday

Cool! Is he around this way?

[The Everlasting]

That sounds like a great idea,I'd be keen if there is space.

[Maha]

Very cool...
Might get the numbers sooner than first thought...
Shrek!!...is your boy up this way?

[_Shrek_]

Cool! Is he around this way?

no he down here with us, but we go out together, he takes Mrs Shrek's bike, :facepalm: I think he best be getting his own soon as he is already been look'n at following me when ever he can pry his mums bike off her...., he does ride an old XR250 off road but it has no reg... or wof

[Maha]

Does this coming Sunday suit anyone?
Weekend weather looks supurb...:sunny:

[hellokitty]

Of course, I am a newbie to the max on Millie, and will TEC the ride for Maha.

Those big rides are one thing, open road group riding needs a different appraoch. Maha does some nice rides. The route he has planned will be wonderful! I hope we can get a few newbies along.

Exactly! I did an open road ride with the WIMA ladies and found it fun but a little difficult and I was obviously slower than the sports bikes but faster than the cruisers on the twisties. Heaps of fun but lots of new things to learn.

[hellokitty]

Does this coming Sunday suit anyone?
Weekend weather looks supurb...:sunny:

Any idea of time of day and what area? I have to be at Rosebank Speedway for a 1pm race start. :facepalm: The season is nearly over and I haven't been a very supportive wife...

[Maha]

Any idea of time of day and what area? I have to be at Rosebank Speedway for a 1pm race start. :facepalm: The season is nearly over and I haven't been a very supportive wife...

Sorry, forgot about the speedway, I was told about that at the weekend....:innocent:
Maybe Saturday?

[The End]

Sorry, forgot about the speedway, I was told about that at the weekend....:innocent:
Maybe Saturday?

Would depend where/when for me too. Again, it would be my first group ride so I don't wanna be outta my league :o

[Maha]

Would depend where/when for me too. Again, it would be my first group ride so I don't wanna be outta my league :o

This is all about the likes of yourself.
The reason why I dont want 30-40 bikes along is because its just to much to take in for those who not been on a group ride before.
A small group of 10 or so a good size to get the feel of what its like to ride as a group.
No heros, speed to suit, three stops over about 150 Kms, very comfortable conditions.
Go away thinking wow that was pretty cool...hopefully.

[GPXchick]

Definitely interested. I get sunday mondays and tues off most weeks. Please be on a sunday i miss everything. Done close to 4000 k's in the last 7 weeks, since i got my boy. I haven't even left auckland yet!!!!!!!!!

[Gremlin]

Juss a tip if'n I may. When a mate and I ran a few years ago, we found about 4 bikes the limit for the rider assessing the learners.

We did a leader (me), then groups of 6, a leader, 4 learners (ideally grouped to the same level) then a tail assessing their riding, and then a TEC (my mate) behind all the groups.

[The Singing Chef]

bugger wont be able to make it, could possibly do next week though? would have to check with the chef.

[Maha]

Juss a tip if'n I may. When a mate and I ran a few years ago, we found about 4 bikes the limit for the rider assessing the learners.

We did a leader (me), then groups of 6, a leader, 4 learners (ideally grouped to the same level) then a tail assessing their riding, and then a TEC (my mate) behind all the groups.

I do remember that...sounds way to organised Alan....:blink:
Seriously though, on some group/ish rides, leaners are 'encouraged' to ride outside thier comfort zone.
I may just have to nominate a day and run with it.
If you are avaliable on the day?
That'll be four of us plus who ever turns up.
Might just be the first of a number of learner rides.

[cooky1975]

i am a newbie and keen to join weekends are best for me

[over5tayer]

i'll be keen for a weekend ride. Im not a total newbie but the biggest group ride ive been in involved only 4 bikes. I think id learn a lot from it :yes:, ive got work from 4pm onwards on sat but can make anytime around that (or ditch the group if i have to go back a bit earlier)

[Maha]

i am a newbie and keen to join weekends are best for me


i'll be keen for a weekend ride. Im not a total newbie but the biggest group ride ive been in involved only 4 bikes. I think id learn a lot from it :yes:, ive got work from 4pm onwards on sat but can make anytime around that (or ditch the group if i have to go back a bit earlier)

So either weekend day would suit?
4pm wont be a problem.
Looking at a 10-30 start and to be sitting down for a burger by 1pm-ish.
If it all goes well there will be other rides where we will look to take it further.

[kilgh]

Another scorpio, awesome :)

Yep, cute little learner bike.

Must change my avatar pic. I own the KLX, but I'm learning on the Scorpio.

If I can't make this one, there's gonna be another right?

[MadDuck]

....sitting down for a burger by 1pm-ish.

...THE most important part of any group ride :yes:

[Maha]

...THE most important part of any group ride :yes:

Right behind making sure one has a full tank before kick off...:corn:

[nodrog]

I am so keen for this, but I worry I may get left behind. Is there a map available just incase?

[Maha]

I am so keen for this, but I worry I may get left behind. Is there a map available just incase?

We will have a special little job for people with your syndrom Aunty Sis.

[nodrog]

We will have a special little job for people with your syndrom Aunty Sis.

Chur Chur Uncle Dad :drinkup:

[MadDuck]

Right behind making sure one has a full tank before kick off
Anyone does that buys lunch for all I reckon


I worry I may get left behind.
Thats OK I will watch your rear. :innocent:

[Mom]

If I can't make this one, there's gonna be another right?

Yes we will do more rides.


I am so keen for this, but I worry I may get left behind. Is there a map available just incase?

If I recall correctly lovely, the last time you came out with us, you lost us :yes: And you missed out on a burger at Puhoi too :yes:

[maggot]

If it's the Sunday, I'd be keen, got a new tyre to scrub in after all. Saturdays no good for me, got a wrestling tourney in the 'Tron all day. If this were to become regular I'd be regularly keen!

[Gremlin]

I do remember that...sounds way to organised Alan....:blink:
Seriously though, on some group/ish rides, leaners are 'encouraged' to ride outside thier comfort zone.
I may just have to nominate a day and run with it.
If you are avaliable on the day?
That'll be four of us plus who ever turns up.
Might just be the first of a number of learner rides.
Yeah, ended up not doing more because of all the organisation, etc. 40+ bikes, people expected a normal ride, and I had to keep telling them to bugger off ahead, or stay behind. Then they'd carve through the middle, confuse the hell out of learners etc. Ended up busy on other things, but the learners got a lot out of it, which was the important thing.

Always happy to help, hopefully I'm free on the day. I'd suggest to nominate a day, give a bit of warning, so people that can plan for it do, etc. Continually asking for a day never works :lol: Only thing is the weather is going to slowly turn against you...

[superman]

Just putting the suggestion out there to see if there is any interest from Learners/Newbie riders who would have a go at a group ride.


Newbie as in anyone who has been riding less than a year? :innocent:

[hellokitty]

I'd suggest to nominate a day, give a bit of warning, so people that can plan for it do, etc. Continually asking for a day never works :lol: Only thing is the weather is going to slowly turn against you...

Yeah - what he said :yes: pick a day and say this is what we are doing, who wants to tag along? Depending on the outcome, I may do some of the ride and leave at some point to do the other commitments I have. :woohoo:

[Maha]

Yea, i could possibly be keen, just depends on which days etc...


I'd be keen, if my bike is through the thralls of insurance repairs in time :yes:


I'm keen so long as time/date allows :woohoo:

Been riding scooters for 3 years, motorbikes for about a month.

Would be my first group ride so sounds like a good way to get started.

I'll keep ya posted.


Can I join in? New to group riding (only have the pink ribbon ride and the Westpac ride under my belt)


Could be just the thing to get some kms on my bike...and get me off this current video game addiction...depends which Sunday for me though.


That sounds like a great idea,I'd be keen if there is space.


Definitely interested. I get sunday mondays and tues off most weeks. Please be on a sunday i miss everything. Done close to 4000 k's in the last 7 weeks, since i got my boy. I haven't even left auckland yet!!!!!!!!!


i am a newbie and keen to join weekends are best for me


i'll be keen for a weekend ride. Im not a total newbie but the biggest group ride ive been in involved only 4 bikes. I think id learn a lot from it :yes:, ive got work from 4pm onwards on sat but can make anytime around that (or ditch the group if i have to go back a bit earlier)


Newbie as in anyone who has been riding less than a year? :innocent:

THIS SUNDAY:
10AM AT THE DAIRY FLAT BP ON THE NORTHERN MOTORWAY.
Burger King end
Ride info will be explained in person on the day.

[Maha]

Yeah, ended up not doing more because of all the organisation, etc. 40+ bikes, people expected a normal ride, and I had to keep telling them to bugger off ahead, or stay behind. Then they'd carve through the middle, confuse the hell out of learners etc. Ended up busy on other things, but the learners got a lot out of it, which was the important thing.

Always happy to help, hopefully I'm free on the day. I'd suggest to nominate a day, give a bit of warning, so people that can plan for it do, etc. Continually asking for a day never works :lol: Only thing is the weather is going to slowly turn against you...

Day sorted...
This is a learners group ride.
Unfortunately, its not invite only, but I will have a good idea of who is going to be there and those that just turn up wanting a ride will be out of luck.
Maximum of 12 bikes plus us = 16.

[kilgh]

Won't be able to make this one Maha, so if anybody needs my spot....

[The Everlasting]

I'm working on that day,but you guys have fun..:)

[hellokitty]

THIS SUNDAY:
10AM AT THE DAIRY FLAT BP ON THE NORTHERN MOTORWAY.
Ride info will be explained in person on the day.

Count me in! :woohoo:

[hellokitty]

Day sorted...
This is a learners group ride.
Unfortunately, its not invite only, but I will have a good idea of who is going to be there and those that just turn up wanting a ride will be out of luck.
Maximum of 12 bikes plus us = 16.

You could make it invite only... to keep things under control - or is that mean? :shutup:

[The End]

THIS SUNDAY:
10AM AT THE DAIRY FLAT BP ON THE NORTHERN MOTORWAY.
Ride info will be explained in person on the day.

I'll try to get back to you tomorrow on whether or not I can come.

[The Singing Chef]

Hey ill be working 2 :-( there is always next time though

[The End]

I can't make it on Sunday, maybe another time though :)

[Maha]

I will update the first post as to when the next ride will be...after this one...

[hellokitty]

I will update the first post as to when the next ride will be...after this one...

Any ideas on numbers going?

[Maha]

Any ideas on numbers going?

No, but out of the ten potential, four cant make it.
Next ride will be May 8th.

[hellokitty]

No, but out of the ten potential, four cant make it.
Next ride will be May 8th.

May the 8th sounds good - I hate these first Sunday of the month things as there are always many rides happening and it is hard to choose...

[Maha]

The only reason I chose tomorrow was because the interest was there/the amount of attendees was on the money and the weather is going to be perfect, all the boxes were ticked, alas, the actual day chosen does not suit everybody. Will see who turns up in the morning.

[hellokitty]

The only reason I chose tomorrow was because the interest was there/the amount of attendees was on the money and the weather is going to be perfect, all the boxes were ticked, alas, the actual day chosen does not suit everybody. Will see who turns up in the morning.

Yes, you have to take advantage of the weather as winter is just around the corner :angry:

[Mom]

The only reason I chose tomorrow was because the interest was there/the amount of attendees was on the money and the weather is going to be perfect, all the boxes were ticked, alas, the actual day chosen does not suit everybody. Will see who turns up in the morning.

I will be there :yes:

[Gremlin]

I'll pootle along...

[gijoe1313]

Well, my girl and I should be making an appearance also ... :innocent:

[Maha]

Took a couple of pics today, this one I like...:yes:
The learn for me today, well confirmation really, is that we share the road with some real knob-heads......on two wheels more so than four as it turned out.
Time and place springs to mind.....

But dig the pic!....:rockon:

[Maha]

Cool ride people, SH16/Tomorata Valley rd/Waiteitei rd/Waybe and onto Puhoi for a burger and....dear o' dear, the stories Mr Gremlin....Flock o' Cows?.....:corn:
Damn Cow shepherd dum arses....:facepalm:

[Mom]

Lovin' that pose :yes:

Great ride out guys, apart from the bunch of small penised riders that could not stop themselves carving through our ride, placing not only some of our riders at risk, but with total disregard for their own safety! Bryn, you did really well, and kept a cool head in very trying circumstances. Well done, it wont be everyday you get over taken and undertaken at the same time going around a corner :pinch:

Looking forward to the 8th.

[MadDuck]

... it wont be everyday you get over taken and undertaken at the same time going around a corner

Well not on the open road anyways...maybe a race track which I am pretty sure SH16 is not one of. Despite those knobs it was a great day out and about.

Damn bees though. Is there any anti-bee type spray one can purchase so they dont go inside ones helmet?

[gijoe1313]

Was good to get out and do a group ride with like minded enthusiasts! Plenty of good roads and apart from the aforementioned knob jockeys, was relatively peaceful (okay there was that mad cager as well :blink:).

Good eats at the Puhoi pub, two degrees of separation and all that! :msn-wink:

Stopped off at 'Treads to hassle TOTO and chat more about how Gremlin will destroy his new GIVI topbox! :whistle:

Spotcha all the next time! :niceone:

[The End]

Looks like everyone had a great time, sorry I couldn't make it! I would have looked so newbie putting along on the scorpio though lol!

Hopefully I can make the next group ride :)

[Mom]

Looks like everyone had a great time, sorry I couldn't make it! I would have looked so newbie putting along on the scorpio though lol!

Hopefully I can make the next group ride :)

We always have a great time out and about. Mark May 8th on your calander now, that is the next one we are doing. Hey, and newbie putting along is what these rides are targeted for. The others are just along for the ride to help out once we get overwhelmed by Scorpio riders :lol: Please dont think you are not welcome, it is you we want along.

[hellokitty]

Damn bees though. Is there any anti-bee type spray one can purchase so they dont go inside ones helmet?

:facepalm: I couldn't believe that little bastard got in my helmet twice!!!!!!! I had the last laugh though - I stomped on his head.

[hellokitty]

Lovin' that pose :yes:


I have a good shot of Mark posing - perhaps someone wants to take it off my FB page as I don't seem to be able to put it up here

[MadDuck]

I have a good shot of Mark posing

Here tis :yes:

[maggot]

Will be along for the next one! Yesterdays tourney took alot out of me, woke up battered and bruised at midday. So two hours too late and in no shape to be on a bike :violin:
8th of May though, totally down!

[Maha]

New start point for may 8th, check post #1 for details.

[hellokitty]

that is the same place that the other KB group meet - but they meet at 9.30am for a 10am start... I feel some confusion coming on...

[Maha]

They wont be going where we are going that, I can assure you....:scooter:

[Maha]

Ride date now Saturday May 7th...:yes:

[Foghorn]

Very Keen. See you there.

[Mom]

Very Keen. See you there.

Excellent stuff! Maha does good rides :yes:

[Maha]

Weather dependant..'cos where we're going, if its a fine day the location is quiet and stunning.

[Fatt Max]

Got any room for a small one. Mrs Max away for the weekend so if I can get the wee man sorted I could go a ride on Saturday? I'll be good, honest.......

[Beren]

If there is room in the ride for a complete novice count me in! I will have a few hundred kays under my belt by next weekend... being a KKK dweller that is a pretty perfect start point for me too!

[Maha]

Very Keen. See you there.
If you are there first put the hug on will ya?


Got any room for a small one. Mrs Max away for the weekend so if I can get the wee man sorted I could go a ride on Saturday? I'll be good, honest.......
Stonking venue, hopefully be a dry run though, get those massive yellows along..:blink:


If there is room in the ride for a complete novice count me in! I will have a few hundred kays under my belt by next weekend... being a KKK dweller that is a pretty perfect start point for me too!

The whole idea behind these rides was for people like yourself Beren..see you at the start.

[Maakz]

Allo-any more room on the upcoming ride? Forewarning, am a total newb of the 1st order. Green as anything and ultra wary because of that..i sport the dreaded banana yellow L Plate and daggy HIviz BUT interested in coming along. Tentative even.

[Maha]

Allo-any more room on the upcoming ride? Forewarning, am a total newb of the 1st order. Green as anything and ultra wary because of that..i sport the dreaded banana yellow L Plate and daggy HIviz BUT interested in coming along. Tentative even.

We want riders like yourself to feel comfortable while riding in a group.
See you at the Caltex if you can make it.

[The Singing Chef]

I think i may actually have this saturday off :shit: wonder how that happened, but if i do i might tag along if there is room Maha. :yes::scooter:

[Maha]

I think i may actually have this saturday off :shit: wonder how that happened, but if i do i might tag along if there is room Maha. :yes::scooter:

Theres room, if the weather turns it on it will be a spankin' day....:sunny::scooter:

[JK12]

Hi all,
any of u getting there from Blockhouse Bay/ Avondale/ Waterview area?

maybe we can get there together :scooter::scooter:

[brendonjw]

Depending on the weather i could be keen, need to get out again :woohoo: :scooter:
I'll be coming from East aucks if anyone wants to convoy it up.

[Maha]

Hi all,
any of u getting there from Blockhouse Bay/ Avondale/ Waterview area?

maybe we can get there together :scooter::scooter:


Depending on the weather i could be keen, need to get out again :woohoo: :scooter:
I'll be coming from East aucks if anyone wants to convoy it up.

Fatt Max may be coming from out East?
Yeah keep an eye on the weather. I will post early Saturday morning if its crap. Sunday looks the better day at this stage but its Mothers day and some may have prior commentments.

[Beren]

Likewise will be coming down from KKK if anyone is near or passing - not that I have a massive distance to go to get there.

[The Singing Chef]

I may now be moving house on saturday :-/ this is becoming ridiculous haha. will keep you informed if i can make it

[Gremlin]

I'm still waiting to see when the shop will decide the moon and stars are in alignment and therefore it's OK to proceed with completing the BMW.

If she's all done and I pick up Friday (maybe it would just be better luck to buy a Lotto ticket) then I'll definitely be there, and going there from out East... If the BMW can be collected Saturday, then it needs to take priority unfortunately...

[Maha]

I'm still waiting to see when the shop will decide the moon and stars are in alignment and therefore it's OK to proceed with completing the BMW.

If she's all done and I pick up Friday (maybe it would just be better luck to buy a Lotto ticket) then I'll definitely be there, and going there from out East... If the BMW can be collected Saturday, then it needs to take priority unfortunately...

Hokay Gremlin, we have a probable 10 or a possible 8 plus the front and rear guard..:scooter:

[Gremlin]

Hokay Gremlin, we have a probable 10 or a possible 8 plus the front and rear guard..:scooter:
If the poor workshop mech thinks I've irritating in the last few weeks, ringing a couple of times... he has no idea.

Thought about daily phone calls.... thought about hourly phone calls...

I want my bike :crybaby:

[Maha]

If the poor workshop mech thinks I've irritating in the last few weeks, ringing a couple of times... he has no idea.

Thought about daily phone calls.... thought about hourly phone calls...

I want my bike :crybaby:

Shall we just go and repo it?

[LankyBastard]

Weather dependant sounds good, see you there!

[Maha]

Keep it ind that our top speed will not exceed 100kph at any one time.

[Gremlin]

Shall we just go and repo it?
It's in pieces... and unless you've suddenly become brilliant at working with BMWs, and have the factory tools etc.... uh... no

[Maha]

It's in pieces... and unless you've suddenly become brilliant at working with BMWs, and have the factory tools etc.... uh... no

Uni-cycle?

[MadDuck]

we have a probable 10 or a possible 8 plus the front and rear guard..:scooter:

Am I a probable or a possible? I have much confusion.

[Maha]

Am I a probable or a possible? I have much confusion.

I didnt mention the certainables did I?...my bad..:blink:
Certainables are the front and rear guard....or extras...:scooter:
Think I have counted 9 sub-extras plus the certainable extras 4 which talleys 13...:sunny:...at this stage.

[The End]

If the weather is good I'll try my best to be there.

Will be coming from central Auckland (Near Mcdonalds on Great South Road/Greenlane Road west) if anyone wants to meet before we head over.

[The Singing Chef]

So know we are moving in tommorow, bloody landlords, put me down as coming and ill double check if i can come

[brendonjw]

Ok so i just found out im going to a wedding on sat (thought it was next sat :shutup: ) Will see what time it starts but might not be able to make the ride :bye:

[Tricia1000]

I might be able to come along. Will see how busy we are on Friday night..

[Maha]

I might be able to come along. Will see how busy we are on Friday night..

That would be just the Ulitmate Tricia...we need more noobs....:blink:

[Mom]

I might be able to come along. Will see how busy we are on Friday night..

I really hope you can Tricia, it will be good to have you observing how I ride, before you OBSERVE how I ride LOL. For those of you that dont know, Tricia1000 is also known as Roadcraft School of Motorcycling (Motoring) http://www.rcsom.co.nz/

I am having a lesson with her after this ride :yes: Been riding a few (36) years now, have just bought a new bike and want a bit of a polish to iron out the little quirks this Millie has.


That would be just the Ulitmate Tricia...we need more noobs....:blink:

Mr Silly :love:

[Maha]

The Ride is approx 60 kms from point A to Point B.
Point B is lunch.
Depending on the time frame we could do more, we could reverse the ride back to point A of take another route?

[The Singing Chef]

Ah easy then, all the details in the 1st post for this one? i'm free till 3pm so im all good! :yes:

[Smallfishnz]

Hi
Room for 1 more? Not quite a newbie, getting back in to riding after nearly ten years without a bike. Would like to meet new people.
Cheers Martin

[Tricia1000]

I am due to have a session in Orewa from 1-3pm, which came in after I texted you Anne, so will see how it all goes for slotting in..
I may try to move the 1-3 session to Sunday, but that may not be convenient for them. I will enquire..


I really hope you can Tricia, it will be good to have you observing how I ride, before you OBSERVE how I ride LOL. For those of you that dont know, Tricia1000 is also known as Roadcraft School of Motorcycling (Motoring) http://www.rcsom.co.nz/

I am having a lesson with her after this ride :yes: Been riding a few (36) years now, have just bought a new bike and want a bit of a polish to iron out the little quirks this Millie has.



Mr Silly :love:

[brendonjw]

Dont think i'll make this one, the weather doesnt look the best and i found out the wedding starts at 3 so i dont know if id have enough time to get back and ready and then off to the wedding.
Have fun though everyone, i'd be keen if another one is organised (or if this one gets postphoned again)

:scooter: safe

[Beren]

Yay, 60kms is my daily commute (one way!) give or take - so that's cool as a distance for me. Also have a lot to get done after, so would just be looking at going till lunch. Do we have any likelihood as to weather conditions tomorrow yet?

[The End]

Yay, 60kms is my daily commute (one way!) give or take - so that's cool as a distance for me. Also have a lot to get done after, so would just be looking at going till lunch. Do we have any likelihood as to weather conditions tomorrow yet?


Metservice website - http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/auckland

So far it says:

Tomorrow
7 May
Showers

Max 19°C
MIN 12°C

Showers, chance squally thunderstorms. Northerlies.
Issued: 12:24pm 6 May

[Beren]

Metservice website - http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/auckland

So far it says:

Tomorrow
7 May
Showers

Max 19°C
MIN 12°C

Showers, chance squally thunderstorms. Northerlies.
Issued: 12:24pm 6 May

Uh huh, sorry what I should have asked was - if it isn't going to be a fair weather ride is it likely to be called off? Or are we going unless the weather is properly foul? Rain seems highly likely - wind strength could be interesting especially on the exposed parts of SH16 (If that is our route of course)

[Gremlin]

That's for Maha. Here's a rain radar: http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=3

[Beren]

That's for Maha. Here's a rain radar: http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=3

Ahhh - that is Extremely useful, thanks! I had been looking for decent weather chart forecasts but not found them. Doesn't look too bad - as long as the system stays out to sea where it is forecast too!

[Maha]

Ahhh - that is Extremely useful, thanks! I had been looking for decent weather chart forecasts but not found them. Doesn't look too bad - as long as the system stays out to sea where it is forecast too!

I agree, looks ok to me also. Will have a better idea in the morning, but at this stage its on.

[MadDuck]

.... squally thunderstorms.

Perfect! :scooter:

[Maha]

Perfect! :scooter:

Ducks will be safer on the road tomorrow....:corn:

[MadDuck]

Ducks will be safer on the road tomorrow....:corn:

So I hear :blink:

[Mom]

Perfect! :scooter:

Thunder, lightening and hail, I wonder when the last time we rode in weather like that was :pinch: At least my pants dont leak now :laugh:

[JK12]

sometimes i check http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=3

[Maha]

Cloudless blue sky up this way. :sunny:
Lets :scooter:

[Smallfishnz]

Looking good in West Auckland too

[Maha]

Looking good in West Auckland too

Well that helps.....:woohoo:
And you are welcome to join the ride even though you are returning rider.
But at no time will the ride exceed 100kph.

[Mom]

It's going to be a beauty.

[The End]

What's everyone's opinions on the weather?

The latest Metservice rain radar shows some light to moderate rain around 12pm in the Auckland area.

http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/all-nz-rain-last-6-hrs

Also this website reckons there will be thunderstorms around lunch :shit: http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=3

[Maha]

If the forecast is an issue for anyone stay at home, tomorrow looks the better day. But my prediction is we will have relatively dry ride...at least there is no wind in the mix. I will be hanging out my 2nd load of washing soon...:blink:

[Beren]

Beautiful morning here. Count me in! See you there at 10am.

[The End]

Beautiful morning here. Count me in! See you there at 10am.

Yeah it's great here too, just the forecast that's a little dodgy.

I know it's real short notice, but would anyone like to meet up around central Auckland (close to motorway) before heading over the bridge to Dairy Flat? It'll be my first time going that far so wouldn't mind going with one or two people.

[Maha]

Looking good in West Auckland too


Yeah it's great here too, just the forecast that's a little dodgy.

I know it's real short notice, but would anyone like to meet up around central Auckland (close to motorway) before heading over the bridge to Dairy Flat? It'll be my first time going that far so wouldn't mind going with one or two people.

Mr smallfish?...any chance of meeting up with The End?

[Smallfishnz]

Mr smallfish?...any chance of meeting up with The End?

Sorry would have loved to, but I was already on the road by the time you made this post.

Well what a great day, good roads lovely weather and a great bunch of people.

Thanks Maha for arranging, I would like to do it again soon.

Cheers

[Maha]

Wil get some pics up soonish.
Wet at the Gaso first thing, but I dried a few seats off with my Chamois and they never got wet again.:sunny:
Damn me buying a coffee/snickers at the Servo when I was informed soon after about the Gold award winning pies across the road...:facepalm:

[Beren]

Thanks for arranging an awesome ride - and yes the Pie was great. Good shout by the guys that ordered the pizza at shelley beach too - will be partaking in that next time!

Also thanks to all the other experienced riders that came along. I learnt a fair bit today - very much appreciated.

[Mom]

That was fun! The improvement in riding from the start to the finish was amazing. Thanks all, great turn out on a lovely day. The food at Shelley Beach is pretty yummy :yes:

[MadDuck]

...my prediction is we will have relatively dry ride...

Ok so you were right dammit! Also helps I wore every piece pf waterproof motorcycle gear I own. Bike needs a bit of a wash now though.

Great day for a ride so it was :scooter:

[Maha]

Shelly Beach is always a great destination on sunny day.
Started out with the sign of rain behind us and had a dry run to the start.
Rain started about 9.45 but I was under cover gasing up.
It had stopped buy the time we were ready to leave.
As you can see in the 5th pic (they didn't load in order) the weather was finning up nicely behind us, which is where it was coming from.
The forecourt was wet but roads were dry.
Two riders (not drivers :facepalm:) had only had thier bikes for a week.
A good steady easy pace was stuck to ensuring that the group ride was infact, a group ride:yes:
For the next time, I will put together another route so that each time the ride is different.
Thanks to all who turned out today, MadDuck and Mom for taking up the slack at the back..:woohoo:

[Maha]

....oh and something that will make Fatt Max get a chubby....:corn:
Should have come matey, would have been a Butter Chicken Pie race for sure!
Location is top secret...:blink:

[Mom]

Great day for a ride so it was :scooter:

I could not believe how wet you were when you first arrived at Dairy Flat. We got a few spits and that was all, dry ride all the way. I was singlet wearing by Parakai :sweatdrop

[Fatt Max]

....oh and something that will make Fatt Max get a chubby....:corn:
Should have come matey, would have been a Butter Chicken Pie race for sure!
Location is top secret...:blink:

Sorry dude, guts have been spilled on that one, location is locked away. Sounds and looks like a great day mate, onya for taking care of it all

[LankyBastard]

Hey all, yeah was a quality ride thanks to everone for making it so! Looking forward to leftover pizza now.......

[Mom]

Hey all, yeah was a quality ride thanks to everone for making it so! Looking forward to leftover pizza now.......

We stopped back at the Pie Place on the way home, and still did not come home with butter chicken delights. Those pizzas looked very yummy, particularly yours. I like how you went for the healthy option and ended up with the cheese laden, fat dripping, yummy thang that arrived :drool:

[Ratti]

Riding with noobs and returning riders can be a heck of a lot of fun. good on you for setting these up. The Welly rides wont fire up again until daylight savings starts, the wind down here can make things very hairy for noobs.


If I recall correctly lovely, the last time you came out with us, you lost us :yes:

rotflmho...geez, there is ALWAYS at least one!




I'll be good, honest.......

Good at what?



Thought about daily phone calls.... thought about hourly phone calls...


Hourly...go with every hour. but vary it JUST enough that they wont know it's you and fail to answer the phone

[LankyBastard]

I like how you went for the healthy option and ended up with the cheese laden, fat dripping, yummy thang that arrived :drool:

Well I am trying to get rid of the "Lanky" part, unfortunately the Bastard is set in stone :facepalm:

[Mom]

Well I am trying to get rid of the "Lanky" part, unfortunately the Bastard is set in stone :facepalm:

:rofl: you are a dark horse then :yes:

[LankyBastard]

:rofl: you are a dark horse then :yes:

AHH my secret is out!

[Fatt Max]

Well I am trying to get rid of the "Lanky" part, unfortunately the Bastard is set in stone :facepalm:

I know that feeling bruv

[English Kiwi]

Thanks again for the ride today guys, turned out to be an awesome day, and great to see a decent number of people with the original forecast.

Hmmm...pizza was good :)

[Maha]

Pleasure was all ours, I think in the coming months this could expand somewhat.
We'll keep it going as long as the support is there.

Mark

[Foghorn]

Awesome ride, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Maha, MadDuck and Mom for giving me some great pointers for getting round the bend.
I had so much fun I decided to go for a ride down to Drury and then Tuakau, although the ride back was a little unnerving with the strength of the wind.

Maha thanks for organising the ride extremely well worth it. A cracker of a day.

Bring on the next one....:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Maha]

Awesome ride, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to Maha, MadDuck and Mom for giving me some great pointers for getting round the bend.
I had so much fun I decided to go for a ride down to Drury and then Tuakau, although the ride back was a little unnerving with the strength of the wind.

Maha thanks for organising the ride extremely well worth it. A cracker of a day.

Bring on the next one....:scooter::scooter::scooter:

Most improved player I understand?..:woohoo:
See you on the next ride.:yes:

[rickstv]

Thanks Mom & Maha for the ride. You can be proud of yourselves for organising a
ride which was truly a safe and leisurely ride that was extremely enjoyable by anyone of any riding ability.

It was great to just ride and enjoy the moment without anyone feeling they were holding everyone up. Maha set the perfect speed, not too fast for the learners and not too slow for us more experienced riders.:yes:

Shelly Beach turned on the magic too, wall to wall blue sky and hardly a breath of wind and good company and good food. What more could you ask for?.

Well done guys, I will keep a look out for the next ride.

Rick.

[Mom]

Shelly Beach turned on the magic too, wall to wall blue sky and hardly a breath of wind and good company and good food. What more could you ask for?.

Well done guys, I will keep a look out for the next ride.

Rick.

It was a great ride out. Maha has several routes planned out for future rides, so no one will get bored too quickly. I was very impressed with the attitude of all the riders that turned out yesterday, no egos, and no worries for the ones that were truely newbies. Now they impressed me immensely, to see the improvement was an absolute delight. I enjoyed my pootle at the back very much indeed.

[baffa]

Keen on this. Just got a bike and doing a bit of solo riding here there and everywhere.

[The Pastor]

guts just saw this ride, oh well

[Maha]

Keen on this. Just got a bike and doing a bit of solo riding here there and everywhere.
On Saturday we had someone who just got his bike the week before and one who was on his first real ride.

guts just saw this ride, oh well
Shut up...:corn:

[The Pastor]

On Saturday we had someone who just got his bike the week before and one who was on his first real ride.

Shut up...:corn:

mate just saw your sig..... always thought you were a wanker and now i know!

[Maha]

mate just saw your sig..... always thought you were a wanker and now i know!

I had help..:blink:

[The Pastor]

I had help..:blink:

faaaaar to much info dude

[Mom]

Keen on this. Just got a bike and doing a bit of solo riding here there and everywhere.

Subscribe to this thread so you keep up to date with what is planned. Looking forward to meeting you one of these days :yes:

[Maha]

First post has time/date of next ride......May 28th...:scooter:

[Beren]

First post has time/date of next ride......May 28th...:scooter:

Cool, last time was a blast - will try and make it. Glad it's not this weekend -we are sprog free :woohoo: :love: so then dissapearing would not be popular :innocent:

[Smallfishnz]

Will be there all things being equal
Is where we are going family friendly as I would like to bring my 14 year old.
Cheers Martin

[Maha]

Will be there all things being equal
Is where we are going family friendly as I would like to bring my 14 year old.
Cheers Martin

Bring him along, wont be a problem.

[Maha]

98 kms from the start point to lunch.
95 back to the North Shore.
Is that ok?
Does anyone need hand getting to Dairy Flat?

[Wizard]

hey bro I am a new rider, I am just wondering if it's ok to come with u guys for the ride in 28th of May ?
Cheers ^_^

[Foghorn]

98 kms from the start point to lunch.
95 back to the North Shore.
Is that ok?


Sounds Good to me.... looking forward to it. Correct me if I am incorrect that is a shorter ride than last time?

[Foghorn]

hey bro I am a new rider, I am just wondering if it's ok to come with u guys for the ride in 28th of May ?
Cheers ^_^

Hey Wizard, Thats what these rides are all about, the last one was my first time on a ride and I was given some very valuable advise... great bunch of people.

[Maha]

hey bro I am a new rider, I am just wondering if it's ok to come with u guys for the ride in 28th of May ?
Cheers ^_^

Please do, as bpatterson says, these rides are planned around you, the new rider.


Sounds Good to me.... looking forward to it. Correct me if I am incorrect that is a shorter ride than last time?

Last one was 120 or there abouts....out and back.
This is closer to 200...nice esay riding so lets hope for a :sunny: day.

[The End]

98 kms from the start point to lunch.
Does anyone need hand getting to Dairy Flat?



I wouldn't mind if anyone is heading over there from central Auckland. :niceone:

[Maha]

I wouldn't mind if anyone is heading over there from central Auckland. :niceone:

If no body offers in the next day or two, let me know and either Anne or myself will come and get you ok?

[Wizard]

Ok man I will be there and I will bring my friend with me couse he is a new rider also .

I will be heading form the city centre u can come with us bro

[Maha]

I wouldn't mind if anyone is heading over there from central Auckland. :niceone:


Ok man I will be there and I will bring my friend with me couse he is a new rider also .

I will be heading form the city centre u can come with us bro

Decide on a meet-up place....say Fanshaw st Caltex?

[The End]

Decide on a meet-up place....say Fanshaw st Caltex?

Yeah sounds like a good spot. So long as wizard is happy with meeting there, I don't mind.

[MadDuck]

If no body offers in the next day or two, let me know and either Anne or myself will come and get you ok?

One of your "cetainables" would be more than happy to pop into town and organise a convoy....just say the word.... :scooter:

[Maha]

One of your "cetainables" would be more than happy to pop into town and organise a convoy....just say the word.... :scooter:

That would be great Ms Certainable, it may be sorted but check back in a day or so, The End really must attend this time I feel.

[Jock_in_NZ]

I'll come along on the Kwak GPZ 500 if that's alright? I'm not really a new rider. Passed my UK test 6 years ago but had a big break from riding and just got the GPZ in November last year. Never done any group riding before so hoping I can learn something new.

[blue rider]

If no body offers in the next day or two, let me know and either Anne or myself will come and get you ok?

Hello Maha, another newbie here,
would like to come along myself, but there is no way I would find my way to Dairy Flat from Royal Oak.... where is Dairy FLat ?
have had a little extra road training with Phil from Rider Skills after my BHS and other than that just a couple of pootles around in my neigbourhood. :blink: but am keen....:innocent:

[Mom]

Hello Maha, another newbie here,
would like to come along myself, but there is no way I would find my way to Dairy Flat from Royal Oak.... where is Dairy FLat ?
have had a little extra road training with Phil from Rider Skills after my BHS and other than that just a couple of pootles around in my neigbourhood. :blink: but am keen....:innocent:

How about Albany? Should not be too hard to find that from west. I could meet you there and escort you up to Dairy Flat if you like.

[blue rider]

How about Albany? Should not be too hard to find that from west. I could meet you there and escort you up to Dairy Flat if you like.

I am sure I could find my way to Albany......:innocent:, this is the first time I have my own transport, but if I get an address and time I usually find my way :yes:, would be very pleased to meet you there.

[blue rider]

I am sure I could find my way to Albany......:innocent:, this is the first time I have my own transport, but if I get an address and time I usually find my way :yes:, would be very pleased to meet you there.

but if anyone else comes from town I would not mind joining - never crossed the bridge before, the mighty scary bridge.....!:shit::blink:

[The End]

but if anyone else comes from town I would not mind joining - never crossed the bridge before, the mighty scary bridge.....!:shit::blink:



Same bike and position as me! :yes:

It'll me my first time going that far and Wizard indicated I could possibly meet up with him/her and then head along to Dairy Flat. I'm sure you are more than welcome to come too.

I'm not too far from Royal Oak.


Here's a map of how I was going to get there:

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[blue rider]

Same bike and position as me! :yes:

It'll me my first time going that far and Wizard indicated I could possibly meet up with him/her and then head along to Dairy Flat. I'm sure you are more than welcome to come too.

I'm not too far from Royal Oak.


Here's a map of how I was going to get there:

239563


yes...I am staring at the same map, it would be good to meet up and go in a group....there is safety in numbers, or so they say :grouphug:

[The End]

yes...I am staring at the same map, it would be good to meet up and go in a group....there is safety in numbers, or so they say :grouphug:


Sounds good. I'll be going so long as the weather behaves itself. :woohoo:

[Maha]

Please let me know by Friday at the latest if you all will need escorting to the start point.
It maybe best if a meet time of 9am @ Fanshaw st Caltex be agreed upon?

[Mom]

but if anyone else comes from town I would not mind joining - never crossed the bridge before, the mighty scary bridge.....!:shit::blink:


Same bike and position as me! :yes:

It'll me my first time going that far and Wizard indicated I could possibly meet up with him/her and then head along to Dairy Flat. I'm sure you are more than welcome to come too.

I'm not too far from Royal Oak.


Here's a map of how I was going to get there:

239563

Coolies, you two can make your way to a meet point to attack the bridge. There are several of us happy to come down and escort you over the hump :yes:

[blue rider]

Please me know by Friday at the latest if you all will escorting to the start point.
It maybe best if a meet time of 9am @ Fanshaw st Caltex be agreed upon?

yes, i like that, bright and early

just one wee questions, does this work for us L-Platers, after all we are restricted and so far I have not broken any laws and have not really been at any speeds....!?
I know a couple of nice side streets to get myself down town, and don't expect to much traffic on a Sunday morning, but for the ride per se, 70 km is not going to hold anyone up?

[Foghorn]

yes, i like that, bright and early

just one wee questions, does this work for us L-Platers, after all we are restricted and so far I have not broken any laws and have not really been at any speeds....!?
I know a couple of nice side streets to get myself down town, and don't expect to much traffic on a Sunday morning, but for the ride per se, 70 km is not going to hold anyone up?

I started my riding with this ride about a month a go, and it was very easy going and some great teachers.

I have been over the bridge multiple times back and forth and I too am more than willing to come and help you all get over the hump. It is probably less distance to go for me as I am in Browns Bay. Let me know if you need a hand.

Looking forward to the ride....:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[blue rider]

I started my riding with this ride about a month a go, and it was very easy going and some great teachers.

I have been over the bridge multiple times back and forth and I too am more than willing to come and help you all get over the hump. It is probably less distance to go for me as I am in Browns Bay. Let me know if you need a hand.

Looking forward to the ride....:scooter::scooter::scooter:

i will be at the meeting point at 9 am, and anyone who wants to hold my hand :blink: to get me over the bridge is welcome.

looking forward to the ride, oh yea :ride::ride::ride::ride:

[Jock_in_NZ]

Might be asking a dumb question here but do we only find out the route when we get to Dairy Flat on Saturday morning?

[Smallfishnz]

i will be at the meeting point at 9 am, and anyone who wants to hold my hand :blink: to get me over the bridge is welcome.

looking forward to the ride, oh yea :ride::ride::ride::ride:

Coming from West Auckland I can go via central if need be

[Maha]

Might be asking a dumb question here but do we only find out the route when we get to Dairy Flat on Saturday morning?

Yip, I have my reasons for that, but trust me, its a good thing.

[blue rider]

Coming from West Auckland I can go via central if need be

there is need, quite obviously, so at 9 am at Fanshawe Caltex it is. :yes:

[nathanwhite]

Ill be coming along.

9am, caltex in the city. Sounds awesome :drinkup:

there's what, 5 people going over the bridge at 70kmh now?
We ought to make something of a nucence out there :scooter:

[Smallfishnz]

there is need, quite obviously, so at 9 am at Fanshawe Caltex it is. :yes:

Cool see you there

[The End]

9am Fanshawe Street Caltex, I'll be there :)

[blue rider]

Ill be coming along.

9am, caltex in the city. Sounds awesome :drinkup:

there's what, 5 people going over the bridge at 70kmh now?
We ought to make something of a nucence out there :scooter:

and all scorpios, most excellent :Punk:

[Gremlin]

I should be along for this, so if someone needs escorting, I'll check back in on Friday arvo/evening.

[kilgh]

Oh, man! I wanna join the Scorpio train!

But I might just have to wave as I pass you on the bridge going the other way in my car....to work. :bye:

[Maha]

I should be along for this, so if someone needs escorting, I'll check back in on Friday arvo/evening.

Be good if you could Alan meet with smallfish and the others @ 9am, we now have eight, plus the 'certainables' thats a count of twelve.

[brendonjw]

I'm keen for this, need more group riding exp, im coming from out east and dont mind helping escourt over the bridge so will meet everyone at Fanshaw st nice and early :scooter:

[Wizard]

ok guys i will be there at 9 am at Fanshawe Caltex see u there guys :scooter:

[Maha]

The organisation is brilliant thanks guys.

[steelphoenix]

Heya Maha, blue rider's asked me to come along for moral support, so if you don't mind another Learner (nearly Restricted)? :)

See you 9am, Caltex Fanshawe. :)

[Maha]

Heya Maha, blue rider's asked me to come along for moral support, so if you don't mind another Learner (nearly Restricted)? :)

See you 9am, Caltex Fanshawe. :)

...and that makes 10. Moral support is as good thing. See you on Saturday.

[Grant`]

Hopefully see you guys at destination pub! :rockon:

[nathanwhite]

Um, I hope this is ok, I have asked my auntie If she wants to come along, and shes really keen.
I can't remember how long she has been riding, but think its measured in eons, so definately in the experienced section.

Also does google have the right place for the caltex on SH17?

239669

[jaffaonajappa]

Wooot, a Saturday bike ride!
Im running in my new wee baby 150 still, so would be great to finnish running it in whilst going for a 'proper' ride with others. Its run in enough to sit on 100 now too, no problemo. :)

Now, is that departing Dairy Flat at 10.00am, or be there at 10? My girls netball finnishes on the shore at 9.30, so im going to be cutting it extremely fine to be there by 10.00.00000

[jaffaonajappa]

Um, I hope this is ok, I have asked my auntie If she wants to come along, and shes really keen.
I can't remember how long she has been riding, but think its measured in eons, so definately in the experienced section.

Also does google have the right place for the caltex on SH17?

239669

No mate, its about 3 or 4 km further North, along the main road. Look for the Dairy Flat Highway - Kahikatea Road intersection. Think its the next intersection as you keep going north on the main road...cant miss it. Looks like Google is playing up...

[Maha]

We leave at 10:30...and um new members have to hug my Honda, its the law...:love:

[brendonjw]

I didn't know it was going to be THAT sort of ride :shutup::innocent:

[Maha]

yes, i like that, bright and early

just one wee questions, does this work for us L-Platers, after all we are restricted and so far I have not broken any laws and have not really been at any speeds....!?
I know a couple of nice side streets to get myself down town, and don't expect to much traffic on a Sunday morning, but for the ride per se, 70 km is not going to hold anyone up?

I keep the speed at a comfortable speed for everybody.
There will be enough experienced riders to ensure everyone has a blast.
These rides are designed for new/learner rider.
A few of us dont mind keeping the speed down and the group together for a few hours every 3-4 weeks.
I will talk more on the hows/whys tomorrow.

[Beren]

*Sniff* You didn't ask me to hug your honda on my first time... I feel all left out.

Looks likely to be a pretty good day tomorrow, will try and make it over - might need to do house stuff though.

[Maha]

*Sniff* You didn't ask me to hug your honda on my first time... I feel all left out.

Looks likely to be a pretty good day tomorrow, will try and make it over - might need to do house stuff though.

Im doing mine today.....:blink:
Opps!...what am I doing on here...back to the vacuum cleaning...:woohoo:

[Beren]

Im doing mine today.....:blink:
Opps!...what am I doing on here...back to the vacuum cleaning...:woohoo:

LOL sorry when I say house, I mean spending quality time with the Woman and Boy - I had a plan that involved possibly building something in the woods... will see how much the temperature dips when I mention it...

[nathanwhite]

No mate, its about 3 or 4 km further North, along the main road. Look for the Dairy Flat Highway - Kahikatea Road intersection. Think its the next intersection as you keep going north on the main road...cant miss it. Looks like Google is playing up...

Got it. Cheers

[LankyBastard]

Looking good for tomorrow, see you all there!!

[Maha]

Looking good for tomorrow, see you all there!!

English Kiwi coming as well?
Hope the cops dont show up, we could be done for unlawful assembly...:killingme

[stifmyster1]

I was pretty keen on this. Unfortunately the rear tire doesnt seem to realise what its job is. if the road is even slightly wet I almost cant lean over at all or it starts to slide out. But will hopefully attend one of these once i got my new 250. When ever that is.

[MadDuck]

Hope the cops dont show up, we could be done for unlawful assembly....

But they give such good ride briefs.....:sunny:

[Maha]

But they give such good ride briefs.....:sunny:

Oh the memories....:love:

[Gremlin]

We leave at 10:30...and um new members have to hug my Honda, its the law...:love:
Yay, we get to hug Maha :wings:

I'll see the learners at 9 at Fanshawe St (as long as I don't :zzzz:). Plenty of time to get up to Dairy Flat, as it's about 30min.

[MadDuck]

Yay, we get to hug Maha

Best I bring my camera then :shutup:

[Gremlin]

Best I bring my camera then :shutup:
Hey, I ain't putting on a free show of what you think you're getting :bleh:

[blue rider]

got informed by Steelphoeneix today that the ride is tomorrow!!!!:facepalm:
i have poor reading skills, thinking it was on sunday.

so now i have a dilemma, ....
i was going to the shops tomorrow to buy the last of my gear ...pants and be warm and dry on sunday, but the ride is tomorrow. got all the other things, but I am on a budget, and could not just buy all the goodies in one lot.:violin:

I not sure I would last for the ride just in jeans, and surely it would not be Katman approved either :yes:, so after spending the last two hours procrastinating I guess I will not come along.... :bye:, as i fear i would fall of the bike due to cold and wet. And I was so looking forward to have someone hold my hand whilst (while?) crossing the bridge for the first time on my own. Oh well I guess I just go shopping then..... and sign up for the next ride - with the full gear.

[nathanwhite]

:crybaby: there goes the scorpio train....

still good on'ya for taking safety first.

[blue rider]

:crybaby: there goes the scorpio train....

still good on'ya for taking safety first.

i know, but surely i don't think a half frozen hen on a bike would be much fun....and safe :cold:

so i will pootle on my own tomorrow, and go shopping, pants, tinted vizor, and a new pair of gloves

much fun for all of you:ride:

[nathanwhite]

Well, its only 7pm..

Could still go out and get the stuff. :)

[Gremlin]

Treads are open from 9am tomorrow...

Depends how long you ladies take to shop :innocent:

[jaffaonajappa]

We leave at 10:30...and um new members have to hug my Honda, its the law...:love:

Ohhhh. The law says I cant do 70.001 km/h too.

Seeyas 10:30.

[Grant`]

Wooot, a Saturday bike ride!
Im running in my new wee baby 150 still, so would be great to finnish running it in whilst going for a 'proper' ride with others. Its run in enough to sit on 100 now too, no problemo. :)

Now, is that departing Dairy Flat at 10.00am, or be there at 10? My girls netball finnishes on the shore at 9.30, so im going to be cutting it extremely fine to be there by 10.00.00000

Sounds like a lot of them will be riding 70-80kph speed limit so if your running 100k then you should catch up easy enough :-)

Otherwise just head to the Mangawhai pub i believe thats where they will end up.

[jaffaonajappa]

i fear i would fall of the bike due to cold and wet. And I was so looking forward to have someone hold my hand whilst (while?) crossing the bridge

The cold and wet are farrrr less likely to cause an accident, than crossing the harbour bridge on a bike whilst holding someones hand.

[jaffaonajappa]

Sounds like a lot of them will be riding 70-80kph speed limit so if your running 100k then you should catch up easy enough :-)

Otherwise just head to the Mangawhai pub i believe thats where they will end up.

Cheers!, but now hear my girl finnished at 9:15, so no worries being there at 10:00.

Weathers looking ok too - sweeeeeet.

[nathanwhite]

The cold and wet are farrrr less likely to cause an accident, than crossing the harbour bridge on a bike whilst holding someones hand.

:( there goes entertainment for the first part of the ride :innocent:

[LankyBastard]

English Kiwi coming as well?


Yep she sure will be! See you all in the morning

[Maha]

Cheers!, but now hear my girl finnished at 9:15, so no worries being there at 10:00.

Weathers looking ok too - sweeeeeet.

Yeah Weather is sweet for the ride, bit cool for jeans though, jeans are NOT cool weather gear..:blink:

Hot pies across the road at the world famous um...pie shop?..:corn:

[The End]

Yeah Weather is sweet for the ride, bit cool for jeans though, jeans are NOT cool weather gear..:blink:

Hot pies across the road at the world famous um...pie shop?..:corn:

"Tomorrow - Saturday 28

Isolated showers in western parts, long fine spells elsewhere. Showers becoming widespread for a time at night. Fresh southwesterlies, easing after dark.
Issued: 4:51pm 27 May"


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Looking good!:rockon:

[jaffaonajappa]

Im near the top of the North Shore....almost. The weathers looking ok.
Overcast in areas, but dry. no wind!!
Looking good!

[Maha]

Same here, cloud beaking to the north/east....:yes:

[MadDuck]

...cloud beaking to the north/east

Beaking clouds! Well it is just perfect then :scooter:

[The End]

Just started raining in Central Auckland :facepalm:

[Maha]

Beaking clouds! Well it is just perfect then :scooter:

The Son is out now too....:sunny:

[nzmikey]

I will tr & be on time:facepalm: all ways good to meet new people :woohoo:

[Foghorn]

Awesome ride today. Thanks Maha and crew. Excellent organisation for the whole day. Looking forward to the next one.

[jaffaonajappa]

Awesome ride today. Thanks Maha and crew. Excellent organisation for the whole day. Looking forward to the next one.

Exactly. +10.

Good to meet yas all - fantastic weather was a bonus too.

[Maha]

21 bikes counted for todays ride.
Split the group into two and the first bunch had about 6-7 minutes head start.
Mom and MadDuck took the first group out while Myself/Gremlin and Toaster were with the second group.
Dry roads the whole way, no rain and about two hour spent at Mangawhai in the sun over lunch and a drink or two...(yum fizzy:woohoo:)
Grant and Carmel came down from up Norf...nice to meet you guys and thanks for turning up.
An absolute buzz of a day really.
So cool so see so many lights in my mirrors and the other road users were pretty cool about the 80 kph speed limit that was kept.
Good range of bikes too scorpios/250 ninjas/cruisers/600's/900's/1300's and even a lone volty...:scooter:

Thank you to everyone who came along, great to have you on the ride :rockon:

[The End]

Great fun today, thanks Maha and everyone else who helped out!:yes: