Wellington Weekend Ride Group

[ital916]

Hello

Looking to start up a regular gathering of bikers to ride with in Wellington on the weekends. I have just moved to the windy city so am looking at making some new riding friends and getting in touch with the motorcycling community down here.

I don't care what you ride, how old you are, whether you are a guy or girl or anything. The only thing I care about is that you want to ride!

I was thinking meet in the city and head out from there. Same place every sat or sun. This makes it easy for people to get into the groove and will create a regular hang out hub.

I don't ride ultra fast, not a slow poke either. Usual group ride rules will apply etc etc.

So yeah, not a complex situation, meet on a weekend, chat, hang out, ride, eat and be merry! Come on wellingtonians, lets see that friendliness that everyone harps on about.

Routes etc can be discussed on day or before on here if wanted.

Oh and I know there is a wed and thurs ride but I work 6 till 6 everyday so not much energy to go on rides on weekdays.

Feel free to add and contribute!

[Hawkeye]

Hello

Looking to start up a regular gathering of bikers to ride with in Wellington on the weekends. I have just moved to the windy city so am looking at making some new riding friends and getting in touch with the motorcycling community down here.

I don't care what you ride, how old you are, whether you are a guy or girl or anything. The only thing I care about is that you want to ride!

I was thinking meet in the city and head out from there. Same place every sat or sun. This makes it easy for people to get into the groove and will create a regular hang out hub.

I don't ride ultra fast, not a slow poke either. Usual group ride rules will apply etc etc.

So yeah, not a complex situation, meet on a weekend, chat, hang out, ride, eat and be merry! Come on wellingtonians, lets see that friendliness that everyone harps on about.

Routes etc can be discussed on day or before on here if wanted.

Oh and I know there is a wed and thurs ride but I work 6 till 6 everyday so not much energy to go on rides on weekdays.

Feel free to add and contribute!


Check out the Wellington Riders FB page. Regular rides arranged there. There's a ride over the Gladstone planned for Sunday. If you don't know already, 2 regular meeting points for Welly riders. The Duck Pond, Avalon and the Caltex garage upper hutt (commonly known as rimutex).

[ital916]

Check out the Wellington Riders FB page. Regular rides arranged there. There's a ride over the Gladstone planned for Sunday. If you don't know already, 2 regular meeting points for Welly riders. The Duck Pond, Avalon and the Caltex garage upper hutt (commonly known as rimutex).

There is a facebook page......I did not know this. Mucho gracias. Are the rimutakas still gravel at the top or sealed now?

[Hawkeye]

There is a facebook page......I did not know this. Mucho gracias. Are the rimutakas still gravel at the top or sealed now?

Sealed apart from the odd 30mtr compacted gravel for road works. They are constantly changing it as they reroute the road but it is nothing at all to worry about. Learners and Restricted riders have managed it in the last few weeks so not an issue.

Learner friendly Group ride to Galdstone pub for lunch today. Meeting at Rimutex, Upper Hutt 10:00am for a 10:30 depart. There will be the usual group split between the faster riders and the more leasurely of us including a rider brief before departing.
We normally regroup at set locations so as not to loss folks.

Here's a link to the FB event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149272305146069

[Paul in NZ]

Pooh! I was in the mood for a ride today but its wet and horrible here on the sunshine coast so I'll go to the gym instead

[rustyrobot]

Hey I'm definitely keen for some weekend rides in Wellington. I'm based in Welli central so keen to meet close to town, and I'm not on BookFace, so I'd be stoked if someone could post the rides up here. Only able to ride every second weekend or so because we have a new baby, but would like to meet some other riders and not usually free on week nights.

[Quasi]

hi Rusty,

i will try and remember to let you know about the FB rides. Great bunch of people, all ages, sizes, abilities. All caring riders. Rides usually split into two groups, slw/learners and faster riders. May do slightly differant routes but end up at then same end point. We are real lucky to have such awesome people in Welly:yes:

[Hawkeye]

We are real lucky to have such awesome people in Welly:yes:


Aaah! shucks!!! Fanx Carla :love:

[jellywrestler]

T Are the rimutakas still gravel at the top or sealed now?
so you're from Gore eh?

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Aaah! shucks!!! Fanx Carla :love:

Mate, she was talking about me! :rofl:

[carbonhed]

Shhhh... don't tell a soul but somewhere within the powers that be there's been a screw up and they've let a fine weekend slip through their dastardly net.

That's right A FINE FUCKING WEEKEND :woohoo: :woohoo:

So anybody for a ride?

[Bald Eagle]

Careful tempting fates there. The words chickens, counting and hatched come to mind .

[allycatz]

Better be fine sunday, I have the day off and pillions get itchy feet after no rides too....

[John_H]

Shhhh... don't tell a soul but somewhere within the powers that be there's been a screw up and they've let a fine weekend slip through their dastardly net.

That's right A FINE FUCKING WEEKEND :woohoo: :woohoo:

So anybody for a ride?

I would be keen. There is a big ride on already but I am really over riding in huge groups, much prefer a select few. Anyone else interested in getting out?

[Quasi]

I would be keen. There is a big ride on already but I am really over riding in huge groups, much prefer a select few. Anyone else interested in getting out?

mmeeeeeeee:yes::scooter::sunny:

[carbonhed]

I would be keen. There is a big ride on already but I am really over riding in huge groups, much prefer a select few. Anyone else interested in getting out?

Well Carla's select... and depending on what you're selecting for... and if I really focus...

Any particular day suit?

[John_H]

mmeeeeeeee:yes::scooter::sunny:

Excellent, we haven't hit the road together in a long time!


Well Carla's select... and depending on what you're selecting for... and if I really focus...

Any particular day suit?

Saturday after 11 or sunday is fine with me.

[Gone Burger]

I will be able to join you all again in about 3 months time. Simply can't wait. And will get back to organising some rides through here, with the old crew who I miss so greatly. Getting excited just thinking about it all. Have a great ride this weekend folks - how I miss being out there with you all xxx

[Quasi]

Excellent, we haven't hit the road together in a long time!



Saturday after 11 or sunday is fine with me.

Sunday better for me.I will be over you way on Saturday Chris

[carbonhed]

Sunday works for me... with maybe a quick jaunt on Sat.


I will be able to join you all again in about 3 months time.

That will be some kind of red letter day. What a journey you've had.

[John_H]

I will be able to join you all again in about 3 months time. Simply can't wait. And will get back to organising some rides through here, with the old crew who I miss so greatly. Getting excited just thinking about it all. Have a great ride this weekend folks - how I miss being out there with you all xxx

Less of the 'old' thanks! We are the finest crew however.

[Gone Burger]

Less of the 'old' thanks! We are the finest crew however.

Fair call there John. Looking forward to riding with the FINEST crew again, the ones who have actually stayed in touch with me over these crappy 4 months, cared about me, and not invited my ex to their bloody parties and not me. Just saying... hahaha. I might wear a welly Riders cap, but not so proudly. I do however wear my kiwibiker t-shit proudly, and vouch they were the best best best rides I have ever had with a group. Luff you crazy kids. xx

[rustyrobot]

Hi, A friend and I would be keen to jump on board with the Sunday ride if that's possible. Don't have spybook so can't check out the details there. Would someone be able to PM me the details if the ride is open to "strangers" (ooooooh). We're sensible riders, although never sure whether that counts for or against you round here :innocent:

[John_H]

Hi, A friend and I would be keen to jump on board with the Sunday ride if that's possible. Don't have spybook so can't check out the details there. Would someone be able to PM me the details if the ride is open to "strangers" (ooooooh). We're sensible riders, although never sure whether that counts for or against you round here :innocent:

Hi Rustyrobot. You would be more than welcome to join us once we have finalised some details. There is also facebook ride being organised, which is a ride to Riversdale I believe, it is pretty easy to set up a facebook account and check out the details there.

Carla and Chris, are you still keen on getting out too? Anyone else? Sunday seems to be the best day for all and best for weather.

[Sketchy Snr]

I will be a starter for Sunday :yes:

[Quasi]

Hi Rustyrobot. You would be more than welcome to join us once we have finalised some details. There is also facebook ride being organised, which is a ride to Riversdale I believe, it is pretty easy to set up a facebook account and check out the details there.

Carla and Chris, are you still keen on getting out too? Anyone else? Sunday seems to be the best day for all and best for weather.

I am still keen. will be in Kapiti with car tonight, but leave at 8.30tomorrow so back home by 10am. Any thoughts about where to ride too? Castlepoint?
Meet in featherston 10.30?
Or any other suggestions???

[Sketchy Snr]

I am still keen. will be in Kapiti with car tonight, but leave at 8.30tomorrow so back home by 10am. Any thoughts about where to ride too? Castlepoint?
Meet in featherston 10.30?
Or any other suggestions???

Wellington riders are heading to Riversdale via Martinborough leaving Rimatex at 10.30

[Quasi]

Wellington riders are heading to Riversdale via Martinborough leaving Rimatex at 10.30

yeah - we want to avoid the big group ride. Just a gathering of the old timers on this one:innocent:

[John_H]

I am still keen. will be in Kapiti with car tonight, but leave at 8.30tomorrow so back home by 10am. Any thoughts about where to ride too? Castlepoint?
Meet in featherston 10.30?
Or any other suggestions???

Sounds like a good idea. Is there somewhere to get a cup of tea there?

[Quasi]

Sounds like a good idea. Is there somewhere to get a cup of tea there?

yes - they even do lattes and have petrol

[carbonhed]

I can do Featherston - Royal at 10 :30. Happy with whoever wants to come really. Do you want to meet at the Rimutex John? Be good to catch up with Sketchy.

[Quasi]

I can do Featherston - Royal at 10 :30. Happy with whoever wants to come really. Do you want to meet at the Rimutex John? Be good to catch up with Sketchy.

Cool - see you all outside royal at 10.30.Ditto re whoever wants to come. You dont really have to be old. what time you be at Rimutax. Dushi from wellington can meet you there

[carbonhed]

Cool - see you all outside royal at 10.30.Ditto re whoever wants to come. You dont really have to be old. what time you be at Rimutax. Dushi from wellington can meet you there

Mmmmm... I'll be at Rimutex at 9:50 depart 10:00.. Feathers 10:30.. if I don't fall off on a frosty bit on the Paekark :shutup:

[Sketchy Snr]

I can do Featherston - Royal at 10 :30. Happy with whoever wants to come really. Do you want to meet at the Rimutex John? Be good to catch up with Sketchy.

Smaller ride sounds good to me, see you there.

[Quasi]

Hey - what time you leaving Kapiti and where? Got a new Kapiti rider for you - steve on a Hypermotard

[John_H]

yes - they even do lattes and have petrol

None of the latte rubbish!! The English built an empire on cups of tea!

[Quasi]

None of the latte rubbish!! The English built an empire on cups of tea!

Earl Gay was it:sick:

[carbonhed]

Hey - what time you leaving Kapiti and where? Got a new Kapiti rider for you - steve on a Hypermotard

I've seen a guy on a nice shiny Hypermotard around a few times.

I'll gas up at Mobil Kapiti at 9:00am... leave 9:10 latest.

[John_H]

Earl Gay was it:sick:

Gum boot actually.

[Hawkeye]

yeah - we want to avoid the big group ride. Just a gathering of the old timers on this one:innocent:

Am I old enough? I'm up for a ride tomorrow. May have a pillion so also keen to avoid the big group!

[BMWST?]

So this is a seperate ride to the welly riders group?They going to Riversdale but this little group going to castle point?

[John_H]

Mmmmm... I'll be at Rimutex at 9:50 depart 10:00.. Feathers 10:30.. if I don't fall off on a frosty bit on the Paekark :shutup:

Sweet, I'll see you there, Chris.

[Quasi]

So this is a seperate ride to the welly riders group?They going to Riversdale but this little group going to castle point?

yes - we felt like a smaller ride group. You going to join us??

[Quasi]

Am I old enough? I'm up for a ride tomorrow. May have a pillion so also keen to avoid the big group!

welcome young fellah!! See you tomorrow

[BMWST?]

yes - we felt like a smaller ride group. You going to join us??

might well do!

[allycatz]

You guys mind if my other half an I tag along?....my first sunday off for ages so we havent had a chance to have many weekends rides for awhile

[Quasi]

Be delighted to have you. Chris be at mobil at 9am for 9.10 depart. See you all in Feathers. Need a dramatic improvement in weather between now and then

[Gone Burger]

yeah - we want to avoid the big group ride. Just a gathering of the old timers on this one:innocent:

Oh you do know how to make a girl squirm with jealousy!

[John_H]

Oh you do know how to make a girl squirm with jealousy!

You'll be with us in spirit my friend :yes::yes:

[carbonhed]

Damn it's cold out there at the moment. Full thermals tomorrow am.

[Gone Burger]

Damn it's cold out there at the moment. Full thermals tomorrow am.

Hell yes. And nice and gentle does it to begin with folk. The ground out here is covered in ice and the Takas may be a little slippery in the morning.

[carbonhed]

Hell yes. And nice and gentle does it to begin with folk. The ground out here is covered in ice and the Takas may be a little slippery in the morning.


Have no fear!

Jon to go first :yes:

[BuckBuck#1]

A long oil spill, appears as though a truck sump may have blown.

Take it Easy on the way back.

[John_H]

Fantastic ride today. Haven't had so much run on two wheels in ages! That road to castle point is just brilliant and a joy to watch Chris' smooth lines round the bends.

Well done Carla for fixing your oil leak, it was an amazing piece of mechanics. While I was following you I noticed your rear light was loose as hell, I meant to take a look but forgot so make sure you check that out.

Nice to see new faces of Russell and Jesse, hopefully you will make it along again. Definately the right call avoiding the masses today I think!

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

[Gone Burger]

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

I sure was John. Was in my house dreaming of being out with this group all day long, knowing you would have had smiles on your face, knowing the gorgeous road you were heading down (thats where I test rode the R6), and knowing what a great group of riders that were out and about. And you know what? It even made me smile from my seat. Not too long now - will want you and Carla at my side when I do my first ride. xx Great to hear you all had a good day in this lovely smaller group

[allycatz]

Sorry to have missed you guys, we got away later as I had a late finish last night

[John_H]

I sure was John. Was in my house dreaming of being out with this group all day long, knowing you would have had smiles on your face, knowing the gorgeous road you were heading down (thats where I test rode the R6), and knowing what a great group of riders that were out and about. And you know what? It even made me smile from my seat. Not too long now - will want you and Carla at my side when I do my first ride. xx Great to hear you all had a good day in this lovely smaller group

Just try and stop me/us! Then we will have lots more of those rides with the finest crew again!

[Quasi]

Well done Carla for fixing your oil leak, it was an amazing piece of mechanics. While I was following you I noticed your rear light was loose as hell, I meant to take a look but forgot so make sure you check that out.

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

What yah mean - you did have a blonde there:yes:
did you know that if you fill your petrol tank to the very top on a frosty morning, then immediately park your bike in the sun, the petrol warms up and expands and overflows out the fuel overflow pipe, onto the road, melting the tar and leaving an tarry mess right under your engine. which can look like oil if you were blonde:blink::shit:
Fooled all of yah - Hah:facepalm::facepalm:

Thanks so much to my great riding mates, for the wonderful day on the roads, in the sun. Was just what i needed to re-ignate the spark in my soul that had dulled. I hadnt realised how much, until I got out today and played on some of my favourite roads with you fantastic people. Great to meet Russell and Jesse and I am sure we will be seeing you again.

[rustyrobot]

Fantastic day, a great ride, and some nice people to meet too. Life is good. Seeing those luscious Wairarapa roads on a day like that is tempting to try and convince the family to move over the hill. But then I'd have to commute the Rimutakas and after the slooooow ride home this afternoon - maybe not.

Loved that road back to Masterton Carla. Managed to stay on my own side the whole way :facepalm: Would have liked to hang about for a beer, but equally happy to get home and have some cuddles with my baby. Maybe next time. Cheers for a great ride folks! :yes:

[carbonhed]

What yah mean - you did have a blonde there:yes:
did you know that if you fill your petrol tank to the very top on a frosty morning, then immediately park your bike in the sun, the petrol warms up and expands and overflows out the fuel overflow pipe, onto the road, melting the tar and leaving an tarry mess right under your engine. which can look like oil if you were blonde:blink::shit:
Fooled all of yah - Hah:facepalm::facepalm:

Thanks so much to my great riding mates, for the wonderful day on the roads, in the sun. Was just what i needed to re-ignate the spark in my soul that had dulled. I hadnt realised how much, until I got out today and played on some of my favourite roads with you fantastic people. Great to meet Russell and Jesse and I am sure we will be seeing you again.

Inspired deduction Carla. Bravo. Certainly looked like a major malfunction for a minute.

Was great fun and that Castlepoint Rd is an open invitation for lunacy isn't it? Have to add it to my alltime favourite "Rapa" roads. Still love love that climb up towards Wainuioru from the Castlepoint Rd. That would be my archetypal wairarapa ride, blue skies, silver poplars and brown summer grasses.

Thanks, everybody.

[Furyos J]

Did you guys end up going to lake ferry hotel for brunch, i was there with my car club (the 7 or 8 old cryslers taking all the parks at the hotel)yestertday mid morn and a bunch of wellington bikes turned up, a duke 999, cbr 1000rr and 3 or 4 harleys?

[Hawkeye]

Not too long now - will want you and Carla at my side when I do my first ride. xx

Hmmmmm!!!!! :crybaby:

[Hawkeye]

Yeah! Thanks for a great day with great company. My friend had an absolute ball on the back on those roads. Just sorry I didn't have time to stop at the Swan but next time. Needed to get back to pick up my daughter.
And Katie, you were there riding with us, even if just in spirit.

[Quasi]

Did you guys end up going to lake ferry hotel for brunch, i was there with my car club (the 7 or 8 old cryslers taking all the parks at the hotel)yestertday mid morn and a bunch of wellington bikes turned up, a duke 999, cbr 1000rr and 3 or 4 harleys?

we went to Castlepoint. Magic day, with lots of riders enjoying the Wairarapa roads

[Gone Burger]

Hmmmmm!!!!! :crybaby:

And you of course Mr! Wouldn't have it any other way...
And the williams Brothers. It will be an invite only ride when the time comes, and I know you will all be an awesome rock for me.

[Sketchy Snr]

Yeah! Thanks for a great day with great company. My friend had an absolute ball on the back on those roads. Just sorry I didn't have time to stop at the Swan but next time. Needed to get back to pick up my daughter.
And Katie, you were there riding with us, even if just in spirit.

Well done chap, exellent ride 2 up.

[Sketchy Snr]

:niceone:Was nice to meet all the young ones on the old timers ride, and the older one than me :laugh:. Great day on some awesome roads

[Berg]

:niceone:Was nice to meet all the young ones on the old timers ride, and the older one than me :laugh:. Great day on some awesome roads
I think we saw some of you guys at Masterton and the Swan. Went for a bit of a tiki-tour over that way ourselves. Was warmer and nicer over there for a change

[allycatz]

we ended up over the Rapa too but the whole day was just a comedy of errors starting with 'discussion' at Pautahanui with group of cylists over road code, then had an almost 'Road Hog' movie blooper moment in the square at Martinborough. Other half managed to kick my hemet accidently across the forecourt of the
Gas station and then I almost arsed over putting on over pants. I swear his new bike is jinxd

[carbonhed]

Saturday looks good. Anybody up for a tootle?

[Gone Burger]

Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha

[John_H]

Saturday looks good. Anybody up for a tootle?

Bah, you need to PM me as I don't always check this thread. Went out with a couple of 250s for a gently little ride to martinborough. Really nice relaxed ride.


Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha

You're welcome on the back of florence anytime matey.

[carbonhed]

Bah, you need to PM me as I don't always check this thread. Went out with a couple of 250s for a gently little ride to martinborough. Really nice relaxed ride.



You're welcome on the back of florence anytime matey.

OK I'll remember that.

I went on my lonesome to Featherstone in the afternoon. The Takas was... interesting. A truck had crashed so there was a 30kph speed zone and cops with radars on so that was a major freak out. Then we went off road for a spell followed by a nice fresh diesel spill on every left hand bend on the way down... at least until you get to that lovely black tarmac when you know it's there but just can't see it. :facepalm: Going back was better. Thank fcuk.

[BMWST?]

OK I'll remember that.

I went on my lonesome to Featherstone in the afternoon. The Takas was... interesting. A truck had crashed so there was a 30kph speed zone and cops with radars on so that was a major freak out. Then we went off road for a spell followed by a nice fresh diesel spill on every left hand bend on the way down... at least until you get to that lovely black tarmac when you know it's there but just can't see it. :facepalm: Going back was better. Thank fcuk.

so just the same as normal as of late?

[carbonhed]

so just the same as normal as of late?

:laugh:

Haven't been over since we went to Castlepoint and it wasn't that bad then. Pretty rubbish yesterday though.

[Hawkeye]

Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha

Hey young lady. You know your always welcome on the back of Kat. Just shout when your ready.

[White trash]

Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha

I've got a nice Goldwing you can ease yourself back into it on the back of?

[chanceyy]

Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha
katie when ya ready love I am more than happy to come over & take you for a ride on the back of BB .. dunna be shy about asking aye :)

[Dodgy_Matt]

Anyone want a pillion? lol - just kidding. Must learn patience. Will ask again in 2 weeks haha

When you are feeling up to it... I have a 400 ducati in the garage you can take out for a ride while you are waiting for you R6 to be ready.... :yes:

[John_H]

Just trying to organise a ride for this weekend. Here is the thread if you're interested.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121854-Kapiti-Weekend-Rides?p=1130113206#post1130113206

[sels1]

And the williams Brothers. It will be an invite only ride when the time comes, and I know you will all be an awesome rock for me.
Just let us know, Kiddo, we aren't on here much lately.
Pillion seat always available

[collyb86]

jus moved to wellington and ive bought a yamaha yz250 but need some riding mates to explore some trails or tracks and have abit of craic..any 1 interested??

[Paul in NZ]

jus moved to wellington and ive bought a yamaha yz250 but need some riding mates to explore some trails or tracks and have abit of craic..any 1 interested??

There is a wellie adventure thread someplace I think....

[Wannabiker]

jus moved to wellington and ive bought a yamaha yz250 but need some riding mates to explore some trails or tracks and have abit of craic..any 1 interested??


PM sent... We have a good riding area here in Upper Hutt. Take someone who knows the area if venturing there first time though...Mate of mine was lost there for 3 days!!