Wellington: Wellington – Sunday Morning Rides' Program 2011/2012 [Archive]

BuckBuck#1

19th August 2011, 21:14

When - Sundays at 9.45am for 10am Departure for both City And Sea, and Country And Hills rides.

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

Sunday Morning Program:

Now closed. Last ride was 18 March.

About The Rides:
City And Sea Ride – This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

Country and Hills Ride – This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

I am very pleased to see the initiatives underway to have good social rides on Tuesdays with Mentors, this will be a good starting point for novices and returning riders and I encourage these riders to attend the Tuesday event.

As always ride your own ride.

Paul in NZ

19th August 2011, 21:52

Guy you are one in a million mate......

supa.m

19th August 2011, 21:58

Guy you are one in a million mate......

+1

ttft

Bad Biker

19th August 2011, 22:12

Hi there,

Just looking at your thread of the spring and summer rides.

Are these more catered for the experienced rider, or will it be okay for a newbie on a GN250?

BuckBuck#1

20th August 2011, 00:19

Gidday Bad Biker

I started out on a GN250 and as they say, I will not take you anywhere I haven't been before.

I have planned the rides so that they do increase in complexity. Generally however I hope that riders will be aware of the routes/regions beforehand, and perhaps may have ridden these before the event.

I have also encouraged endorsed Class 6 riders (Mentors) to participate and hopefully riders will get constructive feedback through the riding season.

Regards
BB#1

BuckBuck#1

20th August 2011, 00:21

Guy you are one in a million mate......

Gidday Paul

It's been a long time between bbq's, reckon a few prawns, chops and sossies might be the go up in Kapiti this summer.

All the very best, look forward to catching up with you all.

Regards
Guy

Paul in NZ

20th August 2011, 07:10

Thats not a bad idea Guy - it would certainly be good to see you again....

Ronin

20th August 2011, 09:19

Guy you are one in a million mate......

The irony here is that one bloke who is one in a million is calling another bloke one in a million. Priceless :laugh:

KoroJ

20th August 2011, 17:00

The irony here is that one bloke who is one in a million is calling another bloke one in a million. Priceless :laugh:

Hmmm! Does that make them 1 in 500,000 or a pair in a million??

Guy, your ride plan doesn't allow for the GC Long Weekend on 28-30 October, the C1KC on 12 November and the TT2000 on 25/26 February?....and a few conditioning rides.

BuckBuck#1

20th August 2011, 20:15

Apologies, the heading should have been more specific.

I have asked moderator to amend Thread Heading to read:

Wellington – Sunday Morning Rides Program 2011/2012

BuckBuck#1

25th August 2011, 14:06

I have put up the first map of the rides program on the starting thread.
Map from Grounsell Crescent adjacent SH2 Belmont to Korokoro (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004ab49cc2ae78fb367 c&msa=0)

GrayWolf

25th August 2011, 18:23

Depending on shifts Buck, I'm in!! :)

BuckBuck#1

13th September 2011, 20:21

BuckBuck#1

19th September 2011, 14:45

September 2011
25 Sept Silverstream - Belmont, Normandale, Korokoro.

When - Sunday at 10.30am for 11am Departure – Silverstream
Where - “McDonalds Fergusson Drive” - Google It (Next to Mobil Service Station)

This is the first 11am Sunday Morning program ride for daylight saving 2011/2012.
And, if McDonalds is good for a coffee and breakfast see you there around 10.15am

I have chosen this route for the first ride for several reasons:

1. Within the Belmont, Normandale and Korokoro section (see map) this is all within the 50kph limit.

2. The ride requires 40 minutes of concerted riding effort, there is a mixture of road conditions from steep suburban hills to rural hills and narrowing roads.

3. The ride is a “return ride” starting from Belmont going to Korokoro via Normandale and returning to Belmont on the same reverse route. (There is a diversion route that takes out some of the narrow winding section – Cottle Drive see map.)

4. For those riding up from Wellington city and other areas, and not wanting to go all the way to Silverstream you can meet at the bottom of the Belmont Hills – (see map) at around 11am and wait for the riders to work off their breakfast as they ride down from Silverstream – should be there by 11.15am.

Though this is a relatively short programmed ride route, at the end of the ride a continuation ride out to Eastbourne, or over to Pauatahanui Inlet for a coffee is an optional plan.

Map - Belmont Normandale Korokoro Route (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004ab49cc2ae78fb367 c&msa=0)

Disclaimer:
If you care to join me for a ride, you will proceed with your own valid motorcycle licence, valid registered and warranted motorcycle, and be personally responsible for your own motorcycle riding safety. My personal expectation is that each person will ride in accordance with the road code and the rules governing their motorcycle licence. There will be no personal liability or responsibility on my part in respect of any rider that may join any of these rides.

Ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

27th September 2011, 18:36

Thanks GrayWolf, look forward to catching up this season.

The map for the Eastbourne ride is now in the program. Map - Silverstream to Eastbourne (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004accdcd7fb6be3e50 2&msa=0)

Link: On Calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2011-10-2&e=2891&c=1)

This is a real cruisie ride down the Hutt Valley to the harbour and out along to Eastbourne. As mentioned in the calendar link some riders may want to do a ride over the Wainuiomata Hill and back and onto Eastbourne.

From Eastbourne I will ride back along the Esplanade then turn right before the motorway and go past Petone rail station then over the motorway bridge across to Korokoro, Normandale and Belmont hills - there is a map link for this in the program at the first post in this thread.

Long Range Weather Forecast - Unfortunately not good at the moment.
If the ride is abandoned due to bad weather I will post up in this forum by 8.30am on the day.

BuckBuck#1

2nd October 2011, 07:09

Long Range Weather Forecast - Unfortunately not good at the moment.
If the ride is abandoned due to bad weather I will post up in this forum by 8.30am on the day.

8am CANCELLED 2 October - Wet Weather.

Bald Eagle

2nd October 2011, 12:03

8am CANCELLED 2 October - Wet Weather.

Been fine dry and wind free outside the office window since 0730 this morning. :facepalm:

BuckBuck#1

2nd October 2011, 16:52

Took Arnie the dog a walk at 7.30am and it was fine drizzle, looking across toward the hills it was misty rain. TV weather forecast was 'Periods of Rain', so I decided to flag going out for a ride.

10.30am Sun was shining. That about sums up my week.

BuckBuck#1

3rd October 2011, 16:10

When - Sunday at 10.30am for 11am Departure – Silverstream
Where - “McDonalds Fergusson Drive” - Google It (Next to Mobil Service Station)

Also gather at Caltex Kaiwharawhara 11.15 for 11.30am departure.

October 2011
Link: Calendar (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2894&day=2011-10-3)
Wk2 - 9 October Wellington Harbour and Bays Map - Harbour City and Bays (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004adb8e29ed42aef84 4&msa=0&ll=-41.291222,174.841232&spn=0.200178,0.617294)

(Also BRONZ Wellington are holding a ride around the harbour bays Tuesday 4th October in the evening. See Link here: Tuesday-evening-BRONZ-Slowpaced-Social-Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142440-Tuesday-evening-BRONZ-Slowpaced-Social-Ride))

BuckBuck#1

10th October 2011, 16:20

Next Ride 16 October - Posted at site Calendar:

Program Calendar Link: Pauatahanui Inlet and Pukerua Bay Beach (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2900&day=2011-10-16)

Map - Pautatahanui and Pukerua Bay Beach (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004aee96f0de908b406 5&msa=0&ll=-41.087632,174.950409&spn=0.213222,0.617294)

BuckBuck#1

18th October 2011, 11:02

Calendar Link: Sunday 23 October (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2906&day=2011-10-23)

Map - Silverstream - Blue Mountains - Whitemans Valley – Mangaroa Loop (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0 )

BuckBuck#1

29th October 2011, 20:02

Thoughts are repeating the Whitemans Valley Mangaroa Loop of last week, and then across the Haywards and out to Mana and the coast.

When - Sunday at 10.30am for 11am Departure – Silverstream
Where - “McDonalds Fergusson Drive” - Google It (Next to Mobil Service Station)

Next Ride:
Wk5 – 30 October (Decided on Day)

BuckBuck#1

31st October 2011, 20:21

When - Sunday at 10.30am for 11am Departure
Where - McDonalds Fergusson Drive - Silverstream (next to Mobil Service Station)

Next Ride:
6 November Paekakariki Hill Map - Paekakariki Hill and Pauatahanui Loop (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b093bdebe1678a98 8&msa=0)

An apple pie from McDonalds Silverstream, and a Subway roll from Silverstream put inside the jacket, then a ride out to the coast with a stop off at Pukerua Bay Beach either before or after a stop at Paekakariki Hill summit.

BuckBuck#1

7th November 2011, 20:13

When - Sunday at 8.30am for 9am Departure
Where - McDonalds Fergusson Drive - Silverstream (next to Mobil Service Station)

Next Ride:
13 November Wallaceville/Mangaroa/Rimutaka Hills then coffee (or whatever) in Featherston

Map: Walleceville - Mangaroa - Rimutaka Hills (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b154db2b3317953a 4&msa=0&ll=-41.118159,175.1437&spn=0.106561,0.308647)

BuckBuck#1

19th November 2011, 22:16

When - Sunday at 8.30am for 9am Departure
Where - McDonalds Fergusson Drive - Silverstream (next to Mobil Service Station)

Next Ride:
Wk3 - 20 November Makara Beach

BuckBuck#1

22nd November 2011, 18:45

When - Sunday at 8.30am for 9am Departure
Where - McDonalds Fergusson Drive - Silverstream (next to Mobil Service Station)

Next Ride:
27 November - Wainuiomata Coast

BuckBuck#1

29th November 2011, 13:07

When - Sunday at 8.30am for 9am Departure
Where - McDonalds Fergusson Drive - Silverstream (next to Mobil Service Station)

Note 8am at the Duckpond and Uncle B's Seat. Then a onto Silverstream for breakfast and ride.

Next Ride:
4 December Carterton
Map: Silverstream to Carterton (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b2d4c869a9bed4cf 9&msa=0&ll=-41.081421,175.299911&spn=0.213242,0.617294)

As the years pass, may we grow in strength, wisdom, and experience.
Accepting the things we cannot change,
Having courage to change the things we can,
And, wisdom to know the difference.

Ride safe this weekend.

RIP Uncle B.
3/12/2006

BuckBuck#1

6th December 2011, 18:15

When - Sunday 11 December at 9.45am for 10am Departure

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

13th December 2011, 20:14

When - Sunday at 9.45am for 10am Departure.

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

8th January 2012, 06:46

Sunday Morning Program:
January
8th City and Sea Ride - Cancelled. Too wet.

BuckBuck#1

9th January 2012, 09:48

BuckBuck#1

17th January 2012, 18:20

When - Sunday 22January at 9.45am for 10am Departure

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

22nd January 2012, 14:53

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
29 January
9.45 for 10am Departure

The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

30th January 2012, 18:24

When - Sunday 5 February at 9.45am for 10am Departure

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

5th February 2012, 05:43

Cancelled - wet weather.

BuckBuck#1

7th February 2012, 11:34

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
12 February
9.45 for 10am Departure

The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

As always ride your own ride.

rustyrobot

9th February 2012, 06:59

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop

Heya - how long is this ride? Is there a social component to your Sunday rides (e.g. coffee stop and a yarn) or do you just turn up, ride round the planned route, then split for home?

It'd be nice to meet some other KBers but I was thinking of going for a longer Sunday jaunt.

BuckBuck#1

9th February 2012, 09:13

The ride up through Whiteman's Valley and out to Maymorn and Te Marua, returning over the Mangaroa Hill and Wallaceville Hill is about 45 minutes.

The route brings you back to Silverstream for a McDonalds (sometimes I arrive early and have a McD's breakfast), however last fortnight having finished the loop ride at Wallaceville Hill, three of us enjoyed a ride up to the Rimutaka Hill summit.

The rides are very low key, and this particular ride and route presents various challenges in the rural setting.

BuckBuck#1

16th February 2012, 15:42

I'm going over to Martinborough early on Sunday morning.

This is an excellent riding skills program.

(For those that want to do the Wellington City and Sea ride this Sunday by all means enjoy and I will see you the following week.)

Lelitu

18th February 2012, 16:23

as a headsup, though a little late perhaps
I'll be at the city and sea ride tomorrow weather or not anyone else shows up.
so there will be at least one person doing it. albeit a complete noob.

Bad Biker

18th February 2012, 17:24

as a headsup, though a little late perhaps
I'll be at the city and sea ride tomorrow weather or not anyone else shows up.
so there will be at least one person doing it. albeit a complete noob.

I will aim to be at the Caltex by 9:45am and do teh ride with you. :scooter:

Paul

BuckBuck#1

18th February 2012, 18:14

Enjoy the ride around the harbour and bays. The Cornerstore Cafe and Bar at the end of the ride is a good spot.

Meanwhile, I hope the weather is kind, in the morning at least for you.

Bad Biker

18th February 2012, 22:01

Enjoy the ride around the harbour and bays. The Cornerstore Cafe and Bar at the end of the ride is a good spot.

Meanwhile, I hope the weather is kind, in the morning at least for you.

back at yer!!!!!

hope you get a good day to go over the hill.

Did think about going over but don't fully trust the ginny to get over there and back. :ride:

BuckBuck#1

22nd February 2012, 17:28

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
26 February
9.45 for 10am Departure

The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

29th February 2012, 18:17

When - Sunday 4 March at 9.45am for 10am Departure

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

4th March 2012, 07:04

Weather conditions not good.

Staying home.

BuckBuck#1

6th March 2012, 13:18

Country And Hills Ride – Whitemans Valley Loop Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004acdd3edc5f3f9e35 5&msa=0)

Meet At McDonalds Fergusson Drive Silverstream
11 March
9.45 for 10am Departure

The Ride
Blue Mountains/Whitemans Valley/Mangaroa/Maymorn/Te Marua/Mangaroa Hill/Wallaceville Hill/Silverstream

This ride presents challenges: the Blue Mountains Road is a constant 1km climb with winding slow speed bends, and both Mangaroa and Wallaceville Hills present short sweeping corners both up and down each hill. Novice riders may want to consider exploring this ride with an accompanying rider beforehand.

This will be the last Sunday ride over the hills.

As always ride your own ride.

BuckBuck#1

13th March 2012, 12:53

When - Sunday 18 March at 9.45am for 10am Departure

City And Sea Ride – Wellington Harbour and Bays Link: Map (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msid=206908782668483044187.0004b365b311defdbb60 c&msa=0&ll=-41.302571,174.856682&spn=0.098008,0.308647)

Meet At Caltex Kaiwharawhara
The Ride
Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara/Westpac Stadium/Oriental Pde/Evans Bay/Shelley
Bay/then following the coast right around to Owhiro Bay and up to Brooklyn.

This is a very pleasant ride around harbour and bays and a good start for the novice and returning rider.

This will be the last city and sea ride for 2011/2012.

As always ride your own ride.