Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[Mom]

Far out food smells yummy :yes:

I love Mark! Really, he is such a cool as man. He bought the fixings for tonight and when he came to drop off my xray form (dont ask) at work, I said he should just buy a bag of rice. He said too late, we have the individual serves :laugh: I get to make my guests cook their own :clap:

Cook is a loose word in this sentence :rofl:

[The Singing Chef]

Ahem. You could still come up with me :blip:

Thanks Mom, seeing if I can borrow my mates bike but will have to see what happens, and I can't get out to the service station to meet you guys.

[blue rider]

so finally out of office - effn yeah
dinner - well not quite a snack for now
over to Grey lynn - to drop keys of at a friends house - someones got to feed the cat that lives with me
bike - worked well yesterday
pack - not yet packed, but all things are washed


one more sleep, and the wait is finally over!!!! yeeeehaaaa!

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

and we ride......
:ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::ride::r ide:

[Mom]

Thanks Mom, seeing if I can borrow my mates bike but will have to see what happens, and I can't get out to the service station to meet you guys.

I can send my driver to collect you if you like :rofl:

Let us know eh? Hate for you to miss out is all.

[The Singing Chef]

I can send my driver to collect you if you like :rofl:

Let us know eh? Hate for you to miss out is all.

Haha ooh I get a "driver" I feel special!

Yea I will keep you posted. Thanks Mom :niceone:

[Maha]

Well, I guess I should have a shave & a shower just in case anybody wanders up tomoz. Best tune my uke too and give it a wee polish.

Ride safe everybody & have a lovely trip. I'm jealous or maybe envious, not sure, hmmmmmmm. :laugh::drinknsin

Can you play tip toe through the tulips?....:cool:


Far out food smells yummy :yes:

I love Mark! Really, he is such a cool as man. He bought the fixings for tonight and when he came to drop off my xray form (dont ask) at work, I said he should just buy a bag of rice. He said too late, we have the individual serves :laugh: I get to make my guests cook their own :clap:

Cook is a loose word in this sentence :rofl:

Smells hell yum..sticky chilli pork strips on rice......:niceone:
The other two have just arrived....with the biggest packs I have ever seen....:eek:

[nzspokes]

Ive just packed everything on the bike fully loaded. Blankie gets left at home. :baby:

[Mom]

Ive just packed everything on the bike fully loaded. Blankie gets left at home. :baby:

Awwwwwwwwwww....

[Spearfish]

Have a good trip everyone, play safe and bring back plenty of stories.:niceone:

[nzspokes]

Any chance the car would fit in my little tent or sleeping bag in it when we meet? It would just make it a little more comfortable.

[LankyBastard]

Wow Matt that sucks that its not an easy fix! Hopefully you can still make it up on ur mates bike or in the car at least!

Did we have a name of the cafe in Paihia where we are stopping for lunch? Cafe Over The Bay gets my vote if for some weird reason that has yet to be decided. As just guessing my group will arrive there first :first:

[Newbi]

EEK I haven't packed yet, and now I'm thinking I might put something under my saddle bags so they don't damage my bike, all that chat about panniers scratching paint has got me paranoid.:laugh: Oh well I have plenty of time tomoro to do it all, hopefully. Ooh sooo exciting:banana::clap::banana:

[The Singing Chef]

Wow Matt that sucks that its not an easy fix! Hopefully you can still make it up on ur mates bike or in the car at least!

Did we have a name of the cafe in Paihia where we are stopping for lunch? Cafe Over The Bay gets my vote if for some weird reason that has yet to be decided. As just guessing my group will arrive there first :first:

Yea it really does suck! I will come up in the car and relax since my luck on bikes at the moment is not really working for me haha, I have decided to wear a helmet and full gear in the car just so I feel apart of it. :banana:

[Ntoxcated]

Yea it really does suck! I will come up in the car and relax since my luck on bikes at the moment is not really working for me haha, I have decided to wear a helmet and full gear in the car just so I feel apart of it. :banana:

Mate, I'm sure we can WOF and Rego the Volty for you :2thumbsup

[The Singing Chef]

Mate, I'm sure we can WOF and Rego the Volty for you :2thumbsup

By 8am? Would be cool if you could though! :headbang:

[Newbi]

Yea it really does suck! I will come up in the car and relax since my luck on bikes at the moment is not really working for me haha, I have decided to wear a helmet and full gear in the car just so I feel apart of it. :banana:

:laugh:That's a classic, make sure ya stick ya head out the window too so ya get the full effect:laugh:

[Ntoxcated]

I think you would be astonished at the hidden power :scooter:


It is in fact extremely well hidden - nowhere to be seen :sleep:

[tnarg]

Ok mostly ready. Just done oil change and checked that I can fit clothes in bag. So to double check were meeting at the Caltex on the corner of Kahikatea Flat Road and Dairy Flat High way?
Is there a number we can ring just in case were running late or something? Leaving early so will be there on time.

[blue rider]

bike is shiney, full of gas, and ready
cat is annoyed - she absolutly hates me packing bags......
bag is packed - it is going to be interesting riding with it....maybe leave the bottle of vodka with Mom in the car....:devil2:

but now I have remembered what I was going to get......a camera, doh........i will have to beg for photos from others for i can take none :Oops:

can't wait :wait:

[nzspokes]

Ok mostly ready. Just done oil change and checked that I can fit clothes in bag. So to double check were meeting at the Caltex on the corner of Kahikatea Flat Road and Dairy Flat High way?
Is there a number we can ring just in case were running late or something? Leaving early so will be there on time.

3 of us will be cruzing up from Royal oak about 8 if you want to hook up?

[nzspokes]

bike is shiney, full of gas, and ready
cat is annoyed - she absolutly hates me packing bags......
bag is packed - it is going to be interesting riding with it....maybe leave the bottle of vodka with Mom in the car....:devil2:

but now I have remembered what I was going to get......a camera, doh........i will have to beg for photos from others for i can take none :Oops:

can't wait :wait:

Im bringing my new handy dandy phone with a flash camera in it. Thanks Telecom for the free upgrade.:eek:

You can use that as I take photos of earthquakes......

[nzspokes]

What page is the group lists on?

[The Singing Chef]

I think you would be astonished at the hidden power :scooter:


It is in fact extremely well hidden - nowhere to be seen :sleep:

:laugh: that is classic:clap:

[The Singing Chef]

What page is the group lists on?

page 1 (10char)

[nzspokes]

page 1 (10char)

Nah the list of groups were in on the road.

[tnarg]

3 of us will be cruzing up from Royal oak about 8 if you want to hook up?

Me and my flat mate are leaving from here ( Sandringham) around 8am. What time you leaving? Probably going Nor- Western to Albany then Dairy Flat Highway( State highway 17). Should be less traffic that way.

[nzspokes]

Me and my flat mate are leaving from here ( Sandringham) around 8am. What time you leaving? Probably going Nor- Western to Albany then Dairy Flat Highway( State highway 17). Should be less traffic that way.

Thats not a bad idea, we may go that way to. Keep away from bridge traffic. I think we will do that. We will be coming from the Royal Oak roundabout, escorting the Chocolate. :clap:

[The Singing Chef]

Thats not a bad idea, we may go that way to. Keep away from bridge traffic. I think we will do that. We will be coming from the Royal Oak roundabout, escorting the Chocolate. :clap:

The Groups
Red=Leader Green=TEC

Mark ...Bluerider/3leaves +1/Irene/Newbi/Maakz/MarkW... Stephen

Grant...Phreak/Nathanwhite/Styfmyster1/Gremlin/Armi/Reggie... Carmel

Ashley...Englishkiwi/Nzspokes/the Singing Chef/ajessep/tnarg+1... Richard


Car...Mom/Tony

There ya go

[blue rider]

Thats not a bad idea, we may go that way to. Keep away from bridge traffic. I think we will do that. We will be coming from the Royal Oak roundabout, escorting the Chocolate. :clap:

:Oi: i should be finding Dairy Flat by now.......behave or no chocolate pour vous!

[The Singing Chef]

Guess I should start packing then!!

[nzspokes]

:Oi: i should be finding Dairy Flat by now.......behave or no chocolate pour vous!

Ill be good. :wait:

[LankyBastard]

We'll be going out the nor-western but then taking the riverhead coatsville highway over to 17, more fun than motorways!:devil2:

[Maha]

Three mad as peeps are leaving now in the car to drive to Auckland for the pick up of the bikeless one...they promise to return with ice-cream...:niceone:

[MarkW]

Just back from a prelim check over the road from Awanui to the Cape - all sweet.

I'll be running the full route (but in the reverse direction) that you guys are on tomorrow from Mangonui via Paihia and hope to be able to time things so that I pick you all up at Gull Whangarei. Figuring that most of you should be there by 11 - 11.30 ish but if I miss you spotting 23 hooligans on motorcycles shouldn't be too hard.

So ride safely.

Cheers

Mark W

[nzspokes]

We'll be going out the nor-western but then taking the riverhead coatsville highway over to 17, more fun than motorways!:devil2:

We may run short of time on that route. But I can see the fun.

[blue rider]

Ill be good. :wait:

always making fun about my inability to find places, grumble......:baby:

[Maha]

Guess I should start packing then!!

Yes Matt, your bed is all made....they'll be there soon...:msn-wink:


Just back from a prelim check over the road from Awanui to the Cape - all sweet.

I'll be running the full route (but in the reverse direction) that you guys are on tomorrow from Mangonui via Paihia and hope to be able to time things so that I pick you all up at Gull Whangarei. Figuring that most of you should be there by 11 - 11.30 ish but if I miss you spotting 23 hooligans on motorcycles shouldn't be too hard.

So ride safely.

Cheers

Mark W
Cheers Mark, see you tomorrow at the Gull.

We may run short of time on that route. But I can see the fun.

Ride brief at 9:15am...:cool:

[nzspokes]

Ride brief at 9:15am...:cool:

We will be on time. :niceone: ish.....


Me bike may be slower than normal with all the stuff Im bringing. :brick:

[Newbi]

Jeeze how much stuff are you people bringing?? If it don't fit in my saddle bags or under the seat it aint coming, I have no choice :laugh:

[tnarg]

We'll be going out the nor-western but then taking the riverhead coatsville highway over to 17, more fun than motorways!:devil2:

Actually that's not a bad idea. Traffic to the shore from west can get a bit busy around Albany.

[nathanwhite]

We'll be going out the nor-western but then taking the riverhead coatsville highway over to 17, more fun than motorways!:devil2:

Yep, thats my plan too

[The Singing Chef]

Three mad as peeps are leaving now in the car to drive to Auckland for the pick up of the bikeless one...they promise to return with ice-cream...:niceone:

:shit::bash::chase: This is how it is going down in my head right now haha.

Thanks alot guys :banana:

[nzspokes]

Jeeze how much stuff are you people bringing?? If it don't fit in my saddle bags or under the seat it aint coming, I have no choice :laugh:


Basic clothes, tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, towel.............

No room for beer.

[Laava]

Fly my pretties!

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[swbarnett]

Jeeze how much stuff are you people bringing?? If it don't fit in my saddle bags or under the seat it aint coming, I have no choice :laugh:
After that there is still the pillion seat.

[Maha]

:wari:
Today We Ride:wari:

[Phreak]

Ladies and gentlemen... START YOUR ENGINES!!!

[Spearfish]

A group were spotted today...
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[Maha]

What with that dick at 0:52?...he has to ride with a crick neck...:confused:

[george formby]

Progress report for those of us earning a crust.......

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Nice to see some shiny bikes.

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and happy munchers.:niceone:

[nodrog]

tell that guy with the tatts that hes has had enough chips

[DMNTD]

tell that guy with the tatts that hes has had enough chips

LOL! Wondered why my banking wasn't done today..he ate it

[The Singing Chef]

Progress report for those of us earning a crust.......

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Nice to see some shiny bikes.

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and happy munchers.:niceone:

Want a root?

[Grant`]

LOL! Wondered why my banking wasn't done today..he ate it

Only eating chips because there was no pies!

[reggie1198]

C U all in the morning I guess, hope it was a good ride up, weather should be ok tomorrow, sweet.

Reggie

[Kittyhawk]

Conditions were a little windy today....couldn't ride too scary :no:

[george formby]

Want a root?

I hope you polished your helmet after all that effort.:eek5:

[The Singing Chef]

I hope you polished your helmet after all that effort.:eek5:

Ha I was meant to quote nodrog. My bad haha

[DMNTD]

Ha I was meant to quote nodrog. My bad haha

All good, he'd gladly polish it for you :cry:

[Newbi]

Well I am home safe from what can only be described as one of THE best weekends i've had in a long time, Thank's everyone you are all an amazing bunch of people, and extra special thanks to Maha and Mom, so well organised and run, love you guys to bits:love: I made it to the Cape, all be it with a slight emotional breakdown halfway:violin:. Sooooooo much fun, and on my ride home I averaged 95/100kms most of the way, so have improved a bit already. Now just to get some decent gloves. And big Kudos to Graham and Irene what a mammoth effort on their part, and a beautiful place to stay.:first:

[Grant`]

Well I am home safe from what can only be described as one of THE best weekends i've had in a long time, Thank's everyone you are all an amazing bunch of people, and extra special thanks to Maha and Mom, so well organised and run, love you guys to bits:love: I made it to the Cape, all be it with a slight emotional breakdown halfway:violin:. Sooooooo much fun, and on my ride home I averaged 95/100kms most of the way, so have improved a bit already. Now just to get some decent gloves. And big Kudos to Graham and Irene what a mammoth effort on their part, and a beautiful place to stay.:first:

Nice to meet ya Jo and well done on the riding.

Big ups to everyone for an awesome fun filled weekend, no real incidents which was awesome and a wicked blast through Twin Bridges to Pizza barn to finish it all off!

Photos and Vids to follow.

[newhere]

What a wicked weekend, was fantastic to catch up with everyone I know and to meet everyone else for the first time :2thumbsup.

Great riding, lots of laughs and a bunch of new friends made :niceone:

Hope everyone made it home in one piece, looking forward to the next ride :sunny:

Luv ya's :hug:

[newhere]

Well I am home safe from what can only be described as one of THE best weekends i've had in a long time, Thank's everyone you are all an amazing bunch of people, and extra special thanks to Maha and Mom, so well organised and run, love you guys to bits:love: I made it to the Cape, all be it with a slight emotional breakdown halfway:violin:. Sooooooo much fun, and on my ride home I averaged 95/100kms most of the way, so have improved a bit already. Now just to get some decent gloves. And big Kudos to Graham and Irene what a mammoth effort on their part, and a beautiful place to stay.:first:

Well done :sunny: You rock hunny and it was fabulous to meet you, keep in touch :niceone:

[newhere]

A few more pic's - looking forward to seeing everyone elses :laugh:

[Newbi]

Woohoo, 2 more legends home safe, 2 more people I now consider friends, love:love:you, Newhere & Grant':hug: And I'll definately be keeping in touch:niceone:

[Armi]

Freaked out a bit when I got home. Hopped off the bike and my jeans fell on to the ground. Took my bag off and the zip was completely open and my jeans were the last thing I packed.

[newhere]

Freaked out a bit when I got home. Hopped off the bike and my jeans fell on to the ground. Took my bag off and the zip was completely open and my jeans were the last thing I packed.

whoops!!!!!!!! Oh well, alls well that ends well heh, happy to hear you got home safe and sound - jeans in tow also :bleh:

[Mom]

Freaked out a bit when I got home. Hopped off the bike and my jeans fell on to the ground. Took my bag off and the zip was completely open and my jeans were the last thing I packed.

Far Canal, you are a worry boy :laugh:

What a fantastic weekend! So much fun. We got home safely with a full posse of riders accompanying. I was under the impression everyone was going their own way after our last re-group at Mangawhai. They were, but had one small problem...

I still had some of the gear in the car :o

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful weekend. Our pics are awesome, quite an amazing feat considering I could not see what I was taking pics of :lol:

[Grant`]

Freaked out a bit when I got home. Hopped off the bike and my jeans fell on to the ground. Took my bag off and the zip was completely open and my jeans were the last thing I packed.

That was pretty bloody lucky, but glad you made it home safe, gear and all :-)

[tnarg]

Made it home in one piece. Awesome weekend, awesome people and awesome riding. Couldn't ask for more than that.
Big thanks to Maha and Mom. A big thanks also to all the leaders and TEC's you helped out heaps even though it must have been a bit frustrating at times not being able to open it up.

[Maha]

Exceptional weekend!
Huge thanks to the Group leaders/Rear leaders for thier input and effort over the three days.
The success of the weekend is all down to those who were there.
Each and everyone of you had a hand in making the North trip a memorable pleasure.
The accomodation (Graeme/Irene) ...outstanding!
The ''shit load of fun'' factor was endless.
Really impressed with the newer riders ...even if one or two of them liked to swim in the cold waters of Doubtless Bay at 7:30am!...:confused:
...and the Chocolate....ohhhhhhh the Chocolate.
The weather was absolutely stunning all three days.

Here are some Calendar contender pics.

[blue rider]

home now.....what a weekend,
Beautiful people, beautiful country, lot's o sun, good food, vodka galore.....just awesome.

and because I did not have a camera on me I will steal everyone elses photos :bleh:

[Maha]

Well I am home safe from what can only be described as one of THE best weekends i've had in a long time, Thank's everyone you are all an amazing bunch of people, and extra special thanks to Maha and Mom, so well organised and run, love you guys to bits:love: I made it to the Cape, all be it with a slight emotional breakdown halfway:violin:. Sooooooo much fun, and on my ride home I averaged 95/100kms most of the way, so have improved a bit already. Now just to get some decent gloves. And big Kudos to Graham and Irene what a mammoth effort on their part, and a beautiful place to stay.:first:

Was great to have you along for the ride Jo.
The expression of your face when we reached to top said it all...
Yourself/Maggie/Sabine/Owen and Plus1 (as newer riders) done yourselves proud..was good to have you all in the 'C'ool group..:niceone:

[Mom]

One load of washing done :sunny:

Big feed of Mac'n'Cheese just out of the oven, thanks to "Chef Andy" for doing the sauce for me :niceone:

The very lovely Scot has offered to drive said chef home for us, so the least I could do is offer sustenance :yes:

Not sure about any one else but I am a little jaded, and I was mainly a passenger this weekend.

[Grant`]

One load of washing done :sunny:

Big feed of Mac'n'Cheese just out of the oven, thanks to "Chef Andy" for doing the sauce for me :niceone:

The very lovely Scot has offered to drive said chef home for us, so the least I could do is offer sustenance :yes:

Not sure about any one else but I am a little jaded, and I was mainly a passenger this weekend.

After starting with the long Thursday night riding/driving, it finally all caught up with me yesterday - Hence my disappearing and hitting the sack early, plus I knew I was going to be riding one of my favourite stretches of road (namely Twin Bridges) and wanted to be fresh and ready for it.

:Punk:

p.s 2 loads of washing done for me and just about to iron a shirt for work tomorrow.

[newhere]

One load of washing done :sunny:

Big feed of Mac'n'Cheese just out of the oven, thanks to "Chef Andy" for doing the sauce for me :niceone:

The very lovely Scot has offered to drive said chef home for us, so the least I could do is offer sustenance :yes:

Not sure about any one else but I am a little jaded, and I was mainly a passenger this weekend.


Steak and avo on toast here, so tired its going to be an early night for sure - if i can sleep :wings:

[Newbi]

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[Newbi]

OMG, another first for me, posting pics hahaha, I think I could be a friggin legend hahaha:laugh::msn-wink:

[Newbi]

Right, now I know it works i'll do some more :laugh:

[newhere]

Right, now I know it works i'll do some more :laugh:

Awesome, keep them coming :laugh:

[blue rider]

this is so cool, sitting here with a fat grin on my face, looking at the pics and basking in happiness.....so cool

luv ya peoples :love:

[Phreak]

Well, lucky for you all to be home already, Matt and I have just finished mom'd amazing pasta bake for dinner... Still got a couple hundred more Kay's to do yet... Had a snooze too so feeling up to it now! Will post again at about midnight probably! :-)

[newhere]

Well, lucky for you all to be home already, Matt and I have just finished mom'd amazing pasta bake for dinner... Still got a couple hundred more Kay's to do yet... Had a snooze too so feeling up to it now! Will post again at about midnight probably! :-)

Definitely post when you get home, or there will 25 odd people worrying about you :hug:

[Grant`]

Well, lucky for you all to be home already, Matt and I have just finished mom'd amazing pasta bake for dinner... Still got a couple hundred more Kay's to do yet... Had a snooze too so feeling up to it now! Will post again at about midnight probably! :-)

Ride Safe sir and hear from you when ya back!

[blue rider]

Definitely post when you get home, or there will 25 odd people worrying about you :hug:

what she said.....
was good meeting you, and will make most excellent sweets out of the whiskey :drinknsin

[Phreak]

Lol will do. :-)

[Newbi]

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[Newbi]

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[nzspokes]

Im home, and completely shagged. What a amazing weekend. Its something I will remember for ever!!

Huge thanks to Maha and Mom! :wings:

Made lots of new friends, went to places never been visited before and revved the snot out of my bike for hours on end.:eek:

Great to meet you Jo, I knew you could do it. Your a badass biker chick now!! :Punk:

My stats for the weekend,

Distance, 1016.66 ks
Max speed, 127.6 :facepalm:
Ride time, 14 hours, 18 mins, 57 secs
Average speed on the road, 75kph.

Tickets collected, 1 (I think):Police:

Im struggling to stay awake, I could do with some choccy.....

[nzspokes]

Well, lucky for you all to be home already, Matt and I have just finished mom'd amazing pasta bake for dinner... Still got a couple hundred more Kay's to do yet... Had a snooze too so feeling up to it now! Will post again at about midnight probably! :-)

Ride carefully Mate, you will still be tired. Let us know youve made it.

[Maakz]

SUP everyone!!! Got home just after half 5pm...in one piece with all ma bits accounted for CHECK! bike unloaded-check, laundry done-check, agent orange sparkling clean-check...Superb ride out. BIG thanks to Maha, Mom, All the TECs and experienced riders who were willing to share stories, impart some pearls of wisdom and maintained the patience of a saint for dealing with my 101 newb questions and multiple faux pas (and managing to keep straight faces...lol). Enjoyed myself, even though i'm a total nana and need ma sleepytime. Awsum to meet y'all and double deuces to ma two fab roomies (Newbi & Blue Rider). Keen to get myself to future rides, so gimme a hollah ...Gunna peruse the pics now :msn-wink:

[Newbi]

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[Maha]

Definitely post when you get home, or there will 25 odd people worrying about you :hug:


Ride Safe sir and hear from you when ya back!

Scott is a legend, hes just taken Matt home to Auckland in the car (left about 8 o'clock) and is coming back to get on his bike to ride to Hamilton..:Punk:

[Grant`]

Scott is a legend, hes just taken Matt hometo Auckland in the car (left about 8 o'clock) and is coming back to get on his bike to ride to Hamilton..:Punk:

Does that boy have a clear visor, he has been wearing a black one all weekend?

[newhere]

Scott is a legend, hes just taken Matt hometo Auckland in the car (left about 8 o'clock) and is coming back to get on his bike to ride to Hamilton..:Punk:

Jeeeez he's gonna be knakered! :blink:

[Maha]

Does that boy have a clear visor, he has been wearing a black one all weekend?

Yes he does...hey, hes the one who woke us all up before 7:30am Saturday morning remember?...:shifty:


Jeeeez he's gonna be knakered! :blink:

They are both in fine form still...two bowls of Mac/Cheese/power nap and a smoke...ahhhhhh those were the days.:confused:

[newhere]

Yes he does...hey, hes the one who woke us all up before 7:30am Saturday morning remember?...:shifty:



They are both in fine form still...two bowls of Mac/Cheese/power nap and a smoke...ahhhhhh those were the days.:confused:

Aaah so true, I didn't factor in youth, silly me :bleh:

[Grant`]

Yes he does...hey, hes the one who woke us all up before 7:30am Saturday morning remember?...:shifty:


That's a bonus, and yes i remember the banging pot quite clearly. If I had been inclined to get out of bed he would of worn it :shit:

[nzspokes]

Soooooo, who had the wee accident on the drive on Friday night?

:sick:

[newhere]

That's a bonus, and yes i remember the banging pot quite clearly. If I had been inclined to get out of bed he would of worn it :shit:

Indeed! I would have liked to see someone banging a pot at him this morning after his 3/4 bottle of jimmy effort last night :laugh:

[newhere]

Soooooo, who had the wee accident on the drive on Friday night?

:sick:

??? what did I miss???

[tnarg]

??? what did I miss???

Not much, the dog cleaned it up. Yum yum.

[newhere]

Not much, the dog cleaned it up. Yum yum.

:shutup: vomit??? :sick: dry retch at the thought :sick:

[nzspokes]

:shutup: vomit??? :sick: dry retch at the thought :sick:

Didnt think anybody had that much? <_<

[nathanwhite]

I have 80+ photos on the way(down from about 240) gonna stick them on flickr, much easier then then all the thumbnails on there :shit: :no: :facepalm:

All in all brilliant weekend, big thanks to Maha, Mum, Graeme, Irene, leaders......I think this has been said before..:innocent:

Just waiting for lightroom to chew through the photos.....

[newhere]

Didnt think anybody had that much? <_<

Nah neither, everyone was having a great time, laughing and singing but no one seemed trashed :blink: maybe it was the dog lol cleaned up his own mess te he he :laugh:

[newhere]

I have 80+ photos on the way(down from about 240) gonna stick them on flickr, much easier then then all the thumbnails on there :shit: :no: :facepalm:

All in all brilliant weekend, big thanks to Maha, Mum, Graeme, Irene, leaders......I think this has been said before..:innocent:

Just waiting for lightroom to chew through the photos.....

I am looking forward to seeing them :niceone:

[nzspokes]

Nah neither, everyone was having a great time, laughing and singing but no one seemed trashed :blink: maybe it was the dog lol cleaned up his own mess te he he :laugh:

Im a lightweight in the drinking stakes, 1 six pack for the weekend. Cheap date!!

[Maha]

Nah neither, everyone was having a great time, laughing and singing but no one seemed trashed :blink: maybe it was the dog lol cleaned up his own mess te he he :laugh:

I did hear that a few went walkabout in the early hours..Mangonui ring a bell with anyone?....:confused:

The boys doing a big favour to be honest....making sure Anna got home safe and sound.
Whats a little bit of puke between friends...Bo loved it....nom nom nom:corn:

[newhere]

Im a lightweight in the drinking stakes, 1 six pack for the weekend. Cheap date!!

lol you sure are :laugh: Grant had a surprise this morning when my bag weighed more than it did at the beginning - I didn't drink that much either so i bought it home with me he he he :laugh:

[newhere]

I did hear that a few went walkabout in the early hours..Mangonui ring a bell with anyone?....:confused:

The boys doing a big favour to be honest....making sure Anna got home safe and sound.
Whats a little bit of puke between friends...Bo loved it....nom nom nom:corn:

I know, how cool that we had so many genuine gentleman bikers on the ride :niceone:

I can almost taste vomit just reading that - dogs are so gross :sick:

[ajessep]

A few more pic's - looking forward to seeing everyone elses :laugh:

thanks for photos! much appreciated.

[LankyBastard]

Thanks for the brilliant weekend all, especially everyone who rode in my group, I thought you all did fantastically well, everything went without a hitch! Looking forward to the next ride out we all do!
Although many hours on a sportsbike took it's toll, not to mention racing Gremlin and friends this evening in go karts (and yes sportsbike riders are quicker in a go-kart than BMW riders :shifty:)

:msn-wink::msn-wink::eek::niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

Had a awesome weekend, started crap and turned out really good!! Cheers everyone for making it so special! Cheers for the ride Scott! Ride safe!! Big ups to maha and mom! You did a fantastic job!!

[English Kiwi]

Finally I get the computer to thank everyone for a great weekend :)

It was great to finally put faces and real names to KB names :)

Hope everyone had a great time :) absolutly buggered now though...got home around 5ish after helping a biker on the motorway who'd broken down!

Thanks again to Mark and Anne for organising it all! when's the next one??

[newhere]

thanks for photos! much appreciated.

All good - I wish I had more to post but I was distracted having a great time :laugh:

[Maha]

Scotts just arrived back.

Plans are already in the making for the next ride...next year though.

[blue rider]

Scotts just arrived back.

he is still in auckland?

no before xmas ride?

[Maha]

he is still in auckland?

No back at our place..he should really stay the night and head back early in the morning I think.

[newhere]

No back at our place..he should really stay the night and head back early in the morning I think.

I reckon that's a great plan, we cant share his dang ghost chips....

[blue rider]

No back at our place..he should really stay the night and head back early in the morning I think.

i agree.
tell mom to go all motherly on him, how could he refuse :laugh:

[ajessep]

strangely i'm feeling wide awake and could go again!! what a buzz, first time to Cape Reinga, longest ride i've done YET and met a great group of people.

unfortunately prob. a very full Inbox tomorrow morning :no: and may be walking funny (due to bike!)

THANKS to Mum and Maha and all the leaders/TECs. hats off to you!!!! there is something very special about group rides ... people watching out for each other .... supporting and enouraging and sometimes laughing :laugh:

Stay upright! and I'll try too. hope to see some of u again soon.

p.s. grant / Mum - Luka was waiting at the school gate ha ha ha.

[The Singing Chef]

I will make a video when I get a chance too, if anyone has video or pics they want in it pm me and I'll get in contact

[nathanwhite]

Noticed a problem with my bike in the last ~50km home, if i'm doing less then 70 and let go, the head starts shaking worse and worse. No idea when it started, because it only happens it only happens when there is no damping on the steering (namely me holding on) and I don't do a lot of no handed riding. Only happens sub 70kph though.

I'm thinking wheel alignment, anything else it could be?

[ajessep]

I did hear that a few went walkabout in the early hours..Mangonui ring a bell with anyone?....:confused:

The boys doing a big favour to be honest....making sure Anna got home safe and sound.
Whats a little bit of puke between friends...Bo loved it....nom nom nom:corn:


Those boys kindly offered to gang rape on the way home :-) I told them if I accepted it wouldn't be rape. Actually a good thing they insisted so much on escorting me as we couldn't see nout without Matt's LED torch! Thanks boys!!

We saw a few fish jumping around whilst sitting on the waters edge in Mangonui! Lovely stuff.

p.s. i didn't accept but nor was there any criminal activity.

[swbarnett]

One load of washing done :sunny:

Big feed of Mac'n'Cheese just out of the oven, thanks to "Chef Andy" for doing the sauce for me :niceone:

The very lovely Scot has offered to drive said chef home for us, so the least I could do is offer sustenance :yes:

Not sure about any one else but I am a little jaded, and I was mainly a passenger this weekend.
I tried to do the washing but our machine is busted:facepalm:. Never mind, should have enough clean to get us through till it's fixed.

Got home and all I wanted to do was collapse. Then I found I had to head in to work. Bummer...

Quick blast in to town and then came home to make ham, cheese and tomato toasteds and a pile of pancakes. Yum...

Awsome weekend guys. New friends made and, even as some of the more experienced riders, some lessons learned (never too late for that). Looking forwad to the next one we can be part of.

I was very impressed with the progress of those ahead of me. Well done all of you.

[ajessep]

i agree.
tell mom to go all motherly on him, how could he refuse :laugh:

depends what motherly means :-)

you alright there Doug?

[nzspokes]

Noticed a problem with my bike in the last ~50km home, if i'm doing less then 70 and let go, the head starts shaking worse and worse. No idea when it started, because it only happens it only happens when there is no damping on the steering (namely me holding on) and I don't do a lot of no handed riding. Only happens sub 70kph though.

I'm thinking wheel alignment, anything else it could be?

Loose headset, bent fork or frame, wheel out of true or balance. In no particular order. Also do wheel alignment.

My bike does this also. But thats due to the rider........:shutup:

[nathanwhite]

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/shucking.html
^That looks about right. Heh, all in 2min of googling

[The Singing Chef]

Those boys kindly offered to gang rape on the way home :-) I told them if I accepted it wouldn't be rape. Actually a good thing they insisted so much on escorting me as we couldn't see nout without Matt's LED torch! Thanks boys!!

We saw a few fish jumping around whilst sitting on the waters edge in Mangonui! Lovely stuff.

p.s. i didn't accept but nor was there any criminal activity.

Ha they are damn handy!! Was a good 2 hour walk and great conversation too!

[nzspokes]

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycle/text/shucking.html
^That looks about right. Heh, all in 2min of googling

Wow, thats some messed up mechanical principles right there.

Check the basics first. But does sound like a headset issue. Didnt you do some work on the forks after you dropped it?

[Phreak]

So, it's 1:30 in the morning, I've finally arrived HOME! And would you believe it, I feel great!!! Anyone wanna come out for a night ride? Lol, jokes! :bleh:

Roadworks galore on the motorway, think I spent more time detouring around them all than actually on the motorway heading south for the whole ride home pretty much. Never mind, made for a more interesting trip home. Yes, I did have my clear visor in the boot of my bike, definitely don't leave home for a long trip without it. Thanks to Mom and Maha for once again making me feel like family, so nice to be accepted for 'who I am' LOL! And of course for the amazing weekend, planned down to the very last little detail and executed in the best fashion. WHENS THE NEXT ONE! I'm KEEN!!!!!!!


Have to say, my favorite part of the whole weekend was when myself and Reggie1198 went for a bit of a blat, God I LOVE his bike! (I will gratefully accept any and all donations for fundraising towards one of my own!) So that was really cool of him to take me and my little old baby-blade out, muchly appreciated. As well, the pub at Houhora (?is that how it's spelt?) was amazing, apart from losing two out of three games of pool! Great company though, I have to admit! And, to top it all off I arrived back to my humble abode safely, bike still running mint (in fact I think it loves the cold night air too much, wanted to keep going straight past my driveway!)

Now I'm ranting on like a drunk - oh wait, that's right, there was a bottle of Jim Beam in there somewhere too! HAHA!

Again, a wicked weekend, exactly what I needed, look forward to seeing you all again real soon!

Ride safe!

(Oh, and if anyone is ever down these ways, you know - past the Bombay hills, message me and pop by for a visit, anytime!)

[Maha]

I tried to do the washing but our machine is busted:facepalm:. Never mind, should have enough clean to get us through till it's fixed.

Got home and all I wanted to do was collapse. Then I found I had to head in to work. Bummer...

Quick blast in to town and then came home to make ham, cheese and tomato toasteds and a pile of pancakes. Yum...Awsome weekend guys. New friends made and, even as some of the more experienced riders, some lessons learned (never too late for that). Looking forwad to the next one we can be part of.

I was very impressed with the progress of those ahead of me. Well done all of you.

I remember hearing the words..''we wont need tea tonight'' at Waipu.....:confused:

[blue rider]

ahh lucky me I got a day off, will take the bike to the "oncle doctor" this morning to get the missing brake issue sorted, (i need my bike, I can not even image me walking again to work like I used to).
Maybe I should get me a spare back brake just in case?

poor little transformer.

[Maha]

ahh lucky me I got a day off, will take the bike to the "oncle doctor" this morning to get the missing brake issue sorted, (i need my bike, I can not even image me walking again to work like I used to).
Maybe I should get me a spare back brake just in case?

poor little transformer.

Could always asked your neighbour for a loan of his...shhhhhhhhhhhhhh :msn-wink:

[newhere]

So, it's 1:30 in the morning, I've finally arrived HOME! And would you believe it, I feel great!!! Anyone wanna come out for a night ride? Lol, jokes! :bleh:

Roadworks galore on the motorway, think I spent more time detouring around them all than actually on the motorway heading south for the whole ride home pretty much. Never mind, made for a more interesting trip home. Yes, I did have my clear visor in the boot of my bike, definitely don't leave home for a long trip without it. Thanks to Mom and Maha for once again making me feel like family, so nice to be accepted for 'who I am' LOL! And of course for the amazing weekend, planned down to the very last little detail and executed in the best fashion. WHENS THE NEXT ONE! I'm KEEN!!!!!!!


Have to say, my favorite part of the whole weekend was when myself and Reggie1198 went for a bit of a blat, God I LOVE his bike! (I will gratefully accept any and all donations for fundraising towards one of my own!) So that was really cool of him to take me and my little old baby-blade out, muchly appreciated. As well, the pub at Houhora (?is that how it's spelt?) was amazing, apart from losing two out of three games of pool! Great company though, I have to admit! And, to top it all off I arrived back to my humble abode safely, bike still running mint (in fact I think it loves the cold night air too much, wanted to keep going straight past my driveway!)

Now I'm ranting on like a drunk - oh wait, that's right, there was a bottle of Jim Beam in there somewhere too! HAHA!

Again, a wicked weekend, exactly what I needed, look forward to seeing you all again real soon!

Ride safe!

(Oh, and if anyone is ever down these ways, you know - past the Bombay hills, message me and pop by for a visit, anytime!)


Sigh...you are one mad nut - im happy you and your bike made it home in one piece :bleh:

[blue rider]

Could always asked your neighbour for a loan of his...shhhhhhhhhhhhhh :msn-wink:

he is into hondas.....! :laugh:


and they are to big, or somewhat in need for renovations.

[nzspokes]

ahh lucky me I got a day off

Why didnt I think of that??? Im still tired.

Had a quick look at the bike this morning and its survived its ride to the cape.

[Newbi]

Forgot to mention last night, that when I made a joke about my bike not starting after you all left for home, that it actually didn't want to start:no: But she did finally decide to after a few attempts, thank goodness, need to suss out just whats going on there me thinks. Oh thats right the bike mechanics up here are crap:laugh:

[nathanwhite]

Maybe I should get me a spare back brake just in case?

poor little transformer.

If you decide to, contact the guy running this auction. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/auction-423851801.htm)
I got a gear selector from him and the pack rack for a pretty good price,
You just might have to go over it with a wire brush or something first

[blue rider]

If you decide to, contact the guy running this auction. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/auction-423851801.htm)
I got a gear selector from him and the pack rack for a pretty good price,
You just might have to go over it with a wire brush or something first

will head over to Yamaha in church street shortly and if no luck will call the service center at Red Baron. I have rides planned this week. she must be back to her usual prettiness soon.

[The Singing Chef]

Wish I had taken more video, like a documentary, got some great ideas for the video though

[nathanwhite]

Wow, thats some messed up mechanical principles right there.

Check the basics first. But does sound like a headset issue. Didnt you do some work on the forks after you dropped it?

Just loosened off the triple clamps and tugged the front wheel back into alignment. But that was ~2-3 thousand km ago

[blue rider]

Wish I had taken more video, like a documentary, got some great ideas for the video though

can't wait for the viewing.

You provide nibbles and drinks?
outdoor cinema?
at Mom's and Maha's? :innocent:

[blue rider]

will head over to Yamaha in church street shortly and if no luck will call the service center at Red Baron. I have rides planned this week. she must be back to her usual prettiness soon.

Red Baron it is, 3 - 5 days wait maybe :shit:

[nathanwhite]

Red Baron it is, 3 - 5 days wait maybe

Now its the challenge of learning to hill start with the front brake instead of the rear

[blue rider]

Now its the challenge of learning to hill start with the front brake instead of the rear


its more like ......NO NO NO i will not stop on a effn hill, watch me!
I should be fine.

[The Singing Chef]

can't wait for the viewing.

You provide nibbles and drinks?
outdoor cinema?
at Mom's and Maha's? :innocent:

Haha not a bad idea!! I want to do some interviews with people that went on the ride, pm me I'f you are interested.

[Newbi]

Wish I had taken more video, like a documentary, got some great ideas for the video though

Yeah I wish I had taken more photos too.

[ynot slow]

Ok at airport waiting for flight this arvo.hehe free internet with 15 mins,yeah right lol.Am truly amazed with the trip totally blown away with it,can not say THANKS enough to Mark and Ann for the organising of this.And mine hosts absolutely awesome.Will add pics later.

Meeting new fellow riders is all about riding and gotta say what a freeking fine bunch of people I have met,memories will last my lifetime for sure,you guys are supreme in my books,well worth the trip,so now all I want is my operation to be done and dusted,a small token.

Hope when any people head down the island give me a pm,some great roads around the Naki,Manawatu,Hawkes Bay scene.

[Newbi]

Haha not a bad idea!! I want to do some interviews with people that went on the ride, pm me I'f you are interested.

Ha better not interview me, cos I will definately say something I regret about certain things I experienced:laugh::shutup::facepalm: I'll just write a funny poem instead, love doing that, did it for quite a few individual people when we all went on a horse trek/ camp. Hmm a poem about Mom??:msn-wink:

[The Singing Chef]

Ha better not interview me, cos I will definately say something I regret about certain things I experienced:laugh::shutup::facepalm: I'll just write a funny poem instead, love doing that, did it for quite a few individual people when we all went on a horse trek/ camp. Hmm a poem about Mom??:msn-wink:

Your to far away lol, I will get a good video camera for the next one and also use a helmet cam

[The Singing Chef]

Ok at airport waiting for flight this arvo.hehe free internet with 15 mins,yeah right lol.Am truly amazed with the trip totally blown away with it,can not say THANKS enough to Mark and Ann for the organising of this.And mine hosts absolutely awesome.Will add pics later.

Meeting new fellow riders is all about riding and gotta say what a freeking fine bunch of people I have met,memories will last my lifetime for sure,you guys are supreme in my books,well worth the trip,so now all I want is my operation to be done and dusted,a small token.

Hope when any people head down the island give me a pm,some great roads around the Naki,Manawatu,Hawkes Bay scene.

Was great meeting you Tony, thanks for driving and coming all the way up here, have a safe flight

[nathanwhite]

Alright! Photos are finally downloaded, processed, tagged, uploaded, sorted, reuploaded and resorted :laugh: :facepalm:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157628071033183/

If you want a hi-res copy, pm me with the link to it.
Likewise, if I have details wrong (names etc) then sorry I did the best I could, just let me know.

[Maha]

can't wait for the viewing.

You provide nibbles and drinks?
outdoor cinema?
at Mom's and Maha's? :innocent:

We had a sneak preview of the vids last night...very cool stuff indeed.

Ok at airport waiting for flight this arvo.hehe free internet with 15 mins,yeah right lol.Am truly amazed with the trip totally blown away with it,can not say THANKS enough to Mark and Ann for the organising of this.And mine hosts absolutely awesome.Will add pics later.

Meeting new fellow riders is all about riding and gotta say what a freeking fine bunch of people I have met,memories will last my lifetime for sure,you guys are supreme in my books,well worth the trip,so now all I want is my operation to be done and dusted,a small token.

Hope when any people head down the island give me a pm,some great roads around the Naki,Manawatu,Hawkes Bay scene.

We did talk about a trip idea last night (down your way) remember?
Thank you so much Tony for being here...that alone made it possible for Anne and the Matt The Naked Chef to be apart of the whole experience..:niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

Alright! Photos are finally downloaded, processed, tagged, uploaded, sorted, reuploaded and resorted :laugh: :facepalm:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157628071033183/

If you want a hi-res copy, pm me with the link to it.
Likewise, if I have details wrong (names etc) then sorry I did the best I could, just let me know.

Awesome bro, tryna look at them on my phone, pain in the ass hahs

[Maha]

Alright! Photos are finally downloaded, processed, tagged, uploaded, sorted, reuploaded and resorted :laugh: :facepalm:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157628071033183/

If you want a hi-res copy, pm me with the link to it.
Likewise, if I have details wrong (names etc) then sorry I did the best I could, just let me know.

Still sifting through the picks here Doogy...I have a Calendar pic picked out all ready...pic 28 and 29 and 30 is Matt/Anna.

22 and 58 are the money worthy of a calendar spot...(17 also if Ash/Becks and Matt were in focus)
And thats a great photo of Bo and Irene.
I might let Anne have a go at doing that flickr thing with our photos also...cos I have no idea..
We have some good shots of the bikes coming up the Brynderwyns/leaving the bridges etc...

[Phreak]

I have some pics on my phone that I will figure out how to upload once I get home. :-)

[Maha]

I love this one....:laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

I love this one....:laugh:

Hehe , I am going to buy some cameras, helmet and handheld so next ride I can document the whole thing, get all the funny pot banging and get some good action shits of each group and go through each group. You guys like the idea?

[The Singing Chef]

Hehe , I am going to buy some cameras, helmet and handheld so next ride I can document the whole thing, get all the funny pot banging and get some good action shits of each group and go through each group. You guys like the idea?

Oops meant to be shots not shits, damn auto correct

[Maha]

Hehe , I am going to buy some cameras, helmet and handheld so next ride I can document the whole thing, get all the funny pot banging and get some good action shits of each group and go through each group. You guys like the idea?

......all that and you can cook?...:blink:

[The Singing Chef]

......all that and you can cook?...:blink:

Haha if you like I can wear the helmet cam whilst cooking lol

[Phreak]

Lol im sitting in the work truck waiting for a job site to finish up, browsing KB, looking at the pics from the weekend... There's some great shots in there! Still can't believe how amazing it was! Can't wait for the next one! :-)

[ajessep]

my house is free

[ajessep]

my house is free

for the video night that is

[The Singing Chef]

my house is free

Haha damn thought I was able to enter the property market just then.

[ajessep]

anyone know what andre and grant's usernames are?

[English Kiwi]

anyone know what andre and grant's usernames are?

Andre doesn't have one I don't think...but Grant's (number 2) is tnarg :)

[Newbi]

Your more than welcome to use my house for a film night, I could whip up some yummy nibbles etc, especially if it's baking:laugh: long way to come for a movie tho:laugh:

[Maha]

The ride numbers were spot on. The groups were perfect..
All you guys will get a first look at any other ride that is dreamed up.

[blue rider]

awesome pictures dougal, will have to steal some to get my european friends all green with envy.


bikes at the garage - I had her towed :baby:

hopefully i get her back soon, missing her already, the parking is so empty without her, and tomorrow I have to walk to work :facepalm:

[blue rider]

The ride numbers were spot on. The groups were perfect..
All you guys will get a first look at any other ride that is dreamed up.

how many sleeps? :corn:

[Hellzie]

Can I come next time??? :blink:

[English Kiwi]

Can I come next time??? :blink:

Anyone can come along :) Keep an eye out for the next one as i'm sure we all are as well!

[blue rider]

Can I come next time??? :blink:



you so should :devil2:

[Maha]

how many sleeps? :corn:


Can I come next time??? :blink:

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:

[nzspokes]

Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

Or if your Gremlin, a one day cruz.......

[Maha]

Or if your Gremlin, a one day cruz.......

He could do it on a tank....:confused:
To be honest, he is valuable to have on trips of this nature. Theres not alot of place that he has not been/seen..

[blue rider]

Or if your Gremlin, a one day cruz.......



ahhh come ere, soon you too will have a big fast bike with all the bells n whistles (or is that trimmings) :shutup:

[English Kiwi]

ahhh come ere, soon you too will have a big fast bike with all the bells n whistles (or is that trimmings) :shutup:

I think Alan's BMW shouldn't be classified as a bike...it's a chair with 2 wheels and all the trimmings...turned up at the Karting last night to see him lying on his bike like it was a lazyboy chair!! :laugh:

oh how a comfy seat would be nice...the joys of sports bikes! hahaha

[Phreak]

I've uploaded pics from the weekend away, they're in my profile. There's 38 of them, I don't want to override this thread with all of them so I've picked out my favorites for here. Anyone can take a look into my profile and look at the rest anyways! (I think they can, that is!)

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[Hellzie]

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:

Yes please. Either or both.

[Phreak]

...and a couple more just cause I really like them...

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[Phreak]

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:

You know I'm gonna vote South already, right? :yes: :innocent:

[Maha]

You know I'm gonna vote South already, right? :yes: :innocent:

...you could pick us up at Mercer or Rangiriri on that trip...
We will be enteringcountry soon after...:shifty:

[Phreak]

Rangiriri works for me. After last night, I'm OVER the motorway...! Actually, as it turns out, I have to come back to Auckland tonight for work, picking up all the cones we loaned to the Auckland office for the triathlon that closed most of the city over the weekend... NOT impressed! But, get to take the bosses Mazda BT-50 ute for the trip so should be easy... That kinda makes it more bearable...

[blue rider]

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:


both.

:clap:

[nzspokes]

both.

:clap:

At the same time, week of riding. :wings:

[The Singing Chef]

At the same time, week of riding. :wings:

Done!! :niceone:

[newhere]

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:

Option 1 sounds longer so has my vote :)

[newhere]

At the same time, week of riding. :wings:

oooh - i like that idea :eek:

[Boots]

Alright! Photos are finally downloaded, processed, tagged, uploaded, sorted, reuploaded and resorted :laugh: :facepalm:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58553393@N02/sets/72157628071033183/



Cool Photos!:sunny:

[Boots]

I remember hearing the words..''we wont need tea tonight'' at Waipu.....:confused:

You're right. We had a snack and then realised we were really hungry!

Had a great weekend! Thanks to everyone involved and especially to you and Mom for organising it. :love:

[Boots]

The ride numbers were spot on. The groups were perfect..
All you guys will get a first look at any other ride that is dreamed up.

Cool. Look forward to it!

[Maha]

Option 1 sounds longer so has my vote :)

....yes but you will ride n-e-where eh?....:laugh:

[Grant`]

(South) Auckland to Auckland = 994kms...another three dayer...:niceone:

(North) Auckland to Auckland = 656...two dayer...:corn:

The north one depending on thoughts of destination, i can possibly arrange an accomodation deal for the group, maybe not quite as awesome as the one just had :shutup:

The south one I will just shut up and come for the ride, as long as we can somehow incorporate the back road through to Tahuna in it as thats a nice piece of road :eek:

[Maha]

I've uploaded pics from the weekend away, they're in my profile. There's 38 of them, I don't want to override this thread with all of them so I've picked out my favorites for here. Anyone can take a look into my profile and look at the rest anyways! (I think they can, that is!)


Yeah some good pics in there Scott...the pic of Air Force one is epic!


The north one depending on thoughts of destination, i can possibly arrange an accomodation deal for the group, maybe not quite as awesome as the one just had :shutup:

The south one I will just shut up and come for the ride, as long as we can somehow incorporate the back road through to Tahuna in it as thats a nice piece of road :eek:

Ohinewai?....yes indeedy.

[nzspokes]

The north one depending on thoughts of destination, i can possibly arrange an accomodation deal for the group,

Our compulsory tenting. :niceone:

[Mom]

I made it to the Cape, all be it with a slight emotional breakdown halfway:violin:. Sooooooo much fun, and on my ride home I averaged 95/100kms most of the way, so have improved a bit already.

The grin on your face when you got off your bike up there will be one the most enduring memories I will take away from this weekend Jo.


A big thanks also to all the leaders and TEC's you helped out heaps even though it must have been a bit frustrating at times not being able to open it up.

Frustration does not come into things on a ride like this. Of course people can ride faster or what have you, they chose to smell roses along the way from time to time is all :sunny:


Im home, and completely shagged.
Tickets collected, 1 (I think):Police:

Im struggling to stay awake, I could do with some choccy.....

Shagged? What is this you speak of? Mind you if I play my cards right I might get lucky tonight :blip:

I really hope that none of us collected a ticket from that revenue gatherer on the road side.


SUP everyone!!! :msn-wink:

SUP my homie :laugh: I LOVE the colour of your bike. You did so well. It was tough sitting behind the bikes at times, but also really cool at the same time to see the improvement as the weekend progressed.


Didnt think anybody had that much? <_<

Far out, even I broke a personal record of soberness this weekend.


Just waiting for lightroom to chew through the photos.....

Cool pics Doogal, sorry about the loss of your skids at the start of the ride too :shutup:


Although many hours on a sportsbike took it's toll, not to mention racing Gremlin and friends this evening in go karts (and yes sportsbike riders are quicker in a go-kart than BMW riders :shifty:)

:msn-wink::msn-wink::eek::niceone:

You did what????????? You guys make me feel old :rofl:



Thanks again to Mark and Anne for organising it all! when's the next one??



no before xmas ride?

What about an L's Angels Xmas BBQ at ours? Plenty of beds/mattresses etc...

Hmmmm.

[newhere]

....yes but you will ride n-e-where eh?....:laugh:

Bwhahhahahahaha yeah - the names stuck heh :facepalm: but appropriate te he he he :laugh:

[newhere]

What about an L's Angels Xmas BBQ at ours? Plenty of beds/mattresses etc...

Hmmmm.

Ooooh love it :niceone:, any dates your thinking of (assuming your not thinking xmas day hehe)

[swbarnett]

Frustration does not come into things on a ride like this. Of course people can ride faster or what have you, they chose to smell roses along the way from time to time is all :sunny:
Right on. Having a blast is definitely part of why I ride but I really enjoyed providing a buffer and helping my fellow riders in any way I could.


What about an L's Angels Xmas BBQ at ours? Plenty of beds/mattresses etc...

Hmmmm.
Shit that sounds good! Just say when.

[The Singing Chef]

I had just edited and cut the final video with a total playing time of 10.51 minutes, was saving it and then half way through the bloody program crashed.

So now I have to start again, what a BITCH!!! :facepalm::mad::ar15::brick::eek5::crazy::angry2:: Oops::bye::2guns::soon:

[Newbi]

I had just edited and cut the final video with a total playing time of 10.51 minutes, was saving it and then half way through the bloody program crashed.

So now I have to start again, what a BITCH!!! :facepalm::mad::ar15::brick::eek5::crazy::angry2:: Oops::bye::2guns::soon:

Oh F--k that sux big time:facepalm:

[Boots]

I had just edited and cut the final video with a total playing time of 10.51 minutes, was saving it and then half way through the bloody program crashed.

So now I have to start again, what a BITCH!!! :facepalm::mad::ar15::brick::eek5::crazy::angry2:: Oops::bye::2guns::soon:

Bugger! :facepalm:

[nzspokes]

A couple of ideas to take some pressure of Maha and Mom organising the ride.

Maybe on the first day riders are responsible for there own lunch, ie bring sandwiches etc. And just stop somewhere nice. And one day make the lunch stop by a bakery.

And a dinner one night to be made by the riders at where ever we stay. Organisers, leaders and Tecs are to sit and watch as they do the alot of work during the time.

Just thoughts as this is a huge thing to organise.

Even though these are learner rides I cant see long term as I become a better rider why I wouldnt keep going. :wings:

[nzspokes]

I had just edited and cut the final video with a total playing time of 10.51 minutes, was saving it and then half way through the bloody program crashed.

So now I have to start again, what a BITCH!!! :facepalm::mad::ar15::brick::eek5::crazy::angry2:: Oops::bye::2guns::soon:

Crap. :facepalm:

[Mom]

the bloody program crashed. :soon:

ARRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hope that breakfast service was not too tough this morning. My alarm went off at 6 and I just lay there wishing I could stay put. Mark gave me a shake a few moments later as I had not moved. I was awake just not wanting to get up :laugh:

[Mom]

Ooooh love it :niceone:, any dates your thinking of (assuming your not thinking xmas day hehe)


Right on. Having a blast is definitely part of why I ride but I really enjoyed providing a buffer and helping my fellow riders in any way I could.


Shit that sounds good! Just say when.

I am thinking a Sunday afternoon thing, bit of a pootle in the morning, finishing up at ours for a BBQ lunch and a couple of cold ones. Even if it is a kid weekend or what have you kids could also come along, it would just mean parent misses the ride. Suits me I am not riding anyway :innocent:

Everyone gets so busy at this time of the year, Sunday arvo should be easy to sort.

Let me confer with head office and set a date :niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

ARRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hope that breakfast service was not too tough this morning. My alarm went off at 6 and I just lay there wishing I could stay put. Mark gave me a shake a few moments later as I had not moved. I was awake just not wanting to get up :laugh:

Na I slept in till 4.50 though :innocent: and I will start again soon once the anger dulls.

[Newbi]

I am thinking a Sunday afternoon thing, bit of a pootle in the morning, finishing up at ours for a BBQ lunch and a couple of cold ones. Even if it is a kid weekend or what have you kids could also come along, it would just mean parent misses the ride. Suits me I am not riding anyway :innocent:

Everyone gets so busy at this time of the year, Sunday arvo should be easy to sort.

Let me confer with head office and set a date :niceone:

Hahahaha:laugh: A "couple" of cold ones:msn-wink: yeah right:bleh:

[ajessep]

ARRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hope that breakfast service was not too tough this morning. My alarm went off at 6 and I just lay there wishing I could stay put. Mark gave me a shake a few moments later as I had not moved. I was awake just not wanting to get up :laugh:

6!!!!!! i got out of bed just before 8am :-) still got to work at 850 (incl. kiddy drop off at school and coffee pickup). didnt wear pjs to work either ....

6 am is a sin. scott's pans would have got me going .....

[Mom]

6!!!!!! i got out of bed just before 8am :-) still got to work at 850 (incl. kiddy drop off at school and coffee pickup). didnt wear pjs to work either ....

6 am is a sin. scott's pans would have got me going .....

I dropped Tony to the bus station and still got to work for 8am :yes:

[blue rider]

xmas bbq, yei Maha in Santa Short

So Kiwiana-ish


i like the idea:niceone:

[Grant`]

A couple of ideas to take some pressure of Maha and Mom organising the ride.

Maybe on the first day riders are responsible for there own lunch, ie bring sandwiches etc. And just stop somewhere nice. And one day make the lunch stop by a bakery.

And a dinner one night to be made by the riders at where ever we stay. Organisers, leaders and Tecs are to sit and watch as they do the alot of work during the time.

Just thoughts as this is a huge thing to organise.

Even though these are learner rides I cant see long term as I become a better rider why I wouldnt keep going. :wings:

Well once you have been riding for a while you could always be one of the Ride Leaders / Tecs instead that will be my excuse for going on the rides.

[Grant`]

On a side note, I got the call today to say that the first part of my suspension has arrived in the country, so $1,100 down, another $1,000 to go on the front forks and then hopefully the rearsets will arrive in the country shortly so the whole lot can go on the bike altogether.

[Mom]

Maha in Santa Short

Oh dear God the mind boggles :laugh:

[blue rider]

On a side note, I got the call today to say that the first part of my suspension has arrived in the country, so $1,100 down, another $1,000 to go on the front forks and then hopefully the rearsets will arrive in the country shortly so the whole lot can go on the bike altogether.


oh first I thought oh shit, ....and I got to the front forks and the rearsets and it started making sense again. :facepalm:

[newhere]

I am thinking a Sunday afternoon thing, bit of a pootle in the morning, finishing up at ours for a BBQ lunch and a couple of cold ones. Even if it is a kid weekend or what have you kids could also come along, it would just mean parent misses the ride. Suits me I am not riding anyway :innocent:

Everyone gets so busy at this time of the year, Sunday arvo should be easy to sort.

Let me confer with head office and set a date :niceone:

Awesome :niceone:

[Grant`]

oh first I thought oh shit, ....and I got to the front forks and the rearsets and it started making sense again. :facepalm:

Its all money I shouldn't really be spending but ya get that, I love my bike (very much even) so she is worth every penny....mmmm penny could be a good name for her as I spent a pretty penny on her.

Penny the Predator? :bleh:

[nzspokes]

Well once you have been riding for a while you could always be one of the Ride Leaders / Tecs instead that will be my excuse for going on the rides.

Thats the plan. But need a bike that can keep up first. :niceone:

[reggie1198]

So, it's 1:30 in the morning, I've finally arrived HOME! And would you believe it, I feel great!!! Anyone wanna come out for a night ride? Lol, jokes! :bleh:

Roadworks galore on the motorway, think I spent more time detouring around them all than actually on the motorway heading south for the whole ride home pretty much. Never mind, made for a more interesting trip home. Yes, I did have my clear visor in the boot of my bike, definitely don't leave home for a long trip without it. Thanks to Mom and Maha for once again making me feel like family, so nice to be accepted for 'who I am' LOL! And of course for the amazing weekend, planned down to the very last little detail and executed in the best fashion. WHENS THE NEXT ONE! I'm KEEN!!!!!!!


Have to say, my favorite part of the whole weekend was when myself and Reggie1198 went for a bit of a blat, God I LOVE his bike! (I will gratefully accept any and all donations for fundraising towards one of my own!) So that was really cool of him to take me and my little old baby-blade out, muchly appreciated. As well, the pub at Houhora (?is that how it's spelt?) was amazing, apart from losing two out of three games of pool! Great company though, I have to admit! And, to top it all off I arrived back to my humble abode safely, bike still running mint (in fact I think it loves the cold night air too much, wanted to keep going straight past my driveway!)

Now I'm ranting on like a drunk - oh wait, that's right, there was a bottle of Jim Beam in there somewhere too! HAHA!

Again, a wicked weekend, exactly what I needed, look forward to seeing you all again real soon!

Ride safe!

(Oh, and if anyone is ever down these ways, you know - past the Bombay hills, message me and pop by for a visit, anytime!)


Hiya Phreak,

No problem mate, it was pretty cool to break away (however brief it seemed).

Big thanks to Mark and Sue for the organization, and to Grant for leading group one pretty much up to the cape and back. It was really cool to put faces to user names and then user names to real names.....
Thanks to the TEC's as well.

Glad everyone got home in one piece, and hope to catch up with folks at another rideout.......East cape could be fun.

Reggie

[stifmyster1]

wow. been so busy sorting stuff out forgot about checking in.

Me and doogal and 2 others (sorry cant remember your forum names) went through wood cox after everyone left and that was fun.

Big thanks to everyone. Specifically Mom and maha for organizing the ride

Big thanks to phreak for the riding advice, completely changed my riding style and made me more comfortable on my bike.

More thank yours to mark (deveau rider) and swjbarnett for helping me sort the suspension pretty sure it would have put a slight damper on my weekend otherwise.

And of couse big up to the owners of san marino.

Everything went perfectly this weekend. am so pumped for the next one. But im pretty sure it going to be a while before I get another weekend off of work.

Oh. got a few pics which i will upload. just trying to sort out my panoramic of the cape.

Was great meeting you all.

now to go away for 30mins and watch abohter 5 pages appear.

[ajessep]

Hiya Phreak,

No problem mate, it was pretty cool to break away (however brief it seemed).

Big thanks to Mark and Sue for the organization, and to Grant for leading group one pretty much up to the cape and back. It was really cool to put faces to user names and then user names to real names.....
Thanks to the TEC's as well.

Glad everyone got home in one piece, and hope to catch up with folks at another rideout.......East cape could be fun.

Reggie

Hi Ducati man

u went just a "wee" bit faster out the front than Grant did. pushed me a bit. i liked!! but did gulp on a couple of crners.

was just behind scott before u took off.

[Maha]

A couple of ideas to take some pressure of Maha and Mom organising the ride.

Maybe on the first day riders are responsible for there own lunch, ie bring sandwiches etc. And just stop somewhere nice. And one day make the lunch stop by a bakery.

And a dinner one night to be made by the riders at where ever we stay. Organisers, leaders and Tecs are to sit and watch as they do the alot of work during the time.

Just thoughts as this is a huge thing to organise.

Even though these are learner rides I cant see long term as I become a better rider why I wouldnt keep going. :wings:



Good points Rob.
We stayed at a camp in Taupo last year, they have a massive kitchen/under cover eating area with B-B-Q's.
We all chipped in for stuff to fry up etc..cheap way of doing it and bang on fun afterwards.
Scott was there, he'll tell ya.
We wont always get the treatment like we did at the weekend.
Cafe's/bakery's are a good idea..that one in Kaikohe not being open was a real arse (the website said it was open, but its Kaikohe)
I look at these rides for the fun factor and to make sure everyone is well pleased when they eventually get home.
Long may they continue.
I dealt with an issue at the weekend when it was brought to my attention and that was the end of that.
I wont tollerate is the game plan being changed.
I will always try to keep the cost per head to a minimum.
Splitting into groups worked really well..nothing but praise from the group leaders.
One big group for last bit of Sunday worked just as well (not alot of other vehicles around on those roads helped)

[Grant`]

Hi Ducati man

u went just a "wee" bit faster out the front than Grant did. pushed me a bit. i liked!! but did gulp on a couple of crners.

was just behind scott before u took off.

It takes a hard man to ride a Duc and no learners are going to slow him up! :sunny:

[The Singing Chef]

Good points Rob.
We stayed at a camp in Taupo last year, they have a massive kitchen/under cover eating area with B-B-Q's.
We all chipped in for stuff to fry up etc..cheap way of doing it and bang on fun afterwards.
Scott was there, he'll tell ya.
We wont always get the treatment like we did at the weekend.
Cafe's/bakery's are a good idea..that one in Kaikohe not being open was a real arse (the website said it was open, but its Kaikohe)
I look at these rides for the fun factor and to make sure everyone is well pleased when they eventually get home.
Long may they continue.
I dealt with an issue at the weekend when it was brought to my attention and that was the end of that.
The only thing I wont tollerate is the game plan being changed.
I will always try to keep the cost per head to a minimum.
Splitting into groups worked really well..nothing but praise from the group leaders.
One big group for last bit of Sunday worked just as well (not alot of other vehicles around on those roads helped)

You can expect ze resident cheffie down to help supervise the BBQ :laugh: OOhhhh I'll be a leader!!! ...Oh wait I need a bike that goes first!:no:

[Grant`]

Good points Rob.
We stayed at a camp in Taupo last year, they have a massive kitchen/under cover eating area with B-B-Q's.
We all chipped in for stuff to fry up etc..cheap way of doing it and bang on fun afterwards.
Scott was there, he'll tell ya.
We wont always get the treatment like we did at the weekend.
Cafe's/bakery's are a good idea..that one in Kaikohe not being open was a real arse (the website said it was open, but its Kaikohe)
I look at these rides for the fun factor and to make sure everyone is well pleased when they eventually get home.
Long may they continue.
I dealt with an issue at the weekend when it was brought to my attention and that was the end of that.
The only thing I wont tollerate is the game plan being changed.
I will always try to keep the cost per head to a minimum.
Splitting into groups worked really well..nothing but praise from the group leaders.
One big group for last bit of Sunday worked just as well (not alot of other vehicles around on those roads helped)

We will just get Richard to store all the food on the back of his bike along with his whole house he carrys around with him :niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

We will just get Richard to store all the food on the back of his bike along with his whole house he carrys around with him :niceone:

Haha he may have to leave the kitchen sink at home next time mind you to make a bit of extra room

[nzspokes]

You can expect ze resident cheffie down to help supervise the BBQ :laugh: OOhhhh I'll be a leader!!! ...Oh wait I need a bike that goes first!:no:

Well you can pillion with me in a few months, you may just have to run behind and push on hills to keep up. :niceone:

[nzspokes]

We will just get Richard to store all the food on the back of his bike along with his whole house he carrys around with him :niceone:


Im sure he can get a fridge and BBQ on there as well. :shit:

[The Singing Chef]

Well you can pillion with me in a few months, you may just have to run behind and push on hills to keep up. :niceone:

Haha top job!! I bet we can get to some good speeds downhill though!! haha

[Newbi]

It's all good I'll bring a car next time cos Mom will be riding, so i'll have room for heaps of food and goodies etc, got a trailer too if needed.:bleh:

[Grant`]

It's all good I'll bring a car next time cos Mom will be riding, so i'll have room for heaps of food and goodies etc, got a trailer too if needed.:bleh:

Pfffffft you will be riding! We will find a non rider to drive. Will talk my sister or somebody into it or something, she will be keen to go away for a weekend and drive my car and can just load it up with stuff to take away.

[nzspokes]

It's all good I'll bring a car next time cos Mom will be riding, so i'll have room for heaps of food and goodies etc, got a trailer too if needed.:bleh:

No you will be riding. Even if we have to come up and meet you somewhere. :Punk:

[newhere]

We will just get Richard to store all the food on the back of his bike along with his whole house he carrys around with him :niceone:

Te he he he, stoked i wasn't the "and the kitchen sink" chicky on this trip :laugh:

[newhere]

It's all good I'll bring a car next time cos Mom will be riding, so i'll have room for heaps of food and goodies etc, got a trailer too if needed.:bleh:

You definitely better be riding hun, or i will track you down and spank ya :shake: :bleh:

[The Singing Chef]

You will definitely better be riding hun, or i will track you down and spank ya :shake: :bleh:

But I wasn't riding and no body spanked me!! :no:

Yea we shall all be riding, I can ask a :Police: to follow us and he will probably offer to give us lifts as well!!

[blue rider]

You can expect ze resident cheffie down to help supervise the BBQ :laugh: OOhhhh I'll be a leader!!! ...Oh wait I need a bike that goes first!:no:



ze resident cheffie will be supported by ze hobby cheffie.......:drool: i am sure we can beat any first class restaurant....

[The Singing Chef]

ze resident cheffie will be supported by ze hobby cheffie.......:drool: i am sure we can beat any first class restaurant....

Haha lets aim for a Michelin Star hey :Punk: I shall bring my "serious" hat

[newhere]

But I wasn't riding and no body spanked me!! :no:

I only spank boys if they ask me nicely :laugh:

[The Singing Chef]

I only spank boys if they ask me nicely :laugh:

Pwuutttyyy pweeeessseee with a Hayabusa on top :innocent:

[nzspokes]

ze resident cheffie will be supported by ze hobby cheffie.......:drool: i am sure we can beat any first class restaurant....

Ich kann leben Schokolade. Seit ein paar Tagen sowieso. :niceone:

[3leaves]

:niceone:
Was great to have you along for the ride Jo.
The expression of your face when we reached to top said it all...
Yourself/Maggie/Sabine/Owen and Plus1 (as newer riders) done yourselves proud..was good to have you all in the 'C'ool group..:niceone:

Got some photo's to add.251104251105251106251107251108251109

We(Me +1) had an Awesome weekend, thanks very much to EVERYBODY involved.
Apart from the great fun, the riding tips and help were most welcome. looking forward to the next ride.:niceone:

[blue rider]

Haha lets aim for a Michelin Star hey :Punk: I shall bring my "serious" hat

ok :bleh:

btw, have you posted the cape song just yet? :sunny:

[Mom]

:wings: :laugh: :wari:

[Newbi]

:laugh:Oh I see what's going on here:laugh: bullying on mass:laugh: I feel like I slow eveyone down is all, that's why I like riding on me own, just me trying to keep up with, well no one hahaha. It's a bloody LONG way just to get to Auckland, let alone then go for a huge ride. Jeeze you people are mental,:wacko: Good mental but mental nonetheless:laugh::love:love you long time though:laugh:

[newhere]

Pwuutttyyy pweeeessseee with a Hayabusa on top :innocent:

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