Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride

[Mr Triple]

Reckon we head to Aka for the next ride, make the most of the long daylight evenings (ie bigger ride)... tea there aka .... and to keep everyone happy back over the hill in daylight...and stop for a beer/wine at taitapu pub..... then its easy run home in the dark.
If weather not to flash, shorter circuit and back to taitapu pub ,as everyone knows their food pretty darn good too:yes:

Sounds great I'll be along at this stage.







I'm up for another Wednesday ride, warning though, those sharp corners do have me going slower:scooter:

You will be fine, just take your time as you won't be that far behind.

[Autech]

Hey you fellers would know, I'm looking to do a few laps of Ruapuna tomorrow, what time does the track open? Do I need anyone with me or do I just rock out?

[SVboy]

Hey you fellers would know, I'm looking to do a few laps of Ruapuna tomorrow, what time does the track open? Do I need anyone with me or do I just rock out?

9.00am-4.30pm

[Autech]

9.00am-4.30pm

See you there?

[cruza]

See you there?

You need a mate (spotter) too , From memory to keep a eye on you too .

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well, thankfully knee seems to be feeling better (last time I said this, I ended up in a bloody car crash) so keeping the fingers crossed. Hopefully will be back out on 2 wheels soon. Stay safe guys, missing you all!

[Peeteey]

Well, thankfully knee seems to be feeling better (last time I said this, I ended up in a bloody car crash) so keeping the fingers crossed. Hopefully will be back out on 2 wheels soon. Stay safe guys, missing you all!

You too Chica tho methinks someone is using an old war wound story as an excuse for some good lovin' time ...

Still, don't blame ya! :innocent:

[cruza]

You too Chica tho methinks someone is using an old war wound story as an excuse for some good lovin' time ...
:innocent:

+one:corn: bike crash car crash sore neck sore shoulder , bike wobbles , once upon a time....:corn:

[gloplg]

You guys travel safely and have a good ride tonight. :scooter::scooter:

[cruza]

Did something to my neck this morning , so prob not in for a long ride tonite , just have to see how it goes, and tootle along at the back of the group.

[Spuds1234]

+one:corn: bike crash car crash sore neck sore shoulder , bike wobbles , once upon a time....:corn:

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[Jen]

Did something to my neck this morning , so prob not in for a long ride tonite , just have to see how it goes, and tootle along at the back of the group.

Sorry to hear about your ailment but hell works for me, now i'll have company at the back :laugh:

[Mully Clown]

Won't be along tonight. Off to see the Dresden Dolls instead.

[SpeedMonger]

No show for me, raining here this morning so took the easy & dry option. Have a safe ride.:scooter:

[Jen]

Nice relaxing ride tonight, going to have to practice those tight bends, but the night was mild and no wind which made it very enjoyable. Thanks for the company, with the smaller crowd it was good getting to know the few of you that showed :woohoo:

[Peeteey]

Nice relaxing ride tonight, going to have to practice those tight bends, but the night was mild and no wind which made it very enjoyable. Thanks for the company, with the smaller crowd it was good getting to know the few of you that showed :woohoo:

Hey Jen, great riding last night. You kept to your own pace and took your time, which was nice to see, then all of a sudden you were filling my rear mirrors! :D
That's a gorgeous bike, I hope you hang onto it when you upgrade. Looks very classic, the back reminded me of the old BMW stylings ...

I peeled off and went home half way, my DR is not the nicest bike for the longer rides but was great fun throwing it round those corners again, been collecting dust for too long.
I also put the beemer back together and took that for a quick spin too once I got back, so comfy!

See y'all next week I hope

[KiwiPhoenix]

Was great to meet you Jen!! And the rest well, yeah good catching up with you all :innocent:

Had a wee sit on my bike yesterday and my knee was a little sore :cry:so will have to watch what I'm doing. 250 will hopefully be back on the road next week, have to get her organised for selling, so if anyone is looking for a lovely wee 250, I'm going to be selling mine!!

[Gareth123]

Anyone up for a ride this Sunday?

[Jen]

Anyone up for a ride this Sunday?

Weather permitting I'd be keen for a spin on Sunday, just let us know when.

[Jen]

Hey Jen, great riding last night. You kept to your own pace and took your time, which was nice to see, then all of a sudden you were filling my rear mirrors! :D
It did help that you dropped back so I wasn't on my own back there!


That's a gorgeous bike, I hope you hang onto it when you upgrade. Looks very classic, the back reminded me of the old BMW stylings ...

Thanks Pete, I intend to hold on to it, tidy it up a little more, got it cheap enough that I doubt I'll lose money on it. Might even let ya try her out if you are brave enough haha

[Subike]

Good meeting you Jen
I enjoyed our little squirt over the hill.
Agree that bike of yours is a keeper,
and will not take much to make her look sweet as.
You road skills dont look too bad either, I have seen much worse on a Wed night ride.
Looking forward to the next ride , your ability will improve the more you ride.
And I passed my 35 question lucky dip today, so on the road to being legal finally

[Peeteey]

It did help that you dropped back so I wasn't on my own back there!

No worries, it is nice riding 'with' people rather than trying to play catch up all the time huh?


And I passed my 35 question lucky dip today, so on the road to being legal finally

Huh? :confused:

[Mr Triple]

I passed my 35 question lucky dip today, so on the road to being legal finally


Good on ya for the pass Subike:woohoo: Won't be as half as much now being all legal and that.:bleh:

[neels]

And I passed my 35 question lucky dip today, so on the road to being legal finally
These things take time......

I guess you've figured out that with a learners you get a fine, with no licence you're on your way to having your bike seized?

[Subike]

These things take time......

I guess you've figured out that with a learners you get a fine, with no licence you're on your way to having your bike seized?

Nope, those things although relevant I dont ride like an idiot around town,
and I feel that without a license I was more cautious about how I acted had nothing to do with why I have taken my time
It was more to do with timing,
my car license is up for renewal this year, and I have timed it to coincide with me getting my bike license,
If I had known of the changes that are coming up this year,
I would have done it earlier.
But hell, None of us know what the government
is going to do next
AS for fines? well, put them on my tab,

[FJRider]

These things take time......

I guess you've figured out that with a learners you get a fine, with no licence you're on your way to having your bike seized?

With the advent of Demerits added into the equasion ... loss of licence is more of a risk ...

Only after failure of the attitude test is the vehicle impounding (usually) applied (or the cop is bored) as the cop usually has to wait for the towie to arrive before he/she can leave to complete their quota ...

[gloplg]

Anyone up for a ride this Sunday?


Weather permitting I'd be keen for a spin on Sunday, just let us know when.

Yes weather looks ok for Sunday. And I've got cabin feaver again.:wacko::wacko:

A quiet tootle and :drinknsin at one of the usual. It's too damn early/late for me to think straight:blink::confused: but a fairly short run.

Bk 12.00 for 12.30

[Jen]

Good meeting you Jen
I enjoyed our little squirt over the hill.
Agree that bike of yours is a keeper,
and will not take much to make her look sweet as.
You road skills dont look too bad either, I have seen much worse on a Wed night ride.
Looking forward to the next ride , your ability will improve the more you ride.
And I passed my 35 question lucky dip today, so on the road to being legal finally

Good on ya! :shutup: not saying another word, til I get legal myself! lol

[Jen]

Yes weather looks ok for Sunday. And I've got cabin feaver again.:wacko::wacko:

A quiet tootle and :drinknsin at one of the usual. It's too damn early/late for me to think straight:blink::confused: but a fairly short run.

Bk 12.00 for 12.30

Sorry guys, not gonna make sunday's ride:Oops:, but definite for WNR

[Gareth123]

Sorry guys, I'm out. Been called in to work. The joys of being a manager I suppose :cry:

[gloplg]

Sorry guys, I'm out. Been called in to work. The joys of being a manager I suppose :cry:

Yes I understand being a "mangler" has it's rewards.:sweatdrop:pinch::innocent::innocent:

[Emlyn]

Hi All,

Any tentative plans for this WNR at this stage? Got another appt' that I will juggle if the ride and the weather suit :)
Hope all those who have been over at the Woodstock had a blast... will never forget how much Mr T and I enjoyed the Pink Floyd cover band last time I was over there... they were awesome! :)

Hope to see you all on Wednesday! :Punk:

[Peeteey]

Hi All,

Any tentative plans for this WNR at this stage? Got another appt' that I will juggle if the ride and the weather suit :)
Hope all those who have been over at the Woodstock had a blast... will never forget how much Mr T and I enjoyed the Pink Floyd cover band last time I was over there... they were awesome! :)

Hope to see you all on Wednesday! :Punk:

Was it the Pink Floyd Experience? I hear they're brilliant, sold the bass player an amp a while back ...

[been_there]

Yes peetey, but they didnt play this year....instead it was D and D

Dateless and Desperate....
Played a wide range that seemed to suit all!!

Back on subject where to???

[Jen]

I know this is a Wednesday night ride, but weather is supposed to be crap, tomorrow however is fine and high of 26. How are people fixed to bring it a day early? just a thought!:confused:

[Subike]

I know this is a Wednesday night ride, but weather is supposed to be crap, tomorrow however is fine and high of 26. How are people fixed to bring it a day early? just a thought!:confused:

yes, you make a good point Jen, the forecast is for a southerly change and rain, will check this thread tomorrow night after work, if its all go, then sounds good to me, just where is the next thing to decide

[Peeteey]

Dateless and Desperate....
Back on subject where to???

I haven't seen those guys in years even tho one of them must live just round the corner from me, I see their car with D&D advertising on it all the time ...
Where to indeed. I'm keen for anywhere but maybe not a long ride. Been thinking lots about while our group is not too big to go off exploring new places we haven't been to before. For example, every time I ride past Pegasus I'm really tempted to pop in and stare at all the strange people ...

As an idea, what about Dyers, round the summit road to Gebbies then round to the Gov Bay pub for a change?


How are people fixed to bring it a day early? just a thought!:confused:

That could be good, I'd be keen.


yes, you make a good point Jen, the forecast is for a southerly change and rain, will check this thread tomorrow night after work, if its all go, then sounds good to me, just where is the next thing to decide

How about the Gov Bay pub for a change? See above.

[Jen]

As an idea, what about Dyers, round the summit road to Gebbies then round to the Gov Bay pub for a change?





Like the sound of that, I know I need more practice around the hills and windy stuff, will check here tomorrow before 5 for confirmation

[Subike]

Definitely a starter for that route Pete, and yup Jen, more practice on the hills,
the summit road south end is good for it, narrow and winding, not a fast road, but a fun one.
Have not been to Gov Bay pub since before the quakes,

[Triker]

I'd be keen to ride Tuesday if the weather is expected to be bad on Wednesday. Shame to miss a ride.:yes:

[Triker]

Why have I got L-Plate next to my name? I'm not an L-Plate rider!:facepalm:

[Subike]

Why have I got L-Plate next to my name? I'm not an L-Plate rider!:facepalm:
In case you wonder why you're a moped rider, or why other people have some more imaginitive titles.....from the keyboard of Spankme....

The user titles work like so:
Title minimum posts image rank
L-Plate Rider 0
Scooter boy 30
Moped rider 60
Fair weather rider 90
Weekend cruiser 120
Highway Biker 150

[gloplg]

As an idea, what about Dyers, round the summit road to Gebbies then round to the Gov Bay pub for a change?
That could be good, I'd be keen.
How about the Gov Bay pub for a change? See above.

You're likely to get a lot of sunstrike going Dyers to Gebbies, how about BK, Halswell, Old TaiTap, Gebbies, Summit Rd, Dyers down to Governors Bay???????

[Peeteey]

You're likely to get a lot of sunstrike going Dyers to Gebbies, how about BK, Halswell, Old TaiTap, Gebbies, Summit Rd, Dyers down to Governors Bay???????

Ah true, didn't think of that :sunny:. That sounds good tho I do find the Hallswall Tai Tap part a little dull, long straight roads and all that but whatever, am keen for whatever the masses are keen for. :D

[Mully Clown]

I'm interested in a Tuesday ride so long as I remember to leave work early enough to pick the bike up.

[Peeteey]

I'm interested in a Tuesday ride so long as I remember to leave work early enough to pick the bike up.

Do it 65, do it!

[gloplg]

Do it 65, do it!

I'll second that!!!!!!

[brp]

As an idea, what about Dyers, round the summit road to Gebbies then round to the Gov Bay pub for a change?

Great route, there's cloud scheduled from 3 PM so should not be any sun strike.

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5

[Box of riddles]

Hi guys, I'm a new rider here, and I was wondering if it would be worth turning up for tonight(?)s ride?

Cheers.

Dan

[gloplg]

Hi guys, I'm a new rider here, and I was wondering if it would be worth turning up for tonight(?)s ride?

Cheers.

Dan

In a word Dan.:yes::yes:

Yes:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Box of riddles]

In a word Dan.:yes::yes:

Yes:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Alright, expect to see some loser plates on the ride then, haha.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Alright, expect to see some loser plates on the ride then, haha.

We've all been there! Not so long ago for me.....

Have a fun and safe ride folks!

[gloplg]

We've all been there! Not so long ago for me.....

Have a fun and safe ride folks!

So how is the knee KP??

I hope it's getting better and we see you riding again soon. :eek::eek::bleh::bleh:

[KiwiPhoenix]

So how is the knee KP??

I hope it's getting better and we see you riding again soon. :eek::eek::bleh::bleh:

:whistle: I have been riding, only don't tell my knee that!!

[gloplg]

:whistle: I have been riding, only don't tell my knee that!!

Naughty old knee!!!!!!

You will just have to keep it in the dark about the riding then.

................................ Unless you do a Gloplg and drop the bike when kick-starting:killingme:killingme

AAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhh but then your bike has an electric start hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Naughty old knee!!!!!!

You will just have to keep it in the dark about the riding then.

................................ Unless you do a Gloplg and drop the bike when kick-starting:killingme:killingme

AAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhh but then your bike has an electric start hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

I dropped the bike trying to start it, it didn't like it in 1st gear hence the injury!

[gloplg]

I dropped the bike trying to start it, it didn't like it in 1st gear hence the injury!

I dare say you were even less happy about it than I was, at least the only thing I hurt was my pride. (car park at Little River) But once they start to go there's no stopping them, even a little gb400. :doh::doh:

[gloplg]

Hey there is some sunshine out there:sunny::sunny: come on PT no more :sleep::sleep: with your moggy:eek:

[Peeteey]

Hey there is some sunshine out there:sunny::sunny: come on PT no more :sleep::sleep: with your moggy:eek:

It's a beautiful eve so I'll be there!

[Mully Clown]

I'll be there.

[Jen]

Weather has improved, On My Way!!:chase:

[Spuds1234]

Looking to borrow a 40W indicator flasher unit so I can ride a sexy '74 Triumph Trident around the place without fear of numpties that dont know what hand signals are running me over. You'll get it back in about 2 weeks time.

If anyone has a suitable flasher unit I can borrow that would be much appreciated (I'd put the Cagiva one on it but its only a 20W :()

[Peeteey]

Lovely ride tonight, perfect night for it, thanks all. Nice to meet you too Dan, thought that bike looked familiar :D

Someone raging against the machine:

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[Jen]

Great Ride tonight, beautiful mild night....until that wind picked up! some hair raising bends up along that summit road. First time across a cattle stop on a bike haha, and I'm sure it won't be the last!

Nice to meet you Dan, It was nice to have another new kid on the block :niceone:

Have a great week folks :rolleyes: I'll be studying the road code all weekend, basic handling course on Wednesday then sitting the big "L". :Police:

[gloplg]

Great Ride tonight, beautiful mild night....until that wind picked up! some hair raising bends up along that summit road. First time across a cattle stop on a bike haha, and I'm sure it won't be the last!

Nice to meet you Dan, It was nice to have another new kid on the block :niceone:

Have a great week folks :rolleyes: I'll be studying the road code all weekend, basic handling course on Wednesday then sitting the big "L". :Police:

Yes J nice to meet you and good luck sitting the big L.

[neels]

Looking to borrow a 40W indicator flasher unit so I can ride a sexy '74 Triumph Trident around the place without fear of numpties that dont know what hand signals are running me over. You'll get it back in about 2 weeks time.
Have one here, 2 pin 23Wx2 if that helps.


Someone raging against the machine:

:headbang:256407:nya:
You should have seen him raging against the machine on saturday night :headbang:

[cruza]

Wish I could have made it tonite, but had prebooked my time out to help a mate get ready for a tahr cull trip this weekend.
Man last week or so of summer weather has been all over the place!

do we bring back the thurs nana ride.......?:psst:

[gloplg]

Man last week or so of summer weather has been all over the place!

do we bring back the thurs nana ride.......?:psst:

Might be an option Captain C. If you want to, you go for it.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Peeteey]

Hey Mr B, any chance I could get a copy of the pics you took of us on the summit rd to use in the video?

Could be nice to see the other side of this:
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Cheers

[Spuds1234]

Have one here, 2 pin 23Wx2 if that helps.

I appreciate the offer but thats a tad small. Im not buying 4 new indicator bulbs for a bike that I dont own (current bulbs are all 24W bulbs in the Trident).

If they were 9W bulbs I'd just swap the Cagiva flasher unit between the bikes as its a 30 second job.

[2DriveSafe]

Hi out there in Kiwi Biker world - we have some spaces left on our heavily ACC subsidised training courses this weekend for new and experienced riders alike.

Both courses cost only $50 each for four hours of small group training

Slow pro (Sunday)is for those wanting to improve their slow riding skills essential in chch peak hour traffic, emerging intersections, filtering through traffic and generally looking like you know what you are doing when you pull up at the lights! We also cover emergency braking technique and some evasive techniques for when that car driver breaches your right of way( like they do every day!) We do this off the road on a big car park and is lots of fun as well as good learning.

Kick-start (Saturday) is for those just completed their basic handling skills test and want to move on with their new bike and get to grips with it on the road in a controlled and helpful way with an instructor rather than a friend. Covering basic gear changes, positioning, cornering and counter-steering among other things. Maybe you know a nube who could benefit?

We have other courses for more experienced rider you also may be interested in.

Call us now on 0508 863 748 or visit our page for more info (http://www.2drivesafe.com/html/mb/training.html) and book today - these subsidies wont last long!

D:cool:

[neels]

I appreciate the offer but thats a tad small. Im not buying 4 new indicator bulbs for a bike that I dont own (current bulbs are all 24W bulbs in the Trident).
I think it will work then, I'm assuming 2x23W means 2 23W bulbs, and you only have 2 going at a time.

I tested it last night to make sure it works on a 50W halogen and it was fine.

Give me a yell if you want to try it, not too worried as it came off my sons GSXR250 carcass that's sitting in the shed.

[Emlyn]

Hey all,

Is there still likely to be a group for a ride this evening or has WEDNR morphed into TUESNR AND THURSNNANARIDE? :bleh:

Weather dependent (I see the Southerly has just arrived here in the city!) I am keen for an outing :)

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'll be at the car park (in the car) to say hi.

[Spuds1234]

I think it will work then, I'm assuming 2x23W means 2 23W bulbs, and you only have 2 going at a time.

I tested it last night to make sure it works on a 50W halogen and it was fine.

Give me a yell if you want to try it, not too worried as it came off my sons GSXR250 carcass that's sitting in the shed.

Sorry, I'd just woken up when I read your original message.

I'll PM you and we can work out a time that I can pick it up.

Many thanks.

[Mr Triple]

Hey Mr B, any chance I could get a copy of the pics you took of us on the summit rd to use in the video?

Could be nice to see the other side of this:
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Cheers

No worries, didn't get too many as the phone was a little slow
At resetting... I did get you and Jen..the rest were just a back wheel
Or half a bike lol

[Gareth123]

Don't forget guys, BBQ this weekend! Weather should be good on Sunday so come down to Spencer Park and talk bikes:Punk: Starts at 12.

[willytheekid]

Don't forget guys, BBQ this weekend! Weather should be good on Sunday so come down to Spencer Park and talk bikes:Punk: Starts at 12.

Looking forward to it! :niceone:

Was just gonna load the car up with the family and go...but I had better take PhatGirl along :laugh: (I may even clean the poor old girl)

Look forward to seeing you there Gareth :yes:

[Buyasta]

Don't forget guys, BBQ this weekend! Weather should be good on Sunday so come down to Spencer Park and talk bikes:Punk: Starts at 12.

Ooh, cheers for mentioning it in this thread, since my bike's been off the road I've only been having a quick glance at this thread every now and then, and had missed the main one.
I think I'll probably pop along in the car for a catch-up, sadly it's been way too long. On the bright side, it looks like I may finally be done paying all the rates, plumbers etc that have been taking all the money I'd rather be spending on my bike, so with any luck I'll be able to get longwheely to fix it all up for me sometime in the next coupla weeks and get riding again. :woohoo:

[Spuds1234]

Whats wrong with your bike bro?

[SMOKEU]

I got my bike back on the roads so I might join in for a ride at some stage.

[Buyasta]

Whats wrong with your bike bro?
Well, according to the WOF inspection it failed, it needs fork seals, front brake pads, rear wheel bearings, muffler mount bush, battery, and some minor work on the muffler mount and side stand.
Damn thing's been off the road ever since the WOF expired back around July last year, I've just been waiting till I had enough spare cash to get it fixed.
So yeah, I'm seriously looking forward to getting it back on the road - not riding for that long has seriously sucked.

[Spuds1234]

Crap man, that surely does suck. Hope it doesn't cost you to much to get it sorted.

You could probably do a lot of the work yourself to if you have the tools. You'll learn a lot about the bike also.

[Buyasta]

Crap man, that surely does suck. Hope it doesn't cost you to much to get it sorted.

You could probably do a lot of the work yourself to if you have the tools. You'll learn a lot about the bike also.

Yeah, I'm hoping it won't be too much - once that's done I need to save up to get the rego off hold and sit my full license test.

I did briefly consider trying to do some of it myself, but while changing the battery is trivial and I could probably handle fitting new brake pads, I don't really know enough to do the rest, and my tool collection is pretty much limited to stuff you need to work on computers and electronics, so I'd be lacking most of the tools I'd need.

I might go ahead and do the battery and have a go at the brake pads, but I think I'll just leave the rest in Ian's capable hands - when I first got it he sorted it out for me at a great price.

I am kind of hoping something along the lines of the old wednesday night maintenance meetings during the winter start up again at some point though - they finished before I started hanging out here, but it seems like a great way to learn more about bikes and get to a point where I'd be comfortable doing more of the maintenance and work on my own bike, and I'm sure plenty of other new riders would also find them useful.

[gloplg]

Thankyou Gareth. A great afternoon. Should do something similar again. :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[gloplg]

Anyway. ............ Anyone for a :scooter::scooter: tomorrow? Something fairly short and local.

BK 12.00 for 12.30.

[Jen]

Weather permitting, what is the plan for this wednesday? Met service say fine spells with morning and evening drizzle...guess that means look outside the window haha

[Transalper]

Anyway. ............ Anyone for a :scooter::scooter: tomorrow? Something fairly short and local.

BK 12.00 for 12.30.

Might pop down on the 'Alp today and see what happens.

[Peeteey]

:love::shifty::love:

Hey kids, here's the video from last Tuesdays ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe3kFwaPbVg

:love::shifty::love:

[Transalper]

4 of us had a nice quiet cruise up to the Summit, down Gebbies and out to Little River for lunch.
Lot's of traffic on the flat.
When we left for home I went 'the other way' which was really nice and quiet (hardly any traffic) until somewhere near Teddington.
Western Valley Road is really nice right now too, more dirt than gravel. :wings:

[Emlyn]

Weather permitting, what is the plan for this wednesday? Met service say fine spells with morning and evening drizzle...guess that means look outside the window haha


Yes... I am keen to make it along this week, watching for the tentative plan too, and will also we looking out the window for Met Service 'updates' Jen :)

[jimichelle]

try for my second wnr
ill pray to the weather gods

[cruza]

Western Valley Road is really nice right now too, more dirt than gravel. :wings:

Pine trees are getting big now , dropping down into port levy, used to be good looking down the valley to see if any cars where coming up ......

[Jen]

Yes... I am keen to make it along this week, watching for the tentative plan too, and will also we looking out the window for Met Service 'updates' Jen :)

Looking forward to it, my mother predicts no rain..mood i'm in right now, don't care if I get wet! I just want to get out!

[Jen]

:love::shifty::love:

Hey kids, here's the video from last Tuesdays ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe3kFwaPbVg

:love::shifty::love:

Nice movie Pete, would love to get my h ands on a camera like that, could've cut out me zooming past the destination lol

[Jally Bean]

Yes... I am keen to make it along this week, watching for the tentative plan too, and will also we looking out the window for Met Service 'updates' Jen :)

Me too Em - it would be great to see you:drinknsin! I still want to see how you handle that bike when it's not moving. I'm still so on tippy toes despite having thicker soles on my boots. Think I am going to go ahead and get it lowered. I thought I am taller than you but maybe I am wrong.

[Peeteey]

could've cut out me zooming past the destination lol


Ha ha, cheers but where's the fun in that? :D

[Jally Bean]

Weather permitting, what is the plan for this wednesday? Met service say fine spells with morning and evening drizzle...guess that means look outside the window haha

My forecast says no drizzle! I'm heading off to work right now with all weather options in my bag:woohoo:

[Emlyn]

Me too Em - it would be great to see you:drinknsin! I still want to see how you handle that bike when it's not moving. I'm still so on tippy toes despite having thicker soles on my boots. Think I am going to go ahead and get it lowered. I thought I am taller than you but maybe I am wrong.

I think you are probably a little taller than me Jax, tippy toes is not a bad thing, just set myself up well, i.e. aware of small stones on a metal surface etc :)

I have ridden to work this morning, so as long as the weather holds (didn't bring wets) I will be there :) E :devil2:

[Jally Bean]

I have ridden to work this morning, so as long as the weather holds (didn't bring wets) I will be there :) E :devil2:

I have still no wets :doh: and got a little moist on the way home last night, see you later!!!!

[KiwiPhoenix]

What do you reckon??

[cruza]

What do you reckon??

Done deal........

[neels]

So where to tonight? Deciding whether to come WNR'ing or just take the boy out for a ride somewhere to practice up for his 6R....

[cruza]

So where to tonight? Deciding whether to come WNR'ing or just take the boy out for a ride somewhere to practice up for his 6R....

With weather soso ...... do we stick to round the bays/part of summit road then back too taitapu/sp8's ferrymead? . Dr is moaning about to much garage time. Lou coming neels?

[leopardskin]

With weather soso ...... do we stick to round the bays/part of summit road then back too taitapu/sp8's ferrymead?

i like that idea - and people can do off-shoots to Diamond Harbour or thru Old Tai Tap Rd etc if they wanted...

[BEAMER89]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

[cruza]

Ok , few txt replys back . make end point sp8's ferrymead for a change?
old taitapu rd, gebbies pass , summit rd? down hill at kiwi, round bays too tunnel, thru tunnel, down to round about , right to ferrymead.


Sound ok?

[KiwiPhoenix]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

Bugger! How are you feeling? (silly question, I know but hey)

[BEAMER89]

Hay Donna, lm not to bad a bit sore, lm more warried about my bike they wouldnt let me have a look over the bike before l was pushed into the ambulance. A local Kaikoura guy's got it locked up in his shed and is going to bring it down to Chch on Sat for me :rolleyes: cant wait :cool:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Hay Donna, lm not to bad a bit sore, lm more warried about my bike they wouldnt let me have a look over the bike before l was pushed into the ambulance. A local Kaikoura guy's got it locked up in his shed and is going to bring it down to Chch on Sat for me :rolleyes: cant wait :cool:

Rest up and take it easy. Give me a yell if you need anything! You'll see the bike soon enough, fingers crossed for you!

[Jally Bean]

Ok , few txt replys back . make end point sp8's ferrymead for a change?
old taitapu rd, gebbies pass , summit rd? down hill at kiwi, round bays too tunnel, thru tunnel, down to round about , right to ferrymead.


Sound ok?

Yeay sounds good to me except for the summit rd bit (:crybaby:I am scaredy cat if there is pea gravel up there...)

[Jally Bean]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

Dammit that's no good :(

[neels]

Sounds good if the weather holds out.

I'd be keen for old tai tapu, gebbies, to speights ferrymead for an easy ride home. With the young fella probably round the bays rather than the the summit road, but either way will get you there.

[brp]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

Sorry to hear that - what happened ? (Anything others can learn from)

[Emlyn]

Ok , few txt replys back . make end point sp8's ferrymead for a change?
old taitapu rd, gebbies pass , summit rd? down hill at kiwi, round bays too tunnel, thru tunnel, down to round about , right to ferrymead.


Sound ok?

Sounds great, I think I remember the way!! :)

[BEAMER89]

Sorry to hear that - what happened ? (Anything others can learn from)


Someone warned me years ago and now l guess they were right :doh:

When you go through the tunnels in Kaikoura beware that there can be a small build up of loose stones/pebbles between the car tire tracks on the entry, it happened so quick but the car following me said thats what l hit before going down. :confused:

[brp]

Someone warned me years ago and now l guess they were right :doh:

When you go through the tunnels in Kaikoura beware that there can be a small build up of loose stones/pebbles between the car tire tracks on the entry, it happened so quick but the car following me said thats what l hit before going down. :confused:

Be like you were rocking and rolling on marbles, cheers for the heads up. Tar gets pretty smooth through there in parts to, be horrendous on wet day.

As the old cliche "You still alive main thing"

[cruza]

Be like you were rocking and rolling on marbles, cheers for the heads up. Tar gets pretty smooth through there in parts to, be horrendous on wet day.


Even when I'm running back empty in truck and trailer , I have to watch it if there is drizzle or light rain , on some of those sections , very easy to slide and have brake lock ups on trailer.

hope bike isn't to bad, and just minor repairs needed.:msn-wink:

[cruza]

Yeay sounds good to me except for the summit rd bit (:crybaby:I am scaredy cat if there is pea gravel up there...)

i'm happy to do either way, neels looks to be going round the bays with his son , both options have similar ride times, so not a biggie, long as i get a ride:devil2:

[FJRider]

Someone warned me years ago and now l guess they were right :doh:

When you go through the tunnels in Kaikoura beware that there can be a small build up of loose stones/pebbles between the car tire tracks on the entry, it happened so quick but the car following me said thats what l hit before going down. :confused:

The trailer units of trucks can drag any loose stuff from the road edge. So the stones aren't always only between the wheel tracks.

Heading south ... trucks with trailers pull hard to the left to get more clearance for their trailers to turn into the tunnels. NOT to allow bikes/cars to pass. Dont get caught out ... the drivers will be looking ahead. Not in the mirrors.

[cruza]

:doh:

Fi meeting us up at sp8's after ride , you want to do the same KP ??:shifty:

[been_there]

Have a good ride...
Im off to aka's earlier tonight since haven't been that way for a while now.

Sorry to hear about your off G, hope the bikes not too badly damaged!!!!

[gloplg]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

Sorry to hear this Graham, hope to see you again soon. Stay safe and get well soon!!!

Which bike were you riding????

[laRIKin]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

What can I say apart from BUGGER.
Let me know if you need any help mate.

[Mully Clown]

:love::shifty::love:

Hey kids, here's the video from last Tuesdays ride.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe3kFwaPbVg

:love::shifty::love:

I distinctly remember when the "now playing: catch up" happened.

[Emlyn]

Enjoyed the company this evening, not so much the roads. I have not ridden the bays since the shakes. It is a sad state :)

[Subike]

Enjoyed the company this evening, not so much the roads. I have not ridden the bays since the shakes. It is a sad state :)

you think they bad now, you should have ridden them just after the big ones, when they still had 6" cracks, and multiple levels,
Been a heap of repairs done over the past year, and they heaps better.

[Jally Bean]

Enjoyed the company this evening, not so much the roads. I have not ridden the bays since the shakes. It is a sad state :)

Thanks Guys, enjoyed the company, appreciated the tuition and didn't mind the roads too much, it's just what we have to deal with these days I think. Can't wait till next time.

[Peeteey]

:confused: l was looking forward to finally going for anther WN ride with you guys but l crashed my bike on Monday in Kaikoura after a awesome week away at the Pukekohe classic motorcycle racing. i have a broken wrist, sprained ankle and lots of bumps and bruises :( (not even allowed to drive) see you guys in a few weeks.

Oh hell man, so sorry to hear that, as people have said, glad you're all right considering!


A local Kaikoura guy's got it locked up in his shed and is going to bring it down to Chch on Sat for me :rolleyes: cant wait :cool:

Awesome, what a good man. Nice folks 'round there (generally) :D

[Peeteey]

I distinctly remember when the "now playing: catch up" happened.

Did you notice I'd disappeared? I love my DR 'round the hills, it's so nimble, much faster than the Kat or BMW. :first:

[SMOKEU]

Did anyone else find the wind terrible tonight? That's why I gave up early. Got blown around too much to enjoy myself.

[Freespaceage]

Missed the ride again this week - only got back from the NI after 9:00 pm. Hopefully make it next week.

[Jally Bean]

Did anyone else find the wind terrible tonight? That's why I gave up early. Got blown around too much to enjoy myself.

Yes was a tad windy in places but only the Motukarara corner was really bad for me. We did wonder where you had pootled off to.

[SeanG]

'twas a bit breezy, but what the hey :) First wnr in a while, nice to catch up with you all again! Back in 3 weeks.. promise!

S.

[Jen]

Did enjoy the ride, nice to meet you all. Wind had me on the wrong side of the road one part..oh my bad driving didn't help I know!


Seriously looking forward to Sundays ride..hope the weather stays dry for it.:niceone:

[Mully Clown]

Did you notice I'd disappeared? I love my DR 'round the hills, it's so nimble, much faster than the Kat or BMW. :first:

Sure did. You were all up in my mirrors then vanished.

[Emlyn]

you think they bad now, you should have ridden them just after the big ones, when they still had 6" cracks, and multiple levels,
Been a heap of repairs done over the past year, and they heaps better.

I know, I know, just saying... it is sad :)

[gloplg]

Seriously looking forward to Sundays ride..hope the weather stays dry for it.:niceone:

Anyone for a quiet stroll over to Port Levy on Sunday. Bk 12.00 for 12.30.

Video for Monday's ride is posted.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvomcLMYDjw

[Transalper]

Video for Monday's ride is posted.


Very nice and lots of me :D

[Mr Triple]

Nice movie Pete, would love to get my h ands on a camera like that, could've cut out me zooming past the destination lol


I got one... you zooming past... not the destination,but still zooming

[Jen]

I got one... you zooming past... not the destination,but still zooming

haha thanks Mr, we won't tell anyone I took that corner at 15km :msn-wink:

[CeeJay]

Ha! glad y'all enjoyed the ride and hope to be joining in again soon - about 3 weeks away...
In the meantime, have been authorized to provide y'all with 10% off on accessories (jackets, gloves & stuff) at Budget Motorcycle Spares in Wilsons Road. All ya have to do is present your WNR ID card - the one given to you in the middle of last winter - :laugh:

[KX500]

10% wow bring out the party bangers lmfao - place gone to the dogs since Trev sold up - couldn't even be bothered ordering me a new indicator. Took a tyre in there one Friday afternoon to be changed and went back Monday arvo and was not done as it was promised it would be, went to Don at pitlane and it was changed on the spot for free. Change me own tyres these days and where I spend my $.

[Stylo]

10% wow bring out the party bangers lmfao - place gone to the dogs since Trev sold up - couldn't even be bothered ordering me a new indicator. Took a tyre in there one Friday afternoon to be changed and went back Monday arvo and was not done as it was promised it would be, went to Don at pitlane and it was changed on the spot for free. Change me own tyres these days and where I spend my $.

Thanks for the heads-up and the discount on the rear tyre for the KX5 Cee-jay and nice to catch up today , Trev was never open on a Saturday and Budget MC is a great shop now with Bill and Anne and co yourself included. Last time I had my Road Bike tyre changed Anne even gave me a lift home which saved me walking miles to catch a bloody Bus ... good service and 10 points to Budget MC .

Ps 'KX500" ...do you really have one ? ...don't be so bloody grumpy mate

[Peeteey]

Ha! glad y'all enjoyed the ride and hope to be joining in again soon - about 3 weeks away...
In the meantime, have been authorized to provide y'all with 10% off on accessories (jackets, gloves & stuff) at Budget Motorcycle Spares in Wilsons Road. All ya have to do is present your WNR ID card - the one given to you in the middle of last winter - :laugh:

Good man, I've been meaning to come in and bother you at work where you can't tell me to f*@k off :lol:
I like Budget, nice people, service etc, nice dog too!

How long you been in there for?

[cruza]

Good man, I've been meaning to come in and bother you at work where you can't tell me to f*@k off :lol:
I like Budget, nice people, service etc, nice dog too!

How long you been in there for?

bout 5min:wait:

[Peeteey]

bout 5min:wait:

And he's already offering discounts? Good man!

[CeeJay]

...How long you been in there for?

6 weeks * 44.5 hrs per wk * 60 mins = 16020 mins - but counting never was Cruza's strong point :laugh:

...Just long enough to learn that a KX500 is an enduro bike & doesn't have indicators unless fitted with aftermarkets <_< ...

And don't fret Peetey - the only reason I'd invite anyone to f@*k off is if they came in at 5:25 with a tyre they bought elsewhere and expected it to be fitted on the spot, thus compromising my busy social life :laugh:

[gloplg]

Four of us went for a ride today. Three wound up in Port Levy. On the way home, Dave (Subike) scratched his bike and injured himself. He described the injuries as "merely a flesh wound" and proceeded to give us further lessons on cornering on the way home.

The full action replay on video will be posted soon.

[KX500]

Thanks for the heads-up and the discount on the rear tyre for the KX5 Cee-jay and nice to catch up today , Trev was never open on a Saturday and Budget MC is a great shop now with Bill and Anne and co yourself included. Last time I had my Road Bike tyre changed Anne even gave me a lift home which saved me walking miles to catch a bloody Bus ... good service and 10 points to Budget MC .

Ps 'KX500" ...do you really have one ? ...don't be so bloody grumpy mate

How is voicing an opinion on service being Grumpy ? Did it ever occur that if the service was there this post would not exist ?

Whats big deal of owning a K5 , anyone can pick one up on tardme for 3 to 5 grand any day of the week, hardly a 1930's Harley.

CeeJay bit more study needed - a dirty 5 is a MX bike and there would be no point in fitting indicators when they are unable to be registered.

[Buyasta]

Four of us went for a ride today. Three wound up in Port Levy. On the way home, Dave (Subike) scratched his bike and injured himself. He described the injuries as "merely a flesh wound" and proceeded to give us further lessons on cornering on the way home.

The full action replay on video will be posted soon.

Ouch!.. Hope neither rider nor steed is too badly damaged, and that both make a speedy and full recovery.

[gloplg]

Ouch!.. Hope neither rider nor steed is too badly damaged, and that both make a speedy and full recovery.

You can't keep a good man down for long and shortly after laying down in the middle of the road for a rest, Subike was up and running once more and giving me cornering lessons.

Considering SB has only had the bike for about five minutes, he was peddaling it rather quickly. I think when he has a few more K's and some decent rubber on it .................:eek::eek:

Anyway .................. as promised ............. the vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKBKbpu47Iw

[Spuds1234]

For those of you like me that only want to see Dave wipe out, the accident is at the 7.20 mark.

Looks like I missed a nice ride.

[Subike]

A graze on the right shoulder, a good bruise, one broken flasher lens, 2 broken foot-pegs, a cracked headlight shroud. all cosmetic and fixed at home in 20 min.
Front wheel locked under braking into the corner, bike is new, only 225k on the clock , so the brakes were grabby as,
and those cheap as Chinese tires??
I have to agree with everybody who has ridden on them, shit!
The back one is OK, until it gets wet possibly. probably because of its size more than quality, but that front one has to go....

[willytheekid]

Cheers for sharing Gloplg

Never nice to see one of group go down :no:
Glad to see Subike bounces well :msn-wink:, know what ya mean about those tyres!...mate dropped his little scorpio @ 35kph!...there was no reason for it go down, then I borrowed the bike...NOT confidence inspiring tyres at all (cheng shin I believe)
I convinced him to slash the bloody things and put some good rubber on...totally different bike!:niceone:

Take care all (was so nice to catch up for the BBQ-(some pics)

[cruza]

6 weeks * 44.5 hrs per wk * 60 mins = 16020 mins - but counting never was Cruza's strong point :laugh:



I'm sorry .....10min's:bleh:

Good too hear bike is back on recovery mode too :devil2:

[Jen]

A graze on the right shoulder, a good bruise, one broken flasher lens, 2 broken foot-pegs, a cracked headlight shroud. all cosmetic and fixed at home in 20 min.
Front wheel locked under braking into the corner, bike is new, only 225k on the clock , so the brakes were grabby as,
and those cheap as Chinese tires??
I have to agree with everybody who has ridden on them, shit!
The back one is OK, until it gets wet possibly. probably because of its size more than quality, but that front one has to go....

Sounds like you can't keep a good man down! Glad to hear you came out of it with only some scratches and a dent to the pride! or is it wiser to say...sort your shit out man! Get that tyre sorted :) or is that pushing it? nah Jokes aside, I'm glad it wasn't serious... I may have had to get the nurses uniform out! :doctor:.

[Gareth123]

I may have had to get the nurses uniform out! :doctor:

I bet he wishes it were serious now!:bleh:

[cruza]

I'm glad it wasn't serious... I may have had to get the nurses uniform out! :doctor:.

:eek: you have a nurses uniform...... :done:

[Subike]

Sounds like you can't keep a good man down! I'm glad it wasn't serious... I may have had to get the nurses uniform out! :doctor:.

Um ahh, sore, sore hurt hurt, um pain, nurse.........:brick:

[whowhatwhere]

Hi out there in Kiwi Biker world - we have some spaces left on our heavily ACC subsidised training courses this weekend for new and experienced riders alike.

Both courses cost only $50 each for four hours of small group training

Slow pro (Sunday)is for those wanting to improve their slow riding skills essential in chch peak hour traffic, emerging intersections, filtering through traffic and generally looking like you know what you are doing when you pull up at the lights! We also cover emergency braking technique and some evasive techniques for when that car driver breaches your right of way( like they do every day!) We do this off the road on a big car park and is lots of fun as well as good learning.

Kick-start (Saturday) is for those just completed their basic handling skills test and want to move on with their new bike and get to grips with it on the road in a controlled and helpful way with an instructor rather than a friend. Covering basic gear changes, positioning, cornering and counter-steering among other things. Maybe you know a nube who could benefit?

We have other courses for more experienced rider you also may be interested in.

Call us now on 0508 863 748 or visit our page for more info (http://www.2drivesafe.com/html/mb/training.html) and book today - these subsidies wont last long!

D:cool:

Seems now would be an appropriate time to recommend Duncan's courses. The intermediate course Torque was great and I'll be doing Apex in a few weeks. Hope to see some of you there!

[Peeteey]

Um ahh, sore, sore hurt hurt, um pain, nurse.........:brick:

That was hard to watch, glad you're ok man!

[Peeteey]

Take care all (was so nice to catch up for the BBQ-(some pics)

Great to see the family again! Mrs Theekid certainly has the glow going on huh?
I love your camera too as it makes my bike look extra shiny!

[willytheekid]

Great to see the family again! Mrs Theekid certainly has the glow going on huh?
I love your camera too as it makes my bike look extra shiny!

Ahhh the miracle of polish! :laugh:

She looks really good all clean and shiny :niceone:

My Charlotte loved meeting everyone and really enjoyed the day, as did wee Ryder (He wanted a go on that Trumpy! lol)
as for cameras!...don't get me started!...the new HD camera is dead!, previous owner didn't tell me the USB plug was broken!, went to plug it in and the actual plug just fell off the circuit board! :mellow:...so now the camera is dead:wait: (no wonder I got such a good deal)...some people!:no:

[Spuds1234]

Get ya soldering iron out and just solder the thing back on. Should be right as rain afterwards.

[Jen]

Um ahh, sore, sore hurt hurt, um pain, nurse.........:brick:


you have a nurses uniform......


I bet he wishes it were serious now!

REalised after I posted there would be some wise arse remarks! Glad you didn't disappoint
So moving right along, anyone up for a ride tomorrow? Risking the weather? C'mon you know you want too.....!

[Subike]

yup, I will be a starter,
I dont think the weather will be too bad,
Maybe overcast, but hell what else has it been for the past week plus.

[Peeteey]

Have fun tonight you guys, I'll be zonking out at home, am nackered! This full time work really seems like ... work. :laugh:

[cruza]

Have fun tonight you guys, I'll be zonking out at home, am nackered! This full time work really seems like ... work. :laugh:

Same here, made other plans after spending all morning workin in the rain nth canty. can't win with this weather last few weeks

[Mully Clown]

You all leave two minutes early or did nobody else turn up?

[Jen]

You all leave two minutes early or did nobody else turn up?

Got held up at work...didnt get out til just after 6pm ....no way to get home and back to town in half hour :cry:

[Subike]

I turned up and was there till 6.10. nobody there, so rode out to the peg, nobody there,
So I rode home, still nobody there.
So after a nobody there night,
I will see you next time,
Understand your time point of view Jen, work finishing time often can interfere with riding time
I probably rode past your house on the way to and from the Peg.

[gloplg]

You all leave two minutes early or did nobody else turn up?


Got held up at work...didnt get out til just after 6pm ....no way to get home and back to town in half hour :cry:


I turned up and was there till 6.10. nobody there, so rode out to the peg, nobody there,
So I rode home, still nobody there.
So after a nobody there night,
I will see you next time,
Understand your time point of view Jen, work finishing time often can interfere with riding time
I probably rode past your house on the way to and from the Peg.

Ok. ............. So does anyone want to go:scooter::ride: to Akaroa on Sunday, weather permitting.:blip:

[Shoshoni]

Like some of the others I stopped by BK but no one was there so I went out to Little River, after I got out past Halswell it was blue sky's and not much wind.

[Jen]

Bikes been gone now for three days and I miss her soooo bad :brick: I wanna ride!! Today was such an awesome day for a ride too...the sacrifice I'm making for March Hare, taking my bike off the roady to have the mighty Cruza use his magic (and his time :not:) and have her humming for me, better be worth the wait! March Hare that is..not you Cruza :crazy:

[neels]

Bikes been gone now for three days and I miss her soooo bad :brick: I wanna ride!! Today was such an awesome day for a ride too...the sacrifice I'm making for March Hare, taking my bike off the roady to have the mighty Cruza use his magic (and his time :not:) and have her humming for me, better be worth the wait! March Hare that is..not you Cruza :crazy:
As long as he has it sorted before the march :woohoo:

I was thinking I should volunteer to sort it out for you, but with the crap I've got going on at the moment you'd be lucky to see it back before winter. :brick:

[Subike]

Bikes been gone now for three days and I miss her soooo bad :brick: I wanna ride!! Today was such an awesome day for a ride too...the sacrifice I'm making for March Hare, taking my bike off the roady to have the mighty Cruza use his magic (and his time :not:) and have her humming for me, better be worth the wait! March Hare that is..not you Cruza :crazy:

so what day are you planning on going down Jen?
and who you going to travel with?

oh yes today was such an great day for a ride, akaroa, to port levy, back to the tube, then sumner,across to brooklands, back home, nearly got me front tyre scrubbed in.

[cruza]

As long as he has it sorted before the march :woohoo:


Engine all fixed, serviced and test run, just waiting on sprockets and oil filter (ordered fri) they bit odd ball and not normally stocked. tyres been put aside, may do them sunday.

party to sort next weekend I believe sir.......

[cruza]

so what day are you planning on going down Jen?
and who you going to travel with?

oh yes today was such an great day for a ride, akaroa, to port levy, back to the tube, then sumner,across to brooklands, back home, nearly got me front tyre scrubbed in.

what did you put on front?

[Subike]

what did you put on front?

nothing, still origi, I lowered the pressure 2lb, and learnt that i need to use the rear brake more.
Its not a sports tourer, so loading the front up is asking for disaster,
Would not matter what tire I put on the front,
trying to turn the wrong way will mean kissing the ground again,
so its adapt to a different style of bike .
Oh and because the weight on the front is not as much as bigger bikes,
takes a heap to scrub the fucker in.

[Jen]

As long as he has it sorted before the march :woohoo:

I was thinking I should volunteer to sort it out for you, but with the crap I've got going on at the moment you'd be lucky to see it back before winter. :brick:

Nice that your were thinking that way, appreciate the gesture. I roped Cruza into it few days ago and before he could change his mind I had the bike in his garage lol nah the plan was to get it sweet for March ride. Might enter her in the classic comp..since she is over 20 yrs old! myself too lol


cruza
Engine all fixed, serviced and test run, just waiting on sprockets and oil filter (ordered fri) they bit odd ball and not normally stocked. tyres been put aside, may do them sunday.

party to sort next weekend I believe sir.......

Awesome, thanks matey, I owe you big time!...... now what is this about a party?


Subike

so what day are you planning on going down Jen?
and who you going to travel with?

oh yes today was such an great day for a ride, akaroa, to port levy, back to the tube, then sumner,across to brooklands, back home, nearly got me front tyre scrubbed in.
Definitely going down on Friday with plenty of time to battle the tents at the other end and stop for a picture along the way, staying two nights! Maybe three even as I've got no work on Monday! (recovery time). Not sure what time leaving but was hoping there would be a group, Neels, Cruza, yourself, Peetey, Em, ...actually not sure who all is going...

[leopardskin]

missing the bike as well after losing the front end at ruapuna last weekend :facepalm: bike a bit trashed. no WNR for a while for me i think

[gloplg]

missing the bike as well after losing the front end at ruapuna last weekend :facepalm: bike a bit trashed. no WNR for a while for me i think

Ouch. .......... how is the rider???:wacko::crazy::brick::eek5::weep::weep:

[leopardskin]

rider slides along the track just as good as a kawasaki - leathers did their job so just some fairly tender bits. :violin:

[Jen]

rider slides along the track just as good as a kawasaki - leathers did their job so just some fairly tender bits. :violin:

Glad to hear you are ok, a bike is replaceable, a human isn't!

[gammaguy]

where be ride going this week then?

[brp]

Akaroa - more corners the better ! ;)

Looks awesome night for fish and chips by the sea

[Jen]

Akaroa - more corners the better ! ;)

Looks awesome night for fish and chips by the sea

Who says more corners the better? lol I'd like to tag along if I"m feeling better, if bikes not fixed may have to hitch a ride as a pavilion if someones willing...:wacko:

[brp]

"Any Real biker" :D

Boring straights best suited to drag racing

[brp]

PS I can take ya if ya weigh 2 kg or less - my bike only rated for a 100 kg pilot :D

When looked at http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5nzcity.co.nz forecast yesterday was looking cracker for WNR but today see it is now inline with last nights news :wacko:

[gloplg]

Christchurch Wednesday Maintenance Evenings


Wayne (Wofman) has very kindly consented to allow us to run the WMEs again. A very big :2thumbsup:2thumbsup to Wayne.

At this stage we are looking at the first Wednesday of each month starting in May. 2nd May after 6pm Gloucester Motors corner of Gloucester St and Fitzgerald Ave.

Simple things such as oil changes, valve clearances, the lots of little small things which can mean the difference between a good ride and being stopped on the side of the road.

If you have anything that you would like covered please PM Wayne or me and we will try to oblige. Bearing in mind that we will be limited to an hour or so each night.

I will not start a new thread for the WME but will continue to use this one.

And please support Wayne at Gloucester Motors for your WOFs and vehicle maintenance, he is one of us!!!!

[gloplg]

"Any Real biker" :D

Boring straights best suited to drag racing

I'll second that BRP and you look real good in purple!!!!!!

[Jen]

PS I can take ya if ya weigh 2 kg or less - my bike only rated for a 100 kg pilot :D

When looked at http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5nzcity.co.nz forecast yesterday was looking cracker for WNR but today see it is now inline with last nights news :wacko:

Thanks for the offer but no well human being weighs that light lol beside weather is looking shoddy which as horrid as it sounds I"m pleased about, dont' really wanna be a pillion passenger!

[SpeedMonger]

Ah shit, that's no good. :weep:Hope you get her fixed up ok soon.

I don't think you have encouraged me to give track days a go. At least you still get insurance on the road...


missing the bike as well after losing the front end at ruapuna last weekend :facepalm: bike a bit trashed. no WNR for a while for me i think

[SpeedMonger]

Thanks for the offer but no well human being weighs that light lol beside weather is looking shoddy which as horrid as it sounds I"m pleased about, dont' really wanna be a pillion passenger!

Doesn't look much good for tomorrow, WNR = Wednesday No Ride.

BTW, if you reread your post you said you wanted to be a "pavilion", that made the mind boggle lol., maybe the replacement for Jade stadium??

[gloplg]

maybe the replacement for Jade stadium??

Now that was a bit rough Mr Net.:Oops::bash::gob::innocent::innocent:

[gammaguy]

Akaroa - more corners the better ! ;)

Looks awesome night for fish and chips by the sea


agreed

be there i shall......

[willytheekid]

Great to hear about the maintenance evenings starting back up :yes:

If there is an interest for a ride on sunday(due to the weather looking a bit rough tonight), I would be keen to come along and introduce...my new bike! ;)

YUP!, due to the shoulder injury sustained last year by the drunk 4x4 driver, I have unfortunatly had to let "phatGirl" go :weep:
Good news is, she's going to a fellow Guzzi lover and KB member! (Auckland Chap)

bad news is....I have bought an arm chair! :facepalm: :lol:
Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a wee ride :yes:...and please be gentle with me in regards to the cruiser, it was a case of having to if I wanted to keep riding :bye:

[brp]

I'll second that BRP and you look real good in purple!!!!!!

"Not glowing like you with your red hair" :yes:


Jen

Thanks for the offer but no well human being weighs that light lol

Must be pretty big babies born in your neck of the woods :baby: :p


gammaguy
agreed

be there i shall......

Bugger ! As Hornet put it - WNR = Wednesday No Ride

Rain forecast from 6 PM onwards

[gammaguy]

seeing as it is earthquake memorial day,i am in two minds.

should we ride to show solidarity and defiance?

or stay home as a sign of respect for those that,even if they wanted to,will/can never ride again?

Sorry,but I am emotional today

[brp]

Nothing to be sorry about M8 !

I use to service the lift at the PGC building many moons ago, building had a look that it had never been finished - a rushed job, always
bits of cement powder in the stairwell like the cement was breaking down (This was over a decade ago) Earnest Young building next door looks like it has never been in an earthquake, lives and limbs lost when it should have been condemned a long time ago. (Hindsight wonderful thing though eh - who would ever have thought we would have quakes in the first place)

Think a lot of it is hitting home now since do not have to deal with as many shakes etc, that coverage on 60 minutes other night was beyond sad, going to watch when a city falls on tv3 at 7.30 tonight.



Due to the forecast for tonight over the days would not be surprised if ya ended up being the only one in the BK carpark.

"Keep ya head up- have a Jameson or two" :drinkup:

[Peeteey]

I hope everyone is well on this day of days.
I won't be along for a ride tonight even though it is lovely riding weather. Have fun to those that go and ride safe!

[Jen]

Doesn't look much good for tomorrow, WNR = Wednesday No Ride.

BTW, if you reread your post you said you wanted to be a "pavilion", that made the mind boggle lol., maybe the replacement for Jade stadium??

Ah you got me, did notice that and someone else pointed it out as well...hence the later post did say pillion..i'm an ex employee at AMI stadium (get with the times!) so maybe did have that on my mind...who knows...its been one of those days all week! :Oops:

[gloplg]

I hope everyone is well on this day of days.
I won't be along for a ride tonight even though it is lovely riding weather. Have fun to those that go and ride safe!

Was I on another planet PT or didn't it rain where you are???

So did anyone go for a ride last night??? If so where to please??

Anyone else aside from WTK want to go for :scooter::ride: on Sunday. Maybe have fish and chips for lunch????(Akaroa)

BK 12.00 for 12.30.

[Spuds1234]

I wont be riding for a wee while. Broke my collar bone (and other things) on Saturday night in a pushbike accident :(

So Im out for 5-6 weeks apparently.

[BEAMER89]

oh thats no good Spuds, with Leopardskin thats makes three of us out for the last part of the best riding of the season. :(

[gloplg]

I wont be riding for a wee while. Broke my collar bone (and other things) on Saturday night in a pushbike accident :(

So Im out for 5-6 weeks apparently.

As the Toyota ad says .............. Bugger!!!!!:facepalm::facepalm:

You look after yourself S, get better quickly.

Those pushbikes sound like they are dangerous things, I must keep away from them.

[Peeteey]

I wont be riding for a wee while. Broke my collar bone (and other things) on Saturday night in a pushbike accident :(

So Im out for 5-6 weeks apparently.


oh thats no good Spuds, with Leopardskin thats makes three of us out for the last part of the best riding of the season. :(

Jeez, settle down with the crashing yous guys!

What happened Spuds?

[Spuds1234]

There was a beer festival at Riccarton Bush in the weekend just been where I spent and drank way to much (totally worth it at the time). Jumped on the push bike to head home and well didn't quite make it. I dont remember anything about the crash but from what I can figure from my injuries, I probably wobbled the front wheel into the gutter and curbed it.

There is no damage to my hands so I think I must have decided to go down with the ship so to speak (never let go of the handlebars until I hit the ground). Bounced off my left hip (bloody good bruise that one!), and and left shoulder (broken collar bone) and rolled over probably once to scrape my right elbow and ankle a wee bit. Finished up on my back in a garden. Woke up to a lady on the phone to an ambulance and got to spend the night in the hospital.

Not a bad weekend really.

[KiwiPhoenix]

There was a beer festival at Riccarton Bush in the weekend just been where I spent and drank way to much (totally worth it at the time). Jumped on the push bike to head home and well didn't quite make it. I dont remember anything about the crash but from what I can figure from my injuries, I probably wobbled the front wheel into the gutter and curbed it.

There is no damage to my hands so I think I must have decided to go down with the ship so to speak (never let go of the handlebars until I hit the ground). Bounced off my left hip (bloody good bruise that one!), and and left shoulder (broken collar bone) and rolled over probably once to scrape my right elbow and ankle a wee bit. Finished up on my back in a garden. Woke up to a lady on the phone to an ambulance and got to spend the night in the hospital.

Not a bad weekend really.

Except for the bruises! Hope you get feel better soon!

[brp]

You lucky you did not get caught and done for DIC spuds - girlfriend and I got off with a warning on the Gold Coast
when the fuzz snapped us out cause she was wobbling all over the place on the treadlie, I said to them
you got to be joking "DIC on a pushbike" one of them replied we have even done a drunk guy in a wheelchair.

Prob same law here with most copied from overseas - drunk in charge of a vehicle - at a guess does not have to be motorised

[Subike]

You lucky you did not get caught and done for DIC spuds - girlfriend and I got off with a warning on the Gold Coast
when the fuzz snapped us out cause she was wobbling all over the place on the treadlie, I said to them
you got to be joking "DIC on a pushbike" one of them replied we have even done a drunk guy in a wheelchair.

Prob same law here with most copied from overseas - drunk in charge of a vehicle - at a guess does not have to be motorised

yup and includes a horse and a cart pulled by a goat!

[Peeteey]

yup and includes a horse and a cart pulled by a goat!

Bloody goats

[Spuds1234]

Perhaps I was, but even if I had I wouldn't have been worried about it. I'd rather fall off a bike at a slow speed (or get done for DIC) and only injure myself rather than drive and potentially kill someone else.

[Mully Clown]

There was a beer festival at Riccarton Bush in the weekend just been where I spent and drank way to much (totally worth it at the time). Jumped on the push bike to head home and well didn't quite make it. I dont remember anything about the crash but from what I can figure from my injuries, I probably wobbled the front wheel into the gutter and curbed it.

There is no damage to my hands so I think I must have decided to go down with the ship so to speak (never let go of the handlebars until I hit the ground). Bounced off my left hip (bloody good bruise that one!), and and left shoulder (broken collar bone) and rolled over probably once to scrape my right elbow and ankle a wee bit. Finished up on my back in a garden. Woke up to a lady on the phone to an ambulance and got to spend the night in the hospital.

Not a bad weekend really.

I also went to the beer festival by bicycle and imbibed too much beer and spent too much money. I then went to a party and continued to consume alcohol.

Sunday morning I wake up (at home). No idea how I got there and I'm yet to find my bicycle, somewhat strangely I have no bruises.

Best of luck with the recovery dude.

[Spuds1234]

I also went to the beer festival by bicycle and imbibed too much beer and spent too much money. I then went to a party and continued to consume alcohol.

Sunday morning I wake up (at home). No idea how I got there and I'm yet to find my bicycle, somewhat strangely I have no bruises.

Best of luck with the recovery dude.

Haha, what a good afternoon it was and how nice was the beer!

Good luck finding your bike.

[neels]

I sense a business opportunity, GPS trackers for drunk people who lose their bicycles.

Mind you, it once took me half a day to find my car, after I woke up under a small shrubbery in hagley park, I still can't remember parking it.......

[jimichelle]

I also went to the beer festival by bicycle and imbibed too much beer and spent too much money. I then went to a party and continued to consume alcohol.

Sunday morning I wake up (at home). No idea how I got there and I'm yet to find my bicycle, somewhat strangely I have no bruises.

Best of luck with the recovery dude.some one i knew has done that
however when he came back with out the bikes replacment and no pants a few months later was a different story

[brp]

Was I on another planet PT or didn't it rain where you are???

So did anyone go for a ride last night??? If so where to please??

Anyone else aside from WTK want to go for :scooter::ride: on Sunday. Maybe have fish and chips for lunch????(Akaroa)

BK 12.00 for 12.30.

I'll be there !

Weather forecast showing just some light rain briefly midday.

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5

Could go to top of port hills turn right and cut thru back of gebbies etc ?

[SMOKEU]

You lucky you did not get caught and done for DIC spuds - girlfriend and I got off with a warning on the Gold Coast
when the fuzz snapped us out cause she was wobbling all over the place on the treadlie, I said to them
you got to be joking "DIC on a pushbike" one of them replied we have even done a drunk guy in a wheelchair.

Prob same law here with most copied from overseas - drunk in charge of a vehicle - at a guess does not have to be motorised

Can't get done EBA on a push bike over here, so you'll be fine. Just don't do anything stupid like wobble all over the road, ride without a helmet, ride without lights at night, run red lights etc and the cops can't do anything to you.

[onearmedbandit]

Can't get done EBA on a push bike over here, so you'll be fine. Just don't do anything stupid like wobble all over the road, ride without a helmet, ride without lights at night, run red lights etc and the cops can't do anything to you.

Are you entirely sure of that? After all you can be done for riding a push bike and talking on a mobile phone.

[gloplg]

Are you entirely sure of that? After all you can be done for riding a push bike and talking on a mobile phone.

Hands free for push bikes?????

Anyway weather looks good for tomorrow, anyone for a fish and chip lunch??? (Akaroa)

BK 12.00 for 12.30.

Just remember to bring your hands free ???????.

[SMOKEU]

Are you entirely sure of that? After all you can be done for riding a push bike and talking on a mobile phone.

I ride my push bike pissed as fuck just about every weekend in the early hours of the morning. I've been passed by numerous cops and haven't had any issues. I'll take my chances.

I always wear a helmet, have lights on the bike, ride on the far left of the road etc so I don't ride like a muppet swerving all over the road.

[onearmedbandit]

I ride my push bike pissed as fuck just about every weekend in the early hours of the morning. I've been passed by numerous cops and haven't had any issues. I'll take my chances.

I always wear a helmet, have lights on the bike, ride on the far left of the road etc so I don't ride like a muppet swerving all over the road.

Ah so you can be done, you just haven't been an issue for them to do so.

[SMOKEU]

Ah so you can be done, you just haven't been an issue for them to do so.

If someone were to be swerving all over the road because they're too pissed to be riding in a straight line then they can be taken into custody for detox, but not charged for EBA. It's the same as if someone is walking on the sidewalk but they're too drunk to walk properly.

I haven't been able to find any law in NZ which states something to the effect of "thou shalt not ride a pushbike on a public road whilst intoxicated". I've had this argument with plenty of people before, but none of them have been able to provide me with evidence of any such legislation.

[FJRider]

If someone were to be swerving all over the road because they're too pissed to be riding in a straight line then they can be taken into custody for detox, but not charged for EBA. It's the same as if someone is walking on the sidewalk but they're too drunk to walk properly.

I haven't been able to find any law in NZ which states something to the effect of "thou shalt not ride a pushbike on a public road whilst intoxicated". I've had this argument with plenty of people before, but none of them have been able to provide me with evidence of any such legislation.

A Bicycle is a vehicle. Just as a horse is. Drunk in charge of a vehicle (on a public road) is apparently against the law. Falling off the bike (or horse) at the cops feet is sufficient evidence for breath testing/arrest...

Even walking drunk in a public place (not always on a road) is enough for a drunk and disorderly charge. Although some police use their descretion at such times ... and just lock them up for detox. (Some ... may take them home if the attitude test is passed)

[SMOKEU]

A Bicycle is a vehicle. Just as a horse is. Drunk in charge of a vehicle (on a public road) is apparently against the law. Falling off the bike (or horse) at the cops feet is sufficient evidence for breath testing/arrest...

Even walking drunk in a public place (not always on a road) is enough for a drunk and disorderly charge. Although some police use their descretion at such times ... and just lock them up for detox. (Some ... may take them home if the attitude test is passed)

A bicycle is not a motor vehicle though. I have looked at the NZTA website regarding EBA and I can't see anything which explicitly states that the rules apply to cyclists as well.

One can be arrested for disorderly behaviour for cycling intoxicated in a public place, but if you can show me sufficient evidence to prove that a person can be charged with EBA for riding a push bike drunk on a public road, then I am willing to keep an open mind and have a look at it.

I don't want to hear "a friend of a friend got busted one night for riding his push bike home drunk from a party" or other such here-say with no credible evidence to substantiate such claims.

[FJRider]

A bicycle is not a motor vehicle though. I have looked at the NZTA website regarding EBA and I can't see anything which explicitly states that the rules apply to cyclists as well.

One can be arrested for disorderly behaviour for cycling intoxicated in a public place, but if you can show me sufficient evidence to prove that a person can be charged with EBA for riding a push bike drunk on a public road, then I am willing to keep an open mind and have a look at it.

I don't want to hear "a friend of a friend got busted one night for riding his push bike home drunk from a party" or other such here-say with no credible evidence to substantiate such claims.

I never said MOTOR vehicle ... Dont confuse yourself. A bicycle is a vehicle. Plain and simple. EVEN for YOU.

Look it up ... Dictionary definition...


1. any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried or conveyed; a means of conveyance or transport


Funny ... no mention of a motor being required ...

[onearmedbandit]

A bicycle is not a motor vehicle though. I have looked at the NZTA website regarding EBA and I can't see anything which explicitly states that the rules apply to cyclists as well.

One can be arrested for disorderly behaviour for cycling intoxicated in a public place, but if you can show me sufficient evidence to prove that a person can be charged with EBA for riding a push bike drunk on a public road, then I am willing to keep an open mind and have a look at it.

I don't want to hear "a friend of a friend got busted one night for riding his push bike home drunk from a party" or other such here-say with no credible evidence to substantiate such claims.

Looks like you are right Smokeu, it seems the act applies to motor vehicles only.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1998/0110/latest/whole.html#DLM434523

Click on 12a.

Info from this website - http://www.netlaw.co.nz/crime.cfm?PageID=535

[FJRider]

Looks like you are right Smokeu, it seems the act applies to motor vehicles only.

http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1998/0110/latest/whole.html#DLM434523

Click on 12a.

Info from this website - http://www.netlaw.co.nz/crime.cfm?PageID=535

Supprisingly enough ... not all rules are in the same segment of the act ...

Scroll up a bit ... to here ... it is a Transport act. Not a Motor Vehicle act.

moving vehicle offence means an offence detected by approved vehicle surveillance equipment that is—

(a) a speeding offence; or

(b) an offence in respect of the failure to comply with the directions given by a traffic signal; or

(c) any offence against regulations made under this Act or the Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986 that is declared by regulations under this Act to be a moving vehicle offence for the purposes of this definition; or

(d) a toll offence

novice driver has the meaning specified by the rules

offence against this Act includes an offence against or prescribed by the regulations

operate, in relation to a vehicle, means to drive or use the vehicle on a road, or to cause or permit the vehicle to be on a road or to be driven on a road, whether or not the person is present with the vehicle; and operator has a corresponding meaning

[willytheekid]

I LIKE FISH N CHIPS!!!:drool: :yes:

See you at 12ish for a ride :niceone:
...or should I say, Cruise :innocent:

[Shadows]

I LIKE FISH N CHIPS!!!:drool: :yes:

See you at 12ish for a ride :niceone:
...or should I say, Cruise :innocent:

Yamaharley! :2thumbsup

[Subike]

Keemaha too:yes:

whats the destination ?

[SVboy]

Watch out for the POPos people-out in force today.

[Subike]

Watch out for the POPos people-out in force today.


me safe as, got me green slip, and cant go fast enough

[onearmedbandit]

Watch out for the POPos people-out in force today.

Yup was out today to Little River, saw one parked up behind the left hander at Birdlings Flat.

[brp]

Jeepers nothing like opening up a hornets nest re DIC on a bike.

Reason I raised it was not to take the piss out of spuds or anyone else but just incase monkey see monkey do
when their could be implications - loss of licence - who wants that ? What people do their biz, I've had a few in my early years and ridden on a pushie, motorbike, driven a car.

Think it comes down to the police look at it that you could cause an accident, someone swerves to avoid ya wobbling all over the place and into a parked car or pole, pedestrian they go.

See ya's at BK - be there all be square :D

[JellyBellyKelly]

am kid free so weather dependant i'm planning on a ride tomorrow so may see you at BK :yes:

[SpeedMonger]

I also went to the beer festival by bicycle and imbibed too much beer and spent too much money. I then went to a party and continued to consume alcohol.

Sunday morning I wake up (at home). No idea how I got there and I'm yet to find my bicycle, somewhat strangely I have no bruises.

Best of luck with the recovery dude.


Fark, I'd hate to think what would happen if you went to a pizza festival then .... :wari:

[Peeteey]

Fark, I'd hate to think what would happen if you went to a pizza festival then .... :wari:

That'd be paradise!

Pizza, pizza, pizza :puke:

Pizza, pizza, pizza :puke:

:thud::doctor:

[gloplg]

That'd be paradise!

Pizza, pizza, pizza :puke:

Pizza, pizza, pizza :puke:

:thud::doctor:

That sounds like personal experience to me PT:killingme:killingme

Anyway on to the important things for today. Grey day but that means no sunstrike and warmer clothing, see you at BK.

[Jen]

Hope you guys had a great ride today, didn't see the post til I got home, I took off about 9:30am and took the (now running sweet) bike for a ride to hanmer. Was raining when I left and arrived back but :sunny: Amberley north. Lot of folks around, bikes, cops,:Police: cars campers....wow some fun stuff dodging in and out of traffic!:Oi: It was soo great to be back out on the road..ty Cruza:niceone:

Looking forward to next weekend!

[kerryhare]

so where to this week. I may come along.

[gloplg]

Hope you guys had a great ride today, didn't see the post til I got home, I took off about 9:30am and took the (now running sweet) bike for a ride to hanmer. Was raining when I left and arrived back but :sunny: Amberley north. Lot of folks around, bikes, cops,:Police: cars campers....wow some fun stuff dodging in and out of traffic!:Oi: It was soo great to be back out on the road..ty Cruza:niceone:

Looking forward to next weekend!

Yes thanks Jen, four of us had a very nice lunch and an equally pleasant chat session. The ride was slightly damp on the way over but that's what we have wet weather gear for. Akaroa was glorious as usual.

[brp]

Yeah cherz Jen

Second that :D - fish chips cracker

Look forward to the vid :niceone:

[Asher]

I might come out for a ride too.

[gloplg]

Look forward to the vid :niceone:

Here is something you may have seen in Governors Bay.

Cyclist playing power games. Does that push anyone's buttons???:angry2::angry2::bash::bash:


20 seconds or so of vid.

The rest of the video for the ride is coming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JRxIhiOLQs

[brp]

I felt like that old guy in Ashburton who follows his squad round velodrome on a motorbike

Nice action - boom bang goes the encoder :D

[Peeteey]

Here is something you may have seen in Governors Bay.

Cyclist playing power games. Does that push anyone's buttons???:angry2::angry2::bash::bash:


20 seconds or so of vid.

The rest of the video for the ride is coming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JRxIhiOLQs

I don't think she was playing power games, I think she's just dumb!

p.s. you need a better horn, especially for that kind of situation ... :D

[Spuds1234]

Here is something you may have seen in Governors Bay.

Cyclist playing power games. Does that push anyone's buttons???:angry2::angry2::bash::bash:


20 seconds or so of vid.

The rest of the video for the ride is coming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JRxIhiOLQs

Was she swerving back into the middle of the road again after you had passed her? Need a longer video to see for sure but it sure looked like she was trying to get herself taken out by the second motorcyclist