Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) 2011-2012

[Hitcher]

Welcome to another summer of Cruisy Wednesday night rides!

Rendezvous is at the Elephant Pond carpark, opposite GNS Science on Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt.

Pre-ride mingling starts about 6:00pm. Be fuelled and ready to ride at 6:30pm.

A decision about where to go is generally made by consensus, depending on wind, weather, alignment of the planets.

The only designated role holder is generally the Tail-End Charlie. That role is usually held by the last person to leave the car park who may or may not have a cellphone.

This event is not a race. It is typified by its laid backness. All welcome, except squids and wannabe racers. There are other summer rides for those folk.

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[mattathm]

First LOL :woohoo:

[BuckBuck#1]

Look forward to catching up for a few rides this 2011/2012 season.

In the meantime I have raised a scenario for good discussion at the following link:
Group Rides - Here's A Question Or Two (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142337-Group-rides-Here-s-a-question-or-two)

Ride safe and enjoy your rides this daylight saving season.

[John_H]

Sweet, looking forward to it!

[Cloggy]

Might miss this first ride. Getting some new rubber fitted on Wednesday and by the time I get home from work, fit the wheels, do a wheel alignment etc. it will be way past 6.30pm.

[BMWST?]

so is 6 30 the normal meeting time?

[Cloggy]

Usually people start to gather from around 6pm. Ride leaves around 6.30pm.

[Bald Eagle]

Well the new bike has done 2500k since delivery ( 1 month) and hasn't been for 'a ride' yet, just commuting so might try and make this.

[sels1]

Is it that time of year already? where has this year gone????

[Hitcher]

For fuck's sake. The first Wednesday Night Ride for this summer hasn't been held yet and already the slagging has started.

Please leave this nonsense alone and let those who want to turn up and ride do exactly that.

Yes, people occasionally do silly shit on these rides. And there are no riders amongst us who have not always handled the ride we were on in the manner we would have intended or preferred.

Could people please try and be a bit calmer, more measured and leave the personal attacks alone. Otherwise the Moderating Team will be moving offending crap to the Pointless Drivel thread.

This is a general warning.

[mattathm]

I agree!

:drinkup:

[Eyegasm]

WR 2.0???

Will be there. With Green bells on!!! Well maybe not bells, but it will be green!

[mattathm]

LOL....
wheres the "LIKE" button

[John_H]

What slagging?

[White trash]

What slagging?

Miller's gay............

[Deano]

For fuck's sake. The first Wednesday Night Ride for this summer hasn't been held yet and already the slagging has started.

Please leave this nonsense alone and let those who want to turn up and ride do exactly that.

Yes, people occasionally do silly shit on these rides. And there are no riders amongst us who have not always handled the ride we were on in the manner we would have intended or preferred.

Could people please try and be a bit calmer, more measured and leave the personal attacks alone. Otherwise the Moderating Team will be moving offending crap to the Pointless Drivel thread.

This is a general warning.



This event is not a race. It is typified by its laid backness. All welcome, except squids and wannabe racers. There are other summer rides for those folk.


It seems that you started it off Brett ? :innocent:

[CHOPPA]

I better get some rego and ill come along

[Gone Burger]

I better get some rego and ill come along

Good man indeed!

[_STAIN_]

the warning was for hels

[carbonhed]

Anybody going over from Kapiti? I'll be gassing up at the Mobil in Pram at about 5.15 for a 5.25 departure.

[sgtp]

"I vote that we cross the 'takas every week!" ...sez the crazy L-plater commuting from C-town to welly:innocent:

[mattathm]

Miller's gay............

Takes one to assume another....

[Brayden]

Should be a good night!

[Quasi]

Its a stunning day in the Rapa. See you at the Duckie:woohoo:

[T'O'Neillanator]

What time does the ride end anyone know? I'd be down to come along. :woohoo:

[mattathm]

it ends when you get home:laugh:

[Drew]

Bloody hell, went searching through PD to find the offending shit slinging, and it's bugger all.


Oh yeah, Miller really is a homo.

[Bad Biker]

Welcome to another summer of Cruisy Wednesday night rides!

Rendezvous is at the Elephant Pond carpark, opposite GNS Science on Fairway Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt.

Pre-ride mingling starts about 6:00pm. Be fuelled and ready to ride at 6:30pm.

A decision about where to go is generally made by consensus, depending on wind, weather, alignment of the planets.

The only designated role holder is generally the Tail-End Charlie. That role is usually held by the last person to leave the car park who may or may not have a cellphone.

This event is not a race. It is typified by its laid backness. All welcome, except squids and wannabe racers. There are other summer rides for those folk.

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As you will note I haven't made the first ride but would be keen in future.

Do you leave from the same place and time every week?

[Gareth51]

Can't make it tonight.........work, must dig the bike out from the back of the garage and see if it still goes

[Sketchy Snr]

Can't make it tonight.........work, must dig the bike out from the back of the garage and see if it still goes

Yes you better :yes:

[Cloggy]

Do you leave from the same place and time every week?

Yip, same place and time every Wednesday during the daylight savings period. Only the destination may vary from time to time depending weather, road conditions or how the group feels on the night.

[Quasi]

ahhh - what a great start to TCWNR.
An awesome turnout of bikes at the pond, a frustrating ride over the hill, but some great mates to talk shite with on the other side so all good. Welcome back TCWNR. See you all next week!

[Hitcher]

Summer is here again, and a bunch of friendly faces turned up to see the first Wednesday ride of the season off in style.

After a sparse summer's riding last year, I've got a few new folk to catch up with this time.

The Royal at Featherston would win competitions for the volume of yummy fries that can be delivered in a bowl!

[mattathm]

Yip, great ride good people good weather, cant go wrong.
I hope its the same tomorrow night....:woohoo:

[ecko_nzed]

I wasn't quite ready for for TCWNR
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maybe next week:wait:
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[Gone Burger]

a great night indeed as expected. Awesome to see the old crew again and catch up with some folk I have missed very much. Enjoyed introducing Jason to some more riders, he is very much looking forward to a summer of riding with new mates.

Hitcher, lovely to talk to you. Sorry to cut it short due to departure, but looking forward to a proper chat next time.

A good night had by all. I love Wednesdays

[Brayden]

Are people braving the weather tonight?

[White trash]

Are people braving the weather tonight?

Be my guest. Looks like a mint day for a hoon over the hill.

[Bald Eagle]

I wasn't quite ready for for TCWNR


maybe next week:wait:
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just needs polish or --- that'll buff right out :lol:

[Brayden]

Not sure if your serious or taking the piss outta me White trash

[sels1]

Looks like a mint day for a hoon over the hill.
Yeah, right. I just had a look on the welly weather cam. I think I'll stay here on the nice fine dry Kapiti Coast tonight.

[driftn]

I better get some rego and ill come along



Pretty sure they said no wannabe racers sorry mate.

[White trash]

Pretty sure they said no wannabe racers sorry mate.

He's alright, he's a real racer. See that #3 on the front of his bike? It proves it sonny.

Where as yourself, probably rolling around in 67th or something, you're not welcome. n00b.

[sinned]

Enjoy the ride in the rain. I am going to 42nd Street :innocent:. Maybe next week :scooter:

[Deano]

He's alright, he's a real racer. See that #3 on the front of his bike? It proves it sonny.

Where as yourself, probably rolling around in 67th or something, you're not welcome. n00b.

At least he's rolling around not just shooting off his mouth from his keyboard.

I hear he will be world famous in the Hutt Valley next week ?

(No not motorway patrol)

[Brayden]

Another terrible Wednesday.. clearly Jesus doesn't like Wellington Motorcyclists at the moment

[blackdog]

Another terrible Wednesday.. clearly Jesus doesn't like Wellington Motorcyclists at the moment

Actually dry in the upper valley ATM. How do you know if anyone turned up or not if you are sitting at your pc?

[ecko_nzed]

Another terrible Wednesday.. clearly Jesus doesn't like Wellington Motorcyclists at the moment
What does Madonna's ex have to do with the weather??????:confused::weird:


Actually dry in the upper valley ATM. How do you know if anyone turned up or not if you are sitting at your pc?

How do you know he was sitting at his PC???? smartphones allow you to surf the interweb on the go granddad ;-) poor guy was probably sitting down at the duck pond, waiting for you to turn up. :crybaby::cry:

[blackdog]

poor guy was probably sitting down at the duck pond, waiting for you to turn up. :crybaby::cry:

Smartarse! I can confirm that you weren't there though unless you pushed it!

[mattathm]

NO fucker was there, how do I know, cause I was!!!!
actually there were 6 of us, we gunna call it TRWNR now as all the nannas stayed home!
:laugh:

[ecko_nzed]

Smartarse! I can confirm that you weren't there though unless you pushed it!

Affirmative, bike still in bits :wait:

[blackdog]

NO fucker was there

Just virgins then aye?

[Gone Burger]

hehe.... um... I WENT!!!! On my bike even. :P - nice to get a wee ride in, even in the rain. Was my last chance before my south island trip next week. Yikes, 2 rides under my belt...

[Brayden]

Actually dry in the upper valley ATM. How do you know if anyone turned up or not if you are sitting at your pc?

Was sitting at my PC, rain was bucketing down in central Wellington, amazed it was sunny further north

[ecko_nzed]

hehe.... um... I WENT!!!! On my bike even. :P - nice to get a wee ride in, even in the rain. Was my last chance before my south island trip next week. Yikes, 2 rides under my belt...

Hey KP if your ghost needs some go faster racing stripes, give us a shout. I know someone who can hook you up

[carbonhed]

Soooo... I'm picking it's vile and disgusting down in Wellytown... again?

[sels1]

Soooo... I'm picking it's vile and disgusting down in Wellytown... again?

We might go down for a wee look - any excuse for a ride over Pkak hill.

its nice on the coast eh?

[carbonhed]

We might go down for a wee look - any excuse for a ride over Pkak hill.

its nice on the coast eh?

Curses. Only just seen this. Might flip over a bit later and see if I can catch up.

[sinned]

A few of us turned up for a ride. My first for the season.

[White trash]

A few of us turned up for a ride. My first for the season.

Fuck yeah, looks awesome. Lol. Andreis didn't wanna get his hair wet obviously.

[Bad Biker]

I was in Wanganui and Palmerston North for work today. The weather was perfect and I thought I would get home grab my bike and head out for the Wednesday night ride (first one) came past Levin and it started to show signs of rain.

Got home and the weather had started to change very disappointing.

Try for better weather next week. :scooter: :soon:

[mattathm]

a ride or a swim?

[sels1]

A few of us turned up for a ride. My first for the season.
Congrats on being the only Welly rider to turn up. The other 4 of us were from the sunny coast - and had a nice ride to the duck pond and back

[Pedrostt500]

So ok does any one do this ride any more or will I be the only one at the duck pond?, since it was a couple of weeks ago that the last post was written up in here.
Oh well happy to ride on my own any way.

[mattathm]

You were prolly the only guy there cause the weather was shit!
Similar to tonight actually, but I'll make an appearance......
And we Weill both see who else does.

[sinned]

The weather gods are conspiring against Wednesday night rides this season. However, I will make up for that with a fine weather 1000km ride on Saturday. Are there any other Wednesday night riders going on the C1KC (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140938-Capital-1000K-Cruise)?

[Pedrostt500]

Ah need a sacrifice to the rain gods, to stop the rain on the wednesday night ride, But did get to ride on my own, That is home in the pissing rain.

[Leber]

The weather gods are conspiring against Wednesday night rides this season. However, I will make up for that with a fine weather 1000km ride on Saturday. Are there any other Wednesday night riders going on the C1KC (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140938-Capital-1000K-Cruise)?

Yes, I will be doing it again, looks do be a good route this year.

[sgtp]

damn, I should has stopped and said hello to all the crazies riding in that rain. I was rocking my brand new wet weather gear on last nights commute...90 minutes in the rain from start to finish and only point of failure was my "waterproof" gloves

[Gone Burger]

You were prolly the only guy there cause the weather was shit!
Similar to tonight actually, but I'll make an appearance......
And we Weill both see who else does.

Actually, I turned up for my 2nd time on my bike. Have to take the bike into work on the off chance it does clear up in the evening otherwise no chance of making the ride. And yes, it was pants! We got home well soaked, but I had a grin on my face the whole time. Hopeing for a fine day next week - so desperate to ride with you all again!!!

[carbonhed]

Holy crap! A rideable Wednesday :eek:

5:15 Mobil Kapiti.

[Brayden]

Has the rain dried from this morning? I just woke up, night shifts are a bitch! Any 250 cc rider going tonight?

[wilber]

Great over the other side of the hill also ,just a lot of shit on the south bound side from the bottom all the way to the top as at 3.30ish .

[davebullet]

Has the rain dried from this morning? I just woke up, night shifts are a bitch! Any 250 cc rider going tonight?

Yup - a guy called John on a Ninja 250 with some skills. 2nd time over the 'takas and he was carving it up nicely - thumbs up John the Ninja!

We stopped at the Featherston and KP had her obligatory wedges :-)

Was a nice little ride. Must try and get to more of these.

[Pedrostt500]

yep good little blat over the hill tonight, the WWNCSR God was smiling on us tonight.

[ants67]

first time for me , was a great night for a ride and nice to meet new people , hope to get out on more of these rides , and if i did get in anyones way then sorry bout that bike and rider have been off the road for quite some :mellow:

[Cloggy]

first time for me , was a great night for a ride and nice to meet new people , hope to get out on more of these rides , and if i did get in anyones way then sorry bout that bike and rider have been off the road for quite some :mellow:
Hey Anthony, got your message mate. Didn't make it to the Wednesday night ride (obviously). Currently riding around the South Island, sitting in a comfy motel unit in Haast, it is absolutely pissing down here.
Will be back for a Wednesday night ride in two weeks time. Look forward to catching up with you.

[ants67]

Hey Anthony, got your message mate. Didn't make it to the Wednesday night ride (obviously). Currently riding around the South Island, sitting in a comfy motel unit in Haast, it is absolutely pissing down here.
Will be back for a Wednesday night ride in two weeks time. Look forward to catching up with you.

alright for some of us bud wish i could be out riding the south , it will be great to catch up see you soon

[BuckBuck#1]

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

Ride safe this weekend.

RIP Uncle B.

The seat dedicated to Uncle B at the Duckpond has brought opportunity for numerous riders on a Wednesday night to stop and reflect. Uncle B was a very active participant on these rides helping the newbies, including myself.

Five years have past (3/12/2006) but your mentoring and encouragement remain for many of us.

[Gareth51]

Looks like a good night for a ride

[carbonhed]

Looks like a good night for a ride

Oh boy didn't it just! I had to pick up the wife from Wellington airport... curses.

Driving past Kapiti Mobil I spotted Dennis on what looked suspiciously like a new 675 daytona :shit:

[Nasty]

What an awesome night it was. A good solid ride over the hill and back again .... lovely weather for it really!

[sels1]

The seat dedicated to Uncle B at the Duckpond has brought opportunity for numerous riders on a Wednesday night to stop and reflect. Uncle B was a very active participant on these rides helping the newbies, including myself.

Five years have past (3/12/2006) but your mentoring and encouragement remain for many of us.

Gosh 5 years already. I did remember on the 3rd. Gone but not forgotten, Uncle Bruce

[sels1]

The seat dedicated to Uncle B at the Duckpond has brought opportunity for numerous riders on a Wednesday night to stop and reflect. Uncle B was a very active participant on these rides helping the newbies, including myself.

Five years have past (3/12/2006) but your mentoring and encouragement remain for many of us.

Gosh 5 years already. I did remember on the 3rd. Gone but not forgotten, Uncle Bruce


Driving past Kapiti Mobil I spotted Dennis on what looked suspiciously like a new 675 daytona :shit:

You saw correct...another one to the collection...but at least his taste is improving!:laugh:

[carbonhed]

So what's it like down in the bustling metropolis?

[Deano]

So what's it like down in the bustling metropolis?

Overcast and damp. Could easily rain.

[carbonhed]

Overcast and damp. Could easily rain.

Damn it it's supposed to be fining up... thanks tho.

[carbonhed]

So what's it like down in the bustling metropolis? Again.

[ecko_nzed]

So what's it like down in the bustling metropolis? Again.

Pants!

Again

[mattathm]

Has there been a ride-able Wednesday night yet?

[ecko_nzed]

Has there been a ride-able Wednesday night yet?

I think today would have to qualify as the best so far :sunny: You lucky buggers enjoy your ride and be safe :2thumbsup

[Quasi]

stunning night in the Rapa (finally). Bianca and I meeting at Featherston at 5.30 to go round western Lake to The Ferry for a drink, then back up to Marty for a bite to eat. Would be awesome to see some of you out there somewhere.
Otherwise - Merry Christmas and safe travels xx

[Leber]

Anyone still in Wellington and going for a ride tonight? looks like it maybe the last fine day for 2011

[blackdog]

Anyone still in Wellington and going for a ride tonight? looks like it maybe the last fine day for 2011

Yup im in, and hopeful bastard is coming too :)

[VampGirl]

is anyone still going out tonight?

[GrayWolf]

is anyone still going out tonight?

it's the first wednesday night for about a year I can go, so I am going to turn up, just in case.. see you there (avalon duckpond) at 6ish anyone who decides to go for a ride.

[blackdog]

is anyone still going out tonight?

I imagine there will be a pretty good crowd tonight.

[Ocean1]

An excellent day for it. I really should trundle beastie out for a wee run...

But I did a few miles today.

And I'm honour bound to spend the evening dining on canapes, Champagne cocktail sorbet, fresh fish risotto, chocolate fondue with berries, fruit and sweet butter biscuits and complimentary Champagne.


P'raps next week we can do the pie cart, eh?

[Hawkeye]

Only 6-8 turned up (from what I saw heading in the opposite direction along SH2). Thought there would have been a few more last night.

[GrayWolf]

Only 6-8 turned up (from what I saw heading in the opposite direction along SH2). Thought there would have been a few more last night.

Shame you could'nt make it mate, was the first one I've managed to go on for a year, shiftwork sux sometimes :nono:

[sinned]

More than 20 bikes and a few with pillions on this evening's ride.

[all4A50s]

More than 20 bikes and a few with pillions on this evening's ride.

Great ride. Biker Bee counted 24 bikes leaving the duck pond and loved watching the other bike's lines through the corners. Best way to show her I reckon.

[sinned]

Daylight saving ends and so does TCWNR. Not that I attended many this year with so much crap weather and various distractions.

Looking forward to a good turn out of at least 30 bikes. :yes:

[sels1]

Yep, I'll be there - seeing as its the last one of the season - (not that I've come to many this year either.)

[pete376403]

Driving home tonight I saw lots of bikes heading North, cop car in the outside lane dampened enthusiasm a bit but he turned of at Silverstream so the pace may have been upped a bit along river road.

[Rev DJ]

Fun ride over the hill this evening... thanks for the company - and roll on next summer!!

[sels1]

Fun ride over the hill this evening... thanks for the company - and roll on next summer!!

Yep
And hope the weather is better next year:sunny:

[blackdog]

Anyone got the vid links?

[Gone Burger]

Awsome last ride of the summer lovely people... had a BLAST! So good to be able to join you all this time for the final ride on my bike - much more fun than watching 30+ bikes head off on a gorgeous night without you. Already can't wait til next summer xoxo

[sinned]

A few pics from the last ride:

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And from 2 weeks ago:
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See you on the road in spring?

[mattathm]

Cool vid... cheers

[Brayden]

bump.. :shifty:

[Drew]

There's another thread started, but I'm glad you posted here Brayden. I got to see the second vid above.

The guy on the ZX sounds like he's blaming the camera man. HAHAHAHAHAAHA, winning!