Wellington: Cancer Support Ride advance notice. 3 March, Wellington- Kapiti section [Archive]

Paul in NZ

25th January 2012, 11:57

Hi All

This is where I will be posting details of the Wellington to Kapiti section of this event. What event you say?

This event

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012

Basically I was hoping that I’d get away from Wellington quite early in the morning ( like 6:00 or 7:00 at the very latest ) but remembering I actually have to ride into town 1st OK :yawn:.

That will hopefully give people upstream of us more time to enjoy the ride as well. The plan (such as it is) would be to leave Wellington early and ride up to Kapiti to meet up with Sinfull who is doing the Kapiti to Palmy stage (I think) and hand over the ‘batons’ over breakfast and a coffee. (I'm sure you will be welcome to do multiple stages)

Vicki and I will provide breakfast at the handover point – just simple bacon rolls and coffee or something (depends on the weather) so don't get all tricky about it.

Hand over point could be our place in Raumati South (especially if its raining) or Paekakareki Hill Road Look out point (Vicki will take camping stove etc up there to cook breakfast).

This is all a little 'soft' at the moment but it IS going to happen on that day - sign up HERE please.

merv

25th January 2012, 12:11

Mate I'll keep an eye on this and see how I'm placed on that date.

Gremlin

25th January 2012, 14:18

:wavey:

10 char

Nasty

25th January 2012, 21:10

lots of 10 :)

ynot slow

26th January 2012, 14:21

Still blows me away,mucho gratitude from all cancer victims and families,this fundraiser helps in so many ways.

And Paul I hope to see you at my piss up on 25thFeb in Hawera,check out link here under Taranaki,and this is invite to all,a small token of my thanks.:woohoo:

Bad Biker

26th January 2012, 18:54

Basically I was hoping that I’d get away from Wellington quite early in the morning ( like 6:00 or 7:00 at the very latest ) but remembering I actually have to ride into town 1st OK

Hi Paul,

You can confirm me as a starter on 03 March 2012.

I will get the ginny out, if I haven't got another bike by then but I will be there on something.

Confirm the time and place you are leaving from in Wellington and I will go into town from Aotea and start there with you.:chase: :niceone:

Paul in NZ

27th January 2012, 09:14

Sweet as folks...

Should be a nice little trundle early in the am (best time of the day) :innocent:

James Deuce

27th January 2012, 09:31

See you then. Can't go too slow or the RVF will overheat.

Hawkeye

27th January 2012, 09:41

Unless something crops up, I'm in for this.

sinfull

27th January 2012, 10:11

James Deuce

27th January 2012, 10:12

Pahiatua Track would be nice.

sinfull

27th January 2012, 10:27

Pahiatua Track would be nice.
Have to agree with you there JD, and it would mean Wellington folk would be still getting home at a resonable hour, to get any chores that may need doing done !

James Deuce

27th January 2012, 10:35

Indeed, and given that I live in Greytown now, it's even more jolly convenient than you can imagine!

Paul in NZ

27th January 2012, 11:34

No Hi Jack Bill

Good that a plans coming together.

Its for a good cause too.....

86GSXR

28th January 2012, 07:12

Hmmmm bacon !

Think the second hand over point is around Sanson, where i believe the ride splits east and west (if someone would like to confirm and touch bases ?)

I'm thinkin of providing a few snarlers over the hotplate and refreshmints for any who trip up to sanson and back down into Otaki that might like to partake in a feed !

Orrrrrrrr of course if the weather is mint, we could always follow one of the battons further up the line and make it a lunch rather than a brunch ?

The Saddle into Woodville, back though Ballance Rd, Pahiatua track, Shannon, Otaki would eat up another hour or two !

Opps Sorry Paul, bit of a hijack there, who'd be able to tell i aint been on the road for 2 months 3 weeks and 2 hours though aye lol

Yep Sanson is the handover point Bill. Me and Barry (Dogs) will be there hopefully basking in the sun on your arrival :D Baz will head off to Marty in New Plymouth and I'll head up to Napier to handover to John (MSTRS). At this point thinking SH1 to Hunterville (fuel stop if anyone needs it) then over the Gentle Annie into Napier. This may change to the Saddle, Danners, and good old SH50 but I'm certainly leaning towards the Annie. Pace will be moderate and safe so everyone can enjoy what will be an amazing ride and a great cause :soon:

Maha

30th January 2012, 13:58

Yep Sanson is the handover point Bill. Me and Barry (Dogs) will be there hopefully basking in the sun on your arrival :D Baz will head off to Marty in New Plymouth and I'll head up to Napier to handover to John (MSTRS). At this point thinking SH1 to Hunterville (fuel stop if anyone needs it) then over the Gentle Annie into Napier. This may change to the Saddle, Danners, and good old SH50 but I'm certainly leaning towards the Annie. Pace will be moderate and safe so everyone can enjoy what will be an amazing ride and a great cause :soon:

Bulls/Horn/Running etc...brilliant :yes:
I will see how far Marty/Katman intend on going...and arrange to meet with them.
Or I could go to Taupo and ride from there perhaps?..:scooter:

dogsnbikes

30th January 2012, 14:10

Yep Sanson is the handover point Bill. Me and Barry (Dogs) will be there hopefully basking in the sun on your arrival :D Baz will head off to Marty in New Plymouth and I'll head up to Napier to handover to John (MSTRS). At this point thinking SH1 to Hunterville (fuel stop if anyone needs it) then over the Gentle Annie into Napier. This may change to the Saddle, Danners, and good old SH50 but I'm certainly leaning towards the Annie. Pace will be moderate and safe so everyone can enjoy what will be an amazing ride and a great cause :soon:

Meeting point for Sanson Is At PETE'S PIE'S I have a pie card that needs filling:innocent:

86GSXR

30th January 2012, 17:01

Bulls/Horn/Running etc...brilliant :yes:
I will see how far Marty/Katman intend on going...and arrange to meet with them.
Or I could go to Taupo and ride from there perhaps?..:scooter:

Something tells me this is going to be a VERY good ride :niceone:

Meeting point for Sanson Is At PETE'S PIE'S I have a pie card that needs filling:innocent:

Perfect! Right next to the latte cart! :whistle: :rockon:

Maha

30th January 2012, 17:37

Yeah the mention of a pie from Barry almost enticed me to ride to Sanson...:confused:

dogsnbikes

30th January 2012, 17:57

Yeah the mention of a pie from Barry almost enticed me to ride to Sanson...:confused:

the tenth pie is free :innocent:

sinfull

30th January 2012, 18:01

the tenth pie is free :innocent:
If they're that good put me down for a couple !

Oh and a coffee on your card too Al

(don't even try and tell me you don't have one)

Mom

30th January 2012, 19:25

Nice work you guys...

Remember if you get as far as Auckland, we are only a bit further up the road. Please feel invited to crash at ours Saturday/Sunday if you would like to.

Ms Piggy

30th January 2012, 20:13

Hi All

This is where I will be posting details of the Wellington to Kapiti section of this event. What event you say?

This event

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145216-Cancer-Society-Ride-Relay-Saturday-3-March-2012

Sounds fun and for a great cause! :yes: Any chance of putting this in the KBer calendar? I don't come on the site much but if it's in the calendar I can request a reminder. :)

Paul in NZ

31st January 2012, 07:29

Sounds fun and for a great cause! :yes: Any chance of putting this in the KBer calendar? I don't come on the site much but if it's in the calendar I can request a reminder. :)

Erm - Ok... I'll try to do that later on.... Once I find the thing....

(theres a calendar?? cor)

sinfull

31st January 2012, 07:36

Erm - Ok... I'll try to do that later on.... Once I find the thing....

(theres a calendar?? cor)
Haha yeah made me look ! On the home page to the right just under the potw picture is a link to take ya there, i see someone has added the BOP area of the ride already !

oneofsix

31st January 2012, 07:40

Haha yeah made me look ! On the home page to the right just under the potw picture is a link to take ya there, i see someone has added the BOP area of the ride already !

Yep you can also get to it from the "Site Stuff" pull down at the top of any page.

Paul in NZ

31st January 2012, 08:56

Done in a bucket.....

Maha

31st January 2012, 10:45

Motorcycle trader will be covering this event.
My biggest brain tease will be an ETA at the Millenium Institute of Sport at Mirangi Bay?
Edit..Sorted...8pm-ish

Ms Piggy

6th February 2012, 08:03

Erm - Ok... I'll try to do that later on.... Once I find the thing....

(theres a calendar?? cor)

Well done Paul :niceone: I've sent myself a reminder about this.

Gremlin

13th February 2012, 00:15

Have we got a firm start time and location yet?

Paul in NZ

13th February 2012, 07:43

Considering the early hour I'm suggesting leaving 7am SHARP gassed up and ready to rock from the Cenotaph (below the beehive). ie Be there 6:30 or so if you want to chat.

Its away from any housing etc and there is some parking.

Route will be up onto Hawkestone st and onto the motorway, up shw1 to Mana, around the Porirua inlet (turning at the roundabout shw1) and then back around to the Paekakareki Hill Rd. Back onto Shw 1 (regroup at the gravel aread in front of Mainline steam) and onto our place for coffee and breakfast for them that needs it.

Happy to take any suggestions but have to be in Kapiti at 8am

Cheers

Hopeful Bastard

13th February 2012, 12:43

Sounds good mate! Will have to put in for time off. Lets hope for a stunner day!

dogsnbikes

14th February 2012, 18:16

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146846-Cancer-Support-Ride-Saturday-March-3-Manawatu-Taranaki-Baton-ride

Paul in NZ

15th February 2012, 14:46

Bumpitiy bump bump bump....

Getting close now folks.

Let me know if any of you want to ride down from Kapiti with me as well.....

Leave my place 5:30 am

Arrive Cenotaph around 6:30am

LEAVE Cenotaph 7:00 on the dot!!!!!!

Arrive our place 8:00 for coffee / snack / breakfast etc

Maha

15th February 2012, 14:50

There should be the odd Sparrow up at that time Paul....:laugh:

Paul in NZ

16th February 2012, 07:45

There should be the odd Sparrow up at that time Paul....:laugh:

And at least one old fart that probably has to get up to have a pee anyway..... :innocent:

Bad Biker

16th February 2012, 19:46

Maha

17th February 2012, 14:05

T Shirts now avaliable for order...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146927-Support-the-L-s-Angels-Buy-a-T-shirt

Pedrostt500

17th February 2012, 18:39

might be keen to chase the batton to Napier, then a slow meander back on Sunday. or not quiet so slow.

s1l3ntworld

18th February 2012, 14:39

Hey all, I've moved down to Wellington from Auckland on my wee 250 and I've been scouring the KB for relaxed rides in/around Welly and this is a good opportunity! If the weather is gorgeous, I'd be honoured to join you all.

Please note that I am profoundly Deaf but can lip-read and speak well.

*I'm looking to buy a M109R at some point soon as well so if some of you have some pointers to look out for, feel free to pop a message by.

Maha

18th February 2012, 14:42

Paul in NZ

27th February 2012, 07:04

OK folks.

You have seen the pictures and talk from Tonys pre birthday / pre wake / piss up here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145334-Pre-50th-birthday-and-funeral-piss-up

Thats the inspiration for this ride so wet or fine - hell or high water we will be kicking it off by leaving the Cenotaph (below the beehive) at 7am sharp this satuday morning. We will aim to be back at our place 8am to hand over to the next rider on the Kapiti - Sanson leg.

Vicki and I will turn on some brekkie / coffee etc so please try and let me know if you are coming so we can get in supplies.

If any Kapiti people want to ride down with me - be at my place 5:30 am at the very latest.

Maha

27th February 2012, 09:03

I for one , am really looking forward to this weekend.
From meeting up with the guys at Te Kuiti through to a lap or two at the Stadium when we arrive then onto our home for a very late feed of something..home made burgers on the Ba/B?...maybe a beer?
Will be a mammoth ride for some.
All of the associated threads will be printed out on Thursday.

Rehab

27th February 2012, 17:40

Greetings all.

I will be printing all the Cancer Relay threads this Thursday 2nd March. They will then be all bound together into one book of sorts. I'll take it down to Wellington on Friday and it'll go into the baton for it's journey up the country. It'll then be presented along with the other bits and pieces.

The reason I am telling you all this comes to you in two parts:

1) It mightn't be a bad idea to go through any posts you've made and edit or remove anything you don't want to be permanently recorded. I can't think of anything that actually needs changing, but that's up to you. All that we ask is that you don't go crazy and end up changing the past, so to speak, and ruining the flow of the thing.

2) Please feel free to add any further personal messages of support.

Once again, anything that's still in here on Thursday will go to print, and obviously the opposite is true of anything not added to the thread by then. See most of you Saturday.

mashman

27th February 2012, 22:20

Yup I'm in (no brekky though, way to early for food)... will do the sparra fart from Welly then likely do the up to Sanson leg too... woulda gone up to Napier to, but gotta be back for baby sittin duties Sat eve :mad:

sinfull

28th February 2012, 06:15

we can get in supplies.

.
Hmmmmm bacon

Maha

28th February 2012, 06:23

Damn! sounds a good way to start a saturday, dont suppose the left overs could be put in a bag and bought North?
Second thoughts...Bill and Gremlin will be there, wont be much left...:(

ynot slow

28th February 2012, 07:11

As I will be down in the wonderfull South Island with family,and miss this event I wish you guys best weather possible and safe travels.

But the Wellington people I am flying back into airport Thursday9th March arvo about 2.30pm from Picton via sounds air,would love to catch up with as many as possible,can even be encouraged to stay the night quite easily to show my appreciation,is the least I can do for the cause,cheers Tony.:clap:

Paul in NZ

29th February 2012, 10:15

Will you have transport Tony?

Paul in NZ

29th February 2012, 12:51

Just a quick reminder. The weather reports were looking very dire but now its merely menacing.

See you all early sat morning and yes - it will be as learner friendly as you can make an early morning ride and a motorway. Don't be shy!

Maha

29th February 2012, 12:56

Bald Eagle

29th February 2012, 13:02

Yes alot can happen in three days where the weather is concerned.

- that gives us 12 seasons in three days.

Paul in NZ

29th February 2012, 13:47

Yes alot can happen in three days where the weather is concerned.

Here in Wellington we often get 3 days weather all at once. It was looking like one of those days but improving now ;-)

sinfull

29th February 2012, 15:30

Improvement from ???
258801

Might bring me brolly

yungatart

29th February 2012, 16:02

Improvement from ???
258801

....
Dire....to menacing. Try to keep up, Bill :dodge:

Paul in NZ

1st March 2012, 07:56

Dire....to menacing. Try to keep up, Bill :dodge:

At the start of the week it report was basically a warning not to go outside unless you were moving stock to higher ground or had gills. Now it merely looks like rain and strong southerlies and if we time it right - not to much of either. Later riders might get a tad damp.

I hear Sanson is now the focus of all the evil weather.

Don't worry though - theres extra Karma points for doing good work on bad days

Maha

1st March 2012, 09:50

Just looking at the rain forecast and it has changed since 7am this morning, for the better.

Paul in NZ

1st March 2012, 10:08

Just looking at the rain forecast and it has changed since 7am this morning, for the better.

Yeah but the winds picking up.... sigh....

Meh! It will be what it will be and dirt washes off and clothes dry out....

Maha

1st March 2012, 10:15

Extra pair of gloves/Clear visor/small towel/miniature trumpet....I am ready.

Paul in NZ

1st March 2012, 11:01

Be wary though as its shaping up to be a weather event later in the day - lets all be sensible out there people...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6505984/Atrocious-weather-ahead-for-North-Island

If you have to modify your plans to avoid the worst of it do so....

sinfull

1st March 2012, 18:21

If you have to modify your plans to avoid the worst of it do so....
Agreed. 120 km norwesters will make for interesting riding in some areas, might be a detour in store for me and any who may like to rough it, through shannon and palmy en route to my pie and cappucino to avoid that listing feeling on the himitangis

Mom

1st March 2012, 18:35

You guys please take it easy. Friggen weather!

Paul in NZ

1st March 2012, 20:19

Maha has made the call to postpone the ride to sunday. same times, same place....

sigh.....

now sat morning is bound to be fine

Big Col

2nd March 2012, 07:20

Might have a look at this on Sunday Paul, Will be at your place at 530 if I can drag my sorry arse out of bed.

Paul in NZ

2nd March 2012, 10:00

Might have a look at this on Sunday Paul, Will be at your place at 530 if I can drag my sorry arse out of bed.

Sweet - see u here

Bad Biker

3rd March 2012, 08:07

Would have been a hell of a ride today.
The Ginny would have gone well with this tail wind. :chase:

keen starter for tomorrow morning :clap:

Murray

3rd March 2012, 08:19

Sun shining in Hamilton at the moment

Mom

3rd March 2012, 08:27

Sun shining in Hamilton at the moment

It is actually really bright and sunny here too, few squally light showers around but nothing to worry about, just poxy wind! They will postpone or even cancel the event if it is deemed to be too windy :pinch:

Nasty

3rd March 2012, 09:18

Maha has made the call to postpone the ride to sunday. same times, same place....

sigh.....

now sat morning is bound to be fine

Unfortunately I have the kids tomorrow so won't be able to join ... but am riding in spirit Paul :)

blackdog

3rd March 2012, 20:45

Same bat time, same bat channel?

Paul in NZ

4th March 2012, 04:09

oh well just got the internet back and about to suit up an head into the abyss.....

Paul in NZ

4th March 2012, 08:15

Job done folks.

big thanks to those who came along for the ride. (dryish but windy going into town, wet tail wind on the ride up)

We did the paekakareki hill road and well done to Zac for his first trip ever over the hill in very trying conditions.

Had a great breakfast here and passed on the 'batons' to Sinfull.

Hope everyone elses ride goes as well.

Cheers

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Paul in NZ

4th March 2012, 08:19

Sorry about the handover picture.

yes - I really am that ugly and have no dress sense

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MSTRS

4th March 2012, 08:25

The game is afoot...

Well done, Welly people. Tis breezy here, but sunny.

kb_SF1

4th March 2012, 08:32

Clear and fine in the Waikato, ideal for a ride.

KB

Maha

4th March 2012, 08:48

Yeah nice guys!..awesome stuff and thanks so much....

Bad Biker

4th March 2012, 11:28

Had a great breakfast here and passed on the 'batons' to Sinfull.

Hope everyone elses ride goes as well.

Hey, once again thanks to you and lovely Vicky for the great feed.

It was a good ride but the Ginny struggled a bit with the head wind going back into Wellington, My front wheel decided it wanted to step out on me going round the round about at Mana but I managed to keep it upright and stay on board.

Always keen to ride again.

Paul

mashman

4th March 2012, 12:20

It were nice and dry after Waikanae then after Otaki the sun started creeping through and a tad windy in Sanson, but the sun was splittin the sky. Great to meet some of you :)

blackdog

4th March 2012, 12:33

Legendary effort.

I'm looking forward to following the rest of the journey.

Paul in NZ

4th March 2012, 13:00

It were nice and dry after Waikanae then after Otaki the sun started creeping through and a tad windy in Sanson, but the sun was splittin the sky. Great to meet some of you :)

Well done mate. i hope the handover went ok and the batons must be truely on the way now

Mom

4th March 2012, 13:59

Hellzie

4th March 2012, 15:30

Just updating from the Norf. Maha and madness are making good time southwards. Hellzie and Timmeh:P had to turn back due to a nail in a rear tyre. What a fantastic effort, such a good feeling to be doing this for Tony.

So gutted we had to turn back, we're there in spirit and hope the rest of the ride goes well. The 'batons' look fantastic! Hope everyone likes their tshirts, I will post the rest of them on Monday. :2thumbsup

Mom

4th March 2012, 15:41

So gutted we had to turn back, we're there in spirit and hope the rest of the ride goes well. The 'batons' look fantastic! Hope everyone likes their tshirts, I will post the rest of them on Monday. :2thumbsup

What a bummer for you guys. Tyre repaired ok?

Timmeh:P

4th March 2012, 15:45

What a bummer for you guys. Tyre repaired ok?

Yep, got it repaired, too far behind to catch up... We are gutted.

Good work the rest of you and have a safe ride! Thanks Mom and Maha for the great get together last night!

BigAl

4th March 2012, 15:50

Update from tekuiti, auck, ham & taranakii riders here.
Hb riders just arrived, 4:49pm

Mom

4th March 2012, 15:51

Yeeha!

7 8 9 10

mashman

4th March 2012, 16:26

Well done mate. i hope the handover went ok and the batons must be truely on the way now

It was a great day, cept the paekok in the rain with all that crap on the roads. Gave me bodily functions a test. Thanks for the offering of the brekkie, but if I'd have had some I'd have passed out in the corner. Handover all good. Gremlin's still got the batons and having only exchanged a few words, see no reason why you'd be worried about them arriving at their destination. :innocent:

Cheers for the ride and the drink at your end Bill. Wish I coulda stayed for longer and she was turnin out quite nice.

yungatart

4th March 2012, 17:07

HB riders all back home safely!
An awesome effort all round, what a wonderful thing to be a part of!

86GSXR

4th March 2012, 17:11

Seconded :yes: An excellent effort and proud to have been a part of it. Annie went well.

BigAl

4th March 2012, 17:23

Just left Maha & the guys at Whatawhata, all good.

Mom

4th March 2012, 17:50

Methane_birds and blue rider met them at Ngaruawhahia about 6:30pm.

dogsnbikes

4th March 2012, 20:58

Good ride up the west Left Maha at Wellesly offramp,just got back from dinner at the Angus Stk house YUMYUMYUMYUM

Gremlin

4th March 2012, 23:04

Yep, all went smoothly from Wellington to Auckland from the eastern route. I'll blog it later, as I woke up at 0530, got home around 1945, travelled about 860km.

Hardest thing I found was arriving at a handover and the next batch of (fresh) riders wanted to depart immediately :wacko:

sinfull

5th March 2012, 00:28

Cheers for the ride and the drink at your end Bill. Wish I coulda stayed for longer and she was turnin out quite nice.
Yr welcome !
Think i is in a little silence dog box now though (just rocked in home)
Surprizing aye, bet if i'd turned the bike off at the end of the drive and pushed it in i'da copped an earfull, but ride up the ramp and into the house, she sleeps through it lol

Thanks again to Paul and Vicky for the breakfast to get us warmed up !! Was an honour to be involved as little as my input was

MSTRS

5th March 2012, 07:28

Hardest thing I found was arriving at a handover and the next batch of (fresh) riders wanted to depart immediately :wacko:

:baby: Ya big girl's blouse.... :lol:
Top effort, young man, and all for the best of causes.

mashman

5th March 2012, 08:43

Yr welcome !
Think i is in a little silence dog box now though (just rocked in home)
Surprizing aye, bet if i'd turned the bike off at the end of the drive and pushed it in i'da copped an earfull, but ride up the ramp and into the house, she sleeps through it lol

Thanks again to Paul and Vicky for the breakfast to get us warmed up !! Was an honour to be involved as little as my input was

Oh dear :rofl:... she's listening out for you, not the bike... they want you in front of them before they start :shifty:.

Top effort Ociffer Gremlin.