Wellington Weekend Riding Group?

[Gadgit12a]

Hi All

So I am somewhat new to this (Well back after a long break really).

I have done some searching for riding groups in Wellington on the weekends (As daylight savings has now gone evenings are out) and there does not seam to be any thing that happens in wellington regularly.

Can anyone point me in the right direction or if someone is keen to work on getting a riding group going on a Saturday or Sunday morning let me know.

I have just picked up a great 07 Yamaha R6 and would like to get some road time on it.

[Gone Burger]

Hey mate...

Firstly, ride! '08 R6 myself and I simply love everything about it! Quite a ride.

Secondly, the group rides on here in Welly were slow to get going last winter, but the winter before we had some brilliant days and groups together! The welly scene has been hugely taken over by the facebook group wellington riders. Plenty of folk from on here on that too (not me.... im banned bwahahahahahaha!). So thats a great place to check out as a clan of them organise rides most weeks. A heads up though, a shit load of politics amongst the core group and some riding to be very warely of. But as a rider we all choose to ride our own ride or not, and give those that need more of it space on the road.

I'm keen to start up some more rides like a couple of years ago on KB in Welly, as the other group all just got a bit much. But do head in and have a look, as they do get out for rides regually.


Choice - hope that helps.

[GingerMidget]

How about people organising some using the events section? I'd be keen for a slower paced one, which some groups don't seem to want to do in winter?

or maybe its cos smart people don't learn to ride in winter... :woohoo:

[Newkid]

Heya!

Im back after quite a hiatus aswell. Now have a 99 Triumph speed triple that im keen to get some road time on also! I'll be watching to see what the happenings are :)!

[Gadgit12a]

Hi all.

Thanks for the great feedback. Really just keen to ride leave the politics on the foot path.

Ok so it sounds like there are some on here that could be keen to break off.

So as it is Tuesday maybe we look at putting some feed back up on Friday about what Saturday morning weather is looking like and some suggestions on a morning ride.

Keen for a medium pace to start with just working out how much you can through the R6 through a corner at the moment so slower is much better.

As for putting this in the Events section all happy to put it there but I am guessing now it is up then a moderator will need to move it. Or we start a spin off thread in there with just the GO GO GO details rather than the stuff that will build here.

Anyway off to the airport. Will check up later.

[Quasi]

hey one and all - I am happy to organise the sat ride as its looking to be a magic day. I am in the Rapa, but this route would be a great ride: Welly lot meet Rimutex at 9.45 for 10am depart. Over the Rimutakas, i will met you in Featherston at Western Lake turnoff at 10.30.10.45ish. Around western Lake, the up to Martinborough for coffee. Then Gladstone road, up water Tower Road, over Lees paraka Road to Longbush Martinborough Road, back down that one, over ahiaruhe road and either back down to Martinborough, or over to Gaytown for lunch. Then home or wherever. I only got back on my bike again two days ago after being off for 3.5 months with broke leg, so am keen to make the most of what riding I can. Just put a comment here id any interest, don't need to create an event, we're riders after all, ot party planners<_<

Caio and see you all saturday

[Hawkeye]

I only got back on my bike again two days ago after being off for 3.5 months with broke leg, so am keen to make the most of what riding I can.

whoohooo! Welcome back to 2 wheels Carla. Take it easy out there :)

[Gadgit12a]

hey one and all - I am happy to organise the sat ride as its looking to be a magic day. I am in the Rapa, but this route would be a great ride: Welly lot meet Rimutex at 9.45 for 10am depart. Over the Rimutakas, i will met you in Featherston at Western Lake turnoff at 10.30.10.45ish. Around western Lake, the up to Martinborough for coffee. Then Gladstone road, up water Tower Road, over Lees paraka Road to Longbush Martinborough Road, back down that one, over ahiaruhe road and either back down to Martinborough, or over to Gaytown for lunch. Then home or wherever. I only got back on my bike again two days ago after being off for 3.5 months with broke leg, so am keen to make the most of what riding I can. Just put a comment here id any interest, don't need to create an event, we're riders after all, ot party planners<_<

Caio and see you all saturday

This sounds great. Well if weather is good then I should be good to go. will confirm closer to the time but for now I'm in. I have a family thing in the afternoon so may not be able to say for the whole time but it will be good to get back to home town area again.

[Quasi]

Thanks Kenny - you going to come ride with us


whoohooo! Welcome back to 2 wheels Carla. Take it easy out there :)

[Quasi]

wecan just do around the lake to Marty only if that helps. May be all my leg can cope with at this stage as well:no:


This sounds great. Well if weather is good then I should be good to go. will confirm closer to the time but for now I'm in. I have a family thing in the afternoon so may not be able to say for the whole time but it will be good to get back to home town area again.

[Gadgit12a]

That could be good.

I am still trying to train my body to be on it for long times.

But definitely keen

[Newkid]

If you dont mind i would be keen to come along aswell. Went 3 years without a bike, only had this one for 3 weeks! So defo keen to get as much riding as possible :)!

[Gadgit12a]

well it looks like we is going riding :)

[Quasi]

its an open ride, anyone most welcome. see you on saturday:scooter:
Everyone ride their own ride, speed bunnies can leave first. I am happy to just cruise and enjoy the scenery:yes:


If you dont mind i would be keen to come along aswell. Went 3 years without a bike, only had this one for 3 weeks! So defo keen to get as much riding as possible :)!

[Newkid]

its an open ride, anyone most welcome. see you on saturday:scooter:
Everyone ride their own ride, speed bunnies can leave first. I am happy to just cruise and enjoy the scenery:yes:

Sounds like my kind of ride :) See everyone saturday at Caltex.

[Gone Burger]

Oh my god! I can't miss this Quasi!!! My gril back on her bike after a shit of a few months off it!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh sorry I'm just so darm excited. And Kenny too. Oh, this has the making of one of those simply scrumptious rides that we had a couple of seasons back. Im in! xooxoxoxox yuuuuuuuus - the good crew back again. No mention on facebook please - rather keen to keep that bunch out of it and know most of them do not come in here.

[Quasi]

Hey Chickie - cant wait to see you. Will be a proper ride like the ole days:yes: See you Sat


Oh my god! I can't miss this Quasi!!! My gril back on her bike after a shit of a few months off it!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh sorry I'm just so darm excited. And Kenny too. Oh, this has the making of one of those simply scrumptious rides that we had a couple of seasons back. Im in! xooxoxoxox yuuuuuuuus - the good crew back again. No mention on facebook please - rather keen to keep that bunch out of it and know most of them do not come in here.

[Hawkeye]

Thanks Kenny - you going to come ride with us



Oh my god! I can't miss this Quasi!!! My gril back on her bike after a shit of a few months off it!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh sorry I'm just so darm excited. And Kenny too. Oh, this has the making of one of those simply scrumptious rides that we had a couple of seasons back. Im in! xooxoxoxox yuuuuuuuus - the good crew back again. No mention on facebook please - rather keen to keep that bunch out of it and know most of them do not come in here.

Sorry Ladies but looks like I can't make it. GSX rear away getting new rubber and I've also got Chloe for the weekend.

[Quasi]

Oh Kenny - thats such a shame. You can always put Chloe on the back. i am sure she would love a jaunt to Martinborough? Will miss you though. Let me know when youre up and running again and we can do a nice ride somewhere.


Sorry Ladies but looks like I can't make it. GSX rear away getting new rubber and I've also got Chloe for the weekend.

[Bald Eagle]

Might come along as far as Marty for coffee ... if I get up early enough.

[sinfull]

Don't forget the $60 PMC track day on saturday at manfield crew !!!

[Gadgit12a]

So it is still looking very nice for tomorrow. Are people still all OK with below?

I will only be able to do the first bit upto Coffee in Martinborough as I will need to be back in Wellington for early afternoon. :yes::yes::yes::yes:


hey one and all - I am happy to organise the sat ride as its looking to be a magic day. I am in the Rapa, but this route would be a great ride: Welly lot meet Rimutex at 9.45 for 10am depart. Over the Rimutakas, i will met you in Featherston at Western Lake turnoff at 10.30.10.45ish. Around western Lake, the up to Martinborough for coffee. Then Gladstone road, up water Tower Road, over Lees paraka Road to Longbush Martinborough Road, back down that one, over ahiaruhe road and either back down to Martinborough, or over to Gaytown for lunch. Then home or wherever. I only got back on my bike again two days ago after being off for 3.5 months with broke leg, so am keen to make the most of what riding I can. Just put a comment here id any interest, don't need to create an event, we're riders after all, ot party planners<_<

Caio and see you all saturday

[Newkid]

I will be there, also bringing a friend along :)

See you all tomorrow!

[Quasi]

all good. See you tomorrow 10.30ish.

[Bald Eagle]

planning to leave Kapiti about 0845 weather still looking good

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[carbonhed]

Good to hear you're back on two wheels Carla. I'm going up to Manfield tomorrow but look forward to catching up sometime in the future.

[Number One]

all good. See you tomorrow 10.30ish.

Great to read you are back on your yellow girl. Enjoy!!!

[James Deuce]

Great to read you are back on your yellow girl. Enjoy!!!

You coming? On the ride. Sheesh.

[Number One]

You coming? On the ride. Sheesh.

Roccos in surgery so prob not :( sucks given the impending weather!

Both sets of wheel bearings being done this arvo and leaking rear shock needs servicing...then I gotta get him legalized. Sucks arse not being roadworthy!

[Hawkeye]

all good. See you tomorrow 10.30ish.

Think the Capital Riders are organising a ride from Caltex around 10am. If there are folks that want to stay clear of the masses it may be worth keeping it in mind.

[Quasi]

thanks Kenny,

i am not keen in getting caught up another group ride. I think capital riders are meeting at 10am. If you lot make sure youre well gone by 10 would be good plan. There is also Dave on the Duc 999 and John on the Striple. Drag them away pronto. see you morning:yes:


Think the Capital Riders are organising a ride from Caltex around 10am. If there are folks that want to stay clear of the masses it may be worth keeping it in mind.

[Newkid]

Just so i dont get confused. Where are this lot meeting so i dont accidentally blend into the other group. lol any specific place around caltex? I will be on a black 99 speed triple.

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Cheers Baden

[Quasi]

Well -looks like you are all meeting at Caltex, but you lot meet 9.45 for 10am depart. Johns is alos black, Duc is red (of course, goes faster), Katie on R6


Just so i dont get confused. Where are this lot meeting so i dont accidentally blend into the other group. lol any specific place around caltex? I will be on a black 99 speed triple.

Numbers 027 666 6626

Cheers Baden

[Bald Eagle]

Mines a black C50 if I get there in time, can't leave Kapiti 'till 8.45ish otherwise will see you over the hill.

[Hoarn]

How about people organising some using the events section? I'd be keen for a slower paced one, which some groups don't seem to want to do in winter?

or maybe its cos smart people don't learn to ride in winter... :woohoo:

I am pretty much in the same boat GM. A regular weekend slow-paced group for learners/casual would be awesome over winter. I propose you organise ! :done:

[GrayWolf]

Arrrrrgh I start work 5am this weekend...
if this is going to be a regular event? I'll be up for a good ride as described... may even get the lil woman to bring her one with the training wheel heheheh!!

[GrayWolf]

I am pretty much in the same boat GM. A regular weekend slow-paced group for learners/casual would be awesome over winter. I propose you organise ! :done:

actualy Hoarn there'd be quite a few who would be content with a slow paced ride... and I'm sure if a distance was decided on then pillions would be available for those with lower than 250cc machinery.

[Gadgit12a]

Will be be on a Black R6S. With Gray Jacket.

I have never meet any of you yet so hopefully I will find you ok.

[Gone Burger]

Keep a look out for the chicky on the white R6, with white and black leathers. I look like a power ranger apparently so you can't miss me. Come and say hi and we'll make sure we are off at 10am to get ahead of the Capital Riders crew. Will be over near the fence towards the truck pumps.

See you at the turn off Carla - have a safe ride there hun - if it doesn't feel right turn back and just flick me a text. xx

[Quasi]

Blue skies and sun in the Rapa, see you all in a few hours.

[Hawkeye]

Blue skies and sun in the Rapa, see you all in a few hours.

Wish I could join you guy's. Skies a little overcast here Carla but still as. Enjoy the ride babe (And you KP)

[Cloggy]

Joined up for the ride but split off near Masterton. Currently sitting in brilliant sunshine at Castlepoint. Now I need to decide on which way is the best and nicest long way home.

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[Brayden]

Great ride thanks a lot guys! Good to meet everyone, Need to sort out another one soon, was epic fun my first time around those masterton roads, Cheers!!

[Newkid]

Yeah cheers for the ride, i had not been around any of that area! Was good! :)

Nice to meet everyone.

[Gadgit12a]

Hi All

Thanks for an great ride. 2weeks down on my new R6 and with a little help from some friends I have already sent the chicken strips running. :yes::yes:

Good mix of people of all experience so thanks again to everyone.

There was call (weather permitting) another one next week. This is dependent on my bank account saying FREE TANK OF GAS but my have to wait till the following week for me.

Have fun all

[Quasi]

Hey guys - lovely day to play on my roads. Another next weekend sounds like a very good plan. Sorry didnt really get to actually chat with any of you that I dont yet know, will try sort that next time.
Now - where to ride tomorrow:innocent:

[Bald Eagle]

Had a blast. Great to briefly catch up with old freinds, and see some new faces/

Will see what next weekend brings, keen to do it again. :yes: Didn't know the Boulevard could go that quick :innocent:

[Brayden]

Hi All

Thanks for an great ride. 2weeks down on my new R6 and with a little help from some friends I have already sent the chicken strips running. :yes::yes:

Good mix of people of all experience so thanks again to everyone.

There was call (weather permitting) another one next week. This is dependent on my bank account saying FREE TANK OF GAS but my have to wait till the following week for me.

Have fun all

Haha same here! Was my first real ride on my new pirelli sport demons, they are a great tyre they stick to the road like magnets, good for confidence! Shinkos just don't do the trick haha. Ironically its chicken for dinner tonight

[Brayden]

Also Chris did you get in trouble for gettin back late haha?

[mrchips]

Was a fun ride, although i think i cleaned up a fair chunk of insect population round the lakes. We split with Newkid just before masterton to get some more go go juice followed by a leisurely trip home over the taka's

Ta for the company & cruise.

Nice to meet ya Newkid !

[Newkid]

Nice to meet you and your wife aswell Chips! Was a nice ride home :)! and a good day overall!

[Gadgit12a]

No she had just got home too so it was all good.

Had a good ride you two ride well it was good to have you along.

[Cloggy]

Did a repeat effort today on a somewhat smaller scale.
Met up with a couple of guys at Rimutex at 1pm, back over the hill, met up with Quasi in Featherston.
Around the lake again, to Martinborough, along the road to Gladstone but turned off early through Ponotahi and Parkvale to get to Carteron and the White Swan for some refreshments.
Today was a nicer day weather wise than yesterday (which wasn't a bad day in itself) and the roads are pretty well clear of traffic around the Wairarapa on a Sunday mid-afternoon. Most of the bikes have been and gone by then.
Another good day and just about 700 kilometres clocked up this weekend pootling around the Wairarapa.

Rinse and repeat next weekend weather permitting.

[James Deuce]

The White Swan is in Greytown.

[Cloggy]

Will see what next weekend brings, keen to do it again. :yes: Didn't know the Boulevard could go that quick :innocent:

Next weekend you might find out the Boulevard can do wheelies :yes:

[Cloggy]

The White Swan is in Greytown.
So it is. My bad.

[Bald Eagle]

Did a repeat effort today on a somewhat smaller scale.
Met up with a couple of guys at Rimutex at 1pm, back over the hill, met up with Quasi in Featherston.
Around the lake again, to Martinborough, along the road to Gladstone but turned off early through Ponotahi and Parkvale to get to Carteron and the White Swan for some refreshments.
Today was a nicer day weather wise than yesterday (which wasn't a bad day in itself) and the roads are pretty well clear of traffic around the Wairarapa on a Sunday mid-afternoon. Most of the bikes have been and gone by then.
Another good day and just about 700 kilometres clocked up this weekend pootling around the Wairarapa.

Rinse and repeat next weekend weather permitting.

jealous much, definitely better weather today. fingers crossed for next weekend

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[James Deuce]

So it is. My bad.

Your bad what? I like the Husband Creche.

[Quasi]

This is your local Jim? It was a awesome day on our roads today:cool:
Great ride with some nice new folk and dear old Cloggy. My confidence growing in leaps and bounds.


Your bad what? I like the Husband Creche.

[Gone Burger]

Sorry to head off only halfway through the ride yesterday folks. Something happened and my head was no longer in the right head space so I headed straight back home. Pleased you all enjoyed the rest of the ride. Today however I had a great ride where everything just felt GREAT! Even touched my pegs down 3 times on the Rimutakas - has the road almost to myself on my afterroon ride home. Buzzing. But also very aware that means I am leaning her over right onthe edge of the tyre.

Lovely to meet a few new faces, and see the old ones of course. Well done Carla - no holding you back girl... looking on form and smooth as always.

Look forward to the next one.

[Quasi]

Good call chick. Riding starts from the head down and if you head aint in the right place, your ride is not going to be as safe or as much fun, as it would normally be. And look how much more fun todays ride was for you. I did see you go past when I was waiting for the guys at Feddy. So pleased that today was a better day for us all:niceone:


Sorry to head off only halfway through the ride yesterday folks. Something happened and my head was no longer in the right head space so I headed straight back home. Pleased you all enjoyed the rest of the ride. Today however I had a great ride where everything just felt GREAT! Even touched my pegs down 3 times on the Rimutakas - has the road almost to myself on my afterroon ride home. Buzzing. But also very aware that means I am leaning her over right onthe edge of the tyre.

Lovely to meet a few new faces, and see the old ones of course. Well done Carla - no holding you back girl... looking on form and smooth as always.

Look forward to the next one.

[Hawkeye]

Sorry to head off only halfway through the ride yesterday folks. Something happened and my head was no longer in the right head space so I headed straight back home. Pleased you all enjoyed the rest of the ride. Today however I had a great ride where everything just felt GREAT! Even touched my pegs down 3 times on the Rimutakas - has the road almost to myself on my afterroon ride home. Buzzing. But also very aware that means I am leaning her over right onthe edge of the tyre.

Lovely to meet a few new faces, and see the old ones of course. Well done Carla - no holding you back girl... looking on form and smooth as always.

Look forward to the next one.


Good call chick. Riding starts from the head down and if you head aint in the right place, your ride is not going to be as safe or as much fun, as it would normally be. And look how much more fun todays ride was for you. I did see you go past when I was waiting for the guys at Feddy. So pleased that today was a better day for us all:niceone:

Hey you lovely ladies. Sorry I couldn't make it this weekend. Got the wheel back on Sat Morn but due to issues in work, I didn't get it fitted until 5:30pm today. Would have been perfect for scrubbing it this weekend with the weather.
So looks like I will be scrubbing it on Wed after the Ambulance run. You girls attending and up for some fun after.

[Bald Eagle]

[QUOTE=Hawkeye;1130308328 You girls attending and up for some fun after.[/QUOTE]

Is that what they call a loaded question then :dodge: oops wrong thread IYKWIM

[Gadgit12a]

So weather at this stage is looking OK for Saturday but not so hot on Sunday.

If anyone is keen for a ride let me know.

[Quasi]

yep, yep. Always

[Gone Burger]

Keen as always.

As of tomorrow I am no longer emplyed and keen as beans to get out and about for rides in this stunning weather we have been having before the next job comes through.

[Newkid]

Working saturday night so will have to skip this one and hope theres another the weekend after :)

[Brayden]

Hey guys am very keen for a ride this weekend was a blast last time!

[Bald Eagle]

Won't be seeing me for awhile, till the shop identifies the cause of the nasty mechanical grumbling from the internals of the Boulevard :weep::weep:

[Brayden]

Won't be seeing me for awhile, till the shop identifies the cause of the nasty mechanical grumbling from the internals of the Boulevard :weep::weep:

Haha poor boulevard! And also poor you, grumblings are always expensive!

[Wannabiker]

I might be allowed out on Saturday.....

[Quasi]

hey Stranger - how are you, long time no ride. Haveny seen you for ages. Hows Colleen?


I might be allowed out on Saturday.....

[Bad Biker]

Hey all,

Good to see others keen on weekend rides; I was starting to wonder what I was going to do.

I am a keen starter for any weekend rides either planed or on short notice. :clap:

Got to admit that I am weary of how far I push my little GN250 but hope to be getting a new bike in a couple of months.

Always ready to ride if anyone is looking to have a riding buddy or passing Aotea way then PM, ring or text (027 247 7463) :ride:

Cheers

Paul :wings:

[Wannabiker]

Saturday weather looking OK at this stage....

[tristania]

Might be keen for a hoon on Sat :)

[Gadgit12a]

So the weather forecast for tomorrow:

Wellington:
Mainly Fine, Chance Showers with brief Southerly's.

Wairarapa:
Mainly Fine, Chance Showers with brief Southerly's.

So if it is OK in the morning I am still keen.
Same as last week with meeting point?
9.45am at Caltex - Rimutaka‎ with leave time for 10am
I am not sure of really a location from there as I am still new to where is good to ride. So really when we have everyone together we can work out where to go but as some of those saying they are keen for a ride are in the Wairarapa that would make sense.

[John_H]

So weather at this stage is looking OK for Saturday but not so hot on Sunday.

If anyone is keen for a ride let me know.

I'm not going to make it unfortunately. Life's too busy at the moment for me to take out half a day riding!!

[Gadgit12a]

Ok so the weather is not looking so good now.

will make a decision in the morning if it is ok the I am still keen but if not looks like I will get the time to try and work out how to retrofit my radar to the bike.

[Cloggy]

Looks like Sunday may be the better day. Could all change overnight though.

[BMWST?]

Looks like Sunday may be the better day. Could all change overnight though.

and the rapa can be quite different to here

[Cloggy]

and the rapa can be quite different to here
Yep, looking at the weather forecast for Masterton, rain/showers tomorrow, fine on Sunday.

[Brayden]

Hoping for some good weather will be getting up early to check either way

[Hawkeye]

You might just have to wait for the local Rapa weather girl to give her update.
Carla - where are you? :laugh:

I've got my daughter this weekend (and I've managed to completely bugger my neck) so can't make it.

[Quasi]

Haha - here i is! - very mild out there and overcast, no wind, no rain, lots blue. Its actually the perfect morning for a ride!

Hope yr neck gets better soon Kenny, old bones aye:rolleyes:


You might just have to wait for the local Rapa weather girl to give her update.
Carla - where are you? :laugh:

I've got my daughter this weekend (and I've managed to completely bugger my neck) so can't make it.

[Hawkeye]

Hope yr neck gets better soon Kenny, old bones aye:rolleyes:

oye! I'll have less of that.
I'm not sure what I have done. Woke up on Friday morning and neck felt stiff and had a twinge on the left side. As the day progressed it just got worse.
I've been taking anti-inflams, using deep heat and a wheat pack but it's still the same today. Didn't get much sleep last night because of it.
(anyway - off topic - have a good and safe ride people)

[sinfull]

Haha - here i is! - very mild out there and overcast, no wind, no rain, lots blue. Its actually the perfect morning for a ride!

Hope yr neck gets better soon Kenny, old bones aye:rolleyes:

Ya might want to hold that thought Carla http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/all-new-zealand

Would say more toward lunch will be clear but might take a few hours for this shower to pass over ya !

[Quasi]

Geez Bill - you forgotten I live in a very special place! I would be most surprised if we get rain here today. Its still beautiful outside and its time for a ride


Ya might want to hold that thought Carla http://www.metservice.com/national/maps-rain-radar/rain-radar/all-new-zealand

Would say more toward lunch will be clear but might take a few hours for this shower to pass over ya !

[Gadgit12a]

it is rather wet here in town so think I will just stay in bed today. :sleep:

if tomorrow looks ok I might go to a run.

[Brayden]

Woke up at 8.30 heard the rain and just went back to sleep lol. Did you guys end up going for a ride today?

[Wannabiker]

Nope, but clearing up the valley, so will have another try tomorrow.
Caltex Rimutaka 9.45 for 10.00??

[Quasi]

meet yah on the dark side Featherston) 10.20-10.30ish??


Nope, but clearing up the valley, so will have another try tomorrow.
Caltex Rimutaka 9.45 for 10.00??

[Gone Burger]

After a day of housework and keeping the dogs happy I am well ready for a ride tomorrow. Might wear the thermals though. See anyone that is also keen at the Rimutex around 9.45am tomorrow.

[Brayden]

Yo Jesus, I've been wanting to go on a ride this whole week, please make it sunny tomorrow. Cheers bro, Brayden

[Newkid]

I should be able to make it tomorrow....

I just read this tho..

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6824264/Intense-rain-and-gale-force-winds-on-way

:no:

[Wannabiker]

meet yah on the dark side Featherston) 10.20-10.30ish??

Sounds good. Lets hope the wind isn't too bad. (But us heavy fellas don't get blown about too much:msn-wink:)

[Cloggy]

Bernadette and myself had planned to go for lunch at the Lake Ferry Hotel but with a severe wind warning in place for this afternoon we will give that a miss.
Next weekend is the Martinborough fair (Bernadette is helping out at a stall and I'll be hanging around) so looks like our next ride will have to be the weekend after.

[Brayden]

Thoughts on the wind guys..?

[Quasi]

its glorious here, not a cloud in the sky and n ot a drop of wind. Anyone know when the storm is going to arrive?
Pierre, if Bernedette has to start early next sat, you are both welcome to stay at my place Friday night.


Bernadette and myself had planned to go for lunch at the Lake Ferry Hotel but with a severe wind warning in place for this afternoon we will give that a miss.
Next weekend is the Martinborough fair (Bernadette is helping out at a stall and I'll be hanging around) so looks like our next ride will have to be the weekend after.

[Cloggy]

Not sure exactly when the strong winds are expected to arrive , but it's already reasonably breezy here in Wainui and we are in what is usually quite a sheltered spot.
Metservice says this afternoon and evening for Wellington and Southern Wairarapa. Wind is a funny thing though and it may be OK for most or all of the day.
Last year we camped at Ocean Beach over Labour weekend. Left early because the winds were that strong the tent was being flattened. Got to Featherston which is only a hop, skip and a jump up the road and it was virtually wind still. Go figure.

[Gone Burger]

Yep getting pretty windy in Upper Hutt already. But not too bad just yet. Unsure on this one - we all know how incredibly dangerous the Rimuktakas are with the gusts up there. Last weekend say a rider in front of me, 2 up, get blown right off the road into gravel and up a grass verge. Thankfully he knew just how to handle it but that wind was very unforgiving.

I might head out for a short ride anyhow. Will be at the gas station by 10. Unsure of where to go, but keen for a shorter one for the day

[Quasi]

yeah - there a re definaite pockets that catch the wind, and normally featherston in one of them! Anyway - just a wee zephyr here, so looking good

[Ratti]

Nice to see some names from the slowpaced tuesday rides arranging things for themselves now.
Spotted Carla on ANZAC Day...head of the pack and a huge grin! Lovely to see you again chik. I was behind BlackDog and his missus.

Far out....that Muldoons corner works site is worse than it was now. The wind caught me on the way home, just as well Henry and I are a considerable mass to shift. Wouldna been any fun at all for a light bike and an ordinary sized rider.

[Wannabiker]

Anyone keen for this Sunday or Saturday coming?? Not sure of the weather this far out, but if it is not too bad (read dry) I may just take a spin somewhere...

[Gone Burger]

Anyone keen for this Sunday or Saturday coming?? Not sure of the weather this far out, but if it is not too bad (read dry) I may just take a spin somewhere...

Keen as always sunshine. I'm good for either day, so lets hope this rain settles and the sun shines down for a ride!

[Bald Eagle]

Will have the bike back, let there be fineness

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[Wannabiker]

Weather looking better for Sunday than tomorrow....

[Ratti]

Baldy, you need to be back at PnJ by 2 on sunday. we have a hot date!

[Bald Eagle]

Baldy, you need to be back at PnJ by 2 on sunday. we have a hot date!

Next Sunday 27th :niceone:

[Quasi]

Its raining in the Rapa

[Ratti]

Oops sorry Baldy...my mistake.

[Wannabiker]

Will probably head off from Rimutaka Caltex around 10 tomorrow if anyone keen...

[Brayden]

Been awhile since anyone has posted in here! Wrote off the poor spada a month or two back but have now got a new bike, rg150 :cool: Anyone still riding on the weekends? Keen to get out again! :niceone:

[tristania]

I keep meaning to get out on one of these rides :) I hear the weekend weather isn't going to be too flash though :(

[Hoarn]

Yah, weather hasn't really cooperated recently, and I think people's enthusiasm wains with the chilly temperatures.

I'm still keen though when there is a clear day if a group forms :)

Hopefully have a new bike in about 6 weeks, depending on how fast those crazy Italians can get the bike made, silly Just in Time production strategy :brick:

[Ratti]

Yah, weather hasn't really cooperated recently, and I think people's enthusiasm wains with the chilly temperatures.

I'm still keen though when there is a clear day if a group forms :)

Hopefully have a new bike in about 6 weeks, depending on how fast those crazy Italians can get the bike made, silly Just in Time production strategy :brick:

Just in time for Summer?

[Hoarn]

Exactly! :2thumbsup

[VampGirl]

i'm keen for a saturday ride, bike is finally working again!!

[Bald Eagle]

Heading to Palmy on Saturday for the day leaving Pram BP about 9.30ish.

[Gone Burger]

mmmmmmm am heading up to Manfield to watch round 3 of the winter series Baldy... thinking about meeting you for the ride up.

[GrayWolf]

had the flu/sthma this week, but if I am better? may look at a ride saturday or sunday.....

[VampGirl]

im gonna hang around wellington tomorrow, ride the bays, makara, and maybe blue mountains, just general cruising around. if anyone wants to join i'l be leaving Brooklyn at around 10, can meet before then at the corner bar. (i'l b having breakfast :2thumbsup)

[VampGirl]

sorry, its called The Cornerstore Bar

[Quasi]

Sunday Group ride meeting Duck Pond, Avalon at 9.00 for 9.30 depart. Up West coast, over to Woodvile for lunch, down through Wairarapa. Leaving P'ram about 10.15

[Bald Eagle]

Sunday Group ride meeting Duck Pond, Avalon at 9.00 for 9.30 depart. Up East coast, over to Woodvile for lunch, down through Wairarapa. Leaving P'ram about 10.15

west coast I hope Q :-)

[Paul in NZ]

Sunday Group ride meeting Duck Pond, Avalon at 9.00 for 9.30 depart. Up East coast, over to Woodvile for lunch, down through Wairarapa. Leaving P'ram about 10.15


Where are you meeting in P'ram??? If I'm out I'll try n say hi..

[Quasi]

i was going to hang in Coastlands carpark or semewhere around there till i see them come through, then join up

[Bald Eagle]

Coastlands at the moment, just got some rego, will hang for a bit before heading norf

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[Paul in NZ]

I was at Coastlands 10 ish - didnt see anyone so went home via a circuitous route and had much fun....

[Quasi]

you were 24hrs early:rolleyes: come back tomorrow and do it all again

[Paul in NZ]

you were 24hrs early:rolleyes: come back tomorrow and do it all again

Bah hahahah... what a friggin egg I am....

Still - got a lot done on the Guzzi today....

[Bald Eagle]

Didn't notice the Sunday in the original, still had a great ride to Palmy, might be out in the morning but not going far as things to do local in the afternoon.

[Quasi]

Nice to see you again guys. Great day to be out on the road on two wheels. Love your wee Suzi Paul NZ:niceone:

[Bald Eagle]

Was great to catch up , love the Tui billboard as well. Next weekends forecast also looks 'two-wheel' friendly ( crosses fingers)

[Paul in NZ]

Nice to see you again guys. Great day to be out on the road on two wheels. Love your wee Suzi Paul NZ:niceone:

Yeah - went home and stuck the chamber on it to racke up the grandsons.... woo hoo.... got a foul look from Vicki (not really) and did some more on the guzzi... I was just about to start taking it to bits for a mini resto but like vicki said its only half buggered... besides we are thinking of the cold kiwi so whats the point of having a mint bike to leave it laying about in a muddy paddock....

Once the Guzzlers going again we will join you all for a ride and spare you the embarasment of having a mini bike beat you all to the next stop ;-) (cough)

[RuoskaNZ]

So is this just anyone turn up social stuff?
Will be keeping my eyes on this thread as I just ride solo currently and go out most sundays for a few hours.

[Quasi]

So is this just anyone turn up social stuff?
Will be keeping my eyes on this thread as I just ride solo currently and go out most sundays for a few hours.

Yeah - its just anyone. Its all about riding and meeting mates - old and new. Are you on Facebook - sign up to Wellington Riders as most of the rides seem to be on there now. We had a great ride to Lake Ferry for lunch last Saturday, and Castlepoint on Sunday.
Or else pm me your mobile and i can text you about rides.
Q

[Bald Eagle]

They've even been known to go up the west coast ;)

[Quasi]

They've even been known to go up the west coast ;)

Cheeky Eagle!! Need to clip your wings!

[Bald Eagle]

Cheeky Eagle!! Need to clip your wings!

nah ,need better weather and time to spread them a bit. Pity it's an extra 100k round just to start the good riding in your neighbourhood.

[Brayden]

Any rides going on this weekend? My new bike is now working so would love to get out and ride!

[Quasi]

Hey yah Brayden - weather forecast not looking to great, but if it clears, I am always up for a ride somewhere

[GrayWolf]

I have the weekend off, yaaaaay!! So would definitely be up for a wee ride.

[Quasi]

I have the weekend off, yaaaaay!! So would definitely be up for a wee ride.

11amish Sunday - leaving Rimutex to ride the Rapa

[GrayWolf]

11amish Sunday - leaving Rimutex to ride the Rapa

Sounds like a plan, stan..... will rain stop play?... Listens to gentle fall of precipate of Hydrogen and Oxygen

[Quasi]

Going to be 14 degrees and fine in the Rapa!

[Brayden]

See yas 11 am at Rimutex provided I'm not too hungover ;)

[RuoskaNZ]

11amish Sunday - leaving Rimutex to ride the Rapa

Just curious, where is Rapa?

[Quasi]

Lol - it the affectionate term for the region more well known as Wairarapa. To get to this land of special riding roads, one first must traverse one of the greatest hills known to ridekind - the Tukas - more well known as the Rimutakas!!:banana::drool:

[RuoskaNZ]

Lol - it the affectionate term for the region more well known as Wairarapa. To get to this land of special riding roads, one first must traverse one of the greatest hills known to ridekind - the Tukas - more well known as the Rimutakas!!:banana::drool:

Ah i getcha now. Thanks. Was saying it in my head wrong.
Love those hills had some epic runs over there recently. Not so many stock trucks. :2thumbsup

[GrayWolf]

Well looks like tomorrow is gonna be fine.... so I'll se you at Rimutex just before 11am...... you'l hear the 'tractor' coming :clap:

[Brayden]

Arg slept in again! Anyone riding this weekend lol xD