WGTN "Newbie/cautious" ride 21 August

[Str8 Jacket]

Following on from Nomes suggestion that us "cautious" riders get together and do the Taka's in preparation for the KB ride in October, thought i'd see who was still keen? (weather dependant?) If the weather is anything like the weekend just passed it'll be an awesome ride! :Punk:

Here's the plan/times etc . . . (compliments of Paul in NZ)

Townie's to meet @ WMCC @ 9.45 to leave @ 10, then onto Caltex Rimutaka to pick up the "others" leaving @ 10.45. See you all there!

[skelstar]

Im still keen. Weather dependant and all that.

Had a great ride over Paekakariki hill on the w-end. Bit windy (as in breezy) but was a good ride.

[Str8 Jacket]

I only managed to get a ride around the bay's - bikes going for first service tomorrow and was already sitting at around 950 on the clock so didn't wanna risk it. Was an awesome weekend for riding too - damn it all!

Skelstar - I'll definatley be going over the Taka's on Sun whether the interest is minimal or not . . . .

[skelstar]

Sounds good.
Do we have an ambition? Some Martinborough cafe is usually the destination of choice isnt it...Flying Fish or something?

[Str8 Jacket]

Do we have an ambition?

Well I know that I lack ambition . . . But a destination is definately a good idea, I know im gonna need to stop for awhile . . .
Even though ive been in Wgtn for 3 years now im still pretty lost in and around wgtn, so maybe you could think of a good meeting place, destination etc?

[bkrwench]

im not exactlly a newbie rider but am alwys keen for a ride over the hill can i come too what time you leavin sunday

[Str8 Jacket]

im not exactlly a newbie rider but am alwys keen for a ride over the hill can i come too what time you leavin sunday

Mate, anyone is welcome - just be aware that most of us haven't ever ridden up the hill, and that at least a couple of us will be on Mighty GN250's. But yea, the more the merrier!

[Uncle B]

I'll come along if you guys want someone who is a regular Hill rider.

If it is going to be a crispy morning on the 21st you probally want to make it 10am so that some of the shady corners on the Takas have time to dry out.

[Paul in NZ]

If Vicki and I tagged along you could all bend her ear about how wonderful GN250's are etc etc... Hmm Looking at the current trend in fuel prices 2 bikes might not be such a swell idea though!

Gulp... We might have to share a GN....

(thinks)

Might be busy that day.... (ah hem)

[Str8 Jacket]

VTwin - Awesome, be good to have some "experienced" riders to help show us the way and give feedback etc. Im thinking that 10am or a bit later sounds good!

PaulNZ - Me thinks we could manage that! Better watch out tho cause if we rave too much, you mite end up with 2 GN's. . . lol!

[sels1]

If Vicki and I tagged along you could all bend her ear about how wonderful GN250's are etc etc...

Thats a good idea, I'll see if I can get my best pillion to come along too!

[Paul in NZ]

Thats a good idea, I'll see if I can get my best pillion to come along too!

I dunno if thats such a good idea Sels1. With your recent record of illegal and reckless speeding I'm not sure that your best pillion would be safe on the beemer.... :nono: (pt)

Heh heh....

If that didn't put her off forever the leaving Kapiti at 9:20 to get to Caltex by 10 would, if we get another 'crisp' morning. I was wondering why I was looking for a 3rd dog last night.. Brrr.... Glad to be in the car this morning...

Paul N

ps - hows that clutch holding up?

[Str8 Jacket]

Ok, someone has to help me out here. Obviously we need a meeting place (suggestions needed). . .SOMEWHERE IN TOWN PLEASE!! lets say meet there @ 10 - leave @ 10.15 for those of us that are prone to lateness. Then I guess we'll need a second meeting place to pick up the people that live out of town. And go from there. Whatdya reckon?

[James Deuce]

Was wondering if I might be allowed to tag along as well.

[Jonty]

If my license comes through in time I am really keen as well. I haven't been out on the open road on the 600 yet so happy to be a newbie for the day :ride:

[madboy]

If the weather is anything like the weekend just passed it'll be an awesome ride! :Punk:Yeah, the hail coming back through Kaitoke at 1pm was awesome!! (pt) :no:

[Paul in NZ]

Ok, someone has to help me out here. Obviously we need a meeting place (suggestions needed). . .SOMEWHERE IN TOWN PLEASE!! lets say meet there @ 10 - leave @ 10.15 for those of us that are prone to lateness. Then I guess we'll need a second meeting place to pick up the people that live out of town. And go from there. Whatdya reckon?

Just a suggestion but....

Why don't the 'townies' to meet up at 9:45am (outside Wellingtom M/c's), all fuelled up and ready to rock and roll....

If you all leave at 10:00 you should make Caltex Rimutaka by 10:30 where the Kapiti contingent can meet you, talk a load of old toot and leave there at 10:45...

Regroup at the top of the hill so we can show off our steely gazes (and assorted heroic accoutriments which will vary with gender and age but not usually race) and draw admiring gazes from the general populace and assorted fanboys and camp followers....

Decamp from the top of the hill once everyone has calmed down and head for martinborough (3 laps of the square please) where we will enjoy a splendid lunch and mediocre coffe..

From there we could back road to greytown for a bit of gawking at shops selling overpriced crap while I sit (somewhat grumpily) and suck up better coffee...

Then head home over the terrible hill to get home early and in time to relax in a nice bath with a glass of bubbly...

[Str8 Jacket]

Im surprised at how much interest a "newbie/cautious" ride has generated to be honest!! But YES YES and YES anyone and everyone welcome, it's definately good to have as much feedback etc about the ride as possible, so please don't anyone be disuaded by the title of the thread.

What im hoping is that someone can come up with a good meeting place/s etc then those that want to join the ride can just meet us there . . . I would think of somewhere myself, but as I mentioned earlier I realy don't know my way around Wellys

[Str8 Jacket]

Just a suggestion but....

Why don't the 'townies' to meet up at 9:45am (outside Wellingtom M/c's), all fuelled up and ready to rock and roll....

If you all leave at 10:00 you should make Caltex Rimutaka by 10:30 where the Kapiti contingent can meet you, talk a load of old toot and leave there at 10:45...

Regroup at the top of the hill so we can show off our steely gazes (and assorted heroic accoutriments which will vary with gender and age but not usually race) and draw admiring gazes from the general populace and assorted fanboys and camp followers....

Decamp from the top of the hill once everyone has calmed down and head for martinborough (3 laps of the square please) where we will enjoy a splendid lunch and mediocre coffe..

From there we could back road to greytown for a bit of gawking at shops selling overpriced crap while I sit (somewhat grumpily) and suck up better coffee...

Then head home over the terrible hill to get home early and in time to relax in a nice bath with a glass of bubbly...

Cool!! What he said! Sounds like an awesome plan! Well done that man! :clap:

Will edit my first post with these times etc, and Jim2 - please do come along :ride:

[Paul in NZ]

Im surprised at how much interest a "newbie/cautious" ride has generated to be honest!! But YES YES and YES anyone and everyone welcome, it's definately good to have as much feedback etc about the ride as possible, so please don't anyone be disuaded by the title of the thread.

There really are a lot of people that ride bikes that don't want to tear about the place on the rev limiter ALL the time, hence the attraction...

A gentle bimble over the hill on a nice sunny late winters day is just the ticket!

Cheers

[skelstar]

This looks awesome Str8. I think Ill be getting up uber early (never sleep much before riding these days) so will probably ride into town to meet you guys.

[Str8 Jacket]

This looks awesome Str8. I think Ill be getting up uber early (never sleep much before riding these days) so will probably ride into town to meet you guys.


Hmm, maybe you just need to toughen up, ah?! (pt)

Be good if you could meet me @ WMCC, cause if no one else does then I won't be going anywhere - I wouldn't have a clue how to get to Caltex Rimutaka, let alone how to get to the Taka's.

[skelstar]

*ahem* its through anticipation, not nervousness ;).

[Paul in NZ]

*ahem* its through anticipation, not nervousness ;).

yeah thats what I tell Vicki to... Oh... :woohoo:

[Paul in NZ]

Hmm, maybe you just need to toughen up, ah?! (pt)

Be good if you could meet me @ WMCC, cause if no one else does then I won't be going anywhere - I wouldn't have a clue how to get to Caltex Rimutaka, let alone how to get to the Taka's.

Ah! A flaw in the plan...

Let me know if no one else (that knows the way) joins in as we could be talked into coming into town (reluctantly). It's very simple.

Wellington M/C. Head towards the basin reserve then throw a U turn and get onto Wakefield St and follow all the way to the cake tin. Get up the motorway on ramp and out onto the motorway towards the Hutt Valley.

get into the middle lane and keep heading to the Hutt valley...

Stay on shw 2 all the way to upper hutt

Caltex Rimutaka is the HUGE petrol station on the left just before the Akatarawa turn off...

Cheers

[skelstar]

Yeah its all good. Done the trip many a time by car, and once by bike. Im ANTICIPATING there will be no dramas.:)

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah its all good. Done the trip many a time by car, and once by bike. Im ANTICIPATING there will be no dramas.:)

Ah, the power of positive thinking!

[Uncle B]

Ok, someone has to help me out here. Obviously we need a meeting place (suggestions needed). . .SOMEWHERE IN TOWN PLEASE!! lets say meet there @ 10 - leave @ 10.15 for those of us that are prone to lateness. Then I guess we'll need a second meeting place to pick up the people that live out of town. And go from there. Whatdya reckon?

How about WMC for the first meeting place. 9:45
Bottom of Maungaraki hill for the second. 10:15
Caltex Rimutaka for the third. 10:45

That gives time for people who miss the first meet(s) are able to catch up.

[James Deuce]

How about WMC for the first meeting place. 9:45
Bottom of Maungaraki hill for the second. 10:15
Caltex Rimutaka for the third. 10:45

That gives time for people who miss the first meet(s) are able to catch up.

I could lead them to Caltex Rimutaka from Maungaraki.

[Uncle B]

I could lead them to Caltex Rimutaka from Maungaraki.

Cheers Jim........are you is going to be wearing a Hi Vis vest? :rofl:

I think the Hi-lighter look may suit you. :woohoo:

[James Deuce]

You streak of weasel piss you.

You'll keep.

[Velox]

Ooh - I might meet you guys over there at 1ish maybe. Assuming people are still out and about. VTwin - I could take the brick and text you to see where you fellas are.

[Uncle B]

You streak of weasel piss you.

You'll keep.

Harsh my friend, very harsh.

[Uncle B]

Ooh - I might meet you guys over there at 1ish maybe. Assuming people are still out and about. VTwin - I could take the brick and text you to see where you fellas are.

Yep, sounds good...I'll keep an eye on the phone.

[Uncle B]

You streak of weasel piss you.

You'll keep.

I'm sorry about the Hi-lighter thing.......not for you eh.
How about one of those flags on a pole??? :rofl: :rofl:

[Velox]

You streak of weasel piss you.

I think I take offence at that Jim!

[James Deuce]

Ninjas did it - it wasn't me - honest!

[Ixion]

There really are a lot of people that ride bikes that don't want to tear about the place on the rev limiter ALL the time, hence the attraction...

A gentle bimble over the hill on a nice sunny late winters day is just the ticket!

Cheers


Quite so. If there were such a thing in Dorkland *I* might even go along.Being a newbie, AND cautious to boot. Hm [hears voice in distance - "well why the fark don;t you organise it the "]

I'll think about it. Sort of a Roadsafe on the actual road. Maybe tie in with Mr Waylander's idea of a cruiser ride. Having fun != breaking every speed limit on the books. (Well, not ALWAYS, anyway)

[Str8 Jacket]

Cheers Jim........are you is going to be wearing a Hi Vis vest? :rofl:

I think the Hi-lighter look may suit you. :woohoo:

Hmmm, I have decided that there are to be NO high-lighter vest's worn on this ride! :hitcher: Jeesh you people, isn't riding with a group of newbies enuf punishment for you lot? :devil2: :wait:

[Paul in NZ]

Hmmm, I have decided that there are to be NO high-lighter vest's worn on this ride! :hitcher: Jeesh you people, isn't riding with a group of newbies enuf punishment for you lot? :devil2: :wait:

Um... You might have it the wrong way around.....

[Str8 Jacket]

Um... You might have it the wrong way around.....

I have decided thatyou are no longer welcome on the ride . . . . :whistle:


:wait:

:wait:

Hang on I take that back . . . :ride:

[skelstar]

Having fun != breaking every speed limit on the books.
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[Paul in NZ]

I have decided thatyou are no longer welcome on the ride . . . . :whistle:


:wait:

:wait:

Hang on I take that back . . . :ride:

You might want to delay that - fact is you newer people are the only ones that will still speak to us... :stoogie: You have not met us yet ya see...

[Str8 Jacket]

You might want to delay that - fact is you newer people are the only ones that will still speak to us... :stoogie: You have not met us yet ya see...

Mwahahahahahaha . . . . . just as you have not yet met me . . . :devil2:

[Paul in NZ]

Mwahahahahahaha . . . . . just as you have not yet met me . . . :devil2:

Oh! Yes! Quite!

Hmmmmm!

Paul N

btw - do you have a rain date in mind should the day be less than clement?

[skelstar]

Weather looks fantastic from Friday through to Monday-ish. Wind doesnt look like it will get up until Monday. Will be mild temps too. (Thanks to our friends at fencepost.co.nz).

[Str8 Jacket]

btw - do you have a rain date in mind should the day be less than clement?

Yes, well the thought had crossed my mind last night and then I forgot about doing anything about it - duh! Um well, how about we set a "postponment" (sp?) date for the following Sunday, anyone have any issues with that? Also I have the problem of not being able to access a computer out of working hours (mon-fri 7am-3.30) so if someone who has access to a pc at home would be willing to maybe either pm me with their phone number or vice versa so if the weather is dubious on he day then they could let me know if you lot are still going or not? I have visions of sitting at WMCC all on my lonesome wondering why everyone forgot me, when in fact no one is actually going . . .

[Paul in NZ]

I have visions of sitting at WMCC all on my lonesome wondering why everyone forgot me, when in fact no one is actually going . . .

And now we share your vision.... (thinks evil thoughts)

Nah! It's all good - call me at home sunday morning if you like

[Eurygnomes]

Hey St8, I'll probably end up going regardless (unless there's thunder and lightning). My gear (will wear plastic bags on inside of shoes...no one will ever know until they hear me walk!) is reasonably waterproof...and I need as much experience in all clemencies (tee hee) too.

Maybe. But I won't leave you sitting at WMCC regardless.

[Charlie]

I have visions of sitting at WMCC all on my lonesome wondering why everyone forgot me, when in fact no one is actually going . . .

Hello, yes Str8 I'm keen too, but will meet you at the Caltex in Upper Hutt... so I'll see you guys as you turn up... do remember to stop or it might be me who is sitting there lonesome... lol
:chase:

[sels1]

ps - hows that clutch holding up?

OK if I dont thrsh it. Give me a call re departure time Sun.

[Paul in NZ]

OK if I dont thrsh it. Give me a call re departure time Sun.

Any Kapiti people wanting to go on the ride - leaving my place (ooohhh... lessee, cold, hill still slippy slippy - greys rd maybe? umm thinking)

9:45 gassed up and ready to rock n roll?

Cheers

[Hitcher]

I'll check and see what time Mrs H starts work on Sunday. We could always bring up the rear with a brush and shovel. A bimbling cafe crawl sounds like us...

[Str8 Jacket]

I dont have access to a pc out of work hours, so thought id post a reminder about it now. Meeting places and times are on the first post of this thread. All welcome, see you there! Weather dependant of course! :woohoo:

[James Deuce]

If anyone is unsure of where Caltex Rimutaka is, and needs an escort, I'll be waiting in the carpark at the bottom of Maungaraki Hill at 10am. I'll be the fat bloke crushing a tiny Sportbike.

[Aaron717]

I will be halfway to dorkland so will miss it :oi-grr:

would have loved to have made it. god forbid i dont go i will be there with bells on and i will leave from raumati with you paul

will keep you updated though

Az

[Eurygnomes]

Surely if anyone doens't see the Rimutaka Caltex they actually shouldn't be riding a motorcycle?!?! :big grin:

Kidding. Thanks Jim2. See you there! :)

[Paul in NZ]

I will be halfway to dorkland so will miss it :oi-grr:

would have loved to have made it. god forbid i dont go i will be there with bells on and i will leave from raumati with you paul

will keep you updated though

Az

No worries Az...

This is just a practise for next time..

Cheers

[Sparky Bills]

If im back from racing on Saturday, ill try to be up in time to join ya.

Its been a while since ive been for a good road ride.

Ill be coming from Waikanae, so will be heading over the hill (which hill i hear you ask???... The only bloody hill worth mentioning!!!)

[Eurygnomes]

Ill be coming from Waikanae, so will be heading over the hill (which hill i hear you ask???... The only bloody hill worth mentioning!!!)

What? You're doing the Akatarawa's? :D

[Uncle B]

I'll be the fat bloke crushing a tiny Sportbike.

You've opened up yourself for some huge weasel pissing.......but being the nice bloke that I am, we won't mention the other 246 faults that spring to mind.......see you Sunday :chase:

[James Deuce]

You've opened up yourself for some huge weasel pissing.......but being the nice bloke that I am, we won't mention the other 246 faults that spring to mind.......see you Sunday :chase:

At least I 'm honest, Lurch, errr, VTWIN.

[Candyman]

So is this open to all "cautious" riders? or learners/restricted etc, cause I'm keen I need to go for a spin :scooter:

[Candyman]

So is this open to all "cautious" riders? or learners/restricted etc, cause I'm keen I need to go for a spin :scooter:

lol I'm quoting myself lol. I'll change that and make it my new beast needs to be taken for a spin lol

[Paul in NZ]

lol I'm quoting myself lol. I'll change that and make it my new beast needs to be taken for a spin lol

All welcome Candyman... Focus is a gentle ramble for a few folks that have not been 'over the hill' before but there is a wide range attending!

You hooking up in town, Caltex or Kapiti?

Cheers

[Velox]

You've opened up yourself for some huge weasel pissing....... :Pokey:



Still keen - hopefully catch some of you guys over there around 1/1:30ish.

[Candyman]

All welcome Candyman... Focus is a gentle ramble for a few folks that have not been 'over the hill' before but there is a wide range attending!

You hooking up in town, Caltex or Kapiti?

Cheers
Cool, I just want to take it easy on the new bike, just break her in lol. I'll probably catch up with you all at caltex tuka, or the group from town on the motorway around 10ish as I'm leaving Jville

[matthewt]

Anyone got photo's of this ride ?? I saw plenty taking pictures.

[James Deuce]

One moment please.

[sels1]

I'll wait to Jim posts his, mine wernt that great. Hey but a good day out - nice to meet some new KBers, good to catch up with some old ones.

[James Deuce]

The Army guys REALLY made us wonder what Mikey got up to after he left us!

[James Deuce]

I took a movie too. I'm just playing with Streamload. If someone has a better place to host it, let me know.

It's not that good, but Paul's Guzzi sounds "fruity"

http://www.streamload.com/Deliver/Deliver.asp?cxInstID=75814773&nodeID=1472854620&returnPage=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Estreamload%2Ecom%2FN odes%2FNode%2Easp%3FcxInstID%3D75814773%26nodeID%3 D1472869578

[Slingshot]

What the hell is the amry doing walking around Martinborough with guns?


I though we sold all the guns along with the skyhawks!

[James Deuce]

A couple more shots

[Magua]

I took a movie too. I'm just playing with Streamload. If someone has a better place to host it, let me know.

It's not that good, but Paul's Guzzi sounds "fruity"

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[matthewt]

What the hell is the amry doing walking around Martinborough with guns?

Looking for you !

[James Deuce]

BUgger. It worked earlier.

Anyone got some hosting space?

[Hitcher]

Steyr 5.56, check. Body armour, check. Disruptive pattern clothing, check. Hats ridiculous, check. Must be another Kiwibiker ride...

[Uncle B]

What a great days riding.
Good to meet the "newbies", Str8 Jacket, skelstar, the dude on the DR200.....and to catch up with the "oldies", Jim, sels, Paul & aunty Velox.

Will have to that again, aye Jim?
Str8 Jacket, skelstar....next weekends weather looks good, you up for it?

[skelstar]

Yeah, thanks guys for babying us noobs :). Had a great time!
Next weekend sounds good. Same sort of crowd?

[Dafe]

Sounds like I missed out on a good ride. How much did those noobs enjoy the takas?

[skelstar]

Second trip over them and lots of fun. Trip back in traffic not fun :). Liked the straight rapa roads though.:)

[Dadpole]

Saw a few of you come through. I was the "green with envy" sod helping put up a fence. :crybaby:

[Velox]

Well - caught up with you guys eventually eh. We must've got to Masterton just after you and then took the other road at the roundabout and missed you!! I just realised that I only got to ride with the group for about 50m in the end - down the main road in Carterton and round the corner to that leather shop! (Cheers for showing me where it was Uncle! :D ) Experienced "Wild Oats" for the first time though - loved the set up and all the 'stuff' they had, but it was pretty expensive for a student! Sounds like you all had a good ride - we had a real nice run out the back there too.

[matthewt]

BUgger. It worked earlier.

Anyone got some hosting space?


I've PM'ed you access to my server. Upload away !!

[James Deuce]

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[Str8 Jacket]

Will have to that again, aye Jim?
Str8 Jacket, skelstar....next weekends weather looks good, you up for it?

Yes yes!! I'd definately be keen - but only if I get to undertake Jim again :whistle:

I had an awesome time, thanks heaps to all of you that turned up and made it so enjoyable! You guy's rock! :Punk:

[James Deuce]

What a great days riding.
Good to meet the "newbies", Str8 Jacket, skelstar, the dude on the DR200.....and to catch up with the "oldies", Jim, sels, Paul & aunty Velox.

Will have to that again, aye Jim?
Str8 Jacket, skelstar....next weekends weather looks good, you up for it?

That was fantastic. Not so sure about Buell XB12R's now. ;)

Excellent fun ride, though sorry I didn't hang around with the newbies. VTWIN and I had scenery to obliterate.

[Paul in NZ]

Nice day out for sure...

Great to catch up but still feel like crap today - this throat is killing me..

First warm ride of the season eh? (well for me anyway)

Cheers

[Str8 Jacket]

Nice day out for sure...

Great to catch up but still feel like crap today - this throat is killing me..

First warm ride of the season eh? (well for me anyway)

Cheers


Damn flu/cold! I hope that you are feeling better soon mate! BTW cheers for looking out for us "newbies" - that goes for all of you (VTWIN, Jim 2, Sels and sorry can't remember everyone!)!

[DemonWolf]

Sounds like you all have a good time.. =) Was great riding weather!

[skelstar]

Weather...yeah waass pretty good. Quite windy up on the Takas. I think the odd tailwind helped the bikes top speed on the flat sometimes eh Str8? :)

[Str8 Jacket]

Weather...yeah waass pretty good. Quite windy up on the Takas. I think the odd tailwind helped the bikes top speed on the flat sometimes eh Str8? :)

Whatever helps you sleep matey. :nya: But yea your probably right there, I had no chance cacthing you going up hill though. Well that's my excuse anyway . . .

[old farts]

Thanks guys and girls a great day out, Our first group ride roll on the next one

[skelstar]

Heres a couple of pics from the day out. Colour aint that great. Its from the RimuCaltex so its the Wgtn weather side of the hill.

[sels1]

Thanks guys and girls a great day out, Our first group ride roll on the next one

Welcome aboard you two, glad you came along

[zadok]

Judging by those pics, the weather was great. Good idea for a ride. Glad you guys enjoyed it. :clap: :ride:

[old farts]

Welcome aboard you two, glad you came along
Bring your other half next time good to catch up again

[Eurygnomes]

Guys, I'm sorry we didn't catch up with you in Masterton for a coffee, we had to get to Martinborough rapidly. Thought we might see you on the hill at the summit on the way back but no. :(

Looked like a heck of a lot of fun. Thanks VTwin for putting up with me gushing over your SV (mmmm....). Did ya see the Mustangs on the side of the road??

Nomes

[Str8 Jacket]

Guys, I'm sorry we didn't catch up with you in Masterton for a coffee, we had to get to Martinborough rapidly. Thought we might see you on the hill at the summit on the way back but no. :(

Looked like a heck of a lot of fun. Thanks VTwin for putting up with me gushing over your SV (mmmm....). Did ya see the Mustangs on the side of the road??

Nomes

That's ok, we won't invite you to anymore rides :p

Nah, we had fun, I got a huuge surprise to see you actually, was looking for ya bike . . . . :psst:

[skelstar]

Guys, I'm sorry we didn't catch up with youNomes
Funny thing was that when you came and talked to me I didnt know who you were, then I wasnt sure...until you took your helmet off anyway. Your glasses were tinted which made it a bit more difficult.:)

[where2now]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone, I had a great day and didnt feel to silly on my bike. The hill was much more fun than those long straights. All I need now is a few more CC's (and hair maybe).

[Eurygnomes]

Funny thing was that when you came and talked to me I didnt know who you were, then I wasnt sure...until you took your helmet off anyway.

I could SO tell that you were having trouble recognising me in my gears. I was wondering how to 'charade' Eurygnomes (actually pronoucned "you RIN oh mees") and then remembered that I could just remove my helmet. And then I made a total idiot of myself to VTwin...forgetting his name and all :oops:.

First indication we had of the approaching KBers was the 2-up Motoguzzi coming around a corner and us zipping past. We watched you in the mirror though...and once we saw lights, knew that we didn't have to turn around! :)

Oh, and Str8...don't you mean that I'll just keep uninviting myself to rides that I've proposed!??!

Not even on Gem today :weep: as have boxes of stuff to cart around, am meeting Wolf and Stray for lunch in 45mins at Thai/Jap restaurant and am off to ChCh tomorrow morning. No rides for Nomes...:(

[skelstar]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone, I had a great day and didnt feel to silly on my bike. The hill was much more fun than those long straights. All I need now is a few more CC's (and hair maybe).
I thought the DR did pretty well considering your 'apprehension' at WMC.

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh, and Str8...don't you mean that I'll just keep uninviting myself to rides that I've proposed!??!
(

Hehe, that was what was so ironic! Everyone that met me, saw the GN and where instantly like, "you must be Nomes". There were a few surprises when I told them you weren't coming. Don't worry me and Skelstar told them you had a valid excuse! I hope you had fun, the weather was beautiful!

[skelstar]

Don't worry me and Skelstar told them you had a valid excuse! I hope you had fun, the weather was beautiful!
I made up all sorts of excuses for you. "Shes agoraphobic", "heard YOU were coming so decided to stay at home...", "her dog ate her GN...honestly!".

[Pickle]

You guy's were just leaving Caltex when Viv & I turned up, no one waited, nevermind we caught up to you at the top of the Taka's, said Hi & carried on.
We went round the lake & out to Lake Ferry for a coffee, returned via Martinborough where everyone was still having coffee. Glad everyone had a good day.
We may go out to Castlepoint next weekend weather dependent.

[Eurygnomes]

Oh no! Poor Str8 being mistaken for me! :) And thanks heaps Skelstar...much appreciated. I especially like the agorophobic comment, since one of the games we played on Sat night was 'make up phobias for the others'. The one that my best friend made up for me was sucraeropthalmophobia: irrational fear of lollies thrown at a lolly scramble taking out an eye! SO TRUE!!! I wince whenever anyone says "who wants a lolly" from a stage! :( :offtopic:

Anyway...I'm not sure I'll fit in organising (and then abandoning) another ride (or at least, having Str8 take over so brilliantly), but I hope to be on my bike this weekend...

[madboy]

Sounds like you guys had plenty of fun. I see from Jims photos that you had Jimbo and Deano to play with on the hill? Hope they didn't hold you up too much... breaking in the repsol and all... :woohoo:

[old farts]

As my man of few words has spoken,it must be my turn,the one with plenty . :yawn:
thanks guys for showing us a good time and making us feel so welcome.
We were a little worried that we might not keep up but it was always a welcome sight to see you all waiting with a smile. She might be slow on the corners but we are fast learning to catch up on the straights :ride:
will look forward to our next run, and i will try and loose the yellow pants :rofl:

[Sparky Bills]

I was gutted.
Was still up in Palmy on Sunday WITHOUT my road bike!!!
On the way home, all i saw were bikes passing me in the sunshine, looking like they were having soo much fun.

Im sooooooo coming next time. Its been too long since my last good road ride.

[Slingshot]

I was gutted.
Was still up in Palmy on Sunday WITHOUT my road bike!!!
On the way home, all i saw were bikes passing me in the sunshine, looking like they were having soo much fun.

Im sooooooo coming next time. Its been too long since my last good road ride.

Ditto...I was up that way with no bike at all.:violin:

Was that you the weekend before, doing a wheelie down River Rd and then again on that last straight before hitting the Takas?

[SPORK]

Haha, Caltex Rimutaka is like, 2 ks from my house, and about 1k from Alarumba's house!

[sels1]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone, I had a great day and didnt feel to silly on my bike. The hill was much more fun than those long straights. All I need now is a few more CC's (and hair maybe).

Welcome aboard the site, good to see you joined up. Was pretty impressed how well the DR kept up on the road.

[Uncle B]

And then I made a total idiot of myself to VTwin...forgetting his name and all :opps(

No you didnt.....make sure your on the next ride tho and you can gush some more over the SV. :rofl:

Sunday looks like the better day for a ride......I'll be out....anyone care to join?

[Sparky Bills]

Sunday looks like the better day for a ride......I'll be out....anyone care to join?


Come for a ride up to Manfeild!!!
All the real cool people will be there.. :wait:

[skelstar]

Sunday looks like the better day for a ride......I'll be out....anyone care to join?
Id be keen for a ride. Sundays weather IS looking awesome though.

[Velox]

Sunday looks like the better day for a ride......I'll be out....anyone care to join?
I'm going to be up in Palmy (bikeless and not at Manfeild though) but coming back sometime on Sun. Prob later rather than earlier but if it's still light I'll go for a hoon on the hill to kill my front tyre a bit more before it's changed. So might see you at the top or in passing but have fun!

[Dafe]

Would love to have gone, but e-Riders are doing their monthly brunch ride. They're leaving caltex rimutaka at 0930 sunday morning and headed to wild oats, I owe a mate a Carterton Breakfast.
For any of the newbs keen to tag along, e-Riders is normally a 600cc above club for the less hoony types. Alot of couples with pillions on the back quite often. The pace is reasonably easy. Would be good to see some new faces if anybody is keen.

http://www.e-riders.co.nz/

[Str8 Jacket]

Sunday looks like the better day for a ride......I'll be out....anyone care to join?

Im definately keen to join you VTWIN, just name the time and place . . .

[skelstar]

Hey VTWIN, we meet at Rimutaka Caltex around 10:30am, is that right? Str8, you wanna meet before that ie maybe the bottom of Ngaio Gorge?

[Uncle B]

Caltex at 10:30 it is......see you there