L's Angels ‘One Night Inside’ Ride (24-25 August)

[Juniper]

If you REALLY want to, My wife can take the CRV down and carry fuel and some bags. She has expressed her interest.

Ooo yeay can I throw in the limoncello?

Hmm doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of a bike trip tho? I don't know what the traditions/protocols are about cars on bike trips??

[Mom]

Ooo yeay can I throw in the limoncello?

Hmm doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of a bike trip tho? I don't know what the traditions/protocols are about cars on bike trips??

It is a case of means must really. I broke my ankle (walking) and spent over 5 months either on crutches or in a moon boot and unable to ride or drive. I think there may have been 2 L's Angel rides out that I went in a car, or maybe even more due to "other" real life requirements.

I used to get a bit pissed at being the place for people to store their gear. Though was really handy to do the grocery/drinks run on arrival to be fair.

If someone wants to come along and his/her partner also wants to join in, but not on a bike, then I say all good, but be prepared to go grog shopping on arrival :lol:

Excuse me, I have to go and complain to the council about my neighbours poxy, barking, fecking dogs!

[Juniper]

OMG! I can see this trip really shaping up. Maakz, as usual you eloquence has made my day, Juniper, you appear to be as blonde as I can be at times. Good shit!

What?!? Petrol smells gooooood lol.
Hehehe


I'm blaming the years of bleach I used to use when I had purple hair. I don't go blond though I go OMG FREAKING ORANGE.

[MarkH]

MarkH:spanking: you dirty bugga with the mind of a deviant!

That's one of the nicer things I've been called, TY.

[Maha]

If you REALLY want to, My wife can take the CRV down and carry fuel and some bags. She has expressed her interest.

A good idea, we have had a ''support vehicle'' on a few of our away rides, just limit it a maximum of one item per bike. What I noticed on the first Cape ride (where we had the Holden with three incapacitated riders) was that most just dumped their stuff in the boot and what was left of the back seat...:rolleyes:
But yeah the idea gets my vote.

[Juniper]

A good idea, we have had a ''support vehicle'' on a few of our away rides, just limit it a maximum of one item per bike. What I noticed on the first Cape ride (where we had the Holden with three incapacitated riders) was that most just dumped their stuff in the boot and what was left of the back seat...:rolleyes:
But yeah the idea gets my vote.

What the hell excess would you need to bring?? Nickers, socks and a pair of jeans go in back pack. Gear goes on body and gloves go in helmet which goes on handle bars or next to bed.

For me the limoncello is a novelty not a necessity.

Full first aid kit is my only problem. And you really only need 1 per group. Which should be with the traveling groups and not in a car at the other end.

[blue rider]

What the hell excess would you need to bring?? Nickers, socks and a pair of jeans go in back pack. Gear goes on body and gloves go in helmet which goes on handle bars or next to bed.

For me the limoncello is a novelty not a necessity.

Full first aid kit is my only problem. And you really only need 1 per group. Which should be with the traveling groups and not in a car at the other end.

nickers, socks and jeans are a novelty, you could just spend the rest of the stay in your leathers :whistle:

limoncello however is a necessity.

young lady you must get your priorities right.

[Maha]

What the hell excess would you need to bring?? Nickers, socks and a pair of jeans go in back pack. Gear goes on body and gloves go in helmet which goes on handle bars or next to bed.

For me the limoncello is a novelty not a necessity.

Full first aid kit is my only problem. And you really only need 1 per group. Which should be with the traveling groups and not in a car at the other end.

When you get 24-25 people on a ride, that equals at least 24-25 packs/bags which is a lot when they are loaded into a car boot :confused:
There can be sleeping bags/tents/pillows etc...there were even sex toys on one ride, not one of ours, but word does gets out about such things Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz :shifty:
Over night rides not so bad but a three day'er is different. We tend to take a bit more.


nickers, socks and jeans are a novelty, you could just spend the rest of the stay in your leathers :whistle:

limoncello however is a necessity.

young lady you must get your priorities right.

Oh yes, the sound of squeaking leather all night...I remember that...''shhhhhhh hear comes the chocolate lady'' :laugh:

[blue rider]

When you get 24-25 people on a ride, that equals at least 24-25 packs/bags which is a lot when they are loaded into a car boot :confused:
There can be sleeping bags/tents/pillows etc...there were even sex toys on one ride, not one of ours, but word does gets out about such things Bzzzzzzzzzzzzz :shifty:
Over night rides not so bad but a three day'er is different. We tend to take a bit more.



Oh yes, the sound of squeaking leather all night...I remember that...''shhhhhhh hear comes the chocolate lady'' :laugh:

squeek squeek

well at least there was no way i was getting lost :bleh:

[haydes55]

My backpack for the new plymouth trip weighed 5kg. That included sleeping bag, tarps, pegs and string. This trip i'll see if I can manage with just hauling the wet weather gear and undies (wear good woolen socks, they can last a couple days).

[Juniper]

Dosent wearing full leathers count as a sex toy??? :p
Kinky!


Yeah ok camping does have a point...... No idea how I would fit a tent on the back of Mao!!

I forgot I've got to bring my pj's. wonder if I can get one of those onesie things???

[blue rider]

Dosent wearing full leathers count as a sex toy??? :p
Kinky!


Yeah ok camping does have a point...... No idea how I would fit a tent on the back of Mao!!

I forgot I've got to bring my pj's. wonder if I can get one of those onesie things???

only if you wear an angry bird hat.

but really NO

[haydes55]

Dosent wearing full leathers count as a sex toy??? :p
Kinky!


Yeah ok camping does have a point...... No idea how I would fit a tent on the back of Mao!!

I forgot I've got to bring my pj's. wonder if I can get one of those onesie things???

Sleep naked, it attracts natural bed warmers (males) who will keep you warmer than pjs could. I just booked a bed and it looks like you would be doing them a favour if you shared a bed with someone else to save beds lol. As for onesies, get one without a tail or wings to keep it compact :p

[Juniper]

Sleep naked, it attracts natural bed warmers (males) who will keep you warmer than pjs could. I just booked a bed and it looks like you would be doing them a favour if you shared a bed with someone else to save beds lol. As for onesies, get one without a tail or wings to keep it compact :p

I WANT ONE WITH A TAIL!!!!!

But I sleep on my side so I'd need 2. Can I get bed warmers without the sticky things? It allows for more sleeping. I'm not packing a pillow so can I have a couple of cushions to go with that?

Lol I sleep in more layers than I wear riding!!

Yeah I will need someone to carry the limoncello. It's going to be cold down there!!

[blue rider]

blablablahhhh........

Yeah I will need someone to carry the limoncello. It's going to be cold down there!!



no worries, i will carry the limoncello.......all of it! :shutup:

[Juniper]

no worries, i will carry the limoncello.......all of it! :shutup:

In your tummy?

[Maha]

Sleep naked, it attracts natural bed warmers (males) who will keep you warmer than pjs could.

.......something you're not telling us? :corn:

[blue rider]

In your tummy?

Mr. Man has a reasonably sized top box which lends itself to safely transport the precious bottles......mhhhhh precious

[Juniper]

Mr. Man has a reasonably sized top box which lends itself to safely transport the precious bottles......mhhhhh precious

Your bike is a dude?

I'll put it into plastic coke bottles. I wouldn't want them to break in someone's box.

[blue rider]

Your bike is a dude?

I'll put it into plastic coke bottles. I wouldn't want them to break in someone's box.

my bike is a tart. Mr. Man is an actual human being. :laugh:

[haydes55]

.......something you're not telling us? :corn:

Ask doogle about that northland trip ;)

[Maha]

Ask doogle about that northland trip ;)

As I understand it, you were in the 'Brokeback Unit' for part of a night only?....;)

[haydes55]

As I understand it, you were in the 'Brokeback Unit' for part of a night only?....;)

2 full nights! Just last one to bed

[Mom]

2 full nights! Just last one to bed

Which begs the question, what were you up to, staying out so late?

[haydes55]

Which begs the question, what were you up to, staying out so late?

Swimming. The water was warm :p

[Mom]

Swimming. The water was warm :p

Yeah ok, I will take that *snigger

Warm? You are a sick bastard!

[newhere]

Swimming. The water was warm :p

:shifty::shifty::shifty: of course you were swimming :shifty::shifty::shifty:

[nadroj]

Cunning reply!

[haydes55]

Cunning reply!

:innocent: not sure why I'm getting all this criticism. They are all ganging up on me.

Speaking of swimming, is there a river near by? First swimmer gets free grub?

[nadroj]

:innocent: not sure why I'm getting all this criticism. They are all ganging up on me.

Speaking of swimming, is there a river near by? First swimmer gets free grub?

Keep your swimmers in their bag!!!

[Juniper]

:innocent: .

Speaking of swimming, is there a river near by? First swimmer gets free grub?

Dude it will be fucking freezing!!!!!!

[Mom]

Dude it will be fucking freezing!!!!!!

It does not stop the more insane from throwing themselves into the water. Trust me, I have seen people swimming when no one should be in the water. Apparently it feels wonderful :weird:

[Maha]

:innocent: not sure why I'm getting all this criticism. They are all ganging up on me.

Speaking of swimming, is there a river near by? First swimmer gets free grub?

Yip Doogle got a free feed at Kawhia for being first in the water, at best, you may find a water tank at The Ohura Prison, though it may hold a few dead things ...:blink:

[Juniper]

Yip Doogle got a free feed at Kawhia for being first in the water, at best, you may find a water tank at The Ohura Prison, though it may hold a few dead things ...:blink:

Like the body of the last silly sod who went for a dip in winter.

[nathanwhite]

What invariably happens on these rides is, at every stop I get asked by some ‘’How far till the next fuel stop’’?


Yehp. That wasn't becuase I was running out of gas, just wanted to know if I could make it to the next stop without having to push.



What I noticed on the first Cape ride (where we had the Holden with three incapacitated riders) was that most just dumped their stuff in the boot and what was left of the back seat...:rolleyes:


Thats funny. I recall being asked several times at several stops if I wanted to put my bag into the car. It was fine but I dunno, you fellas must really not have trusted by bag attaching skills much by then. The two bungie cords, a net, and a tie down were going to hold it just fine.


.......something you're not telling us? :corn:
Theres a reason I typically book doubles ok? I just wasn't expecting . . . . . . . Hayden. (That trip was enough thank you sir)

[Maha]

Well I'll be dipped in shit, there is a river, and it's close by...http://www.horizons.govt.nz/about-us/who-what-where/news/possible-flooding-in-ohura-township/ :yes:

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=OHURA&hl=en&ll=-38.837886,174.981169&spn=0.006585,0.016512&sll=-40.799894,175.310128&sspn=51.842175,135.263672&t=h&hnear=Ohura,+Manawatu-Wanganui&z=17

[blue rider]

Well I'll be dipped in shit, there is a river, and it's close by...http://www.horizons.govt.nz/about-us/who-what-where/news/possible-flooding-in-ohura-township/ :yes:

https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=OHURA&hl=en&ll=-38.837886,174.981169&spn=0.006585,0.016512&sll=-40.799894,175.310128&sspn=51.842175,135.263672&t=h&hnear=Ohura,+Manawatu-Wanganui&z=17

dipped in shit ew.....really ew
:sick:

[Maha]

dipped in shit ew.....really ew
:sick:

I mean chocolate, dipped in chocolate :corn:

[The Singing Chef]

I WANT ONE WITH A TAIL!!!!!

But I sleep on my side so I'd need 2. Can I get bed warmers without the sticky things? It allows for more sleeping. I'm not packing a pillow so can I have a couple of cushions to go with that?

Lol I sleep in more layers than I wear riding!!

Yeah I will need someone to carry the limoncello. It's going to be cold down there!!

I count as 2 bed warmers. :second:

[haydes55]

I count as 2 bed warmers. :second:

You need to fatten up to count as 2 bed warmers. Unless your internal thermostat is set hot as fuck. :p

[Maha]

You need to fatten up to count as 2 bed warmers. Unless your internal thermostat is set hot as fuck. :p

I think he means two beard?...:rolleyes:

[The Singing Chef]

You need to fatten up to count as 2 bed warmers. Unless your internal thermostat is set hot as fuck. :p

Not always the case... haha.

And yes Maha, I forgot my beard. Make that 3 bed warmers. :rolleyes:

[Maha]

Got word last night that Graeme and Irene are leaving the San Marino at the end of July. First thought was '' fuck! what now for the cape trip''?
No panic, the new managers will get a call from me during August but it will certainly mean the we will have to feed ourselves..unless Mark Waters can spark up a BBQ :lol:

There are two Fish and Chip shops close by so no real biggie where tea is concerned. Breakfast may need to be in Pukenui on the Saturday and Kerikeri on the Sunday.
What we have done on two other occasions is get $10 off everyone for tea... 24 people = $240
At the Naki (21 people) we made with about $12 left over (Pizzas) and Taupo the previous year, we had about the same amount left over after feeding tea (Pizzas) and breakfast bacon/eggs/toast/beans for 24 people.

Just thinking out loud here really.

[newhere]

Got word last night that Graeme and Irene are leaving the San Marino at the end of July. First thought was '' fuck! what now for the cape trip''?

Oh NOOOOO :mad::mad::mad: that's really disappointing to hear booo. When do they finish up? Might book in for a weekend before they go if it works out.

[Maha]

Oh NOOOOO :mad::mad::mad: that's really disappointing to hear booo. When do they finish up? Might book in for a weekend before they go if it works out.

July 29th they leave.

[blue rider]

Got word last night that Graeme and Irene are leaving the San Marino at the end of July. First thought was '' fuck! what now for the cape trip''?
No panic, the new managers will get a call from me during August but it will certainly mean the we will have to feed ourselves..unless Mark Waters can spark up a BBQ :lol:

There are two Fish and Chip shops close by so no real biggie where tea is concerned. Breakfast may need to be in Pukenui on the Saturday and Kerikeri on the Sunday.
What we have done on two other occasions is get $10 off everyone for tea... 24 people = $240
At the Naki (21 people) we made with about $12 left over (Pizzas) and Taupo the previous year, we had about the same amount left over after feeding tea (Pizzas) and breakfast bacon/eggs/toast/beans for 24 people.

Just thinking out loud here really.

the apartments are equipped to cook, maybe someone can tie up a barby on the pillion seat/or assorted hard boxes. i hear some bikes have a lot of storage.....(or maybe gremlins bike come equipped with a bbq?)

surely we could fend for ourselfs...the local eateries are not that inspiring.

[JafaSaffer]

6-pack of beer and a kg of biltong - you'll be sweet.

[Mom]

Lets not get distracted by something that may not even be a problem.

We are "One Night Inside" at the moment.

This one seems to be :cold: but
:woohoo:
and :drinkup:
and :sunny:
and :scooter:

[buggerit]

The people that owned the fish and chip shop at the wharf when it was highly rated apparently bought a takeaway nearby, maybe Out Of The Blue Takeaways 139 highway 10, Mr Formby may know?
Also I think Ohura may have a Cozzy club. Have fun!!

[Juniper]

6-pack of beer and a kg of biltong - you'll be sweet.

Eeeeewwwwwwwwwww

Sorry 1 thing I really didn't like over there.

[newhere]

Lets not get distracted by something that may not even be a problem.

We are "One Night Inside" at the moment.

This one seems to be :cold: but
:woohoo:
and :drinkup:
and :sunny:
and :scooter:


They are just so lovely I will miss them :crybaby:

On the other hand, I am very much looking forward to:

:woohoo:
and :drinkup:
and :sunny:
and :scooter:

New faces even!

[Gremlin]

i hear some bikes have a lot of storage.....(or maybe gremlins bike come equipped with a bbq?)
It does not have a BBQ :oi-grr:

Ok, it might have a tiny bit of storage...

[swbarnett]

It does not have a BBQ :oi-grr:

Ok, it might have a tiny bit of storage...
A friend of ours used to take a collapsable fish smoker on his kayak*. Surely you could fit a small BBQ. We'll just have tp take turns.

Actually, betweem You, Maha and myself we could probably carry three.

*Among other things - it sometimes took four people to carry the boat to the water.

[Maha]

The people that owned the fish and chip shop at the wharf when it was highly rated apparently bought a takeaway nearby, maybe Out Of The Blue Takeaways 139 highway 10, Mr Formby may know?
Also I think Ohura may have a Cozzy club. Have fun!!

It seems a bit ghost town in part. I have seen a youtube clip about an odd couple who moved there and own (well hoard) old shit in what use to be a the local garage.
Still, really looking forward to going there, visiting places/areas I have never been to before is almost like a 'have too' and do it with others on bikes makes it all the better.

[blue rider]

It does not have a BBQ :oi-grr:

Ok, it might have a tiny bit of storage...

you should look into this....surely it would come in handy on those long trips out in the nowhere where there are rabbits abound.
mhhhhhh rabbit in redwine, or mustard, or just brown onion sauce ....

yes your bike needs a grill

[blue rider]

A friend of ours used to take a collapsable fish smoker on his kayak*. Surely you could fit a small BBQ. We'll just have tp take turns.

Actually, betweem You, Maha and myself we could probably carry three.

*Among other things - it sometimes took four people to carry the boat to the water.

now thats the spirit. however you must keep space for pastries. :drool:

[Maha]

now thats the spirit. however you must keep space for pastries. :drool:

Priorities ... pastries first then undies. But as Steve pointed out, between him/myself and Gremlin we could fit a complete bakery in with he space we have :niceone:

[nerrrd]

I've also booked, bunks left only now I think he said? Apologies in advance to any lucky cell mate(s) for snoring...may need to smuggle a confectionary-based "shiv" of some kind in for self defence :Pokey:.

[Maha]

I think I have this right?
Maha
Blue Rider
nerrrd
Maakz
Grashopper (to met up)
Angel_of_Metal
Juniper
Mom

[Maha]

LankyBastard/English Kiwi
nathanwhite
swbarnett
Boots
haydes55
Virgil
GravelRashKid
Newhere

Jafasaffer
Mongolian
Murray/ikiebikie (met up at Pirongia)
Steven
Paul

Jafa can/will lead the first group, the one's that want a good seat at lunch ...iykwim :corn: anyone can join this group but speak to Jafa about it.
Paul and Steven can slot in anywhere they wish.
As per usual on these rides, if you want to change and ride with another group? do so at one of the stops.

[Maha]

Still some single beds up for grabs..not many, a phone call will secure a cell ;)

[haydes55]

Still some single beds up for grabs..not many, a phone call will secure a cell ;)

Or you could dob in a mate. Iykwim

[Grashopper]

I actually have no clue where I will sleep. They hadn't sorted that out when I booked. Maybe I'd better give them a call :scratch:
Would hate to end up in a dodgy situation like other people last time :D

[JafaSaffer]

Jafa can/will lead the first group, the one's that want a good seat at lunch ...iykwim :corn: anyone can join this group but speak to Jafa about it.

I'm pretty happy for peeps to join. Since we will "mostly" ride main roads we cannot go "that" fast...

[Murray]

Me and ikiebikie will be in the cruisey group - looking forward to it

[Maha]

Me and ikiebikie will be in the cruisey group - looking forward to it

LankyBastard (Ash) is an awesome group leader, a good constant speed on or just above legal, he knows how to keep a group together, having riders of similar mind-set helps. We (the slower group) generally turn up 5-7 minutes after them. You can tag on with us if you like Murray? another experienced rider mid pack wouldn't go a miss, and ikiebike might like the scenic tour ;)

[JafaSaffer]

Got me a new Ogio mach 5 No-drag backpack, new boots and fitting new tires tomorrow... :woohoo:

[Maha]

Got me a new Ogio mach 5 No-drag backpack, new boots and fitting new tires tomorrow... :woohoo:

They are styles, way better that a Bob the Builder backpack fur sure!

[JafaSaffer]

They are styles, way better that a Bob the Builder backpack fur sure!

It looks cool! :Punk:

[Mongolian]

It looks cool! :Punk:

I wouldn't load it up with too much stuff, I found mine to be quite uncomfortable on long rides, investing in a tank bag this time round and less wight in the mach 5

[Juniper]

I wouldn't load it up with too much stuff, I found mine to be quite uncomfortable on long rides, investing in a tank bag this time round and less wight in the mach 5

I've borrowed myself a pair of sports bike pannier bags. They may look dorky but they will sure be useful. Means I can bring my winter pjs!!

Those along with my tail bag might mean her ass end is bigger than my ass end!!

[Grashopper]

I've borrowed myself a pair of sports bike pannier bags. They may look dorky but they will sure be useful. Means I can bring my winter pjs!!

+1 for saddle bags. I always have mine on the bike with my rain gear inside. My tank back has my everyday stuff, like sunglasses, money, tire gauge etc. So I look everyday like I'm going touring when I'm actually just heading to work :D Very convenient though when I need to do some shopping.

I didn't know there were special sports bike ones, though. How are they different from other panniers?

I had a backpack on at the L's Angels ride to the 'naki and can definitely not recommend that. Although I might have packed a bit too much, too. This time I know that I don't need things like spare shoes anyway :D

[Juniper]

+1 for saddle bags. I always have mine on the bike with my rain gear inside. My tank back has my everyday stuff, like sunglasses, money, tire gauge etc. So I look everyday like I'm going touring when I'm actually just heading to work :D Very convenient though when I need to do some shopping.

I didn't know there were special sports bike ones, though. How are they different from other panniers?

I had a backpack on at the L's Angels ride to the 'naki and can definitely not recommend that. Although I might have packed a bit too much, too. This time I know that I don't need things like spare shoes anyway :D

Not too sure, think it could be shorter and smaller? http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/1280-oxford_pannierssaddlebags/4971-oxford_1st_timers_sports_panni.aspx

The thing I like about riding is not having all the crap with me I could. I'm a typical chick, the bigger the handbag the more crap I carry around.

I'd still prefer someone else to carry the limoncello though. A) they are not my bags and B) I don't think they would even fit the bottles upright.

[swbarnett]

+1 for saddle bags. I always have mine on the bike with my rain gear inside.
Ditto.


My tank back has my everyday stuff, like sunglasses, money, tire gauge etc. So I look everyday like I'm going touring when I'm actually just heading to work :D Very convenient though when I need to do some shopping.
Ditto again. Although I don't generally use a tank bag. That stuff goes in the other pannier and the top box is reserved for my 15" laptop that I carry to work daily.

When I go camping I add to that a Kriega 30L drybag on the pillion seat. It's all pretty full by the time I load up with tent, bedding, kitchen etc...

[Maha]

When it was just me and the FZ8 with the large pack, I would always have it directly over the rear wheel, rather than hanging off the back, I got some unwanted movement with it once like that. Packs have a soft base and tend to fold over the rack a tad when heavily packed. Reversing it and having it on the seat worked better.....for me.

The Honda on the other hand?...didn't matter what you stacked on it, double pack/two tank bags (one on top of the pack) and both Anne and myself...get into 5th and just stay there.. :yes:
The GSX is the same, except hard luggage all round. The two panniers stay on and I only add the box when we go away for more than a night.

[newhere]

Im a fan of the tail pack, but this trip warrants the BIG bag :lol:

[Juniper]

I am quite chuffed at my surprising folding goddessness. I managed to pack my riding pants (those big armoured unattractive things) into my tiny tail bag. Along with the next days top, nickers, socks and light sleeping attire.

Depends if I need my winter pjs or not I might not need to even wear the panniers.

[nadroj]

I am quite chuffed at my surprising folding goddessness. I managed to pack my riding pants (those big armoured unattractive things) into my tiny tail bag. Along with the next days top, nickers, socks and tight sleeping attire.

Depends if I need my winter pjs or not I might not need to even wear the nickers.

Fixed it for ya!

[Maha]

It's Knickers :rolleyes: nickers are those who take what is not theres :eek:

[Grashopper]

I am quite chuffed at my surprising folding goddessness. I managed to pack my riding pants (those big armoured unattractive things) into my tiny tail bag. Along with the next days top, nickers, socks and light sleeping attire.

Depends if I need my winter pjs or not I might not need to even wear the panniers.

Good news is, if you actually wear those pants when riding instead of having them in your tail bag you will have so much more space in that bag... :msn-wink:

[Juniper]

Good news is, if you actually wear those pants when riding instead of having them in your tail bag you will have so much more space in that bag... :msn-wink:

Knickers are for riding in and pants are for packing. No?
:p

I was wearing my jeans as I was on my way to a conference. The pants were for when I left because I was going on a ride straight after.

[Grashopper]

Knickers are for riding in and pants are for packing. No?
:p

lol, sounds reasonable. I'm sure they will decrease the wind resistance and thus the bike will be faster if you ride in knickers. Unfortunately, out of some unfathomable reason, accidents seem to happen a lot around girls riding in knickers. :scratch:

[swbarnett]

It's Knickers :rolleyes: nickers are those who take what is not theres :eek:
While we're being picky I'm not sure where "theres" is. I do, however, know that nickers are those who take what is not theirs.

[haydes55]

lol, sounds reasonable. I'm sure they will decrease the wind resistance and thus the bike will be faster if you ride in knickers. Unfortunately, out of some unfathomable reason, accidents seem to happen a lot around girls riding in knickers. :scratch:

Increases visibility better than a hi vis vest. ;)

[Juniper]

Increases visibility better than a hi vis vest. ;)

So there we go safer, faster, more convienant. Why isn't everyone going like this?

[haydes55]

So there we go safer, faster, more convienant. Why isn't everyone going like this?


Because I make children cry when I ride past in speedos

[nathanwhite]

So there we go safer, faster, more convienant. Why isn't everyone going like this?

Wind chill factor. Also increased sunburn

[Maha]

I feel a dare coming on, there could be free stuff to be won here....clean knickers optional:corn:

[haydes55]

Also increased sunburn

You mean tanning?

[Juniper]

increased sunburn

I don't burn!!!! Perks of being me.

My mother always said to wear clean knickers every day, you never know if you'll be hit by a bus.

Never got that last part though. Because if I got hit by a bus the state of my underwear would probably not be a high priority.

[Grashopper]

My mother always said to wear clean knickers every day, you never know if you'll be hit by a bus.

Never got that last part though. Because if I got hit by a bus the state of my underwear would probably not be a high priority.

Wow, your mom was very specific. So you can wear whatever you want, as long as you're careful with busses. :msn-wink: My mom voiced it more like "in case something happens to you". That 'something' could mean anything, like getting run over by an ambulance or being abducted by aliens. In any case, I don't think it would be a high priority either. :scratch:

[Maha]

I got run over by my own car once...twas 1996 just before Xmas, hence the scar on my head...long story :crazy:
Disposable nappies were used to soak up the blood until help could arrive.

[nadroj]

I got run over by my own car once...twas 1996 just before Xmas, hence the scar on my head...long story :crazy:
Disposable nappies were used to soak up the blood until help could arrive.

Oh no.... not a rag head?

[Timmeh:P]

Got room for 3 more on this ride?? :innocent:

Myself, Hellzie and Gravedigger.

[Maha]

Got room for 3 more on this ride?? :innocent:

Myself, Hellzie and Gravedigger.

Oh mint Tim, well done!!

[Mom]

Got room for 3 more on this ride?? :innocent:

Myself, Hellzie and Gravedigger.

Yay! :wings:

[GravelRashKid]

This is stacking up to be an interesting ride, with dares and prizes and limoncello. Makes my mankini seem a little tame!
(unless I bring the fur-lined one - for warmth of course :)

[Timmeh:P]

Accommodation all booked! :niceone:

[Maha]

This is stacking up to be an interesting ride, with dares and prizes and limoncello. Makes my mankini seem a little tame!
(unless I bring the fur-lined one - for warmth of course :)

Limoncello?... is he the fourth Tenor?
There will a dare posted before the ride I am sure of that, which may or may not include exercise and undies :rolleyes:

[Mom]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:

[blue rider]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:

Yeah, sure Tui!

[English Kiwi]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:

ooo ouch!! That sucks Anne :(

I'll hopefully have my cast off my left hand by the time the ride comes around, but still won't have a bike :(

You really don't have much luck do you?

[swbarnett]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:
Bummer!

At least with a wrist in plaster you can still pillion.

[Maha]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:


ooo ouch!! That sucks Anne :(

I'll hopefully have my cast off my left hand by the time the ride comes around, but still won't have a bike :(

You really don't have much luck do you?

Wristy business ;) but on the other hand, it's only a thumb.
At least it's just a tear not a break. And being the clutch hand, it may need a workout in 4 weeks anyway :whistle:

[Mom]

Yeah, sure Tui!

You'll keep!




You really don't have much luck do you?

I am a bit gobsmacked to be honest, stupid injury and one that anyone could suffer. You just don't know when you are going to get pinged.


Bummer!

At least with a wrist in plaster you can still pillion.

Thank goodness for that, also Mark has a bike I can pillion on too if it comes to that, I hope not.


At least it's just a tear not a break. And being the clutch hand, it may need a workout in 4 weeks anyway :whistle:

They say a min of 2 weeks in a cast, then a recheck. If it has settled then I get a removable splint for 4 weeks. Not sure that using a clutch will be on the allowable list of things to during that time though :laugh:

Bum, bum, poohs and wees with lots of cheese is all I can say about it really.

[nerrrd]

FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:

Crap, sounds absolutely Scapholunate-ly tear-rible! And the cast has the pox? Worse and worserer...hope it heals up quickly.

[Mongolian]

They say a min of 2 weeks in a cast, then a recheck. If it has settled then I get a removable splint for 4 weeks. Not sure that using a clutch will be on the allowable list of things to during that time though :laugh:

Bum, bum, poohs and wees with lots of cheese is all I can say about it really.

You could always fit a centrifugal clutch, or just do clutchless shifts then you only have to use it at intersections.

[Mom]

or just do clutchless shifts then you only have to use it at intersections.

My last bike had a worn clutch and I got very proficient with clutchless shifting, now that is thinking right there. I am quietly confident that it will be healed enough to ride :apumpin:

[Maha]

I don't burn!!!! Perks of being me.

My mother always said to wear clean knickers every day, you never know if you'll be hit by a bus.

Never got that last part though. Because if I got hit by a bus the state of my underwear would probably not be a high priority.

On the Saturday Morning, do you want to meet us at Onewa Domain carpark opposite the Poenamo Tavern on Northcote road?

[Juniper]

On the Saturday Morning, do you want to meet us at Onewa Domain carpark opposite the Poenamo Tavern on Northcote road?

Sure, thank you. I'll even bring my clean knickers!!

What time?

[Maha]

Sure, thank you. I'll even bring my clean knickers!!

What time?

8:30am...at this stage there will three of us heading down from parts northern.
Anyone else want to meet up at that time feel free.

[Murray]

:

[B]: *BYO Alcohol...I think the Ohura Bottle Store closed in 1974.:confused:


Is the cossie club still open?? Seems they put a newsletter out a few months ago??

Could be a place to drink & be merry (dont have much space for BYO and getting a thirst for the weekend already.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/89171735

[Maha]

Is the cossie club still open?? Seems they put a newsletter out a few months ago??

Could be a place to drink & be merry (dont have much space for BYO and getting a thirst for the weekend already.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/89171735

Someone did mention that there was a Cossie club there, I would be keen on a stroll for sure Murray. I think they serve Adult drinks at the prison? :drinknsin

From the Prison Website '' Enjoy a drink at the Cosmopolitan Club''

[nathanwhite]

You mean tanning?

Some of us are not so lucky.


FFS! Following on from my history of breaking myself prior to these rides, I find myself with a poxy cast on my left wrist :angry2:

I have managed to tear my Scapholunate Ligament. Dont ask! Will be min of 6 weeks, hopefully only 2 in a full cast at this stage :brick:

:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:

[newhere]

28 MORE SLEEPS :headbang::2thumbsup

[Juniper]

28 MORE SLEEPS :headbang::2thumbsup

OMG its that soon?? Eeeek

I think I might be ready after my long trip today. And now I know I can get over 170km out of my tank on open road, that took 10ltr so I think I could get 180-190?

Still going to do a training with Rider Skills before we go. I don't want to be that kid that holds everyone up, or washes out trying to keep up.

[newhere]

OMG its that soon?? Eeeek

I think I might be ready after my long trip today. And now I know I can get over 170km out of my tank on open road, that took 10ltr so I think I could get 180-190?

Still going to do a training with Rider Skills before we go. I don't want to be that kid that holds everyone up, or washes out trying to keep up.

Hey you will be fine, Mom and Maha are pro's at this :sunny:

[Maha]

OMG its that soon?? Eeeek

I think I might be ready after my long trip today. And now I know I can get over 170km out of my tank on open road, that took 10ltr so I think I could get 180-190?

Still going to do a training with Rider Skills before we go. I don't want to be that kid that holds everyone up, or washes out trying to keep up.

All you have to think about is turning up and having a blast. There is very little in the way expectations from the newer riders. Riding at the legal limit is all that is required thank you very much ta :apumpin:
I control the speed from the front of the slower group and if I loose sight of anyone, I just slow it up for a km or two and we're away again.


Hey you will be fine, Mom and Maha are pro's at this :sunny:

Yeah when has anyone not had fun on an L's Angel Ride, if one gets lost, so do those that follow...simple :mellow:

[Mongolian]

now I know I can get over 170km out of my tank on open road, that took 10ltr so I think I could get 180-190?

I think thats more than Jaffa gets out of his red beast so im sure you will be fine.

[Murray]

I control the speed from the front of the slower group and if I loose sight of anyone, I just slow it up for a km or two and we're away again.


I see from page 1 you still want a TEC for slower group?? - me and Trina happy to ride at the back. However we will only be meeting up with you at Pirongia, so happy to fit in with whatever you decide.

Cheers

[Maha]

I see from page 1 you still want a TEC for slower group?? - me and Trina happy to ride at the back. However we will only be meeting up with you at Pirongia, so happy to fit in with whatever you decide.

Cheers

Feel free to help anytime Murray, depending on whether Anne is riding this one due to her wrist injury, she normally TEC's the slower group but I am sure she wont mind jumping in mid pack after Pirongia...

[insomnia01]

Hi all, I managed to get out in the weekend & head down to Ohura for a look for where you guys will be camping sorry glamping :laugh:

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Hazards to keep an eye on,
- heaps of farm activity so poop & dirt on the road mainly by gateways but very visible
- wondering stock NOT NICE :angry2:
- patchy roadworks here & there, very rutty from SH4 turnoff heading to Ohura, the first twisty signpost you will see is when it starts for @ 3-5kms mellows out a little after that, 80km to 90km is a nice comfort speed
- very tight & twisty in places then opening into free flowing road very nice :niceone:
- when you get onto SH43 keep an eye out from Nevins lookout to Nevins Hill ( signposted ) patchy roadworks that creep up on you, twisty also :niceone:
- my main concern is weather ( lovely day when I went through ) if you are looking at rain/drizzle prior to or whist your there keep a eye out for moss etc, it was there when I went but I had dry road but could be nasty with a little moisture :msn-wink:


Not much there to see, I suspect you will need to take all your own drinking material couldn't find cozy club, if weather is crap I would say it gets very :cold: there.. I would also suggest you guys & gals will certainly be a highlight for the locals roaring in to town, the takeaway menu is active between 5.30pm - 8.30pm also

Happy trails people, its a special type of place out there very nice rolling through them hills :drool:

[Maha]

Hi all, I managed to get out in the weekend & head down to Ohura for a look for where you guys will be camping sorry glamping :laugh:


Hazards to keep an eye on,
- heaps of farm activity so poop & dirt on the road mainly by gateways but very visible
- wondering stock NOT NICE :angry2:
- patchy roadworks here & there, very rutty from SH4 turnoff heading to Ohura, the first twisty signpost you will see is when it starts for @ 3-5kms mellows out a little after that, 80km to 90km is a nice comfort speed
- very tight & twisty in places then opening into free flowing road very nice :niceone:
- when you get onto SH43 keep an eye out from Nevins lookout to Nevins Hill ( signposted ) patchy roadworks that creep up on you, twisty also :niceone:
- my main concern is weather ( lovely day when I went through ) if you are looking at rain/drizzle prior to or whist your there keep a eye out for moss etc, it was there when I went but I had dry road but could be nasty with a little moisture :msn-wink:


Not much there to see, I suspect you will need to take all your own drinking material couldn't find cozy club, if weather is crap I would say it gets very :cold: there.. I would also suggest you guys & gals will certainly be a highlight for the locals roaring in to town, the takeaway menu is active between 5.30pm - 8.30pm also

Happy trails people, its a special type of place out there very nice rolling through them hills :drool:

Thanks once again Ride Logistics Officer :shifty:
I take you will not be attending at any stage? Appreciate the time taken to scan the roads to be travelled in a few weeks time :niceone:

[insomnia01]

Looking at catching up with you on the sunday ride back if i can swing it, what time you leaving ohura ? Are you stopping in taumarunui for breaky?

[Maha]

Looking at catching up with you on the sunday ride back if i can swing it, what time you leaving ohura ? Are you stopping in taumarunui for breaky?

Leaving time from Ohura is 10am on the Sunday, breakfast at the Prison but our first fuel stop is in T/Nui for fuel (50kms)...if anyone wants a coffee there or what ever that's fine, was planning a coffee stop at Tekuiti and a lunch break at Pirongia, basically a reverse of Saturday.

[insomnia01]

Cool !!! I see how things pan out

[arcane12]

Good on me, not paying attention. How did this one almost slide by? I need to start reading thread titles in here, rather than just looking for Waikato events ;)

Put me down for the ride, pending accomodation. No internet forms for me, this time! I have emailed directly, to book. :)

For those Hamiltonians - Anyone want to meet up in Hamilton, or just catch up with the main group in Pirongia? (or possibly Ngaruawahia?)

---edit---

And booked!

[Murray]

Good on me, not paying attention. How did this one almost slide by? I need to start reading thread titles in here, rather than just looking for Waikato events ;)

Put me down for the ride, pending accomodation. No internet forms for me, this time! I have emailed directly, to book. :)

For those Hamiltonians - Anyone want to meet up in Hamilton, or just catch up with the main group in Pirongia? (or possibly Ngaruawahia?)

---edit---

And booked!

Hi Doug - may be just you me and trina from Hamilton??. We can leave from the Hotel on the Saturday morning and meet up with the rest of the crew at Pirongia

Probably leave approx 45 minutes before the time Maha tells us his ETA into Pirongia.

Can you help us with that please Mark. Might be somewhere there but a quick man look didnt find it. cheers

[haydes55]

Hi Doug - may be just you me and trina from Hamilton??. We can leave from the Hotel on the Saturday morning and meet up with the rest of the crew at Pirongia

Probably leave approx 45 minutes before the time Maha tells us his ETA into Pirongia.

Can you help us with that please Mark. Might be somewhere there but a quick man look didnt find it. cheers

Me 3! Make any plans and i'll just tag along. Meet at dinsdale or pirongia could work. I may or may not be on a big boy bike this time so arcane may or may not see me lol.

If I'm bored on the day I might head north til I see the gang then turn and follow the tec.

[arcane12]

Hi Doug - may be just you me and trina from Hamilton??. We can leave from the Hotel on the Saturday morning and meet up with the rest of the crew at Pirongia

Probably leave approx 45 minutes before the time Maha tells us his ETA into Pirongia.

Can you help us with that please Mark. Might be somewhere there but a quick man look didnt find it. cheers

Last time, on the Naki trip, I met up with Hayden and we met the group in Pirongia. The ETA was around 11:45, but I think it was closer to 12? I guess I don't have to worry about forgetting the sun screen this time, though you never know...

I don't think there have been specific times posted this time around, but I would think something around the same would work.

What are people doing for dinner? I decided to just get the B&B option for now, and work out food once I'm there. With the A La Carte dining, a Cossie club and other options, I thought it easier to do that rather than 'random set menu' dining :)

[Murray]

Last time, on the Naki trip, I met up with Hayden and we met the group in Pirongia. The ETA was around 11:45, but I think it was closer to 12? I guess I don't have to worry about forgetting the sun screen this time, though you never know...

I don't think there have been specific times posted this time around, but I would think something around the same would work.

What are people doing for dinner? I decided to just get the B&B option for now, and work out food once I'm there. With the A La Carte dining, a Cossie club and other options, I thought it easier to do that rather than 'random set menu' dining :)

We took the dinner option but will check out the cossie club for beverages. :drinkup::drinkup::drinkup:

Hayden we will be leaving from the Kingsgate Hotel Carpark at a time dependent on meeting up with the rest of the crew at pirongia

[Maha]

Hi Doug - may be just you me and trina from Hamilton??. We can leave from the Hotel on the Saturday morning and meet up with the rest of the crew at Pirongia

Probably leave approx 45 minutes before the time Maha tells us his ETA into Pirongia.

Can you help us with that please Mark. Might be somewhere there but a quick man look didnt find it. cheers

Pirongia @ around 11.30am, as Doug said, last time was about that, the leaving time is the same...when you get there, tell the wonderful lady's at the Café there will another 25 or so along soon wanting coffee :shifty:
I must remember to tell them we'll be back for lunch on Sunday :rolleyes:

This is from the Naki ride...

Leave From: Papakura Autobahn @ 10:00am (be fuelled and coffeed)
*5 minute regroup at Ngaruawahia. 11am
First stop: Pirongia for a wee bite and coffee top up(123kms) 11:45am
Lunch Stop: Te Kuiti @ Bosco Cafe'.. (46kms) 1pm

[Murray]

Me 3! Make any plans and i'll just tag along. Meet at dinsdale or pirongia could work. I may or may not be on a big boy bike this time so arcane may or may not see me lol.



I don't think there have been specific times posted this time around, but I would think something around the same would work.


We will be leaving Kingsgate Hotel car park 10.45am get a coffee before the latte drinkers get there!!<_<<_<

[Maha]

We will be leaving Kingsgate Hotel car park 10.45am get a coffee before the latte drinkers get there!!<_<<_<

...hope they do Earl Grey tea :baby:

[Juniper]

...hope they do Earl Grey tea :baby:

With ginger nuts??

[MarkH]

With ginger nuts??

You shouldn't call him that!

[Hobbyhorse]

Just discovered this thread and I want to attend. I will phone through to the prison tomorrow morning and see what accommodation is left and will let you know.

[LankyBastard]

Pirongia @ around 11.30am, as Doug said, last time was about that, the leaving time is the same...when you get there, tell the wonderful lady's at the Café there will another 25 or so along soon wanting coffee :shifty:
I must remember to tell them we'll be back for lunch on Sunday :rolleyes:

This is from the Naki ride...

Leave From: Papakura Autobahn @ 10:00am (be fuelled and coffeed)
*5 minute regroup at Ngaruawahia. 11am
First stop: Pirongia for a wee bite and coffee top up(123kms) 11:45am
Lunch Stop: Te Kuiti @ Bosco Cafe'.. (46kms) 1pm

My group will probably ride straight to Te Kuiti...we'll be in the groove so why stop :cool: Will be discussed with all involved beforehand however.

Edit: Ah shit that was from last year, never mind the same theory will apply this time :banana:

[insomnia01]

some pics from me cruise the other weekend


pic 1 SH4 turn off to Ohura make sure to gas up in Te Kuiti

Pic 2 Welcome to Ohura State Prison

Pic 3 pretty flash fellas :wacko:

Pic 4 Ohura Rd/ SH 43 junction

Pic 5 just so you know how far you still have to go

Pic 6 the scenery is something & you got to LOVE the last 20km to Taumarunui :banana:

[Maha]

Just discovered this thread and I want to attend. I will phone through to the prison tomorrow morning and see what accommodation is left and will let you know.
You might be in luck, the Prison does sleep 35, and one other got a space a couple of days ago.


My group will probably ride straight to Te Kuiti...we'll be in the groove so why stop :cool: Will be discussed with all involved beforehand however.

Edit: Ah shit that was from last year, never mind the same theory will apply this time :banana:

Ultimately your group your call Ash, I understand that Pirongia is only about 48 kms from our lunch stop but yeah , have a talk with your 'followers', the ride is put together with everyone in mind.
There will four others to meet/pick up in Pirongia

[Hobbyhorse]

All sorted ... I managed to get the last bed available.

[Mom]

All sorted ... I managed to get the last bed available.

That's terrific! See you there.

[Maha]

Pic 3 pretty flash fellas :wacko:


So not quite the Mt Eden Remand centre then :confused:


All sorted ... I managed to get the last bed available.

Well done, three groups of which to slot into on this ride, choice is yours.

[JafaSaffer]

make sure to gas up in Te Kuiti

150km is cutting it very close for me... :confused:

[haydes55]

150km is cutting it very close for me... :confused:


How many K's would you get if you took it easy?

[JafaSaffer]

150km is cutting it very close for me... :confused:

150/160 but thats in sport mode so can use the wet mode engine setting and drop the HP down to 120 should help.

I'll sit in the back from Te Kuiti im pretty slow in the coroners as its is.

[haydes55]

im pretty slow in the coroners as its is.

I plan on being the slowest to the coroners! :whistle:

[Maha]

150km is cutting it very close for me... :confused:

145kms from servo to servo → https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&daddr=Ohura,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-38.9009897,174.965754+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui&hl=en&ll=-38.643691,175.11795&spn=0.845207,2.113495&sll=-38.781922,175.063019&sspn=0.843574,2.113495&geocode=FcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BF fhJr_0dCAJuCikNNEQvcsUUbTHQ7aJDYe8ABQ%3BFQNrrv0d-sNtCikjQ-Q8azVrbTHACQgHYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTH ACaNDYe8ABQ&oq=Taum&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2&t=m&z=10
I think Lanky was talking about bringing a spare few litres or so?

[haydes55]

My new bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-620507565.htm)

If it gets delivered before the ride I'll be on the Z1000. If not I'll be on the motard. Off to Aussie tomorrow morning and back the week before the ride.... Sorry Bank account.

[Maha]

Real Nice Hayden, enjoy Aussie.....ya bastard.

[Grashopper]

My new bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-620507565.htm)

If it gets delivered before the ride I'll be on the Z1000. If not I'll be on the motard. Off to Aussie tomorrow morning and back the week before the ride.... Sorry Bank account.

Nice!:niceone: Not a awesome as my new bike of course, but not bad. :msn-wink:

[Juniper]

150/160 but thats in sport mode so can use the wet mode engine setting and drop the HP down to 120 should help.

I'll sit in the back from Te Kuiti im pretty slow in the coroners as its is.

Ooooo Yeay, I can get 160/170 now and that's commuting! For some reason that makes me very happy. Compared to last month where it was 123 :woohoo:

I've been practising heaps! :ride: *enthusiasm of a little girl* *bounce* :wings:

[nerrrd]

Ooooo Yeay, I can get 160/170 now and that's commuting! For some reason that makes me very happy. Compared to last month where it was 123 :woohoo:


You might be pleasantly surprised, I get around 200 on my bike commuting, on the open road it'll do 300 (mine only has one cylinder, tho.)

[Juniper]

You might be pleasantly surprised, I get around 200 on my bike commuting, on the open road it'll do 300 (mine only has one cylinder, tho.)

Show off :bleh: spoil sport <_<

[Hobbyhorse]

Maha, can you please list me in you constant speed group.

[Maha]

Maha, can you please list me in you constant speed group.

Sure, there are currently 11 in the group now including you, three to pick up in Pirongia and Grasshopper somewhere yet to be decided.

Maha
Blue Rider
nerrrd
Maakz
Grashopper
Angel_of_Metal
Juniper
arcane12
Murray
Ikiebikie
Hobbyhorse
Mom

[Maha]

Sounds like a great event. I'd be leaving from Tauranga so will meet the ride in Hamilton. Anyone else from the BOP Keen?? Rotorua, Whakatane, Tauranga etc??


I be coming too! :Punk:

Are you two still on for this, haven't heard anything from you in a awhile, unless I have missed summit?

[Juniper]

Sure, there are currently 11 in the group now including you, three to pick up in Pirongia and Grasshopper somewhere yet to be decided.

Maha
Blue Rider
nerrrd
Maakz
Grashopper
Angel_of_Metal
Juniper
arcane12
Murray
Ikiebikie
Hobbyhorse
Mom

So theres Constant, Fast and Super Fast??

[haydes55]

So theres Constant, Fast and Super Fast??


Speed limit, there abouts and what limit?

[Maha]

So theres Constant, Fast and Super Fast??
In all honesty, super fast does not enter the equation on our rides, as I said to someone else, it's all about the getting there.......and CHOCOLATE! :eek:
I had a T Shirt printed...quote was from DMNTD :niceone:
Have you heard from Angel of Metal of late?


Speed limit, there abouts and what limit?

Yeah Yeah, no show ponies ever turn up...:no:

[Juniper]

In all honesty, super fast does not enter the equation on our rides, as I said to someone else, it's all about the getting there.......and CHOCOLATE! :eek:
I had a T Shirt printed...quote was from DMNTD :niceone:
Have you heard from Angel of Metal of late?



Yeah Yeah, no show ponies ever turn up...:no:

Have text, awaiting reply.

[nerrrd]

Show off :bleh: spoil sport <_<

Hey not showing off :o, just pointing out that you'll probably do better than that on the trip :innocent:.

Haw haw, I say, did I mention my bike's a BMW? :tugger: Possibly the crap-est one ever built, just ask Gremlin...

[Gremlin]

Haw haw, I say, did I mention my bike's a BMW? :tugger: Possibly the crap-est one ever built, just ask Gremlin...
But BMWs are the best, better than all the rest. Yes, your model makes me appreciate mine more :o

Oh, and I can do 700km+ on a tank :cool:

[Mongolian]

But BMWs are the best, better than all the rest. Yes, your model makes me appreciate mine more :o

Oh, and I can do 700km+ on a tank :cool:

yeh but doesn't your bike hold like 38 litres or something?

[Mom]

Maha, can you please list me in you constant speed group.

Looking forward to meeting you, I hope my poxy wrist is all good to go so I can ride and not pillion. At worst I am taking my "BIG" gloves along on Wednesday, to make sure I can get them on over the cast/splint so I can at least pillion and not take a car :second:


But BMWs are the best, better than all the rest. Yes, your model makes me appreciate mine more :o

Oh, and I can do 700km+ on a tank :cool:

Skite!

And my Millie is much preeeeetier than your bike :girlfight:

[Gremlin]

yeh but doesn't your bike hold like 38 litres or something?
So... my bill when I fill up is sliiiightly larger :eek5:


And my Millie is much preeeeetier than your bike :girlfight:
I dunno about that. She's definitely taller than you :whistle:

[haydes55]

And my Millie is much preeeeetier than your bike :girlfight:


My Z1000 is sexier :girlfight:

[Mom]

She's definitely taller than you :whistle:

Everything is taller than me though :rofl:


My Z1000 is sexier :girlfight:


Meh, I might, just might mind you, have to give you that due to the honeymoon phase you are entering. I do remember that with Millie. So mmmmmmmmmm MMMMMMMMMM mmmmmmmm. I still have that feeling, give you a couple of years, see how you feel then. Thought you were in Aussie?

[Juniper]

My Z1000 is sexier :girlfight:

My little Mao will put up a fair fight!!!!


(Ok maybe in my own head but that's where it counts!!)

[Mongolian]

My Z1000 is sexier :girlfight:

Gotta agree with that, another of my mates has a black a orange 2nd generation one and it looks so hot :banana:

sounds pretty good too with two brothers pipes.

[swbarnett]

So mmmmmmmmmm MMMMMMMMMM mmmmmmmm. I still have that feeling, give you a couple of years, see how you feel then.
I've had mine for just shy of 2.5 years now and I still have that feeling. I look around other bikes and have yet to find anything I like more than mine. With the possible exception of Mark's new ride. If I ever feel the need to trade up I'd be looking at one of those.

Oh, and I'll never tire of the way it sounds...

[LankyBastard]

145kms from servo to servo → https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Te+Kuiti,+Waikato&daddr=Ohura,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-38.9009897,174.965754+to:Taumarunui,+Manawatu-Wanganui&hl=en&ll=-38.643691,175.11795&spn=0.845207,2.113495&sll=-38.781922,175.063019&sspn=0.843574,2.113495&geocode=FcgVt_0dQMhwCikbDWZHArpsbTGwC6NDYe8ABQ%3BF fhJr_0dCAJuCikNNEQvcsUUbTHQ7aJDYe8ABQ%3BFQNrrv0d-sNtCikjQ-Q8azVrbTHACQgHYe8AEw%3BFVKwrv0dKERyCikLJKe13UZrbTH ACaNDYe8ABQ&oq=Taum&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=10&via=2&t=m&z=10
I think Lanky was talking about bringing a spare few litres or so?

Yep I still can if strictly necessary. Might not have much space left on my bike tho as chances are Becca will be on the back, so all her stuff i'll have to carry as well. And spare fuel really needs to be carried by a TEC, chances are high I wouldn't see anyone pull over :bye: What do you ride Jaffa? 150kms is a really short range! Turbo'd 1200 Aprilia motard perhaps??? :Punk:

[JafaSaffer]

Are you two still on for this, haven't heard anything from you in a awhile, unless I have missed summit?

kiwiwayno wont make it. He is in Aussie that weekend.

[JafaSaffer]

super fast does not enter the equation on our rides

And it shouldn't on any road ride - our group will still stick to speed limit on main road, and close-to on twistie side roads. I have to apply for citizenship early nerxt year and every enfringement counts against me!

[Mongolian]

And it shouldn't on any road ride - our group will still stick to speed limit on main road, and close-to on twistie side roads. I have to apply for citizenship early nerxt year and every enfringement counts against me!

oh yeh it most definitely does. 3 years after any criminal offense before they will even look at you.

[Maha]

And it shouldn't on any road ride - our group will still stick to speed limit on main road, and close-to on twistie side roads. I have to apply for citizenship early nerxt year and every enfringement counts against me!

Basically all that I lay out to the riders is 'Watch your speed/watch your following distances and look after ya mates. The newer riders get a bit more, primarily because it's probably their first group ride.
Emphasis really is the fun factor...can't beat a good line of bullshit! and there seems to be plenty of that flowing over a few drinks :apint: eh Scott? oh he's not coming...as you were :confused:

[Juniper]

Basically all that I lay out to the riders is 'Watch your speed/watch your following distances and look after ya mates. The newer riders get a bit more, primarily because it's probably their first group ride.
Emphasis really is the fun factor...can't beat a good line of bullshit! and there seems to be plenty of that flowing over a few drinks :apint: eh Scott? oh he's not coming...as you were :confused:

I am very very happy to be in the constant speed group!! :p

Haha I'm a mixture of please someone watch over me and dear god please no one see me fail lol.

I shall start making the limoncello this week. 1 sweet and 1 sour I take it??

[Mom]

I am very very happy to be in the constant speed group!! :p

Haha I'm a mixture of please someone watch over me and dear god please no one see me fail lol.

I shall start making the limoncello this week. 1 sweet and 1 sour I take it??

Honestly, don't stress. You can ride directly in front of me if you like, that way I will be the only one that notices anything. You really have nothing to worry about, we all started out once upon a time, and these rides are really geared for the newbie learner. I don't like Limoncello though :sick:

[blue rider]

My Z1000 is sexier :girlfight:

ze tart is ze sexiest any time

[Murray]

Honestly, don't stress. You can ride directly in front of me if you like, that way I will be the only one that notices anything. You really have nothing to worry about, we all started out once upon a time, and these rides are really geared for the newbie learner. I don't like Limoncello though :sick:

Me and Trina are also very happy to ride at the back at whatever pace the riders in front want to go. We always do it for our LOR group. We are never in a hurry and just enjoy riding!!

[Maha]

I don't like Limoncello though :sick:

Me either, that Pavarotti dude is just all noise also...:wings:

[bikerannie]

Do they have a Kiwiyo in Ohura.....

[Murray]

Fri Aug 23
Mostly sunny
12°Lo 5°
Sat Aug 24
Windy in the afternoon
15°Lo 7°
Sun Aug 25
Partial sunshine
12°Lo 6°

Accuweather report for the Waikato - :niceone::niceone:

[Juniper]

Do they have a Kiwiyo in Ohura.....

If not bring one with you!!

[Maha]

Fri Aug 23
Mostly sunny
12°Lo 5°
Sat Aug 24
Windy in the afternoon
15°Lo 7°
Sun Aug 25
Partial sunshine
12°Lo 6°

Accuweather report for the Waikato - :niceone::niceone:

We did a Kawhia ride around the same date last year with favourable weather, by the way, what the hell is kiwiyo ↑ :confused:

[blue rider]

............by the way, what the hell is kiwiyo ↑ :confused:

thank you for asking, I felt so ..german! :eek5:

[Maha]

thank you for asking, I felt so ..german! :eek5:

.....or no longer a teenager :eek:

[jafar]

what the hell is kiwiyo ↑ :confused:

Home made yoghurt. Tastes like crap if it isn't done right !!

[Maha]

I now have a pillion for the weekend....Anne (aka The Claw) is still in a wrist cast and will be for this ride.
Anyone want the coolest job in the coolest group, it's only required till Pirongia on day one, Muzbar will take over from there...:yes:

[Juniper]

The poor sod will get to stare at my tail for the length lol.

[Murray]

The poor sod will get to stare at my tail for the length lol.

Nope I won't because Trina will probably be just ahead of me and I will be ogling her tail all the time:yes::yes:

[Hobbyhorse]

Maha, if you don't get a better offer I can fill in as TEC until Pirongia. As to watching tails, I am too old for such any more and all I get to do now is window shopping.;)

[Maha]

Maha, if you don't get a better offer I can fill in as TEC until Pirongia. As to watching tails, I am too old for such any more and all I get to do now is window shopping.;)

Done, and thank you...appreciate it.

[Mom]

I now have a pillion for the weekend....Anne (aka The Claw) is still in a wrist cast and will be for this ride.
Anyone want the coolest job in the coolest group, it's only required till Pirongia on day one, Muzbar will take over from there...:yes:

The Claw eh? Looks better in red I reckon, bit pissed off they didn't have pink, but I told the woman it matches my eyes :rofl:

Yes indeedy no riding for me this time, I am gutted, but on the up side you have a bike I can pillion on so I don't have to take the car :woohoo:

[Gremlin]

Hey Maha, I'm planning on tagging along for the Saturday ride to Ohura, but will return to Auckland the same day.

[Mom]

Well I am taking the car. Cant get my hand through the sleeve of my jacket with this stupid thing on my arm. Gutted does not even come close.

[Hobbyhorse]

What rotten luck Mom ... I do sympathise.

[nathanwhite]

I now have a pillion for the weekend....Anne (aka The Claw) is still in a wrist cast and will be for this ride.
Anyone want the coolest job in the coolest group, it's only required till Pirongia on day one, Muzbar will take over from there...:yes:

I don't mind. Need to work on my smoothness anyway and this would be a good way to do it.

[English Kiwi]

Well I am taking the car. Cant get my hand through the sleeve of my jacket with this stupid thing on my arm. Gutted does not even come close.

Bugger :(...I certainly know what that's like. Luckily I will have my cast off on the 20th (Fingers crossed anyway) I'll just have to buy a new jacket as mine's no longer waterproof :(

You would find it hard putting a glove on as well if you can't get a jacket on...should see me wearing a HUGE ski glove on 1 hand and my normal riding glove on the other! hahaha

Take it easy, rest up and will see you soon :)

[bluninja]

Well I am taking the car. Cant get my hand through the sleeve of my jacket with this stupid thing on my arm. Gutted does not even come close.

Sad to hear.....was gonna come along for the ride but I've tweaked my back and now standing, sitting and lying down are very painful. I did ride the bike home after the injury so it may be right in a few weeks. At least you have space for the kitchen sink, so Maha doesn't need to carry it.

[Mom]

Sad to hear.....was gonna come along for the ride but I've tweaked my back and now standing, sitting and lying down are very painful. I did ride the bike home after the injury so it may be right in a few weeks. At least you have space for the kitchen sink, so Maha doesn't need to carry it.

And the famous lemoncello :blip:

[Grashopper]

Well I am taking the car. Cant get my hand through the sleeve of my jacket with this stupid thing on my arm. Gutted does not even come close.

Sorry to hear that :(

[JafaSaffer]

Well I am taking the car. Cant get my hand through the sleeve of my jacket with this stupid thing on my arm. Gutted does not even come close.

Sorry to hear indeed. However, does this mean you could take my bag in the car with you? ;) Please.....

[Juniper]

Haha and now the requests start coming in.

Jaffa I thought your wife was coming??

I've got the full kit that would be better car bound. If not the smaller one can be dismantled for my pannier bags (I think)

Does anyone know if the beds are double? Another rider wants to come and I don't mind sharing a bed (translate: either sleep on the floor or bring a sleeping bag lol)

[Juniper]

I've just moved beds so there is 1 single bed left!!!

[Grashopper]

Does anyone know if the beds are double? Another rider wants to come and I don't mind sharing a bed (translate: either sleep on the floor or bring a sleeping bag lol)
I wouldn't assume so. Better call them and ask.


Edit: Oops, you were faster :-)

[JafaSaffer]

Jaffa I thought your wife was coming??

She is not, she already had patients booked for that Saturday.

[insomnia01]

Sorry to hear indeed. However, does this mean you could take my bag & 5 Ltrs of PETROL in the car with you? ;) Please.....

fixed it for you :niceone:......

[JafaSaffer]

fixed it for you :niceone:......

Oh yes very nice.... And maybe add BEER to the list as well :niceone:

[insomnia01]

Oh yes very nice.... And maybe add BEER to the list as well :niceone:

yep!!! you'll be needing to take some of that to as there is no bottle shop there :cry:

[buggerit]

Come on u guys, Mom needs a plan so she can ride, has anyone got an old jacket ?, maybe split the sleeve on the seam and ductape when its on, wear thermal liner out of her jacket under it?

[Mom]

Sorry to hear indeed. However, does this mean you could take my bag in the car with you? ;) Please.....


fixed it for you :niceone:......


Oh yes very nice.... And maybe add BEER to the list as well :niceone:

:rofl: If I take the car, and it is starting to look like an if due to some wonderful people offering up jackets to try, I am happy to carry what needs to be carried. However, there is one rider, you have to be able to transport it to the starting point yourself, and carry it home again too.


Come on u guys, Mom needs a plan so she can ride, has anyone got an old jacket ?, maybe split the sleeve on the seam and ductape when its on, wear thermal liner out of her jacket under it?

Doogle offered up his crash damaged one, but the damage is to the wrong arm :laugh: Hobbyhorse has a large jacket I can try on too, will do that soon. Fingers crossed...

[Juniper]

Doogle offered up his crash damaged one, but the damage is to the wrong arm :laugh: Hobbyhorse has a large jacket I can try on too, will do that soon. Fingers crossed...

What size do you need?

[Maha]

Haha and now the requests start coming in.

Jaffa I thought your wife was coming??

I've got the full kit that would be better car bound. If not the smaller one can be dismantled for my pannier bags (I think)

Does anyone know if the beds are double? Another rider wants to come and I don't mind sharing a bed (translate: either sleep on the floor or bring a sleeping bag lol)

You have someone else tagging along for the ride?

[Juniper]

You have someone else tagging along for the ride?

Not 'me/mine' I actually don't know his name lol.

One of the NASS boys said he was keen to come, I've told him to post in here. I just secured a bed/patch of floor for him.

[Murray]

yep!!! you'll be needing to take some of that to as there is no bottle shop there :cry:

But there is a cossie club - if its still open

[Hobbyhorse]

The Cossie club was open in March this year when we were last through there.

You can contact them here to check them out: Email: ohuraclub@xtra.co.nz

[Maha]

Awesome amount of support and offers re Anne dilemma, I have two jackets and we'll try my winter one on for size, I can use my ''all seasons'' one if it comes to that.

[insomnia01]

But there is a cossie club - if its still open

Check them out before heading down otherwise :(

[Maha]

I don't mind. Need to work on my smoothness anyway and this would be a good way to do it.

You can ride with us Doogle, looks like we will start out as a small group but will increase to 9 at Pirongia, and pick up Grashopper somewhere also, the snowball effect in action..:niceone:

[Maha]

Just rang the Prison and the Cossie Club opens at 4pm. :drinkup:
Spoke to Donna, she said there is 31 booked in?...how come I have 29 numbered?

Edit: Think I have figured it out by what Prison Warden told me..the numbers now stack up.

[Mom]

What size do you need?

Big enough to go over the stupid cast big.


Awesome amount of support and offers re Anne dilemma, I have two jackets and we'll try my winter one on for size, I can use my ''all seasons'' one if it comes to that.

Ohhh, wearing your jacket, didn't think of that did I?

[Easi]

Sign me up please. :)

Juniper helped me sort accommodation today so good to go on that front. I'll be keen for the constant speed group..

Can't wait, looks like a lot of fun!

[Maha]

Sign me up please. :)

Juniper helped me sort accommodation today so good to go on that front. I'll be keen for the constant speed group..

Can't wait, looks like a lot of fun!

Name added, you'll have a blast I am sure.

[Mom]

Sign me up please. :)

Can't wait, looks like a lot of fun!

Welcome to the L's Angels. Looking forward to meeting you :sunny:

[Easi]

Thanks Maha and Mom. :D

[Grashopper]

Yay, we are so many now. That's awesome. :woohoo:

[Murray]

You can ride with us Doogle, looks like we will start out as a small group but will increase to 9 at Pirongia, and pick up Grashopper somewhere also, the snowball effect in action..


I think I have this right?
Maha
Blue Rider
nerrrd
Maakz
Grashopper (to met up)
Angel_of_Metal
Juniper
Mom

Constant speed (enjoy the ride) group

Needs updating - I think Murray, Ikiebikie, Arcane12, Easi and Hobbyhorse (To Pirongia at least) and now doogle need to be added.

13 bikes +mom

[Maha]

You can ride with us Doogle, looks like we will start out as a small group but will increase to 9 at Pirongia, and pick up Grashopper somewhere also, the snowball effect in action..



Constant speed (enjoy the ride) group

Needs updating - I think Murray, Ikiebikie, Arcane12, Easi and Hobbyhorse (To Pirongia at least) and now doogle need to be added.

13 bikes +mom

It's pot luck on the day Murray, I have been notified that several want to ride behind the *CETRG (Pronounced Ceterg) which is fine by me.
I have the following list printed out. Seven leaving from Akl three to collect at Pirongia, but only if theres a Latte' waiting for me when I get there...:shifty:

*Constantly Enjoying The Ride Group.

Maha
Mom
Grashopper (to met up)
Angel_of_Metal
Doogle
nerrd
Murray
Arcane12
Ikiebikie
Easi
Juniper
Hobbyhorse

[Mom]

:D :sunny: :D

I am happy...

Giggled looking at the pics, I was actually :2thumbsup in the 2nd pic :facepalm:

[blue rider]

:D :sunny: :D

I am happy...

Giggled looking at the pics, I was actually :2thumbsup in the 2nd pic :facepalm:



yei.......:drinknsin

[Hobbyhorse]

Good news Mom.

[buggerit]

great news:2thumbsup, we might see a pillion review of the new bike maybe?

[Mom]

great news:2thumbsup, we might see a pillion review of the new bike maybe?

Yes, yes indeed. I am a happy Mom tonight! Be better to ride my Millie, but this way I get to hug Maha all the way :love:

[Grashopper]

:D :sunny: :D

I am happy...

Giggled looking at the pics, I was actually :2thumbsup in the 2nd pic :facepalm:

Yay! That's awesome. :banana:

Do you have to sleep wearing the jacket and the glove now or did you manage to take them off again :D

[Maha]

Yay! That's awesome. :banana:

Do you have to sleep wearing the jacket and the glove now or did you manage to take them off again :D

Was and effort to get the glove, but if you un-Velcro the wrist strap, well that helps :confused:
But I now have a human Global Positioning System for the trip :killingme

[GravelRashKid]

But I now have a human Global Positioning System for the trip :killingme

So you'll have very sore ribs by the time we get to Ohura then?

Yay Mom, well done guys!

[Maha]

So you'll have very sore ribs by the time we get to Ohura then?

Yay Mom, well done guys!

Oh I never said I'd listen...:eek:

[swbarnett]

Oh I never said I'd listen...:eek:
That just means your ribs will be in agony from thre repeated attempts at communication...


Great to see you'll at least be pillion Anne :2thumbsup

[Juniper]

I've got myself a copy of Pro-Riders Group Riding DVD if anyone wants to borrow it. For those of us who havnt done large groups before.

[nerrrd]

Looking good Mom! :bleh: to going by car!

Noticed I was left out of the latest constant speed group list there...happy to slot into whichever group anyone thinks I can keep up with :).

[Maha]

Looking good Mom! :bleh: to going by car!

Noticed I was left out of the latest constant speed group list there...happy to slot into whichever group anyone thinks I can keep up with :).

No you're in Rodney, my mistake. I have your name on the printed copy ;)

Maha
Mom
Grashopper (to meet up)
Angel_of_Metal
Doogle
nerrd
Murray (Pirongia)
Arcane12 (Pirongia)
Ikiebikie (Pirongia)
Easi
Juniper
Hobbyhorse

*Also meeting up with Hayden at Pirongia, Ash will have stop and collect him.

[Maha]

I've got myself a copy of Pro-Riders Group Riding DVD if anyone wants to borrow it. For those of us who havnt done large groups before.

I have a few poignant rules for the slower group. If at any time the group separates for whatever reason, I slow the pace down for 2-3 kms or until I can see that we are all together again.
Apart form the first rule which applies to me, there are four in which to remember, that will ensure a safe and pleasurable ride.

:Each Group Leader will control the group speed.
:There Will Be No Passing Within the Group
:The Use Of Mirrors is Paramount in a Group Ride Situation, Please use them…ALWAYS
:Watch Your Following Distances With The Bike In Front, That Person is Your Friend.
:Staggered Formation Where Possible (no single file on the straight bits)

It is only natural for these four rules to slip out of the brain bank once we're under way. Riding on the Motorway for the first 1/2 hour or so, gives newer riders time to keep the four rules in check.
I can see in my mirrors whats going behind and if there is any concern, it will be mentioned at the first stop.

I recall on our first Cape ride in 2011, two real new riders were right behind me all the way up the Cape road, I explained to them before setting off what was expected and they impressed me very much with their road skill at that time.

[Mom]

For those of us who havnt done large groups before.

Thankfully this ride is NOT a large group ride. It is very much a group of bikers, split into smaller groups that end up at the same place.

Eventually.


The riding is well controlled and very inclusive of the newbie. We have no real expectations, other than you can ride at highway speed, and have a bike that can make the trip. Maha even goes to great lengths to consider, and incorporate the distance bikes can go before requiring fuel, and the distance some riders can go before requiring coffee :D

Relax! The most important thing about these trips away, is the bullshit we talk at the end of the ride. Oh, that and the bullshit spouted in the lead up to the ride, and heaven help us, the even more bullshit spouted after we are home safe and sound.

[blue rider]

Thankfully this ride is NOT a large group ride. It is very much a group of bikers, split into smaller groups that end up at the same place.

Eventually.


The riding is well controlled and very inclusive of the newbie. We have no real expectations, other than you can ride at highway speed, and have a bike that can make the trip. Maha even goes to great lengths to consider, and incorporate the distance bikes can go before requiring fuel, and the distance some riders can go before requiring coffee :D

Relax! The most important thing about these trips away, is the bullshit we talk at the end of the ride. Oh, that and the bullshit spouted in the lead up to the ride, and heaven help us, the even more bullshit spouted after we are home safe and sound.


and vodka, don't forget the vodka, and the white wine.
but most importantly vodka.

[Mom]

and vodka, don't forget the vodka, and the white wine.
but most importantly vodka.

Geeze, trying to keep it sober for the newbie :laugh:

I don't drink Wodka :shake:

[MarkH]

I was planning on joining you guys anyway and checked with the venue on whether I needed to book for a tent site (not really needed).
But now it seems that this year's Cold Kiwi is cancelled so if I don't go on this ride then I miss out for a while, so I'm even more keen to come along.
Count me as being in for this ride!

I'll head over to Ngaruawahia and be ready to go by 10:30, I'll wait for you guys to turn up for your 5 minute stop/regroup and join you then.
I guess that you guys will be close to 80kms out from your fuel up so as long as I'm similar or less I'll be fine to refuel at your next stop.

[blue rider]

Geeze, trying to keep it sober for the newbie :laugh:

I don't drink Wodka :shake:

wudka darling i drink wudka....lots of it. you can have the white wine.

there are newbies? oh...poor things.

[nerrrd]

No you're in Rodney, my mistake. I have your name on the printed copy ;)

Cheers Mark, got my new tyres, should have my new brakes by then so I'll be good to go (and stop).

[Maha]

I was planning on joining you guys anyway and checked with the venue on whether I needed to book for a tent site (not really needed).
But now it seems that this year's Cold Kiwi is cancelled so if I don't go on this ride then I miss out for a while, so I'm even more keen to come along.
Count me as being in for this ride!

I'll head over to Ngaruawahia and be ready to go by 10:30, I'll wait for you guys to turn up for your 5 minute stop/regroup and join you then.
I guess that you guys will be close to 80kms out from your fuel up so as long as I'm similar or less I'll be fine to refuel at your next stop.

Yes Mark, we stop at the BP for those who may need a top up. The next fuel stop after that is Te Kuiti, an extra 90kms or 170 from Point A ...see ya there.
We (the slower group will be there about 11am) I calculate an average speed of 80kph for us, the other two groups not so much.