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Zavance
1st September 2013, 17:24
Hay guys a friend and I are going out for a few hours tonight, Would be nice to see some of the other users out tonight. We don't know alot and we are quite new but still a snack somewhere and a ride cant go a miss on this beautiful day. Will just be around Christchurch and probably around lyttelton and dyers pass, If interested reply and ill set up a time and place, Scooter or bike it doesn't matter just would be good to meet some new people.
EJK
1st September 2013, 20:24
Hello there, welcome to KiwiBiker.

I'm a casual Christchurch rider. I often head out to Little River/ Akaroa for jolly ol pootle during weekdays and some weekends. The weather looks fine next two weekdays so if you are interested in riding together let me know.

P.S. I don't ride fast.
Zavance
2nd September 2013, 12:50
Hello there, welcome to KiwiBiker.

I'm a casual Christchurch rider. I often head out to Little River/ Akaroa for jolly ol pootle during weekdays and some weekends. The weather looks fine next two weekdays so if you are interested in riding together let me know.

P.S. I don't ride fast.

Hay dude we don't go fast either :) We can go around to diamond harbor today if you want? Nice bike btw :P
EJK
2nd September 2013, 15:16
Hey sorry for the late reply, I was caught working today. How does tomorrow sound for you? I am free all morning and afternoon.
Zavance
2nd September 2013, 18:03
Morning is a little hard as I work nights so how does 10:30am sound?
EJK
2nd September 2013, 18:22
Make it 11am if it's easier for you. Where do you wanna head out? I feel like fish n chips in Akaroa :eek:
Zavance
2nd September 2013, 18:26
Say 11am mcdonalds colombo ? Akaroa it is :P
Asher
2nd September 2013, 18:29
The Wednesday night rides will start up at the end of the month, they are pretty good for learners.
EJK
2nd September 2013, 18:30
Say 11am mcdonalds colombo ? Akaroa it is :P

See you then.
Shoshoni
3rd September 2013, 09:42
Say 11am mcdonalds colombo ? Akaroa it is :P

I might tag along since I've nothing better to do this morning.
EJK
3rd September 2013, 10:05
Anybody else? Come come!
Mushu
3rd September 2013, 10:07
I would come but I broke my collar bone on Saturday so I'm out for a few weeks
ellipsis
3rd September 2013, 12:35
I would come but I broke my collar bone on Saturday so I'm out for a few weeks


...i would have too...but i live out this way and am already here...i saw you come past the place i am working at, was going to try and stop you to see if you wanted a coffee...i'm slow too...nice day for a ride...i'm a newbie at being nice...
Shoshoni
3rd September 2013, 20:50
It was indeed a nice day out for a ride the lake flies were out in force.
Zavance and his friend had an interesting ride they went over Western Valley Rd to Little River.
Zavance
3rd September 2013, 23:44
Yea not the best start, since we had no fuel in one of our bikes and it just went downhill from there lol literally. Still even though we didnt really have a chance to meet etc I still enjoyed the ride and will continue to learn as I will ride out little river most days :) Cheers for the day guys was a good one .
EJK
3rd September 2013, 23:55
Yes I was quite unsure what to do when your friend "rolled" down the hill to fuel up, then you pulling off at Sign of the Kiwi. We stopped and waited at the bottom of Dyers pass for a few minutes, but knowing we "lost" you guys we then decided to continue on to Akaroa.

Regardless, good weather and a good ride :sunny:
Zavance
3rd September 2013, 23:57
Love the video can you teach me to rid myself of these chicken strips? :P
SpeedMonger
6th September 2013, 20:15
Love the video can you teach me to rid myself of these chicken strips? :P

What video???

Riding during the week eh, that's the life.
EJK
6th September 2013, 20:31
What video???

Riding during the week eh, that's the life.

He must meant this one. I had removed it earlier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_e-ytkiY3o


Love the video can you teach me to rid myself of these chicken strips? :P

Plot twist, I still do have chicken strips on my bike.

I went to Akaroa and back again today. The weather was great.
SpeedMonger
8th September 2013, 23:56
ah, that's the quickest ride to Aka I have ever seen :laugh:

I went to Aka yesterday, was awesome, except that I expected to fill up at the Z but it's tanks are ripped up at the moment. Luckily Duvauchelles has a 24 hour system now and 95 octane.

I still have a couple of mm strips on the rear, but caught the toe sliders on a few corners yesterday ....
sambam4eva
15th September 2013, 18:13
Hey guys, I'm a new rider getting my bike later this coming week (thursday/friday 20th) and would be keen to join you if you are ever out and about.

Let me know!

Cheers.