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Coldkiwi
30th April 2003, 13:11
I've put the even to the Calender but incase you haven't spotted it yet, here it is!

Problem: Complete lack of fanging for the last month
Symptoms: Constant moaning to girlfriend and repeated cleaning of bike despite it being clean
Solution: Ride the Coromandel loop this Saturday via Hunua
Location: Meet at Clevedon Shell station at 9:10, Leaving at 9:30

All welcome, probably stopping at Whitianga or Coromandel for lunch.

p.s. I don't care if no one else shows, but I'm goin! <IMG alt="" border=0 src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif">

Andrew
30th April 2003, 18:27
Does that invitation extend all the way out to small bikes like mine!!!


If the weather is nice I'm up for it

Kwaka-Kid
30th April 2003, 21:49
hmm, might take the GS1000 out, just nobody ride too close, well ull all b blowning me away, but when i plan for a corner, i cant change my line :P too heavy 4 me :) and the tyres dont like radical change to corners :)

babyB
1st May 2003, 00:02
sounds cool...are u stopping at Kopu still????&nbsp; maybe i meet can yous somewhere (if i gett a baby sitter). which way round the loop you going?

Coldkiwi
1st May 2003, 17:20
Like I said, all welcome!

Probably going hunua-kopu-tairua-whitianga-coromandel-thames-then either miranda/kaiaua or hunua again.

I'll have to refill at least every 200 ks so we can probably stop at the Kopu gas station (mobil) just after the bridge on the intersection for a break. Sound like a good spot to meet? I'd guess it'll take an hour to get there from&nbsp;Clevedon so we&nbsp;might see ya there about 10:30?

My number is 021-537 473 if you need to get hold of me on the day

So long as its not pissing down.... I may just have to break out the rain suit and hope for nicer weather on the coromandel if it is. Unless its hosing... then I'll sit at home and cry!&nbsp;:argh:

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babyB
1st May 2003, 23:15
thanks for that ColdKiwi...the mobil sounds good place to&nbsp;me...IF im gonna come i'll be there early, (&amp; if im not, then dont wait for me ah). i'll catch up with yaz sooner or later...im asuming there will be more rides

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Kwaka-Kid
2nd May 2003, 06:59
there will be plenty more rides :) which is why i might not make this one.. so much work on house/bikes to do, kinda might try and get more of that outta the way b4 i show my face tothe kiwibiker world again :)

BigB
2nd May 2003, 19:17
would have joined you but with this weather I think I'll stay home and keep dry!!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

SpankMe
2nd May 2003, 21:34
Yeah, pity about the weather. Was thinking of going but it would be much more fun on a sunny day. I've never been to the Coromandel (except once when I had to walk back in the pink nightie and army boots :o) so was looking forward to going. We should definitely organize it on another day, soon. :cool:

MikeL
2nd May 2003, 23:49
What weather? So it was a bit damp in Auckland today - tomorrow is another day. I predict a brilliant day on the Coromandel, with consequent wailing and gnashing of teeth from those who foolishly believe the weatherman and remain in bed...

babyB
2nd May 2003, 23:53
:argh: it is still raining over here:(

SPman
3rd May 2003, 14:54
Originally posted by SpankMe
(except once when I had to walk back in the pink nightie and army boots :o)&nbsp;

Hmmmmmm......tell us more........:D

bikerboy
3rd May 2003, 17:05
:( And they call me a fair weather biker!

At least I get up in the morning to check the weather before going or going back to bed!:rolleyes:

I never believe the forecasts. Did any one show up. I bet the weather was just fine. I'm going tomorrow if Sunday is like today, couldn't make it today.

I would have been pretty pissed off if I'd have shown up and the rest of you didn't show due to yesterday's weather.:angry:

Why not try the two wheels club ride tommorrow, good group of guys.:beer:

MikeL
3rd May 2003, 17:49
Told ya so. Brilliant - I had my waterproof gear with me but it stayed in my back pack all day. Not a drop of rain, a bit of cloud in the morning but the afternoon was perfect. Except for coming back from Thames at 4:30 straight into the setting sun - a bit tricky with a dirty visor.
Thanks for organising the ride, Coldkiwi - I had a great day.:D

babyB
3rd May 2003, 23:23
had wonderful weather and a great ride, first time ive done the hole loop dam nice ride. great to meet new people too (once we found ya.lol.) &nbsp; whens the next one?????:D

Andrew
4th May 2003, 13:50
One of my best rides yet!!

Had an awesome time, from meeting new people to riding many different styles of road.

Can't wait for the next one :D

p.s was i the only one that thought the American Waitress was HOT :o

MikeL
4th May 2003, 20:26
She was cute, and even managed to smile politely and not sneer when everyone ordered the cheapest items on the snack menu and hardly any drinks and she realized there was no chance of a decent tip. That's class. :D

Kwaka-Kid
4th May 2003, 21:22
so i missed a goody eh? bugger :(

all just to be up watching movies and drinking with the mates :S

Coldkiwi
5th May 2003, 12:26
yeah, great fun!

I'm really gonna have to get back there and do the whole loop this time (with a full arvo up my sleeve) so I don't root myself trying to get back to Auckland.

For the record I was 15 minutes late getting in to Howick (2 hours from Whitianga with 5mins for&nbsp;gas and a much needed stretch!) Don't think I've ridden that quick for that long ever!

Two highlights for me:

1) sitting behind a new 350Z on the Kopu Hikuai road after he'd overtaken a legacy and van etc waiting for him to move out of the way (at 160k!) :)

2) catching up to and passing a commodore on the miranda straights. He obviously thought he was hot stuff because he was in the middle of the road going well over 140kph. I don't think he liked me flashing my lights to tell him to move over so I could blast past!!! hehehehe (would've loved to see his face)

Spankme, ya should've shown! A beauty day all round

wkid_one
5th May 2003, 13:22
Pity I missed it - was supposed to go round Manfield yesterday but weather was shit......

hoovie
6th May 2003, 11:59
it was a good day for a ride tiss a pitty that more people didnt turn up but we enjoyed it any way

Slim
6th May 2003, 13:53
I was w*rking, otherwise I would have definitely been there ... again. :(