TCWNR - Wellington 2006/2007

[Hitcher]

Well done Richard. Enjoy your new ride!

[James Deuce]

Nice choice of machine there sir, that blue stands out. That's the good 108hp motor too. They emasculated the GSX750 motor in '98, and it lost 20hp.

[rwh]

Was that the one from PN?

No, I couldn't visit that one in the end. This one was in Levin - still involved a trip back over Paekak in the dark for my first (other than test) ride on it :)

Richard

[Dafe]

Congrats RWH, You'll be loving the extra horses on that machine.........

Congrats on the full licence too - No restrictions for breaking the law anymore.

Here's hoping the weather picks up.

[sinned]

Is the ride on this week? Weather looks good for the week and there may not be too many good days left.

I had a good ride on Sunday but by hump day I need another one. So who is up for it?

[quallman1234]

Im always keen :rockon:

[crazefox]

yip i will be in

[hsvboy06]

I think it might be damned cold, but I might be there anyway!

[Grub]

No Grub n Nasty tonight, we have another function ... but looking forward to the Sunday ride to the Takas and Whitemans Valley as explained here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1243&day=2007-4-22)

[quallman1234]

I think it might be damned cold, but I might be there anyway!

Im keen. :rockon: , depends if i fix my indcator or not tho

[rwh]

Hmm. Will try to be there, but may be late ... hopefully you haven't all left :)

Richard

[sinned]

I hope you have a good ride. I couldn't make it after all. :sick:

[rwh]

I hope you have a good ride. I couldn't make it after all. :sick:

It was, though chilly.

Just the three of us (with quallman1234 and hsvboy06 - Wasp piked after turning up again), 1 1/2 laps of the inlet and Mana Macs for a bite.

Then, having observed that I'm not really that keen on the twisties in the dark, I went home to Karori via Makara ... :crazy:

That'll do me - thanks guys.

Richard

[Slayer]

It's been such a long time since I have done a Wednesday night ride so I thought "Why not give everyone a reminder?"

Today is the last day of waiting, the last 3 months have flown by. The last couple of Wednesday Night rides I attended it was "55 days to go" etc etc.

So tomorrow is the event of the year, well for me at least. Yes that's right....................it's SLAYER .:Punk:

I will update you all on the next Wednesday night ride, haha. If I can still hear!

http://slayer.net - Just in case anyone is interested. Yeah Right!

Rock on everyone.

[Grub]

It's been such a long time since I have done a Wednesday night ride so I thought "Why not give everyone a reminder?

Is a good idea slayer although it looks like, as in previous years, that the cold & dark weave their evil magic to discourage people and so it finally dies.

We seem to have found a very agreeable alternative however in the Sunday rides. The last three weekends have seen around 30 people involved. Sure the weather's been great which helps. This Sunday's forecast is for Fine, Dry, Light winds ... so we're all on again.

Come join us, the event is here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1243&day=2007-4-22.

See you there?

[rwh]

It did occur to me that since next Wednesday is Anzac Day, we could have a significantly earlier start time, to avoid the cold and dark - 2pm, perhaps?

Richard

[Trudes]

That's a bloody great idea!!

[bert_is_evil]

I may be up for that too

[centaurus]

I'm keen to join this Wednesday. I FINALLY got my bike running again (after 4-5 months :( ) so I'm keen.

I've never been on a Wednesday night ride (well, I've never been on a group ride before :D), so can anybody please summarize for me what I need to know? (is there a set meeting point/course? And other stuff that is considered common knowledge for this run)

Thanks

[Hitcher]

Ooh! A meritorious idea!

[Grub]

The ANZAC ride is indeed a cool idea and I have another

I don't want to blaspheme this thread but given the consistently good turnouts on the Sunday rides it appears that a pattern is emerging, maybe to our advantage.

It's getting cold and dark on Wednesday nights now and everyone tells me that the TCWNR does an undignified sort of fizzle about this time of the year and reappears with new vigor along with daylight saving starting.

On the other hand, the Sunday rides seem to have become their substitute but without a regular forum home. Soooo ... would it upset the Order Of Things to start a new thread "TCSMR - Wellington 2007" ? (That's 'The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride' (TCSMR) for those who are past their bedtime)

[Grub]

I've never been on a Wednesday night ride (well, I've never been on a group ride before :D), so can anybody please summarize for me what I need to know? (is there a set meeting point/course? And other stuff that is considered common knowledge for this run)

Oh sorry, how rude of me not to first answer your question. Usually the time is 6pm at the Duck Pond - Avalon Park, just over the Kenneday Good Bridge

[quallman1234]

Im keen if the bikes fixed by then :yes:

[Kendog]

It did occur to me that since next Wednesday is Anzac Day, we could have a significantly earlier start time, to avoid the cold and dark - 2pm, perhaps?

Richard
Good idea, I would be keen.


On the other hand, the Sunday rides seem to have become their substitute but without a regular forum home. Soooo ... would it upset the Order Of Things to start a new thread "TCSMR - Wellington 2007" ? (That's 'The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride' (TCSMR) for those who are past their bedtime)

Also a good idea. This may make knowing numbers a little more difficult if you are planning to contact places for lunch, unless the calendar is used each week. But you will get a more regular group that follows the thread and attends the ride, which I think is a good thing.

[bert_is_evil]

The ANZAC ride is indeed a cool idea and I have another

I don't want to blaspheme this thread but given the consistently good turnouts on the Sunday rides it appears that a pattern is emerging, maybe to our advantage.

It's getting cold and dark on Wednesday nights now and everyone tells me that the TCWNR does an undignified sort of fizzle about this time of the year and reappears with new vigor along with daylight saving starting.

On the other hand, the Sunday rides seem to have become their substitute but without a regular forum home. Soooo ... would it upset the Order Of Things to start a new thread "TCSMR - Wellington 2007" ? (That's 'The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride' (TCSMR) for those who are past their bedtime)

Yip good idea, I didn't know about the Sunday rides as I don't normally look in the Wednesday thread because I have sports on Wed nights. Also TCSMR is easier to say.

[hsvboy06]

On the other hand, the Sunday rides seem to have become their substitute but without a regular forum home. Soooo ... would it upset the Order Of Things to start a new thread "TCSMR - Wellington 2007" ? (That's 'The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride' (TCSMR) for those who are past their bedtime)
Yep, good idea. (I think I've actually suggested it a couple of times already! :shutup:)

There was also a suggestion (by Salo, I think) to alternate Saturday and Sunday, for those that can never make one or the other due to other commitments. What ya reckon to that?

[hsvboy06]

This may make knowing numbers a little more difficult if you are planning to contact places for lunch...
If TCSMR was in the same vain as TCWNR then it would be a case of seeing who turns up on the day, making a joint decision on where to go, and then taking your chances for food when you get there. (Sunday lunch is definitely more of a chance than Wednesday dinner, though.)
And, BTW, we should meet at the duck pond!

[Hitcher]

It could also be called "Church", services starting at the Rimutex Roadside Chapel of Biker Salvation.

"Where are you going this morning, darling?"

"I'm off to church!"

"Lovely. Have a great time then."

[Shadows]

Yip good idea, I didn't know about the Sunday rides as I don't normally look in the Wednesday thread because I have sports on Wed nights. Also TCSMR is easier to say.


Yep, good idea. (I think I've actually suggested it a couple of times already! :shutup:)

There was also a suggestion (by Salo, I think) to alternate Saturday and Sunday, for those that can never make one or the other due to other commitments. What ya reckon to that?


If TCSMR was in the same vain as TCWNR then it would be a case of seeing who turns up on the day, making a joint decision on where to go, and then taking your chances for food when you get there. (Sunday lunch is definitely more of a chance than Wednesday dinner, though.)
And, BTW, we should meet at the duck pond!


It could also be called "Church", services starting at the Rimutex Roadside Chapel of Biker Salvation.

"Where are you going this morning, darling?"

"I'm off to church!"

"Lovely. Have a great time then."

All sounds great. My 2c is that an earlier start would be the go, to get ahead of the traffic. The last couple of weeks have been a bit too "middle of the day" IMO.

[Grub]

It could also be called "Church", services starting at the Rimutex Roadside Chapel of Biker Salvation.
"Where are you going this morning, darling?"
"I'm off to church!"
"Lovely. Have a great time then."

What a sick, twisted and evil mind you have - bling awarded!

[Grub]

All sounds great. My 2c is that an earlier start would be the go, to get ahead of the traffic. The last couple of weeks have been a bit too "middle of the day" IMO.

But but but Church always starts at 11 :shutup:

You're right about the traffic too but how do we account for those who like a bit of a "sleep in" :innocent: on Sunday mornings?

Hmmm mauybe it doesn't make any difference. shagged if you start too early, shagged if you start later

[James Deuce]

But but but Church always starts at 11 :shutup:

You're right about the traffic too but how do we account for those who like a bit of a "sleep in" :innocent: on Sunday mornings?

Hmmm mauybe it doesn't make any difference. shagged if you start too early, shagged if you start later

You can't please everyone all the time.

8:30 start on Sunday is much better. The hill is clear and the back roads are clear, post 9:15am coffee in Martinborough.

[sinned]

You can't please everyone all the time.

8:30 start on Sunday is much better. The hill is clear and the back roads are clear, post 9:15am coffee in Martinborough.

Sounds like a good idea.

But what about Anzac Day? I suggest 4.00pm at the Duckpond.

[James Deuce]

We're already set for 2pm at the Duckpond.

[Freakshow]

We could always call it Sunday School Ride!!!

[Shadows]

You're right about the traffic too but how do we account for those who like a bit of a "sleep in" :innocent: on Sunday mornings?


Just don't drink so much the night before, or just drink faster so that you pass out earlier.

[Hitcher]

8:30 start on Sunday is much better.

There is no such time as 8:30am on a Sunday. Time does not begin on Sundays prior to 9:00am.

[Freakshow]

There is no such time as 8:30am on a Sunday. Time does not begin on Sundays prior to 9:00am.
I thought day light savings shifted that to 1100am

[rwh]

The ANZAC ride is indeed a cool idea and I have another

I don't want to blaspheme this thread but given the consistently good turnouts on the Sunday rides it appears that a pattern is emerging, maybe to our advantage.

It's getting cold and dark on Wednesday nights now and everyone tells me that the TCWNR does an undignified sort of fizzle about this time of the year and reappears with new vigor along with daylight saving starting.

On the other hand, the Sunday rides seem to have become their substitute but without a regular forum home. Soooo ... would it upset the Order Of Things to start a new thread "TCSMR - Wellington 2007" ? (That's 'The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride' (TCSMR) for those who are past their bedtime)

Sounds good - I was thinking I'd probably make this Wednesday my last for the summer anyway, and that's a much more acceptable proposition with the Sunday replacement.

Richard

[Grub]

Sounds good - I was thinking I'd probably make this Wednesday my last for the summer anyway, and that's a much more acceptable proposition with the Sunday replacement.

All done .... new TCSMR thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48572

[Freakshow]

Just checking here but Anzac day ride is 2pm at the Duck pond...?
And the Sunday ride start time is still being squabbled over what time we are meeting??

[bistard]

There is no such time as 8:30am on a Sunday. Time does not begin on Sundays prior to 9:00am.

Well said Mr Hitcher!!
For those of use who only get one day off a week,even 9.00 can be a struggle
As in last sunday,had a wee meeting with the Kendogs & left home at 11.00
very civilised

[Grub]

Just checking here but Anzac day ride is 2pm at the Duck pond...?

Yep


And the Sunday ride start time is still being squabbled over what time we are meeting??

Well not squabbled, just asking people what time they would prefer ... add your pref to the poll http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48573 and it shall be done ... majoruty rules :)

[James Deuce]

majoruty rules :)
Pfffft. No it bloody well doesn't.

I'm using the poll to avoid a huge glut of motorcyclists on the hill.

[merv]

You won't see me at 8.30 on Sundays that's why I don't go with e-riders until they change to the winter timetable.

We enjoy our bed too much!!

[Wasp]

2pm duckpond, check.

[bert_is_evil]

urgh, I feel like crap - have a great ride guys!

[Kendog]

I just got outa bed :laugh:

Hope the ride is going well.

[quallman1234]

It was good :), went over the waniu coast :rockon: .
I somehow managed to keep up with everyone but then again i was pritty much redlining it the whole way.

[centaurus]

It was good :), went over the waniu coast :rockon: .
I somehow managed to keep up with everyone but then again i was pritty much redlining it the whole way.

Don't be modest. You've been way ahead of me all the way there :D - however, mine wasn't redilining :innocent:

[Ronin]

It was good :), went over the waniu coast :rockon: .
I somehow managed to keep up with everyone but then again i was pritty much redlining it the whole way.

There is something both disturbing and yet impressive at the same time about looking in your mirror whilst cranked over coming down the Wainui hill and seeing some loon hanging off the side of a DT175 behind you :rockon:

[merv]

The good news then quallman being you got the bike all straightened out after your Bro's bin then?

[quallman1234]

The good news then quallman being you got the bike all straightened out after your Bro's bin then?
Yip its exactly the same as last sunday still got the broken glass and plastic at the front.

Hows that disturbing Ronin personally i think its sexy but lets not go there :P :Punk:

[James Deuce]

Speaking of sexy - thanks for pulling your pants up Quallman.

[quallman1234]

Speaking of sexy - thanks for pulling your pants up Quallman.

Anytime!, Did you enjoy the 2 stroke sound and smell in your face on the way there? :rockon:
Nevertheless had a good little blat there and back it was entertaining, thanks for the ride everybody :rockon:

[centaurus]

Nevertheless had a good little blat there and back it was entertaining, thanks for the ride everybody :rockon:

I am on the same page. I've had a lot of fun this afternoon and I've also learned a lot about leaning in the corners. Thanks a lot guys for being patient with such a beginner like me.

[Ronin]

Speaking of sexy - thanks for pulling your pants up Quallman.

While we are talking about sexy, lets have a vote of sexyness for whoever left the pea gravel on the road... My but that was an exciting bit.

[Ronin]

I am on the same page. I've had a lot of fun this afternoon and I've also learned a lot about leaning in the corners. Thanks a lot guys for being patient with such a beginner like me.

Mate, you gave me the biggest grin of the day. When everybody started their bikes at the duckpond the pulsating sound of high tech engines (And Kinjes honda) filled the air while next to me, kick, kick ringa binga BIG BLOODY DINGA!!!!! Classic

[quallman1234]

Mate, you gave me the biggest grin of the day. When everybody started their bikes at the duckpond the pulsating sound of high tech engines (And Kinjes honda) filled the air while next to me, kick, kick ringa binga BIG BLOODY DINGA!!!!! Classic

Haha good on him.
"Im loving it"

[Moxy]

for whoever left the pea gravel on the road...

Yeah, I had the enjoyable experience of at least 5 stones to the face.

[Wasp]

was a fun ride, quallman should enter motard class racing - seriously got some skills there

[quallman1234]

was a fun ride, quallman should enter motard class racing - seriously got some skills there
Hehe i dont think im that fast.
Have a funny feeling my bikes not up to supermotard specs.
You know the 18hp part is probably a downfall :P.
Maybe dad will let me do this to his DRZ400?
... That would be fun to ride

p.s wasp did you see me sit behind em line of cars and wait till a really long straight to overtake em

[sinned]

While we are talking about sexy, lets have a vote of sexyness for whoever left the pea gravel on the road... My but that was an exciting bit.

That pea metal caught me a bit. They last sealed the road in the first week of November last year; so why is there new gravel on the road? It is a great bit of road though; well worth the stooge through Wainui to get to.

[Shadows]

I quite enjoyed that ride, thanks guys.

[alexthekidd]

Anybody still turning up to these?

[Grub]

Not sure Alex, I can't make it on Wednesdays thru the winter so have to get my fix on Sunday mornings at TCSMR (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48572)

[quallman1234]

Im still keen to turn up or whatever.
I think everyone else has pussy'd out for the winter tho

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Went searching for this thread, as it has been in hibernation.

When is daylight saving starting again?

Heads Up and Enjoy:yes::scooter::yes::scooter::yes::scooter:

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[phoenixgtr]

Second to last week of September I think. They've extended it. It used to be the beginning of October.

I'm actually planning to start these rides up down here once daylight savings kicks in (along with a couple of other guys).

I can't wait!!

[Kendog]

Second to last week of September I think. They've extended it. It used to be the beginning of October.

I'm actually planning to start these rides up down here once daylight savings kicks in (along with a couple of other guys).

I can't wait!!

Can't wait. Will try to get to a few more of these this year.

That is a funny bunny BTW.

[phoenixgtr]

That is a funny bunny BTW.

Thank you, but be careful...he's dangerous!!

[Bullitt]

Ill be keen once they start up again...good excuse to get out of the house midweek.

[Freakshow]

I am definatly keen and should start to think about putting the bike back together, as I don't think the scooter will keep up!

[Wasp]

I'm in, its almost light enough..... (wait a sec.... we definately used to ride in the dark.... i must be going soft with age :()

[phoenixgtr]

wait a sec.... we definately used to ride in the dark....

Those were the days...

Having to keep up with the bike ahead of me because the headlight on the FXR was about as useful as a useless thing. Good times

[Wasp]

good motivation that too,

sometimes i wish i was that crazy and stupid still

(mabye in summertime......)

[Lissa]

Cant wait for theses rides to start up again. Its getting warmer, lighter in the evenings..... and my bike is back from the shop!!!! :rockon:

[sinned]

The official word is:
* Daylight Saving will commence on Sunday 30 September 2007, and end on 6 April 2008.

That means TCWNR will be 3 October 2007.

http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Daylight-Saving-Index

7 more Wednesdays to go and then on the 8th Wednesday life begins again.

[cindymay]

I am looking forward to joining a few of these. Am back and forth to Aus at mo but will find time in the capital over summer.

[RantyDave]

That means TCWNR will be 3 October 2007.
Awesome. We should probably start a new annual thread about then...

Dave

[Lissa]

YAY!!!!

Cant Wait

[Hitcher]

Awesome. We should probably start a new annual thread about then...

Dave

Let me know when a new thread is needed and I'll make sure it's linked both ways.

[merv]

Cant wait for theses rides to start up again. Its getting warmer, lighter in the evenings..... and my bike is back from the shop!!!! :rockon:

What was wrong in the end - reg/rec or something like that or just old battery?

[Grub]

7 more Wednesdays to go and then on the 8th Wednesday life begins again.

You should be getting your fix on The Cruisy Sunday Morning ride until then. 23 bikes last sunday.

[Grub]

Let me know when a new thread is needed and I'll make sure it's linked both ways.

I wondered about that Hitch as it's coming up to the time when we close TCSMR for the summer. I wondered if we should just re-name them so that they remain as an active archive. They make good reading and become very informative for newbies to the site. Fer example ...

Wellington - TCWNR: Wednesday Evenings
Wellington - TCSMR: Sunday Mornings

I was thinking of suggesting "(Daylight Saving)" and "(Dark Months)" in the titles but in practice, it looks as if we often cross those arbitary start/finishes.

It's certain that people will go for long rides on Sundays and shorter ones on Wednesdays so having long-running threads for each maintains their rich history and character.

[sels1]

It's certain that people will go for long rides on Sundays and shorter ones on Wednesdays so having long-running threads for each maintains their rich history and character.

While this is true, I think one thread per season is enough, otherwise it gets too much to wade thru

[Grub]

While this is true, I think one thread per season is enough, otherwise it gets too much to wade thru

Ahhh ... good point. I hadn't thought of that because I have my options set to the most recent post first. That way, when I open a thread, the first thing i see is the last post.

[sinned]

You should be getting your fix on The Cruisy Sunday Morning ride until then. 23 bikes last sunday.

I have missed the Sunday rides as the time doesn't fit in with other obligations. I do need the Hump Day fix to break the week; 5-6 days without a ride is too long.

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I have missed the Sunday rides as the time doesn't fit in with other obligations.

Being a Sunday morning, for various reasons, perhaps 10am is too early.

Next winter, 10.30 for a 10.45 departure may be a better time. Personally that would be my choice 10.30am


Heads Up and Enjoy:yes::scooter::yes::scooter::yes::scooter:

[Nasty]

Being a Sunday morning, for various reasons, perhaps 10am is too early.

Next winter, 10.30 for a 10.45 departure may be a better time. Personally that would be my choice 10.30am


Heads Up and Enjoy:yes::scooter::yes::scooter::yes::scooter:

We ran a poll which selected the time, next year I am sure something will be done to take that into account.

Cheers, Nasty

[merv]

I presume when the Wednesday rides start the Sunday rides can still continue as I'm only a weekend biker you know?

[Grub]

I presume when the Wednesday rides start the Sunday rides can still continue as I'm only a weekend biker you know?

I think they did last year Merv. There wasn't a thread as such but it seemed that just about on any Sunday we were at Rimutex.

That's sort of why I was suggesting we ask for the current Sunday thread to be generically renamed so that we have a thread where everyone could go for their Sunday-Fix - which tend to be longer touring type rides than we can do on a Wednesday.

[Grub]

Being a Sunday morning, for various reasons, perhaps 10am is too early.

I was quite surprised at the Poll's 10am result as I like my Sunday lie-in and I was expecting that everyone else did too. I was hoping for 11 so maybe 10.30 will be the compromise.

[Wasp]

youre kidding right? nothing like a 8am departure in the summer

the road is dry and the sun strike is gone and theres no traffic!

p.s. sunday morn rides werent around last year

[James Deuce]

I'm with Wasp. You can get SO much more riding in if you get up and get on with it.

[Shadows]

youre kidding right? nothing like a 8am departure in the summer

the road is dry and the sun strike is gone and theres no traffic!

p.s. sunday morn rides werent around last year




I'm with Wasp. You can get SO much more riding in if you get up and get on with it.



I third that. Promoting good neighbourly relations by making sure they wake up in time for church has got to be good.

[marioc]

I concur why wait till the traffic starts to build..
Early morning rides are the best

[bull]

yep - so nice at the taka summit at 0700hrs, and like all have said, no traffic on the way up. Guess we had better vote this time around for an earlier start time folks.
Sunday lie-ins are for when its pissing down with rain and no scheduled rides.
Hopefully have a bigger bike by then too.

[James Deuce]

You don't need to vote to go for a ride!

[merv]

Sounds like we'll end up with two groups then, the early and late, because I'm one of the late types by Sunday sick of getting up early for work all week. My e-riders mates do the early thing in summer so I don't ride with them much, hence happily joining the late KB crew. You could chase me back to Ulysses and their 10am starts I suppose.

So nothing wrong with an 8am group and a 10.30 group there's enough of us.

[sels1]

Its a seasonal thing surely - in the winter with less daylight and lower temps it makes sense to start later. In the main summer season an early start means more riding time.

And I suppose it depends on whether you want to go for a midday cruise or spend the day getting some K's on the clock

[Hitcher]

And then there are the stragglers like Mrs H and me who usually sashay on through Rimutex between 10:30am and 11:30am. We're happy to pick up lost souls who enjoy coffee and a bit of a yack about life, the universe and anything.

[Cave Cleaner]

Sounds like we'll end up with two groups then, the early and late, because I'm one of the late types by Sunday sick of getting up early for work all week. My e-riders mates do the early thing in summer so I don't ride with them much, hence happily joining the late KB crew. You could chase me back to Ulysses and their 10am starts I suppose.

So nothing wrong with an 8am group and a 10.30 group there's enough of us.
I can see both sides of this one. Although , as I get up at 4.45am 5 days a week, I would like to sleep in on a sunday, and take in a casual ride around 10.30am, stop off for lunch etc. etc.

Anyway thats my dimes worth,so lets see how many we get on either view..

[dazz]

its about time the TCWNR started up again! cant wait!

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Psssst, Next Wednesday [22 Aug] 5.45 for 6.00pm a nana ride for a bite to eat into Lower Hutt or Eastbourne or Wellington City to say hi and catch up. Daylight saving is not too far away. Home by 8/8.30pm fine by me.

Venue??

Heads Up and Enjoy:yes::scooter::yes::scooter::yes::scooter:

[Bullitt]

I would be keen for that. My gf is out for the night anyway. Good excuse to put some faces to names:yes:

[bull]

Hopefully i can make it - Partner gets home at 6pm so i could leave then and catch up to you guys somewhere - let me know where you intend to go or txt me BBNo1.

[bull]

Well what a great pre TCWNR ride. Met up with Wasp just before 6:30pm - he'd been there since 6 and this is what we did to fill the night in... TCWNR Photo Night Report (http://kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1178379#post1178379)

Cheers for the ride.

[Hitcher]

Wasn't it a cracking night? I may show up next week if I get away from work in time.

[aer0]

is there going to be another ride next week?

im new but just live up in kelson so would love to come down and say hi and go for a ride :)

[James Deuce]

is there going to be another ride next week?

im new but just live up in kelson so would love to come down and say hi and go for a ride :)

Does your license plate begin with 26?

[aer0]

nope im 64, are you another kelsonite?

[James Deuce]

No Maungaraki. I'm looking for the cock on the CBR250R who hit me as he made a particularly stupid passing manouevre yesterday.

[aer0]

No Maungaraki. I'm looking for the cock on the CBR250R who hit me as he made a particularly stupid passing manouevre yesterday.
nope sorry, was not me... didnt ride yesterday... and dont think i make any stupid moves

[James Deuce]

It's all good. I just look angry, honest!

[Nasty]

It's all good. I just look angry, honest!


I thought that was your grumpy look!

[Wasp]

Well what a great pre TCWNR ride. Met up with Wasp just before 6:30pm - he'd been there since 6 and this is what we did to fill the night in... TCWNR Photo Night Report (http://kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1178379#post1178379)

Cheers for the ride.

Yea, what fun - pity i couldnt post about it!

[ceebie13]

No Maungaraki. I'm looking for the cock on the CBR250R who hit me as he made a particularly stupid passing manouevre yesterday.


By that, Jim, do you mean that someone on a stupid CBR250R hit you with his manouevring cock as he made a pass at you!!!

[James Deuce]

I'm never that lucky.

[aer0]

will people be meeting up for a ride tonight? or is everyone going into town?

im keen as long as the weather is fine

[Terminated]

will people be meeting up for a ride tonight? or is everyone going into town?

im keen as long as the weather is fine

Cannot make it tonight, Hornet is booked in for 1000km service, clock is reading 990km.....yadda yadda yadda......yes I know.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[Wasp]

pah, i have half a mind to try ride one handed - the only trouble will be from stopped to moving and first to second

enjoy guys (and or girls)

[karmakillernz]

Cannot make it tonight, Hornet is booked in for 1000km service, clock is reading 990km.....yadda yadda yadda......yes I know.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

:shit: How on earth did you manage to do 1000km in 5 days? :blink:

[Terminated]

:shit: How on earth did you manage to do 1000km in 5 days? :blink:

hmmmm:innocent::scooter::innocent::scooter:, well not quite.

[Freakshow]

pah, i have half a mind to try ride one handed - the only trouble will be from stopped to moving and first to second

enjoy guys (and or girls)


I think there is some crazy guy down south doing wheelies with one arm!!!

Doesn't look too hard!!:shutup:

[koba]

Anyone out tonight? I'm gunna show up at the duckpond but wont wait around for ages due to daylight.

Maybe see someone there, or I will enjoy the solitude :)

[koba]

Cant be bothered now! may see someone on the hill.

See you all after daylight savings starts :)

[Lissa]

I had a thought.. once day light savings starts (and my bike is going again) and you guys/gals want to alittle bit longer ride... elle33f (Michelle) and her soon to be husband have opened up a Pizza/pasta Takeaways in Carterton .... So we could pop in there for pizza, I would txt her ahead so she knows and is prepared. We are allowed to eat the pizza at the Lounge next door, as long as we buy a drink. Just an idea.

[James Deuce]

Pizza? In Carterton? We'll HAVE to go over there on Wednesdays because the natives struggle like hell with Pizza. I'll eat mine in the park (can't drink and ride).

Do you know if she's got any jobs going?

[Lissa]

Pizza? In Carterton? We'll HAVE to go over there on Wednesdays because the natives struggle like hell with Pizza. I'll eat mine in the park (can't drink and ride).

Do you know if she's got any jobs going?


hehe the 'Lounge' serves coffee and soft drinks too Jim! But if you really want to you can eat it outside her shop.

Yep there are jobs going... I think they need a dish washer ;)

I suggest trying the pasta too.... esp the spinach fett!

[Hitcher]

On the pre-ordered pizza front, Toppys (aka The Fush) in Martinborough also purveys a decent product, and may be an alternative to other venues, if variety is sought.

[koba]

I had a thought.. once day light savings starts (and my bike is going again) and you guys/gals want to alittle bit longer ride... elle33f (Michelle) and her soon to be husband have opened up a Pizza/pasta Takeaways in Carterton .... So we could pop in there for pizza, I would txt her ahead so she knows and is prepared. We are allowed to eat the pizza at the Lounge next door, as long as we buy a drink. Just an idea.

Great idea!
I like food.
I like pizza more than most food.

[Trudes]

Yeah Mel, sounds good (even though I can't make most of the Wednesday night rides), we should try to support our mate and fellow KBer Elle baby!!! And her pizzas are devine!!!!!!:devil2:

[Freakshow]

Sounds like we are building up for a great opening TCWNR night!!! Now is the offical first night the 3rd of October??? And can someone post a menu??

[hsvboy06]

Yum! We likes Pizza :drool:
I second the motion for 3rd October over to Carterton for Elle's pizza...
(Hopefully I'll even be there)

[Hitcher]

One hopes that Mr Yamaha has a diagnosis and a fix for a sulky FJR identified by then!

[KoroJ]

One hopes that Mr Yamaha has a diagnosis and a fix for a sulky FJR identified by then!

What's up with the FJR Mr H? Does that mean you didn't go for your pre-GC ride last Friday?

Only 5 weeks to go...we might have to make one of these a TVLCWNR (The Very Long Cruisy Wednesday Night skip the pizza and just Ride).

[Hitcher]

What's up with the FJR Mr H? Does that mean you didn't go for your pre-GC ride last Friday?

Only 5 weeks to go...we might have to make one of these a TVLCWNR (The Very Long Cruisy Wednesday Night skip the pizza and just Ride).

Something is awry with the EMU or something. Started as a slow idle problem but deteriorated badly on Sunday. TSS are in dialogue with Yamaha. Hopefully a fix will be had very soon. So no pre-GC night ride yet. Watch this space!

[Lissa]

Sounds like we are building up for a great opening TCWNR night!!! Now is the offical first night the 3rd of October??? And can someone post a menu??
Will post the menu up as soon as I remember where I put it! Or will call in and grab a menu tomorrow.

But as a once helper outer in the kitchen I can tell you that the Satay Pizza with sour cream,peaches and cashew nuts is awesome. :drool: And if you cant eat a big pizza she does kiddies ones as well.. for about $6 I think which are quite fulling.

I could order ahead for you guys as well.. will meet you in feathers or on top of the hill, will just pop the order in as I go past the shop.

[RantyDave]

I had a thought.. once day light savings starts ... we could pop in there for pizza.

That's a great idea. I am *so* on.

Dave

[Ocean1]

I can tell you that the Satay Pizza with sour cream,peaches and cashew nuts is awesome. :drool:

Crap, I was getting all worked up for a good toothing and then I see we got to wait a month.

[Kendog]

the Satay Pizza with sour cream,peaches and cashew nuts is awesome. :drool:
I can confirm this pizza rating.

I didn't make many of these rides last year, but this one is getting my stomachs attention.

[KoroJ]

Will post the menu up as soon as I remember where I put it! Or will call in and grab a menu tomorrow.

But as a once helper outer in the kitchen I can tell you that the Satay Pizza with sour cream,peaches and cashew nuts is awesome. :drool: And if you cant eat a big pizza she does kiddies ones as well.. for about $6 I think which are quite fulling.

I could order ahead for you guys as well.. will meet you in feathers or on top of the hill, will just pop the order in as I go past the shop.

Where's Elle? Why isn't she riding...and selling her own pizzas?

[Nasty]

Where's Elle? Why isn't she riding...and selling her own pizzas?

Cos she is too busy working ... :bleh:

[Lissa]

Where's Elle? Why isn't she riding...and selling her own pizzas?

Yep what nasty said, she's been busy - being a teacher and pizza/pasta chef. But they arent going to open on Sundays from now so she can go riding.... and will prob try and make me work for her on wednesday so she can then as well. :mellow:

[Hawkeye]

So does Elle do deliveries? I could order before leaving home and she could deliver it to me on her bike at the top of the Taka's. Win Win situation.

Sunday lunchtime ride. 40 bikes. Pre ordered pizza. Can Elle manage 40 pizza's on the back of her bike :scratch:

[Wasp]

So are you guys riding or not, ya freaking softies - just go for it...

jeez, if you guys dont have it sussed before i can start riding again you're all in for a spanking (cos i wont be able to cane your asses over the takas so i'll just cane your asses...)

[Hitcher]

Is anything shaking tomorrow night (12 September)? If I finish work at a sensible hour I may abscond upon Mrs H's Bandit.

[koba]

Is anything shaking tomorrow night (12 September)? If I finish work at a sensible hour I may abscond upon Mrs H's Bandit.

I'm keen. If I can stop coughing before my lungs come up :sweatdrop

[Bullitt]

Pick most other nights and I would have been keen, but am away for work tomorrow night.

[Wasp]

I'm keen. If I can stop coughing before my lungs come up :sweatdrop
well, seem you dont need your arm.... can i borrow it?

[koba]

Can't you ride one handed?

Im gonna try if only cough up one lung.

[ceebie13]

Is anything shaking tomorrow night (12 September)? If I finish work at a sensible hour I may abscond upon Mrs H's Bandit.

What time do you call "sensible", Captain?
It's still dark about six innit?
Not a lot of time for fanging aye?

[koba]

Ok im out now, gotta give a mate a lift to get a new tyre for his bike, he let all of the smoke out of it in the weekend. they go pop with no smoke inside them.

[Hitcher]

What time do you call "sensible", Captain?
It's still dark about six innit?
Not a lot of time for fanging aye?

Although our bikes are fitted with headlights, I shall not be fanging tonight. Regretably work calls.

[Ocean1]

So, nobody up for a sedate trundle somewhere for coffee and cake then?

[Shadows]

Which direction might you be thinking of heading in then?

[Ocean1]

Don't care. Any direction suitable for the purpose of a trundle involving coffee and cake. Have to be back by 20:00 ish though (apparently). Lookin' a bit dark out east though... checks radar).

[Ocean1]

As you were, light rain south and west, should be bearable.

[Shadows]

I'll drop by

[Ocean1]

Duck pond just after 6:00?

[Shadows]

Cool, see ya

[Lissa]

For anyones info.. wasnt sure where to post this...... if we actually DO head to Elles pizza/pasta shop in Carterton (Jacobees) on the 3rd Oct as our first offical Wed Night Ride here is a bit of her menu. Although elle has informed me she will be riding that night and NOT cooking.

Pizza:
Belvedere Brie - Chicken, Berry Sauce, Caramelized Onions and Brie Cheese.
Seafood Marinara - Mussels, squid, clams, shrimps and spinach
Satay Special - Chicken, Cashews, Satay, Poached Peaches, with Sourcream and sweet chilli sauce.
Hotty - Chilli, Red Peppers Jalapeno, Marinated Olives, Chorizo and Artichokes.

Of course theres the usual Hawaiian, Meat Lovers and Pumpkin pizzas as well.

Pasta: Spinach Fettuccine, Blue Vein Cheese, Vongole, Beef Lasagne

And Rosti, garlic bread and wedges. Loads more stuff as well.

(my bikes going now, so no worries for me that I wont be on the ride) :D

[Wasp]

sorry i hate putting a dampener on things, dont get me wrong though - I'm all for eating pizza

tcwnr was started as an alternative to trtnr - its point was to be 100% newbie orientated (but ppl can obviously go off and do their own thing if bored) and an alternative for those who didnt like their average speed being so high

Okay thats cool and all but whats that got to do with pizza you ask?

well, i'm not sure if other people remember their days as a newbie but i sure remember mine(probably cos they're not over yet :rofl: - the trtnr crew looked after me, i have no doubt about that - you guys and girls rock!) - i remember many times when after a tcwnr i got home between 9:30 and 10 - infact it was most nights and i lived in the Hutt! i never once stopped and wondered why some people left early and never clicked that it was the people who lived in the cbd

The problem is you see is that carterton is just that little bit further (according to wises - 20.7kms and 20 minutes from featherston) make that a round trip and thats 40 minutes later i would get home - letting the newbies get home at 10:40 is not an option sorry (plus don't forget that the Learners have to do 70km/h)

SO! i suggest a couple of alternatives

1) do it on a thursday night - meet with trtnr but go in your own groups (i doubt i will come for pizza with this idea due to prior commitments...cough...trtnr...cough...)

2) do it on a weekend - plenty of free time on a weekend -get an early start, take the back roads there, take some different back roads back - theres is going to be plenty of beautiful blue skies hot sun and plenty of time this summer

3) fuck tcwnr - no one is making you stay and help newbies, you're allowed to do what you want (yes we'll even let you ride with us afterwards...)

geez, i havnt ranted like that in ages but please oh please

won't someone think of the newbies?

p.s. i'm glad to see you all advancing but those of us a season ahead (or more!) had to go through the same thing last year, you are advancing but there will always be someone there with a new bike, an L plate, a dumb look on their face and bad lines to take your place! remember we were there to watch and help you - please remember our contributions and patience and try and do the same for some one new this season :yes: :)

[Nasty]

.... won't someone think of the newbies?

p.s. i'm glad to see you all advancing but those of us a season ahead (or more!) had to go through the same thing last year, you are advancing but there will always be someone there with a new bike, an L plate, a dumb look on their face and bad lines to take your place! remember we were there to watch and help you - please remember our contributions and patience and try and do the same for some one new this season :yes: :)

Crike get this man back to work .. he needs to do something as he is thinking way too much!!!

You are right though Doug ... the cruisy Wednesday night ride is for newbies ... and there will be enough of us that it will not be lost, and besides I need to be home at a reasonable time to get my sleep or I get grumpy (ask grub!).

[skelstar]

I thought the intention was that it was a cruisy, night ride Doug?

Newbies aren't babies...they can work it out for themselves...they don't need their hands held.

[Grub]

Newbies aren't babies...they can work it out for themselves...they don't need their hands held.

Hmmm it's a balancing thing isn't it. Skels, a LOT of newbies express fear and trepidation about coming out on group rides because they fear holding everyone up or being left behind. So I'm all for mentoring and sheparding.

Wasps point was about getting home after 10 I think ... and that's well made. However I don't agree that Carterton is not a good idea for the first TCWNR of the year. It's a bit of an event, an occasion, a celebration. In fact we should sacrifice virgins at the top of the takas as the sun goes down.

Normally we don't go that far and from my reading of the posts on the pizza matter so far, it doesn't seem that anyone is suggesting it as a regular thing.

[skelstar]

...a LOT of newbies express fear and trepidation about coming out on group rides because they fear holding everyone up or being left behind.
Sure, thats what the 'cruisy' aspect addresses. I've never been one for policy making when it comes to riding a bike.

[quallman1234]

In fact we should sacrifice virgins at the top of the takas as the sun goes down.

Very nice! I like, High Five.
I can help out there.
Kyle's Got a Warrant! I'll be there :first:.

[Wasp]

In fact we should sacrifice virgins at the top of the takas as the sun goes down.
are you hinting that we should slick "your corner" so the newbies come off?! :buggerd: :whistle: :lol: (joking.......)


as said - im personally quite happy and 100% in for pizza.

but im not about to stuff my face if its putting newbies in a tight spot - when i started riding the people i rode with didnt do this to me so i wont do it to anyone

[Freakshow]

There is nothing cruisier that pizza and a coke so my vote is to start it off with a bang. I believe we are all adults though most of us don't act like em!

[Kendog]

If I can make it, and if there are some newer riders there that don't want to go that far, I am happy to forgo Pizza to hang with them for the night to make sure they are ok.

[skelstar]

...to make sure they are ok.
FFS, they're going to be 'ok' Nigel :yes: ...its not like new riders are ducklings that we have to protect. Be there to offer advice, make sure everyone knows where we are going etc. Sometimes you can molly-coddle (?) people too much I reckon.

[Kendog]

FFS, they're going to be 'ok' Nigel :yes: ...its not like new riders are ducklings that we have to protect. Be there to offer advice, make sure everyone knows where we are going etc. Sometimes you can molly-coddle (?) people too much I reckon.

Not everyone is as confident in a new, group situation as you seem to think.

I rode in Wellington for a couple of years without going over 'the hill'. Yes it's just a hill, just a road..... but some people need support to make the next step in their riding.

[Kendog]

It's also about giving something back to the riding community.

[Nasty]

FFS, they're going to be 'ok' Nigel :yes: ...its not like new riders are ducklings that we have to protect. Be there to offer advice, make sure everyone knows where we are going etc. Sometimes you can molly-coddle (?) people too much I reckon.

I am sorry Skelster .. but that attitude sucks .. I think that either you have been riding a while or started riding when your balls told you your were invincible ... it is not about molly-coddling people ... its about building their confidence ... and this is done over time .... does everyone need to be comfortable going over the Rimis ... no ... is everyone ... no ... do people need to realise the world is bigger than them .. and that building confidence is a good thing ... maybe.

[Nasty]

The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride.

Yes folks it's on again this Wednesday - Weather permitting.
Departing 6:30 at the southern end of Avalon park by the duck/elephant pond.
(Turn off the Hutt motorway and onto the Kennedy Good bridge, the carpark is 100metres past the end of the bridge, on your left hand side)

First ride for the season: Wednesday 13th September, 2006.

Please Note: This ride is arranged in order to provide a local social riding event for the local KB riders that are riding the smaller CC bikes and that generally prefer slower paced rides.
This event works well by having the group remain as a group when in transit and by travelling at predominantly road legal speeds.
All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to maintain the groups easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it for this is a learner/introductory riders group event.

These rides generally consist of a group ride with a purpose - A pitstop at a pub! Pub destinations previously ranged from Featherston, Wellington city, Karori, Trentham, Paremata and Paekakariki.

All first timers are welcome. So feel free to tag along for an enjoyable social event.

Destination will be determined by the group on the day.
If the weather looks dodgey on any given Wednesday, tune in to the site for the group decision of do or die. See you there!

And for those poor souls who can't survive without last year's thread, look here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=25809&highlight=tcwnr

Perhaps its time to start a new thread for this year :)

[Hitcher]

Perhaps its time to start a new thread for this year

Like here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57104 for example?

[Grub]

Like here for example?

Well done that man.

[skelstar]

I am sorry Skelster .. but that attitude sucks .. I think that either you have been riding a while or started riding when your balls told you your were invincible ... it is not about molly-coddling people ... its about building their confidence ... and this is done over time .... does everyone need to be comfortable going over the Rimis ... no ... is everyone ... no ... do people need to realise the world is bigger than them .. and that building confidence is a good thing ... maybe.
If you knew me well enough, or at all, you would know that I'm not cocky, am quite careful about my riding. I went over the hill about two weeks after starting to ride (2 years ago actually). Didn't think I was invincible and it wasn't a big deal cause a big deal wasn't made of it.

Yeah anyway...

[hsvboy06]

TCWNR destination is usually determined at the duck pond by those present on the night. However, I would think it acceptable to have a pre-planned destination, such as Carterton for Pizza, for 3rd Oct, as a kind of celebration that a new season is underway. If anyone considers that to be too far or difficult for them, then perhaps they give it a miss that week, and we look forward to their company the following week when "business as usual" - with hand holding for any that want it - should resume.

If TCWNR is headed to Carterton on 3rd Oct then it should be made clear on the new thread, so nobody turns up without that knowledge.

As usual, everyone is free to ride where they like, and even two TCWNR destinations is not out of the question - perhaps Carterton for some, and a local ride for those that don't want such a late night.

Spare a thought for those of us that have to ride back to Kapiti!

[merv]

If you knew me well enough, or at all, you would know that I'm not cocky, am quite careful about my riding. I went over the hill about two weeks after starting to ride (2 years ago actually). Didn't think I was invincible and it wasn't a big deal cause a big deal wasn't made of it.

Yeah anyway...

Like back when I took this pic of you eh http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21208&d=1133602034

and of this fantastic bike http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21216&d=1133602256

[merv]

For those interested those pics date back to our 3 Dec 2005 cruisy ride as shown on this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21180 that ended at Paul's place for cake.

[Lissa]

Ok the pizza place was just a suggestion, and I didnt think that we would make it a regular thing. But as it is a newbies ride, and I do consider myself a bit of a newbie... going all the way from Welly to Carterton could be alittle bit too much. Not sure what to do about it. Maybe like hsvboy06 said:
If TCWNR is headed to Carterton on 3rd Oct then it should be made clear on the new thread, so nobody turns up without that knowledge.
I do think that as a newbie the 'takas' can seem abit scary at the best of times, so I would hate to think anyone was coming over who didnt feel confident in going all the way to Carterton and was only do it cause the rest of 'us' were. Not that we are holding the newbies hand Skel but we do have to think about the people who arent so experienced or confident. I have been riding for quite a while now as you know, but I still have my moments, everyone learns at their own pace eh... :calm:

[RantyDave]

Ok the pizza place was just a suggestion, and I didnt think that we would make it a regular thing. But as it is a newbies ride, and I do consider myself a bit of a newbie... going all the way from Welly to Carterton could be alittle bit too much. Not sure what to do about it.
Perhaps we should table a plan to "go all the way" (to Carterton) in the middle of the summer when (a) there's more light and (b) newbies can be safely pre-informed and if necessary bought up to speed.

What say, ye?

Dave

[badlieutenant]

If you knew me well enough, or at all, you would know that I'm not cocky, am quite careful about my riding. I went over the hill about two weeks after starting to ride (2 years ago actually). Didn't think I was invincible and it wasn't a big deal cause a big deal wasn't made of it.

Yeah anyway...

1 vote for skels from me. I rode with skels when he first started. I know I speak for myself and one other who is no longer here, that we liked riding with skels because he rode how he wanted too and to what he felt he was comfortable with. We didn't mind waiting at intersections because he always turned up (not that we were waiting that long).
Didnt hold his hand, all of us have advice but he progressed at his own pace.

[Lissa]

Perhaps we should table a plan to "go all the way" (to Carterton) in the middle of the summer when (a) there's more light and (b) newbies can be safely pre-informed and if necessary bought up to speed.

What say, ye?

Dave
I'm easy (not that easy!) The pizza shop will be there for a while, so whatever everyone decides is fine. I will be at the first ride anyway even if we just go to feathers like we use to. (but not if its raining!) :D Although Carterton is only another 20mins down the road.

[Hitcher]

There's a new thread now...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57104

[Bullitt]

If the main issues with Carterton are going over the hill and being back by 10pm will it really make any difference to have it in the middle of summer. The hill will be the same, we'll still get back at the same time and itll still be dark by 10pm.

[skelstar]

I rode with skels when he first started...
Now those were the days huh? :yes:

[Str8 Jacket]

Now those were the days huh? :yes:

Yep, they were! :(

[Wasp]

Spare a thought for those of us that have to ride back to Kapiti!

Skel will escort you back via the akas seem he likes riding so much :jerry:

oh wait.... do you consider yourself a newbie? if so better not mention it or skel wont help you (sarcasim....)

sorry skel - i dont mean to attack you (yes i realise i just did...)

[skelstar]

Its alright Doug :)

[Hitcher]

There's a new thread now...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57104

Funny echo in here...

[Lissa]

Funny echo in here...
I reckon.. think you can do something about it? Oh and it smells funny too. :eek:

[chanceyy]

hey guys here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1209161#post1209161)is another welly rider looking to join some rides ..