South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

[idleidolidyll]

I'm out for tonight but are there any interesting rides this weekend?

[Korumba]

I am "In" for tonight...any pub is fine with me...If we are absent from the $250.00 draw for a week we may be better appreciated next time we go there.

[prettybillie]

Hmmm the warm housing of the AMCC clubrooms or a ride.........um - I'm in maybe :baby:

[jafar]

Hmmm the warm housing of the AMCC clubrooms or a ride.........um - I'm in maybe :baby:

People that sit on fences often get a picket up their bum:devil2:

[prettybillie]

People that sit on fences often get a picket up their bum:devil2:

Beats a carrot! :niceone:

[jafar]

Beats a carrot! :niceone:

& you would know this how :baby:?

:Oops::buggerd:

[caseye]

LOL the tone of this thread has dropped dramatically lately, I love it!
You told PB that that is what she looked like riding her first Gxer , ! remember??? on her first outing with us so many moons ago.C u lot there then.

[scottjpalmer]

They have headed towards Awhitu, kindly dropping me off at work at Glenbrook on the way past :(

There were a few in leathers hoping for a fine night but the rain has started falling here already :doh:

[puddy]

It was good to see Barbender and oldguy out and about, but it's just not the same without the 'Cs' (caseye and Crazy). Hey Din, are you still in NZ?:rolleyes:
See you guys in two weeks, (Longer ride in two weeks time aye!?! Keep taking those HTFU pills every morning) as long as it's fine. I don't like riding in the rain! :-)

[Lula]

See you guys in two weeks, longer ride in two weeks time aye!?!

Ok I'm going to say it - tonights ride sucked the big kumara. It was way tooooooo slow, ok the weather was crap but who cares.
Sorry can't do speeds like that even if I'm not on a sports bike its way to boring, I'd rather stay at home and work on the Rat Bike.

Puddy I'm with you - longer ride and at a good pace.

[Gwinch]

... longer ride and at a good pace.

Shall we? You know where. :devil2:

[Lula]

Shall we? You know where. :devil2:

Are you proposing to me?

http://www.lovegevity.com/engagement/groom/top_10_mistakes_when_proposing.html

[Gwinch]

Are you proposing to me?

http://www.lovegevity.com/engagement/groom/top_10_mistakes_when_proposing.html

Eloping hasn't gone out of fashion, has it? Riding into the horizon together has a certain appeal.

[scottjpalmer]

It was way tooooooo slow

Ha ha typical, the night I miss and it would have been perfect for me :angry2:

[idleidolidyll]

Ok I'm going to say it - tonights ride sucked the big kumara. It was way tooooooo slow, ok the weather was crap but who cares.
Sorry can't do speeds like that even if I'm not on a sports bike its way to boring, I'd rather stay at home and work on the Rat Bike.

Puddy I'm with you - longer ride and at a good pace.

That's all i'm interested in. If it isn't at least 120km (preferably more like 200+) I wonder why I bought my bike.

Short rides should be more like this: "Hey dudes, anyone want to go to the pub?"

Real rides are like this: "Hey bikers, wanna go for a bike ride? We might even find a pub on the way but if not, never mind."

As for the pace, you all know I hate slow. Don't mind waiting but slow aint for me.

[oldguy]

tonights ride sucked the big kumara. It was way tooooooo slow, ok the weather was crap but who cares.
Sorry can't do speeds like that even if I'm not on a sports bike its way to boring, I'd rather stay at home and work on the Rat Bike.

This can only end in disaster for someone!


Eloping hasn't gone out of fashion, has it? Riding into the horizon together has a certain appeal.

Disparate,
I know a women mate, for an extra $20 she will say that she love you, my favourite what I get her to say is, out of all my clients your the best.

[Wolfrider]

Too slow? if last night ride was too slow, then I must have been moving at a snail's pace. Being new to group riding, and not knowing the road, i was a bit cautious. A lot of good that did me. I got as far as 13km from the Manakau Heads on Awhitu Road when I got blinded by some headlights on full beam on a blind corner. My bike hit some gravel, and we both hit the road. Ended up in the A&E :doctor: with fractured ribs on my right side and massive brusing all down my right side ( arm, leg, knee, ankle). My bike is f@#%ed, all bent and broken ( kinda like me).

I discovered three things last night
1. I was outclassed and outskilled by ALL the riders last night.
2. Group riding doen't agree with me.
3. The road doesn't like me!

Don't know when I will be riding again:(
Stay safe and have fun!

[Korumba]

Too slow? if last night ride was too slow, then I must have been moving at a snail's pace. Being new to group riding, and not knowing the road, i was a bit cautious. A lot of good that did me. I got as far as 13km from the Manakau Heads on Awhitu Road when I got blinded by some headlights on full beam on a blind corner. My bike hit some gravel, and we both hit the road. Ended up in the A&E :doctor: with fractured ribs on my right side and massive brusing all down my right side ( arm, leg, knee, ankle). My bike is f@#%ed, all bent and broken ( kinda like me).

I discovered three things last night
1. I was outclassed and outskilled by ALL the riders last night.
2. Group riding doen't agree with me.
3. The road doesn't like me!

Don't know when I will be riding again:(
Stay safe and have fun!

Bugger.... bad one Clinton and I thought last night was going to be third time lucky and you were going to have a great ride. Mend well, fix the bike and get back on it, come on a few daylight rides properly a better was to learn to ride with a group.

[prettybillie]

That's all i'm interested in. If it isn't at least 120km (preferably more like 200+) I wonder why I bought my bike.

As for the pace, you all know I hate slow. Don't mind waiting but slow aint for me.

What happend last night? What were the speeds you were doing. Sorry I woosed out due to having a cold (which I'm dying from!)

I've gotta say though, I struggle to ride in the dark, so I'm trying to come along to these rides to better my skills. If the group is going to start zooming off at higher speeds, I'm not going to be able to come along anymore.

In the same respect - surely if you want to do those sorts of speeds you should be on the track not the road. The SATNR doesn't want to end up with the same reputation as our West Auckland counterparts!!!!!

[Starky307]

What we all need to learn from last night is to stay away from Waiuku, it started raining when we got there and once we left the general area it was no longer raining again.

When I left and returned home to Pukekohe there was a beautiful clear night sky above me, go figure.

[Gwinch]

...

Tongue in cheek. :rolleyes:

I've been happy with the pace of the previous rides. It was an absolute bastard that it turned out to be a wet one but at least I got to have a bit of a play later on when a Korumba, Lula and I took off for a squirt. The ride back home was good too once I got some heat into my tyres! Poxy winter. Thanks for running point there Lula!

I think plans are already being formulated for the route next week, I look forward to exploring some new roads. :niceone:

[Lula]

I've gotta say though, I struggle to ride in the dark, so I'm trying to come along to these rides to better my skills. If the group is going to start zooming off at higher speeds, I'm not going to be able to come along anymore.

In the same respect - surely if you want to do those sorts of speeds you should be on the track not the road. The SATNR doesn't want to end up with the same reputation as our West Auckland counterparts!!!!!

I wasn't referring to us doing high speeds but 70km is just not ideal for me so maybe I'm best to save 100km for the track? Or maybe we have a slow and fast group?

Wolfrider sorry to hear about your bin, mend well and hope to see you back out there soon.

[prettybillie]

I wasn't referring to us doing high speeds but 70km is just not ideal for me so maybe I'm best to save 100km for the track? Or maybe we have a slow and fast group?

There seems to be a bit of a concensus that the speed needs to go up a notch. I'm happy to bow out of the rides until I feel comfortable sitting at 100k's in the dark.

Best off me do that rather than the majority pulling out cause I'm too slow. :baby:

[Ragingrob]

Don't see what the problem is, people have said they're happy to wait but they just don't wanna go a slow pace... Surely then everyone should just ride their own pace like you should anyway and then the slower ones will catch up at certain points.

If the pace is too slow... Pass them?? :scooter:

P.S. I really need to change my cooking night to something other than Thursday :oi-grr:

[Gwinch]

There seems to be a bit of a concensus that the speed needs to go up a notch. I'm happy to bow out of the rides until I feel comfortable sitting at 100k's in the dark.

Best off me do that rather than the majority pulling out cause I'm too slow. :baby:

The pace we had last night you would've been comfortable with. It was just that some people wanted to return to the pace of previous weeks to get their funfactor on. People shouldn't feel left out because of their pace, that's what the TEC is for, though we didn't have one last night. I'd be happy to run as TEC from time to time if needs be to stop that from happening.

[PrincessBandit]

Where do the rides start from? I'd be interested once my arm is sufficiently healed. If there is a TEC then I'd be happy to come along, but not sure about being left to fend for myself just cos I might be slower than others!

[idleidolidyll]

What happend last night? What were the speeds you were doing. Sorry I woosed out due to having a cold (which I'm dying from!)

I was not here last night so can't comment on their speeds. However, when I say I like riding fast, I mean quick. That does NOT necessarily mean well over the speed limit. In fact my KTM would not even get close to double the legal open road speed and it's bloody uncomfy there.
I mean quick as in straights are boring; show me the canyon roads and I'll have a ball.

I've gotta say though, I struggle to ride in the dark, so I'm trying to come along to these rides to better my skills. If the group is going to start zooming off at higher speeds, I'm not going to be able to come along anymore.

Don't worry about that. As noted, quick not fast and we always have a mixed group. No-one has ever complained about waiting for slower riders in the SATNR. Each to their own and for my part, if you'll take the advice of an old fart with a high opinion of himself; I'm always happy to offer advice or look at your bike setup (suspension settings etc).
In the past a few blokes reckon they've had much better bikes after letting me fiddle with them.

In the same respect - surely if you want to do those sorts of speeds you should be on the track not the road. The SATNR doesn't want to end up with the same reputation as our West Auckland counterparts!!!!!

No Billie, see above comments. Corumba reckons we are more adult and I reckon that's how we like to keep it. That doesn't mean we're slow though.

Could be htis is being blown out of proportion. Frankly, my 50 year old eyeballs also struggle at night particularly with the glare of headlights behind and Jafars bloody stop light in front (if he starts in front cause he'd never pass me once moving: chuckle)

[idleidolidyll]

I wasn't referring to us doing high speeds but 70km is just not ideal for me so maybe I'm best to save 100km for the track? Or maybe we have a slow and fast group?

Wolfrider sorry to hear about your bin, mend well and hope to see you back out there soon.

Not required Lulu; all we have to do is wait at some intersection and have a chat while the others catch up. Even going 'fast' it never takes more than a few minutes or ten.

[idleidolidyll]

Where do the rides start from? I'd be interested once my arm is sufficiently healed. If there is a TEC then I'd be happy to come along, but not sure about being left to fend for myself just cos I might be slower than others!

sometimes we have an unofficial TEC but generally its not required as we always wait at intersections.
Anyway, TEC is starting to sound a bit like Ulyseus....................yawn

[scottjpalmer]

From my extensive experience (2.5 weeks) I have made the following observations . . .

There are 2 reasonably distinct groups
The experienced riders on the big bikes = the ones that usually go at the front
The inexperienced riders on the small bikes = the ones that usually go at the back.

I've found myself pushing myself pretty hard and sitting in between, I really should be taking a chill pill or I am going to end up like Clinton and Gummie :-(

I am also almost certain it must be bloody frustrating for the "front group" to have to sit and wait at every corner but we do really apprecaite the gesture.

I propose we run 2 groups and we have 2 options to facilitate this
- Both run the same route. I have a pretty good knowledge of the roads our side of Auckland so provided I talk to the leader of the front group before we leave we will catch up to you at your final resting errr socialising place eventually.
- Each group plans it's own route to reflect the time, speed and skill level - the slower group avoiding the darker, trickier roads. The 2 routes can end up at the final destination at a similar time with some very basic planning.

I think the fact we have had 2 bins in a month is really saying something.

I have been really impressed with the camaraderie (sp?) in the group in my short time in it, we can't have that trashed by those that want to go faster (and totally understandably so, it will be me one day) getting itchy feet and us slower folk pushing too hard and breaking ourselves.

[scottjpalmer]

Where do the rides start from? I'd be interested once my arm is sufficiently healed. If there is a TEC then I'd be happy to come along, but not sure about being left to fend for myself just cos I might be slower than others!

Meet 6-6:30pm at the AutoBahn Cafe southbound at Drury - between Papakura and Drury offramps where the BP etc is.

Definately come along, we will get this minor speed-bump sorted real soon and the good times will continue to roll for everyone involved

[Thani-B]

From my extensive experience (2.5 weeks) I have made the following observations . . .

There are 2 reasonably distinct groups
The experienced riders on the big bikes = the ones that usually go at the front
The inexperienced riders on the small bikes = the ones that usually go at the back.

I've found myself pushing myself pretty hard and sitting in between, I really should be taking a chill pill or I am going to end up like Clinton and Gummie :-(

I am also almost certain it must be bloody frustrating for the "front group" to have to sit and wait at every corner but we do really apprecaite the gesture.

I propose we run 2 groups and we have 2 options to facilitate this
- Both run the same route. I have a pretty good knowledge of the roads our side of Auckland so provided I talk to the leader of the front group before we leave we will catch up to you at your final resting errr socialising place eventually.
- Each group plans it's own route to reflect the time, speed and skill level - the slower group avoiding the darker, trickier roads. The 2 routes can end up at the final destination at a similar time with some very basic planning.

I think the fact we have had 2 bins in a month is really saying something.

I have been really impressed with the camaraderie (sp?) in the group in my short time in it, we can't have that trashed by those that want to go faster (and totally understandably so, it will be me one day) getting itchy feet and us slower folk pushing too hard and breaking ourselves.


I think thats a good idea for when there is learner riders in the group. How was the pace the week monkeymsea and I came on the ride? I know I was struggling a bit and he usually stuggles to keep up with me so he really must have been pushing himself. I like the idea of a fast group and a slow group and then meeting up at the same point later in the night.

[scottjpalmer]

I think thats a good idea for when there is learner riders in the group. How was the pace the week monkeymsea and I came on the ride? I know I was struggling a bit and he usually stuggles to keep up with me so he really must have been pushing himself. I like the idea of a fast group and a slow group and then meeting up at the same point later in the night.

From the last 2.5 weeks - me, you, monkeymsea, prettybillie, clinton, etc are similarly paced - we can do our own thing as long as we know where the others are going.

There is also a possibility that based on my/our local knowledge we set off behind them but take a few shortcuts and then they will catch us up again etc.

[Thani-B]

From the last 2.5 weeks - me, you, monkeymsea, prettybillie, clinton, etc are similarly paced - we can do our own thing as long as we know where the others are going.

There is also a possibility that based on my/our local knowledge we set off behind them but take a few shortcuts and then they will catch us up again etc.

Sounds good to me. Im not a fan of wet and cold though so not sure how often I'll be coming out in winter.

[BarBender]

Ended up in the A&E :doctor: with fractured ribs on my right side and massive brusing all down my right side ( arm, leg, knee, ankle). My bike is f@#%ed, all bent and broken ( kinda like me). Don't know when I will be riding again:(

Sorry to hear and an unfortunate way to end your night. I hope you're ok and on the mend.

First time with the SATNR crew. Thanks for letting me ride along. Im looking to do a few more in the lead up to the GC. (:msn-wink: eh Patrick...)
so plenty of time for introductions as the weeks and miles roll by.

Gwinch you slim shady - you should have introduced yourself and your skipping rope.

Bit shorter than what I expected but IMO knowing and agreeing the destination and route at the start is a key element. Also bad weather on b roads will always spread the skill level and kill the 'fun' factor. But hey - we ride, learn and when conditions allow we ride our own race. Im not sure what happened with Lonewolf but I did think the group was well led once we got going. Normally there's enough inflated ego on group rides to raise the Titanic and not many would think to do a group count or ride to the conditions.

And besides the old fella and I managed to have a play on the run home. Still got it eh John? :clap:

See you all in a couple of weeks time and happy to be TEC on that run.

[caseye]

What the bloody hell are you guys and girls playing at?
No one is ever expected to ride as hard or as fast as the lead bikes.
The lead bikes have and always will, stop and wait at major intersections if required.
Speed is not the reason they're the lead bikes, their skills and proficency mean they' are simply quicker and as safe as they can be doing it, than new riders with no experience.
Night riding is a skill that needs to be practiced, how fast is entirely up to the individual riders concerened.
If SATNR has a or any rule , it's essentially that!
"Individuals ride at their own pace and no one is left behind".
I've ridden behind the main bunch for almost a year now and never had any problems with how fast or slow the riders in front were going.As the last one to the next major intersection, when I roll in it's usually taken as read that everyone is present.
The system (loose as it is) works, it has as long as I've ridden with SATNR.
The bins that have happened lately are reminders that inattention and inexperience will get you, so watch what you are doing,(this includes speed if it worries you) watch the road in front, the oncoming cars and look! hard for centre lines wet bits etc.
This is probably one of the more important reasons why we still ride at the same time on a Thursday night.
So those who feel they want to get better and more proficient at night riding can, in as safe an environment as possible.
Certainly it's why I'm never worried about taking the tail end charlie role, to see the newbies who arrive and ride and do it thier way and improve outa sight is awesome.
We ride together, we foster the youngsters and the newbies and if advice is sought we offer it to the best of our abilities.
So come on you lot, lets try and make sure that the riding experience is good for all and that as we always try to achive, we all get home safe and sound with some more experience and after having a damn fine time riding/socialising with our friends.

[Gwinch]

Gwinch you slim shady - you should have introduced yourself and your skipping rope.

I had no idea it was you! :( I would've introduced myself if I had known there was another prolific member of the "Get In Shape" KB group there. Will have a good chinwag when you come along next time. :) I'm mixing it up a bit these days anyway, the jump rope gets slightly less use as I'm making good use of the freeweights I have at home... but that's another conversation entirely.

[BarBender]

I had no idea it was you! :( I would've introduced myself if I had known there was another prolific member of the "Get In Shape" KB group there. Will have a good chinwag when you come along next time. :) I'm mixing it up a bit these days anyway, the jump rope gets slightly less use as I'm making good use of the freeweights I have at home... but that's another conversation entirely.

haha Awesome bro - Better watch out those Quasi leathers will end up being too big for you.

[Ragingrob]

Yep everyone riding at their own pace is what's definitely needed, but having a TEC definitely takes the pressure of those who don't wanna be left behind especially on night rides. When I pop along I'll be all good to be TEC and cruise along. Though if it's as cold as it has been then I'll probably freeze if my body ain't forced to be throwing the bike here and there!

[puddy]

I agree with idle.... As long as you know where you are going and don't feel pressured ....all good! Never had anybody moaning about being held up by slower riders ..... don't know if we need two groups though. If there's only one 250/slower bike, what do you do? Go back home?
If we rode the same route EVERY week, and had, for example, caseye as the Grand Poobah, that nobody was allowed to pass, or even look sideways at. And maybe if the second rider (obviously the GP would be there first!) was to wait at each intersection until everybody (up to appointed TEC) had passed.... sound good?



To those that just said yes, GO WEST, that would be best!:clap::clap::clap:

[puddy]

I had no idea it was you! :( I would've introduced myself if I had known there was another prolific member of the "Get In Shape" KB group there. Will have a good chinwag when you come along next time. :) I'm mixing it up a bit these days anyway, the jump rope gets slightly less use as I'm making good use of the freeweights I have at home... but that's another conversation entirely.
He used to be a BIG POWERlifting guy, now he's no bigger than Lance Armstrong (albeit better looking)! At least he's not shaving his legs! (You're not are you BRO?):(

[Thani-B]

I think the same route every week would get boring fairly quickly. I think my main reason for riding as I did was because I had no clue where we were going. Maybe making sure that everyone knows where the stopping point of the ride is would be a good idea as well. I dont know the way that we went last week but I could have found my own way to Patty if I had got separated from the group.

[puddy]

I think the same route every week would get boring fairly quickly.
I think that you are spot on! But apparently SOME PEOPLE find the certainty very reassuring (I know the Police do!)......:clap:

[idleidolidyll]

I think that you are spot on! But apparently SOME PEOPLE find the certainty very reassuring (I know the Police do!)......:clap:

and that's part of the issue with the northern crew: the coppers know where they are likely to go.

in Sarf Orklind there are many more choices and we should take advantage of that.

As for you slower folk: I don't care how slow you are, I'll always wait at intersections so you don't get lost (not completely guaranteed though).

You don't bore me, I enjoy everyones' company.

Tell ya what though; I'd like to see a SATNR ride on a sunny day on the weekend some time. I reckon a few could help others sort out their bikes, riding, group skills (it's an art) and confidence if we didn't have night-time, wet roads and glare to cope with.

That way my wife could come too (she has almost zero night vision).

I think her Buell is deregistered for the next few months though.

[scottjpalmer]

I'm definately keen for us as a group to do some daytime stuff too.

Weekends are good, I'm a shift worker so week days work for me sometimes too, anyone else?

Ignore my speil above if the faster guys are happy to wait for the slower ones at every intersection but on the nights where there are 2 distinct groups some sort of split could be achieved quite easily.

[Wolfrider]

I think that scott has the right idea, maybe there should be two groups, I know last night i felt that i was holding people up,( my apoligies to those that were behind me), I don't like holding people up, as those with more skill and knowlege tend to get pissed off with us "slower" riders. Having one experience night rider opting to "watch out" for us newbies would really go a long way with encourging more new people to join the night rides. By the way, was I on the right road trying to find the group last night, i beleve i had my spill at the Awhitu/Brook Rd corner. I was going about 60-70 km.

Thanks scott for the advice last night. Would like to go for a ride with you sometime during the day when I'm riding again.

I think this group is great, and would like to get to know you people a bit more, but it is a bit daunting when you get left behind, and not knowing if you are going the right way. I am not saying we should ride the same roads every week, as that is just boring after awile, just that if there is a place that we can all meet up, so the ones that want to go fast, can go fast, and those like me that are "slower", with an experienced night rider, dont feel like we are holding everyone up and not worry about getting lost.

Those are just my thoughts as a newbie.

[Gummie]

Wolfrider looks like we need to do some shopping. lol
Oh no you need to see how your bike is first i suppose.
Sorry to hear about your bin.
I know im not riding at the mo but when i was, i was just happy to know where i was going, as in the final destination.
My bin was on the way home and i was the only one with water at our stop.
You guys always waited for me and i was happy to do my pace as the lights of the experienced disappered into the distance.:drool:
Just be causous that we dont over regulate and make this a boring ride.

Stay upright and i will be rejoining the ranks soon.:apint:

[caseye]

Hey Gummie, good to see ya back up and about, find that bike boyo and hurry up.

[Gummie]

Hard to keep me down. Think i got off lightly compaired to wolfrider.
I am counting the days till i can start test riding.
Thanks caseye

[oldguy]

A lot has changed since I logged on this morning, sorry to hear of your Off wolfrider, heal up mate hope to see you soon.

I was TEC for the ride, you were in front of scottpalmer, i could see the tail end of the main group from where I was, so when I saw you turn off toward the steel mill, I thought you knew where you were going I knew scottpalmer was heading to work so tooted as i passed.

As for splitting the group, NO ive been with this ride since its beginnings, its had its teething problems, but hey shit happens.
What need to be established.

1 Destination, where we are going on the ride, everyone must know this, so at lest if someone does get lost they can just head too the Destination.

2 route, Idea on which direction we want to go, and any side routes or loops we want to add to the ride

3 Stops, Where we going to wait for the rest to catchup, or cigy stop

4 TEC, so those who are new to the ride, don't panic when they see the faster riders disappear out of site, and think they are going to get lost if they can't keep up

The most important thing and it has been said time and time again


RIDE WITHIN YOUR OWN ABILITY

The reason I don't lead anymore is I'm ether too fast or too slow, in the last year its been more of the lat_er.

[scottjpalmer]

Yeah it's all my fault, I put him crook by indicating to turn off to work which he saw in his rear view mirror. I stopped and told him the story and told him to carry on as the group would be waiting for him at the next intersection (in Waiuku). That was the last he saw of the group.

My bad, I should have made sure EVERYONE knew what I was up to.

[sharper_XB]

No one is ever expected to ride as hard or as fast as the lead bikes.
The lead bikes have and always will, stop and wait at major intersections if required.
Speed is not the reason they're the lead bikes, their skills and proficency mean they' are simply quicker and as safe as they can be doing it, than new riders with no experience.
Night riding is a skill that needs to be practiced, how fast is entirely up to the individual riders concerened.
If SATNR has a or any rule , it's essentially that!
"Individuals ride at their own pace and no one is left behind".
I've ridden behind the main bunch for almost a year now and never had any problems with how fast or slow the riders in front were going.As the last one to the next major intersection, when I roll in it's usually taken as read that everyone is present.
The system (loose as it is) works, it has as long as I've ridden with SATNR.
The bins that have happened lately are reminders that inattention and inexperience will get you, so watch what you are doing,(this includes speed if it worries you) watch the road in front, the oncoming cars and look! hard for centre lines wet bits etc.
This is probably one of the more important reasons why we still ride at the same time on a Thursday night.
So those who feel they want to get better and more proficient at night riding can, in as safe an environment as possible.
Certainly it's why I'm never worried about taking the tail end charlie role, to see the newbies who arrive and ride and do it thier way and improve outa sight is awesome.
We ride together, we foster the youngsters and the newbies and if advice is sought we offer it to the best of our abilities.
So come on you lot, lets try and make sure that the riding experience is good for all and that as we always try to achive, we all get home safe and sound with some more experience and after having a damn fine time riding/socialising with our friends.

Well Said Caseye, I don't really have the right to go on about whats right and wrong on these rides as I've only been on the past 2, but it should be all about riding to your ability and improving on your existing skill set, a little communication to the entire group at the start would go a long way to ensure that everyone will end up at the destination if they do get misplaced along the way, yes TEC is there to try to ensure everyone gets there, but ya know things happen people miss turns etc and sometimes people get overlooked especially when the weather conditions turn to shite like they did.

[scottjpalmer]

I appreciate the efforts to keep the group as one big group, but it does seem all us slower folk have the same feeling on the situation.

How about, at least on the rides I am on, I make sure I know where the group is going (as I said previously I have a pretty good idea of the roads in this area) and we can be a sub-group with the faster riders only stopping 2 or 3 times along the way for us to catch up rather than at every intersection?

Or would you all prefer multiple shorter stops than 2 or 3 longer ones?

[oldguy]

No its not mate, Its just shit happens, i could see the tail of the main group from where I was so i assumed he knew where he was going. MY Bad:nono:
I was TEC.

[Starky307]

As for splitting the group, NO ive been with this ride since its beginnings, its had its teething problems, but hey shit happens.
What need to be established.

1 Destination, where we are going on the ride, everyone must know this, so at lest if someone does get lost they can just head too the Destination.

2 route, Idea on which direction we want to go, and any side routes or loops we want to add to the ride

3 Stops, Where we going to wait for the rest to catchup, or cigy stop

4 TEC, so those who are new to the ride, don't panic when they see the faster riders disappear out of site, and think they are going to get lost if they can't keep up

The most important thing and it has been said time and time again


RIDE WITHIN YOUR OWN ABILITY

The reason I don't lead anymore is I'm ether too fast or too slow, in the last year its been more of the lat_er.

Well said OldGuy, this solves all the issues, end of story.

As formal as it is, a brief of the ride needs to be given by whoever is going to lead, a TEC should be identified so we all know who that person is.
The basic route of the ride should be given so everybody knows where they are going and as mentioned, major intersections should be used as areas to bunch everyone up.

Thats my $0.02

[idleidolidyll]

Don't care where as long as there's more corners than straights.

Meet between 8am and 10am at the BP?

I favour meet at 8.30 leave at 9 on the dot.

Any road south where the weather looks good.

Who's in?

[scottjpalmer]

I'm keen, will probably see you there.

[idleidolidyll]

I'll check a few times tonight and in the am b4 i leave; see whoz keen

[sharper_XB]

Yeehaa, sunday ride in the south.... Im up... 8:30 hmmm smuglin peanuts weather... you wanna post this as an event?? might get a few more turn up...

[idleidolidyll]

No, don't want dozens

[idleidolidyll]

from sth auckland it looks like rotorua, tauranga; perhaps even the Coro will be the best bet

lots of good roads to choose

[sharper_XB]

Roger that, keen to explore the twisty's anywhere down that way.

[oldguy]

Don't care where as long as there's more corners than straights.

Meet between 8am and 10am at the BP?

I favour meet at 8.30 leave at 9 on the dot.

Any road south where the weather looks good.

Who's in?

Ive just got back from around trip to the Bay of Island's, would love to join you but Im a bit shattered, guess Im getting old,

[caseye]

Wot ewe Old Guy? Neva! go have yer hearties and get a warm cuppa soup down ya, yer'll be alright for the morning!

[Max Preload]

In fact my KTM would not even get close to double the legal open road speed and it's bloody uncomfy there.

I dunno... you looked pretty damn comfortable in my slipstream that time on the way back from Port Waikato... :devil2:

[Crazy Steve]

Don't care where as long as there's more corners than straights.

Meet between 8am and 10am at the BP?

I favour meet at 8.30 leave at 9 on the dot.

Any road south where the weather looks good.

Who's in?


Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeow ! ! !

Crazy Steve.

[idleidolidyll]

I dunno... you looked pretty damn comfortable in my slipstream that time on the way back from Port Waikato... :devil2:

you do break wind well tho

[Max Preload]

you do break wind well tho

Why, thank you! The wife doesn't compliment it, she just complains...

[scottjpalmer]

Been raining pretty heavily on and off here in Pukekohe for the last half hour. MetService paints a better picture than looking out the window does.

Hmmm who to trust :-)

[idleidolidyll]

Ahh the weather.

The online weather forecasts all still suggest showers clearing with the best weather around the Rotorua area.

Bugger it, I have a pass out for the day so I'll be there but may delay the off till 9.30

I'll bring a good map book and my iphone (for weather forecasts) so we? can plan the dryest route at the Autobahn

[idleidolidyll]

Why, thank you! The wife doesn't compliment it, she just complains...

Women can be so ungrateful sometimes

[sharper_XB]

looks like this is just a passing shower band, aw hell bike needs a bath and rain is character building...I'm still in..

[idleidolidyll]

I'm definitely in: I'll get out to the Autobahn and have breaky.

Most of the regional forecasts toward east Waikato and nth BOP seem to suggest that showers will clear. That's good enough for me but a delay of half and hour or an hour might be smart too.

Wadda y'all reckon?

[scottjpalmer]

Aim for a 10am departure?

I'm keen as and I'm not scared of the rain but it is absolutely bucketing down again in Puke at the mo (I thought it had started to clear 10 mins ago)

[sharper_XB]

See you there then, im seeing blue bits breaking through out botany way, but theres a big nasty black patch in behind it coming from Pukekohe way..Im gonna give it 20 mins and then head to the autobhan for caffine.

[idleidolidyll]

8.20am:

I'll be leaving home for the autobahn in 15 mins.

[idleidolidyll]

Well it aint raining in the autobahn cafe and the mocha is great.
I'll bugger off about 10

[scottjpalmer]

Well it aint raining in the autobahn cafe and the mocha is great.
I'll bugger off about 10

Have a good ride, I'm going to pike for now but will probably head out later if anyone is keen.

Clearing to the south-west of Puke, still pretty crappy south-east.

[idleidolidyll]

Choice!
Damp roads when we left but barely any rain all the way.
Sitting at the Coroglen in glorious sunshine.

You slack bastards done your chores yet?

[caseye]

Choice!
Damp roads when we left but barely any rain all the way.
Sitting at the Coroglen in glorious sunshine.

You slack bastards done your chores yet?

Slack , isn't the word!.

Roads super slippery where we went today, being in the heart of the Meremere swamps was no fun today, rain squalls everywhere.
Rangiriri pub couldn't do eftpos and had a full house of hot rodders so we bailed from there up to the Muddy,lunched here then off to Tuakau and then home, not an ideal days riding but better than sitting at home.
C u an Stu on Thursday night then.
That road between Maungatauwheri and mercer is not too bad in the wet,great the otehr day when it was dry.
One for a Thursday nighter I reckon.

[idleidolidyll]

We went thru the hunuas, then across the lake waikare rd, back up toward tahuna but with a gravel road detour just because we had a rubber band drive rider. tahuna to paeroa, over to waihi with a detour on the other side of the river, up to whangamata, to hikuai and stopped at coroglen for food. Round the top of the coro and back home via kaiaua and kawakawa bay.

just under 500km.

a little rain, didn't actually get wet.
both had a few rear wheel spin ups, stu had a front go zip but no scars and no real drama.

a good day riding beats doing the chores anyday

[Lula]

I rode north through the Kaiawa windees in the rain this evening. Looked like a tractor had been through leaving a trail of oil. Not ideal in the dark!

[scottjpalmer]

Good stuff idol n Stu, glad I left you to it though sounds like a good ride.

[idleidolidyll]

I rode north through the Kaiawa windees in the rain this evening. Looked like a tractor had been through leaving a trail of oil. Not ideal in the dark!

was pretty greasy when we went through too. It was also around 5pm and the road was cold and wet.

[caseye]

Obviuosly you weren't travelling too fast then aye Lula, lol sorry couldn't resist.A great road in summertime with a bit of temp in it but come winter shes a right Biatch! Especially if some nice person has laid oil all over it, pleased to hear you got home safe.
We nearly went that way this arvo. glad now that we didn't, anyone travelling the Mercer to Onewhero roads take care at the top of the first major hill road works and loose metal on the road sides everywhere, some of it out in the roadway, c u guys and gals, on Thursday night.

[Lula]

Obviuosly you weren't travelling too fast then aye Lula, lol sorry couldn't resist.

Hehe, I'll be honest it was hard while doing a wheelie at a 100km in the rain :laugh:

[sharper_XB]

Thanks Idle was an epic jaunt yesterday, but must admit was pretty knackered at the end of it as you could probably tell with me lagging well back along the coast through Kaiaua to Clevedon, we traveled some good roads when it dried out a bit. Yeah 5 k's into it and my front wheel decided to head south and my balls shrunk to peanuts, was a timely reminder that I'm not as brave as I used to be, was good times watching Idle's rear end drifting around corners on numerous occasions. The XBr's rubber band isn't the best thing to take adventure riding, reminded me of an appropriate picture (see attached)... and my wife saying yeah sure go for a ride Sunday didn't quite equate to a "Day Pass" as I found out when I got home, oh well the dog has some company in his kennel again.:argue:

[prettybillie]

What the bloody hell are you guys and girls playing at?
No one is ever expected to ride as hard or as fast as the lead bikes.
The lead bikes have and always will, stop and wait at major intersections if required.
Speed is not the reason they're the lead bikes, their skills and proficency mean they' are simply quicker and as safe as they can be doing it, than new riders with no experience.
Night riding is a skill that needs to be practiced, how fast is entirely up to the individual riders concerened.
If SATNR has a or any rule , it's essentially that!
"Individuals ride at their own pace and no one is left behind".
I've ridden behind the main bunch for almost a year now and never had any problems with how fast or slow the riders in front were going.As the last one to the next major intersection, when I roll in it's usually taken as read that everyone is present.
The system (loose as it is) works, it has as long as I've ridden with SATNR.
The bins that have happened lately are reminders that inattention and inexperience will get you, so watch what you are doing,(this includes speed if it worries you) watch the road in front, the oncoming cars and look! hard for centre lines wet bits etc.
This is probably one of the more important reasons why we still ride at the same time on a Thursday night.
So those who feel they want to get better and more proficient at night riding can, in as safe an environment as possible.
Certainly it's why I'm never worried about taking the tail end charlie role, to see the newbies who arrive and ride and do it thier way and improve outa sight is awesome.
We ride together, we foster the youngsters and the newbies and if advice is sought we offer it to the best of our abilities.
So come on you lot, lets try and make sure that the riding experience is good for all and that as we always try to achive, we all get home safe and sound with some more experience and after having a damn fine time riding/socialising with our friends.


Thanks Caseye! I am concerned that we have riders saying - the speed needs to be at least 140k's. Joke or not - that is a really stupid thing to say and totally against what I thought this ride was all about.

As a relatively new rider I've really appreciated the likes of Caseye, Crazy Steve and Jafar who have looked after me, made fun of me (but never offended me) and have been instrumental in improving my riding skills. These guys are mondo experienced riders and have never had an issue with being TEC or waiting for us at major intersections!

If the attitude of we need a fast group and a slow group and the rides suck cause they are too slow, simply means that riders such as myself won't want to be involved anymore as one of the ways you learn is being with more experienced riders and mimiking their skills.

If you riders want to be mega fast and do stupid things - go and do it on your own ride - don't take the enjoyment and socialness out of the SATNR who really like it the way it is!

[Lula]

I am concerned that we have riders saying - the speed needs to be at least 140k's. Joke or not - that is a really stupid thing to say and totally against what I thought this ride was all about.

If the attitude of we need a fast group and a slow group and the rides suck cause they are too slow, simply means that riders such as myself won't want to be involved anymore as one of the ways you learn is being with more experienced riders and mimiking their skills.

If you riders want to be mega fast and do stupid things - go and do it on your own ride - don't take the enjoyment and socialness out of the SATNR who really like it the way it is!

WTF? This is hillarious, now there is mention of speeds at 140km. It has been very entertaining watching this post and watching how peoples perception of speeds evolve over the hours, sentences and days.

And who said anything about taking the enjoyment and socialness out of the SATNR?

My winge was that I hate being stuck up someones arse when it is slow, slippery and wet :laugh:

[Ragingrob]

Pass them then lol?

[Lula]

Pass them then lol?

I would if I knew where the fuck we where going!

[prettybillie]

That's all i'm interested in. If it isn't at least 120km (preferably more like 200+) I wonder why I bought my bike.

Short rides should be more like this: "Hey dudes, anyone want to go to the pub?"

Real rides are like this: "Hey bikers, wanna go for a bike ride? We might even find a pub on the way but if not, never mind."

As for the pace, you all know I hate slow. Don't mind waiting but slow aint for me.

Hey Lula

Here's your post - sorry I was out by 20k's.........

[Lula]

Hey Lula

Here's your post - sorry I was out by 20k's.........

Well it looks like its a bit of a wind up - preferably 200km! Take it with a pinch of salt along with the 120km mention. I recommend that we just get two groups sussed with a TEC :done:

[prettybillie]

All cool - I'm out anyways. This is all just getting too hard. I don't know how this has come about as we all just used to turn up and go. Why all the drama???? (retorical question)

[Ragingrob]

All cool - I'm out anyways. This is all just getting too hard. I don't know how this has come about as we all just used to turn up and go. Why all the drama???? (retorical question)

A couple of crashes here and there have made some people think twice about things... Better to be safe than sorry!

All it needs is rather then "turn up and go", make it "turn up, take 5mins to communicate directions and ride structure, and go".

:done:

[Korumba]

I believe there is still a miss quote or misunderstanding… idleidolidyll is talking about distance, not speed.
I will be there on Thursday because I enjoy riding and I am also enjoying the company of the other riders, hope to see you all there as well.

[prettybillie]

I'm out anyways - I've got a date on Thursday night. Hopefully I'll get a bit more action out of this one than I got with Caseye!!!! :bleh:

[idleidolidyll]

Hey Lula

Here's your post - sorry I was out by 20k's.........

No pretybillie; you are misreading.

I'm talking about ride DISTANCE not speed.

The comment refers to the short rides almost directly to the pub: yawn
give me a ride of at least 120km and better still 200km and I'm keen.

[idleidolidyll]

Well it looks like its a bit of a wind up - preferably 200km! Take it with a pinch of salt along with the 120km mention. I recommend that we just get two groups sussed with a TEC :done:

wow!
are you both naturally blonde?

there is no mention of kph only of km

anyone keen to explain the difference?

[idleidolidyll]

I believe there is still a miss quote or misunderstanding… idleidolidyll is talking about distance, not speed.
I will be there on Thursday because I enjoy riding and I am also enjoying the company of the other riders, hope to see you all there as well.

Look, it took a bloke to figure out the difference

thanks Cuz

[caseye]

OK I will be there on Thursday night, I'm happy to go TEC and I think from now on if I'm not going to be there that we designate someone else as TEC too.
Second, we can and usually do tell everyone present where we are going.
Most of the time,bearing in mind that some nights we just don't know where the ride is heading until everyone has got to the start point.
The issue of speed needs to be put to bed once and for all.
So here it is.
If you don't want to go faster than you feel comfortable with, DON'T.
Ride to your own ABILITY and enjoy the ride.
If conditions are rough, slow down, no one is going to give you a hard time for being SANE!'
I think it is a good idea for everyone who wants to ride on a Thursday night and get some experience at night riding and riding as a group( not necessarily in a bunch) to Pm either Jafar or myself and let us have your cellphone numbers.
This will enable us to keep in touch with all riders before during and after a ride.
Jafar rang me last Thursday night because I had said I was coming and I hadn't shown up.I thank him for that as I may well have been lying in a ditch on the side of the Southeren motorway, instead I was at home cursing at my inanimate computer.
So, if there are any more concerns about the SATN Rides please voice them here and lets get this thing put to bed.
As far as I'm concerned personally, I'd be disappointed if people still wanted to have two distinctly different groups of riders out on the same roads on the same night.
I feel it's not necessary and defeats the purpose of riding together (figuratively speaking) and gaining expereince from seeing what the older and or more experienced riders do in different situations and under different road and traffic conditions.
That my two cents worth.

[idleidolidyll]

caseye, that's about 12 cents worth mate

[caseye]

K I'll accept ten cents worth back as a credit! Happy now??? LOL.Be seeing you on Thursday, won't we.

[scottjpalmer]

Sounds good to me, see y'all on Thursday

(I've just been half way down SH22 in a thunderstorn today then left just past Naike into the back of Huntly, we definately need to do that on a dry night or maybe once daylight savngs is back. Is someone making a list? :niceone: )

(Burgled the Waikato Tag-O-Rama while I was down there too he he he)

[caseye]

Scott, it's already been done mate and on a SATNR sometime back in the days when there was still light elft at 9pm, was a great ride then too.C U on Thursday night too.

[scottjpalmer]

Scott, it's already been done mate

Yeah, thought it mighta.

Cheers

[Lula]

wow!
are you both naturally blonde?

there is no mention of kph only of km

anyone keen to explain the difference?


Play nicely in the sandpit!

[oldguy]

F**k sake's, clear things up,

this is what normally happens someone has and idea for a ride, discuss ride where we are going, if you think its too short say so, the lead rider dictates the speed, which is normally a speed he or she feels comfortable with,

(don't shoot the lead rider) he/she is probably doing it, because no one else will, and just to get things going, otherwise we will be still pissing around.

They usually set the pace at a speed that suits there style of riding,

If you feel its too slow for you, by all means take over lead, no will be offended, you will find other faster riders will follow. Remember there are differing skill levels, the rest of the group will be fine, hopefully riding with in their own ability's.

The idea is to enjoy the ride with other like minded people who share the same passion for bikes.

Well I really i only came along because I thought I could pickup chicks:doh:

Oh and on the off that happened that night, had nothing to do with speed or someone trying to keep up, we lost a rider, he was trying to find us, out in the middle of no where, dark, raining, and the bright lights of an on coming car, read his post on it.

I miss you guys.
stify, Paultzr250, terbang, croft, BigB, GirlyGirl, sillywilly, Boomer, blackbuell

[stify]

I miss you guys.
stify, Paultzr250, terbang, croft, BigB, GirlyGirl, sillywilly, Boomer, blackbuell


do ya need a hug mate?

it's the best thursday night ride in aucks :Punk:, you lot better bloody keep it that way....I'll be back up soon to check on ya's

[oldguy]

Oh mate do I what,
Hows mum and the little one, fine I hope.
miss the good old days when even if we got lost we still had a good ride and
still ended up pulling into the pub carpark at the same time

[puddy]

Bring back BOOMER! Bring back BOOMER! (and blackbuell) Bring back BOOMER! (and blackbuell) .... try saying that quickly three times when you're pissed!

[oldguy]

Bring back BOOMER! Bring back BOOMER! (and blackbuell) Bring back BOOMER! (and blackbuell) .... try saying that quickly three times when you're pissed!
Haha remember those days mate, warp speed everywhere, some of our younger and new to riding need to take a leaf from gijoe1313's book. He as he would put it, just pootilled along watching us disappear, but he new where we were going and what roads, where we were going to stop had a lot of smokers with us then.

[idleidolidyll]

Play nicely in the sandpit!

It was just too good to miss: you were both having blonde moments over this thing

chuckles all around i reckon

[idleidolidyll]

Sharper_XB and I had a long but great ride on the weekend.

After all the blather here, nobody else showed

Sharper_XB and I ride at different paces, no-one got lost, no-one buggered off, we met other riders at the Coroglen, had a few wee moments each and great kudos to him for riding the Buell over 10km of ugly gravel when we screwed up a little.

Both the wives complained we were out too long but we couldn't hear them on the bikes while they sat at home so nya nya to them.

Lifes good, that's what it's all about.

Next time some of you others should come: it would have been a good day to do suspension setups or discuss lines and how to ride in a group etc.

[Croft]

I miss you guys.
stify, Paultzr250, terbang, croft, BigB, GirlyGirl, sillywilly, Boomer, blackbuell

Heeeeeeeeeeeeey Oldguy...... ya almost brought a tear to ma eye.... aaaaah the memories...!!! :sunny::love::2thumbsup

Might just have to come back for a retro scoot wit ya! :done::eek:

Soon .... I'll be back soon baby.... :Punk: sooooooooooooooon..... :Punk: just been soo damn busy! :2guns:

Good to see you still keepin it real for us tho Old fella!:Police:

[idleidolidyll]

More babes! Yeah!!!

remembering old times: the Clevedon pub, sniff

all those horsey type tourist gals from the land of Ingles(i think there were a few tourist blokes too)

a really shitty old GSXR750 with a bloody good rider on top

ahh, those were the days

[oldguy]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeey Oldguy...... ya almost brought a tear to ma eye.... aaaaah the memories...!!! :sunny::love::2thumbsup

Might just have to come back for a retro scoot wit ya! :done::eek:

Soon .... I'll be back soon baby.... :Punk: sooooooooooooooon..... :Punk: just been soo damn busy! :2guns:

Good to see you still keepin it real for us tho Old fella!:Police:

Hey Girl would love to see you been a while, :hug:


More babes! Yeah!!!

remembering old times: the Clevedon pub, sniff

all those horsey type tourist gals from the land of Ingles(i think there were a few tourist blokes too)

a really shitty old GSXR750 with a bloody good rider on top

ahh, those were the days

Will try and get Paul to come out, he will be on the TZR250 though remember the smell of 2stroke in the air
the 750 is now a race bike, he race's per 89's

Remember a certain, chap turn up on a KTM was it a 640 and if he wasn't quick enough on that he upgraded to a 950 now gone to a 690.

I can feel a Reunion coming..........

[DIN PELENDA]

do ya need a hug mate?

it's the best thursday night ride in aucks :Punk:, you lot better bloody keep it that way....I'll be back up soon to check on ya's

What happened to you since you mowed south of Bombay hills you gone gay :hug:and you sound like Arnold Schwarzenegger (I'll be beck) I knou you miss me to:laugh:Hope to see you beck!

[_Gina_]

I miss you guys.
stify, Paultzr250, terbang, croft, BigB, GirlyGirl, sillywilly, Boomer, blackbuell
I miss you too Old fulla :Punk:

[idleidolidyll]

Off to Christchurch on Thursday to sell my wares.

Not likely to be riding with you this week; enjoy

[oldguy]

I miss you too Old fulla :Punk: Hope life is treating you and yours good,:) take care never know may see you around:niceone:

[howdamnhard]

Got some browny points up my sleeve so hopefully catch up with you guys this Thursday.:Punk:

[gijoe1313]

Ahh Damhik! Have to put in a quick quip here now! :pinch: Been lurking in this thread for ages reading about all the hi-jinks and shenanigans you lot have been up to! :sweatdrop

Been blardy ages since I managed to get on a SATNR ... ever since I been a table tennis coach, its been eating into my riding time :angry2:

Ah well, hope to catch up on one of these rides one day! :yes:

Oldguy ... yer a legend mate, showing that have bike, will ride :ride:

Right, as you were ladles and germs, as you were ...:done:

[Gwinch]

After all this hoo-haa and such mallarky, I'll still be there tomorrow. See you lot there! Weather doesn't look too shabby either but then again, it looked that way last week too so we just better avoid Waiuku. ;)

[doc]

we just better avoid Waiuku. ;)

Hey careful dude. A lot of us live out there n not all are into inbreeding. :bash: Spooning is ok... after the 1st time its just normal practise

[Starky307]

The weather looks good according to metvuw (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=30), if I can clear work in time I'm there again.

[puddy]

After all this hoo-haa and such mallarky, I'll still be there tomorrow. See you lot there! Weather doesn't look too shabby either but then again, it looked that way last week too so we just better avoid Waiuku. ;)
Won'be there this week, but I know what you mean about Waiuku! When we stopped at a couple of those intersections deep in the heart of nowhere, I swear that I could hear banjoes playing in the bushes!:yes:

[caseye]

Puddy! it's alright mate turn that right hand very very quickly and yer outa thar!Look forward to having you with us in a weeks time then.

[Cheshire Cat]

Hey careful dude. A lot of us live out there n not all are into inbreeding. :bash: Spooning is ok... after the 1st time its just normal practise

And there wee go again....the dorklander spooning....:blink:

[puddy]

And there wee go again....the dorklander spooning....:blink:
Must be a bit of spooning going on out your way too.:yes: That's why nobody spotted the old lady in the upturned car!:bash:

[Taz]

Where is the ride going tonight?

[Gwinch]

Where is the ride going tonight?

It's a mystery. The route is always decided on the night at the event.

[jetboy]

It's a mystery. The route is always decided on the night at the event.
Hey how do I tag on to this ride? I can't this week but should be good for next Thursday. Am keen to meet a few of you now that I'm riding!

Ima still learning so let me know if the ride wont suit me!

[Taz]

It's a mystery. The route is always decided on the night at the event.

Dammit. I'll make my own route..... Have fun guys.

[scottjpalmer]

Hey how do I tag on to this ride? I can't this week but should be good for next Thursday. Am keen to meet a few of you now that I'm riding!

Ima still learning so let me know if the ride wont suit me!

Meet at AutoBahn by the BP southbound on the motorway at Drury after 6pm for a 6:30 departure.

Everyone is welcome.

[DIN PELENDA]

I be in tonight, who is coming ?

[Korumba]

Me...................................

[DIN PELENDA]

Can't make the start time but could catch up along the route but never know where it's going. Thems the breaks.

What time you finish work we my be able to wait for you?

[scottjpalmer]

I'll be there at 6 but off to work again . . .

[Lula]

Been spending all my spare time building this Rat Bike and got to do prep for the Coleman's Suzuki evening tomorrow so will see you lot next week - if not on this Sat Coro Loop.

Have fun boys and girls!

[sharper_XB]

Sorry I'm out for tonight, I'm still at work, yeah i know :whocares:, hopefully catch up with you all next week :bye:

[oldguy]

Sorry peps, Im out tonight just got a new rear tyre fitted and Im a bit of a
girl and don't want to go out.

Ride safe have fun,

[Cheshire Cat]

Must be a bit of spooning going on out your way too.:yes: That's why nobody spotted the old lady in the upturned car!:bash:

Heh...It was my brothers dad who helped her too.

[idleidolidyll]

It's 6.20 and I'm home now: is it too late to change and get to the Autobahn before you leave?

Yes? Oh well, maybe the Coro this weekend then. I can bring the loudest KTM on the planet.

BTW: Jetstar is hilarious; a comedy of errors

[puddy]

Heh...It was my brothers dad who helped her too.
Up here we just say Dad!:yes:

[DIN PELENDA]

[QUOTE=sharper_XB;1129265958]Sorry I'm out for tonight, I'm still at work, yeah i know :whocares:, hopefully catch up with you all next week :bye:[/Q


You miss out on good ride tonight, hope to see you next week man.

[DIN PELENDA]

It's 6.20 and I'm home now: is it too late to change and get to the Autobahn before you leave?

Yes? Oh well, maybe the Coro this weekend then. I can bring the loudest KTM on the planet.

BTW: Jetstar is hilarious; a comedy of errors

Hope to see you this Saturday man!

[scottjpalmer]

You miss out on good ride tonight, hope to see you next week man.

Where did you go?

[DIN PELENDA]

Been spending all my spare time building this Rat Bike and got to do prep for the Coleman's Suzuki evening tomorrow so will see you lot next week - if not on this Sat Coro Loop.

Have fun boys and girls!

See you on Saturday!

[Korumba]

Good ride tonight, did lots of ks over 200 Km for me all up.
The pace would have suited everybody, with pretty much every sealed back road in the South covered, fuck it was real dark on one road...a few marbles in places, damp spots here and there but all ridden to the condition's and the group stuck together. Bugger all people at the bar tonight and we still missed out on the $250.00..go figure.
See you all next week.

[Taz]

We went here and there.... :)

[Korumba]

Where did you go?

Fucked if I know...

[DIN PELENDA]

Where did you go?

It was nice ride and some new roads, Starky307 was leading (thanks for that mite) wold not know which rods we done but it was nice long way to Patumahoe. Hope to see you all next week.

[howdamnhard]

Up here we just say Dad!:yes:

Ye I was thinking the same.Maybe she is a stepchild?:rofl:

[howdamnhard]

Nice meeting you guys, didn't know where the hell we went, tried checking the roads on Google, but that didn't help. Wouldn't mind trying some of the roads during the day.
One scary moment hitting gravel on an apex causing front to slide but all ended well and it was good evening, with good company , thanks.

[caseye]

It's tomorrow already and I'm still up and hacking away at me puta, got home from WORK about an hour ago. Glad to see the run was a good one and that everyone got ther and home safe and sound.
What can I say,sorry guys and girls will be there next week.

[Cary]

Good cruise alright. Glad I took the Tiger and it's heated grips :2thumbsup (almost had to put them on the hottest setting at one point, almost.....:cold:)

Good to see it was still, turn up, where we going & who's leading. KISS

[Starky307]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the ride last night. I wanted to go a bit further but my hands were getting real numb. I grabbed the wrong gloves.:doh:

If you want to know where we went check out this link. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/SATNR-18-6-09)

[scottjpalmer]

I'm glad you all enjoyed the ride last night. I wanted to go a bit further but my hands were getting real numb. I grabbed the wrong gloves.:doh:

If you want to know where we went check out this link. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/SATNR-18-6-09)

Nice, gutted I had to go to work!

[Ragingrob]

Hey guys I'm still on cooking duty Thurs nights lol, but planning a little ride tomorrow if any of you wanna come. Was gonna go sh22 but I think a few others are keen for Kaiaua (East) for fish n chips. Gonna be another gorgeous day hopefully!

Thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=101744

[Starky307]

Hey guys I'm still on cooking duty Thurs nights lol, but planning a little ride tomorrow if any of you wanna come. Was gonna go sh22 but I think a few others are keen for Kaiaua (East) for fish n chips. Gonna be another gorgeous day hopefully!

Thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=101744

Why not come on this ride? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100612)

[puddy]

It was nice ride and some new roads, Starky307 was leading (thanks for that mite) wold not know which rods we done but it was nice long way to Patumahoe. Hope to see you all next week.

Soon we might have to rename this the PTNR (Patumahoe!)

[Ragingrob]

Why not come on this ride? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100612)

Don't have that much time, and don't wanna ride with some of the people going on it haha :2guns:

[Starky307]

Soon we might have to rename this the PTNR (Patumahoe!)

Don't be so hasty, I've got some good ideas up my sleeve that can take us to some different watering holes, but there is the bonus of $250 on offer in Patumahoe every thursday.

[Crazy Steve]

Don't have that much time, and don't wanna ride with some of the people going on it haha :2guns:

Thanks....And I would perfer for you tooo never come either Homo....:shit:

Crazy Steve..

[Ragingrob]

Thanks....And I would perfer for you tooo never come either Homo....:shit:

Crazy Steve..

Oky doooky :niceone:

You know I'm talking about the Coro ride tomorrow right? Not the SATNR.

[DIN PELENDA]

Soon we might have to rename this the PTNR (Patumahoe!)

I just don't know what you doing reading this tread, you don't even come on this ride any more, thou you are right

[puddy]

I just don't know what you doing reading this tread, you don't even come on this ride any more, thou you are right
Bro, I was there last week, a fortnight before that, a fortnight before that, .....:confused:

[DIN PELENDA]

Bro, I was there last week, a fortnight before that, a fortnight before that, .....:confused:

Funny that I'm there every other fortnight !:laugh: I my never see you on this ride.

[oldguy]

Funny that I'm there every other fortnight !:laugh: I my never see you on this ride.funny ive seen him more than ive seen you. haha

[DIN PELENDA]

funny ive seen him more than ive seen you. haha
Cos u come every fortnight with him for ride?:hug:

[puddy]

Cos u come every fortnight with him for ride?:hug:

Well, we're going steady, so......:whistle:

[DIN PELENDA]

Well, we're going steady, so......:whistle:

To much information :oi-grr:!

[caseye]

Oh my, an I thought Old Guy was after the girls on these rides.Silly me, LOL.

[jafar]

Well, we're going steady, so......:whistle:

Another dodgey gixxer rider :Oops:

[idleidolidyll]

I'm going to try hard to come along on Thursday night. I hope Din, Steve, Lula and Korumba can come too; I think we need to talk.

[Korumba]

I will be there!

[Gwinch]

I'm tentative at this point. :cold: Not really in the mood for cold weather riding (had enough of it over the weekend, black ice can bog the sod off) but I may mind may change by the time Thursday rolls around.

[Lula]

I'm going to try hard to come along on Thursday night. I hope Din, Steve, Lula and Korumba can come too; I think we need to talk.

I will try and come on Thursday night. I'm still a bit shaken up so I'm hoping by then I'll be feeling up to it.

[scottjpalmer]

I'm going to try hard to come along on Thursday night. I hope Din, Steve, Lula and Korumba can come too; I think we need to talk.


I will try and come on Thursday night. I'm still a bit shaken up so I'm hoping by then I'll be feeling up to it.

I'm only assuming this is about the same thing . . .

Tell me to butt out but I recommend Victim Support if you feel you have unresolved issues / thoughts / feelings about it. It really does help to talk about this stuff when you are ready. A quiet beer with mates can sometimes be just as good too, depends on the individual(s). I wasn't there but I know a bit about what happened, if you want to bounce anything off me please feel free.

My thoughts are with everyone involved.

[Lula]

A quiet beer with mates can sometimes be just as good too, depends on the individual(s).

Thanks scottpalmer, appreciate the support.

I received a phone call today from Jimmy the guy who owns the place with the never ending $250 draw, he wanted to remind me that the Hot Dogs are on this week

[scottjpalmer]

No worries, it's a shit situation to be in and I feel really really sorry for you guys, been there done that so many times :-/ Did the cops at the scene give you victim support pamphlets/advice? Counselling sounds a bit naff, and I have personally never used it (the quiet beer with mates works for me) but I know guys who have and it has helped them no end.

Ha ha the good ole never ending draw. I'm working 7am 'til 7pm so I'll just mosey on along there (it's quite convieniently on my way home from work :woohoo:) and get there about 7:15pm, I assume you guys won't be too far behind.

If anything changes can someone please flick me a TXT (number in my profile).

Cheers, take it easy, it will get better soon

EDIT: So I'm a 'tard and thought I was sending that to Lula as a PM as I had had got the PM advising I had been quoted. Anyways, it applies to all and you have all seen it in your new post notification emails anyway. That's it from me on that subject.

[caseye]

Don't be concerned about letting your mates know you care about them scottplamer.
A quiet beer and an ear or two, with few words unless requested is always a good start and can often be just what is needed.
I'll be seeing you guys and girls on Thursday night.
Take care out there you all.

[oldguy]

well I wont be there, because, I'm off to welly town to pickup my check for $30.000.000.00 when I get back, you guys can come to my place for a BBQ, BYO alcohol haha.

[prettybillie]

Hey all - I'm out on Thursday, I've got a committee meeting.

Seriously thoughm hugs, loves and warm fuzzy things to those who were there on Saturday. I've got absolutely no understanding as to how you are feeling

[DIN PELENDA]

I will be there!

Me 2 !................................................. ............

[wybmadiity]

I'm going to try hard to come along on Thursday night. I hope Din, Steve, Lula and Korumba can come too; I think we need to talk.


I will be there!


I will try and come on Thursday night. I'm still a bit shaken up so I'm hoping by then I'll be feeling up to it.

My thoughts are with you all.

[Gwinch]

I'm out tonight guys and gals. Have fun, stay safe! See you next week I think. :)

[idleidolidyll]

Some of us are having a drink apart to talk about things.

We might end up at Paddy but don't count on us.

Mike

[aewilliam]

Howdy all ye, have been able to makae the WATNR, but never the SATNR...and thought South shoudl be better considering where i live...would the petrol station just off SH1 be the BP Autobahn? and still at 630pm? Churrrrs...

[Starky307]

I'm out tonight.

I've got a combination of the Man Flue, Bird Flue and Swine Flue all rolled into one, I've called it the "stay at home on the couch Flue".

See you all next time.

And before you ask, yes I've been taking the HTFU pills but they don't work.

[scottjpalmer]

Howdy all ye, have been able to makae the WATNR, but never the SATNR...and thought South shoudl be better considering where i live...would the petrol station just off SH1 be the BP Autobahn? and still at 630pm? Churrrrs...

That's the one.

I won't be there, I finish work at 7, but will hopefully find some familiar faces at Paddy after then . . .

[scottjpalmer]

well I wont be there, because, I'm off to welly town to pickup my check for $30.000.000.00 when I get back, you guys can come to my place for a BBQ, BYO alcohol haha.

See you at Paddy at 1915 or after then :-)

[scottjpalmer]

No $250 for us lot yet again

Hot Dogs were free though, but after the first couple they stopped putting onions in :mad:

[jafar]

No $250 for us lot yet again

Hot Dogs were free though, but after the first couple they stopped putting onions in :mad:

there is a reason for that :clap:

[caseye]

Was a good ride quiet without the mob but a good one nevertheless, missed our ride leader but hey he'll surface soon enough.
To those who didn't come last night for whatever reason, we're here and to a man/woman we're behind you.Hang tight and ride safe guys, figuratively speaking of course.

[Gwinch]

So, who's in this week? I'll be keen to ride once again should the weather stay favourable.

[caseye]

Me too, suggest a return to our routes!

[Lula]

So, who's in this week?

I can't its wiring week at the Rat Bike workshop this Thursday for me. Have a good one boys and girls :wari:

Hopefully see you all next week if not :soon:

[caseye]

Hey Lula, hope that ol rat Bike works as good as it's creators do! C u on a SATNR ride soon.

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey, i'm keen to join the ride this Thursday, look forward to meeting you all! :-)

[fizbin]

you dont want to meet all of them, they be crazy, looney people :shutup:

[Dirty_Harri]

you dont want to meet all of them, they be crazy, looney people :shutup:

haha, any in particular I should steer clear of? :p

[fizbin]

just the ones that look at you through there gammy eye and all the men who try to molest your bike :) :innocent:

[stify]

you dont want to meet all of them, they be crazy, looney people :shutup:

most of the real nut jobs don't come along anymore...there's just lots of old fullas:laugh:

[idleidolidyll]

define nutjob.....................

[stify]

define nutjob.....................

I said most....

[fizbin]

was going to pop along to this next week, weather dependent! might get to meet all of the "old fullas" got a prior engagement on Wednesday this week, and the wife only lets me out once a week :innocent:

[Lula]

haha, any in particular I should steer clear of? :p

Just those that offer you a free hot dog and say you will win $250 in some endless draw :shifty:

[MaxCannon]

I've been wanting to go for ages but I can't get there in time.
Too many things to do after work.
Any volunteers to walk the dog so I can come along....

[Dirty_Harri]

Just those that offer you a free hot dog and say you will win $250 in some endless draw :shifty:

That sounds decidedly dodgey..

[caseye]

It ain't dodgy Honest Injujn! every months ending Thursday we go somewhere special where we are treated to free hot dogs and there really is a 2 fiddy draw too. We just havne't won it yet.But we're gunna aye fella's an fellasses.

[caseye]

I've been wanting to go for ages but I can't get there in time.
Too many things to do after work.
Any volunteers to walk the dog so I can come along....

Well leave work and ride directly, sure the dog won't starve for one night.
Or send Jafar, me,oldguy, Idelioli or anyone else you can, a pm and ask us to wait oh I dunno about 15 minutes or so longer.
Seriously the ride doesn't leave till 7pm most nights and if we know we are waiting for someone we will wait longer.
Lets know.:soon:

[prettybillie]

I've been wanting to go for ages but I can't get there in time.
Too many things to do after work.
Any volunteers to walk the dog so I can come along....

Drop your dog off at mine on the way through. My dog and yours can just molest each other for a few hours!!! :done:

[Dirty_Harri]

Drop your dog off at mine on the way through. My dog and yours can just molest each other for a few hours!!! :done:

LMAO brilliant! :laugh:

[prettybillie]

I'm so in if the weather stays like this......if it turns to custard I'm going to head to the warm confines of the AMCC clubrooms ha (I'm a girl - I'm supposed to be soft and squishy!)

[Cary]

I've been wanting to go for ages but I can't get there in time.
Too many things to do after work.
Any volunteers to walk the dog so I can come along....

Nothings free anymore, for SATNR or anytime, try here (www.petcarebiz.co.nz)....... (i need the petrol money!)

[prettybillie]

Nothings free anymore, for SATNR or anytime, try here (www.petcarebiz.co.nz)....... (i need the petrol money!)


here (http://www.pinkys.co.nz/c.asp?id=669252421) is where my pooch goes

[caseye]

Harden up Girl! Weather is no factor and you know it. We'll miss ya again if you don't come along.

[Brett]

I might come along for the first time in a year.......

[idleidolidyll]

kill the dog and buy a cat; they look after themselves and never ruin your ride time

[prettybillie]

kill the dog and buy a cat; they look after themselves and never ruin your ride time

Cats suck though - they are needy, demanding, bitches who only want you when they want something.....hmmmm sounds like a woman mwahahahaha

[sharper_XB]

Just get a couple of cats to keep the dog company, eventually they start molesting each other :confused:
I should be a starter for tomorrow.

[MaxCannon]

Haha - the dog isn't really the issue.
Right now I have to wait hand and foot on my flatmate who is on crutches.
The biggest problem is that the dog is smarter than she is and I get nagged.

Won't be a problem for too much longer as I'm selling the house and spending all the cash on bikes and other new toys.

Cary- Is that your business ? I'll likely need something like this in a few months.

[scottjpalmer]

Same as last week - I'm at work until 7pm but will be up for a beer after that.

If you aren't going to the usual watering hole, can one of you grab my number from my profile and text me an update, thanks muchly.

[jafar]

I'm not likely to make it to the start tomorrow, I have a meeting in Hamihole that will probably screw it up. :2guns:

I'll head to the pub on the way back & see if the hot rod guys have left any hotdogs this week :Punk:

[Korumba]

I will be there this week, see you all by 6.30.

[prettybillie]

Nothings free anymore, for SATNR or anytime, try here (www.petcarebiz.co.nz)....... (i need the petrol money!)

Hey Cary

Spoke to your wife - what an awesome chick! Definitely going to use you guys when I go away. You coming tonight? I'm in Ots as well!

[Cary]

Hey Cary

You coming tonight? I'm in Ots as well!

Yep i'll be there. No Paula as she dosen't ride(pillion) in the cold......

[Cary]

Cary- Is that your business ? I'll likely need something like this in a few months.

No. It's my partners. Check out the web link below.

[prettybillie]

Yep i'll be there. No Paula as she dosen't ride(pillion) in the cold......

Let's drop all our pooches off at Cary's house then - he'll have someone home :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[caseye]

Well she got a bit wet and I wussed out, sorry guys but I decided not to carry on, had enough rain for the next month or two.
Gear once again drying out in the shed.
Hope you had a good time and that everyone got home safe and sound.

[scottjpalmer]

Got a bit wet at the pub too - someone decided to throw their red bull in it's glass at me, even got broken glass in my wedges :angry:

And guess what, still no $250. I've worked it out though, we need to sit "inside" near the bar, that is where the winner is always sitting :yes:

[idleidolidyll]

I think we need an independant person to draw the winner; I suspect only locals will ever win this thing..........................

[Korumba]

Got a bit wet at the pub too - someone decided to throw their red bull in it's glass at me, even got broken glass in my wedges :angry:

And guess what, still no $250. I've worked it out though, we need to sit "inside" near the bar, that is where the winner is always sitting :yes:

Thanks guys I enjoyed last nights ride so much, great roads and good company, see you all next week.

That will learn you Scott for arriving in a car, you had to get wet somehow!

Yep that draw is dodgy I saw the girl unfolding the winning ticket last night......all the others were just sitting in there,

[prettybillie]

Got a bit wet at the pub too - someone decided to throw their red bull in it's glass at me, even got broken glass in my wedges :angry:

Oh man - who was that? Do you want me to go sort them out :clap::apint:

Great ride though. Definitely keen to find that one in the daylight if anyone is keen. Maybe not in the rain either :woohoo:

Thanks you guys for waiting for me and to Korumba for taking over being the slowpoke behind me when my boyfriend (caseye) went home!!!!

[scottjpalmer]

Oh man - who was that? Do you want me to go sort them out :clap::apint:

Yep, violence is the answer

[oldguy]

looks like I didn't miss anything :woohoo:

[sharper_XB]

Noticed you finished the wedges though scottpalmer, nothing wrong with a bit of roughage in your diet from time to time aye..

[caseye]

Man talk about feeling like a big shrink NOW! cheers PrettyBillie.
Well next time we make it to the Patty perhaps one of us should camp by the bar and watch the draw closely and yes cheers Korumba for watching out for me mate.Next time darling.

[Cary]

Well, 5th Red Bull of the day and things start happening huh P-billy :blink:

Sorry to ditch you guys in the traffic at moocow off ramp but I don't like sitting in traffic.........

That car still stalled at the lights when u went past?

Working the next few Thursday nights so see you all in around 4 weeks.

[scottjpalmer]

Noticed you finished the wedges though scottpalmer, nothing wrong with a bit of roughage in your diet from time to time aye..

Wasn't guna waste good food!

[jafar]

I think we need an independant person to draw the winner; I suspect only locals will ever win this thing..........................

Mabey you could put your hand up to do that, after all who could be more impartial than you :Oops:

[Crazy Steve]

Rain, Broken glass.....Sounds like Fun Fun Fun ! ! !

Count me in next time ! ! !

And If I dont win the $250 this time im taking the Pooltable as part payment.......:yawn:

Crazy Steve...

[jafar]

Rain, Broken glass.....Sounds like Fun Fun Fun ! ! !

Count me in next time ! ! !

And If I dont win the $250 this time im taking the Pooltable as part payment.......:yawn:

Crazy Steve...

I can just see you sneaking out with a pool table on your new DR :crazy:
Pity there isn't one there aye:Oops:

[prettybillie]

Sorry all - I'm out this week. Got AMCC bar duty!

[Cajun]

I am up in dorkland next week for work
I tossing up weather i do this ride of the ATNR.

Where you do guys meet, and where does the SATN go?

[prettybillie]

I am up in dorkland next week for work
I tossing up weather i do this ride of the ATNR.

Where you do guys meet, and where does the SATN go?

To the pub to the pub to the pub pub pub!

[Cajun]

To the pub to the pub to the pub pub pub!

from where
to where
i don't know auckland that well, i been in a course in ponsnoby 9-4 each day

[prettybillie]

from where
to where
i don't know auckland that well, i been in a course in ponsnoby 9-4 each day

Haha sorry. I only hold a visitors permit to this ride as I am a woos and don't like the rain or cold (ha), but the team meet and leave from the BP station on the southern motorway just past the papakura exit heading south. They usually meet between 6 and 6.30pm. The route and destination is decided at the time as there are often riders of varying skills so to set a standard route is hard. I'm the one that sits in front of the Tail End Caseye cause I'm always the slowest ha