AMNR Auckland Monday Night Ride

[Qkchk]

After a bit of discussion on the ATNR thread, quite a few people were keen on another 'after work during the week' ride.........


What: A ride out North/West - Whatever!
When: Every Monday (at this stage - Watch the thread for the lastest info)
Where: Meeting at Mobil Lincoln Road (cnr of Lincoln and Central Park Drive - see map below)
Time: Meet and talk shit @ 6.30pm leave at 7pm
Why: Explained below


However, this ride is WEATHER PERMITTING! Will post up a final decision about 5.45pm.

The AMNR is:
1. A ride for people to get out on their bikes (and for those who cant make the ATNR) sometimes Thursdays doesnt suit people.
2. For people to try and conduct/lead their own ride.
3. The AMNR is open to suggestions by members and anyone who is willing to lead the group etc...
4. To scout/check out a new route/roads etc

We will be finishing up at Miss-Q's Bar in the Westgate complex (next to the 10-pin bowling) they have a good bar there with pool tables etc....however this depends on where we are going that night etc.....

[Qkchk]

Ride is on at this stage - Weather is supposedly meant to be like this till the weekend..........

[Qkchk]

Is anyone interested in taking the group/leading this week? Got any ideas where too?

[Grahameeboy]

I will be there......unless I get lost

[Qkchk]

Have attached a map so you cant get lost now.............:bleh:

[Disco Dan]

Will the route be similar to that of the first AMNR ?

Or have you developed the route elsewhere now?

hmmm bike doesnt have to have the fairings on..... :innocent:

[Buddy L]

im going to make an effort this week to make it weather should be good.:scooter:

[crashe]

After all the riding that I have done over the past few days......to Wellington and back..... I honestly dont know If I'm up for it this week....

I am physically shattered and emotionally drained from this past week.

So I am sure that you will fully understand as to why I am a no show...



But for whoever does do the ride....... please take care out there on the roads.

[boomer]

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3. The AMNR is open to suggestions by members and anyone who is willing to lead the group etc...
4. To scout/check out a new route/roads etc


Is anyone interested in taking the group/leading this week? Got any ideas where too?





Will the route be similar to that of the first AMNR ?

Or have you developed the route elsewhere now?

hmmm bike doesnt have to have the fairings on..... :innocent:


Disco Dan, you must be the brains of the operation! Maybe too many disco biscuits huh?

[Pumba]

Count me in for a ride tonight

[Morcs]

Ill be there, as will 2 of my mates.

[Kittyhawk]

I might make it if not have a good ride :headbang: :chase:

[xxblackbirdxx]

I am keen if the rides out west(HUIA<PIHA<SCENIC DRIVE)

[Qkchk]

So who else is coming tonight eh?

Route at this stage is the same as last time (2 weeks ago) unless someone else wants to lead the pack.

[WickedOne]

So who else is coming tonight eh?

Route at this stage is the same as last time (2 weeks ago) unless someone else wants to lead the pack.

Unfortunately can't make it tonight, see you guys on Thursday

[Qkchk]

Come on guys! Its fab outside :sunny:

[Chaosmage]

Haha it sure is, am cooking a snack now. Catch ya there :cool:

[BarBender]

Come on guys! Its fab outside :sunny:

It is - These days a few and far between in Auckland shitty.

Will meet you and take the long way home if I can get out of the office before 6:30.

[BarBender]

Thanks all - Was nice to get out for a play after work.

Thanks Qkchk for organising.
I peeled off before heading to Helensville as I had to head home.

Hope everyone had a safe one.

[Qkchk]

I peeled off before heading to Helensville as I had to head home.


Can you please next time let the ride organiser know that you are peeling off....... we still have 2 guys out in the back blocks looking for you..... :nono:

On a lighter note, it was good to meet you and I hope we didnt scare you off..... ;)

[Disco Dan]

Thanks all for a great ride.!..

seems a few of you 'peeled off' :shutup:

Was good to be TEC today, was confidence building!

oh and my tyre pressures were both down... damit should have checked them before the ride! grrrr...

[BarBender]

Can you please next time let the ride organiser know that you are peeling off....... we still have 2 guys out in the back blocks looking for you..... :nono:

On a lighter note, it was good to meet you and I hope we didnt scare you off..... ;)

Holy Shit! - Apologies!! - Yes I should have told you.
I told the TEC and Vance(??on the Hyosung) when we left Waimaukau!! What happended there? Hope those guys aren't still in the backblocks.

XXBlackbirdXX peeled off with me as well.

Likewise it was good to catch up. Some of roads I hadnt been on ages so it was good to have a refresher!

[Toaster]

Didn't log on until too late.... very keen to ride and meet you good ppl soon.

[hedgier1]

Sorry didn't make it . had to work till 9pm. see u thursday night!

[BarBender]

I thought I had.

However - Sorry Uj and apologies to the rest of the guys.
Looks like beers on me next Monday.

[Disco Dan]

Did not know whow it was that left at waimaku, XXXblackbirdXXX told me he was gapping it but could not see much in my mirrors! I know it was two, maybe three bikes that peeled off there but was more concerend with trying to keep up!

when i cought up with group, three of you were on the side of the road and i stopped, they asked me if i had seen a guy on a blue bike which i hadnot.

Went around the corner to find the rest of the group waiting.. ..brought them up to speed and we all waited for at least 15-20 min before deciding to go home.

(i was TEC by the way)

[paultz250]

:angry: na all good was good jst to ride cheers:rockon: see you all out south on thursday lol:innocent:

[xxblackbirdxx]

Sorry if i caused any delays,Barbender and i told dan(TEC) that we were taking of home.
It was a fun ride(my first in a group) did not know about the second bike pointer system(sorry about that too, Looks like i pissed QKchk off a bit). Now that i know how it works it should not be a worry.
Enjoyed the ride back with barbender aswell.
Cheers for the ride

[Morcs]

Good run guys, trying (and succeeding to an extent) of keeping up with the front runners on a 250 is awesome riding practice :rockon:

See ya'll thursday.

[Pumba]

Great ride even after my little misshap:shutup: I did feel like I was having issues all night, o well see ya thursday

[BarBender]

Did not know whow it was that left at waimaku, XXXblackbirdXXX told me he was gapping it but could not see much in my mirrors! I know it was two, maybe three bikes that peeled off there but was more concerend with trying to keep up!

when i cought up with group, three of you were on the side of the road and i stopped, they asked me if i had seen a guy on a blue bike which i hadnot.

Went around the corner to find the rest of the group waiting.. ..brought them up to speed and we all waited for at least 15-20 min before deciding to go home.

(i was TEC by the way)

No worries DD.
It was me that told you at Waimakau and I was the guy on the blue bike the others were asking about. Those who peeled off (me included) should have told Qkchk and the group before the start of the second leg.

[Qkchk]

However f#$ked up it was, something good has come out of it - I will be including in my briefings from now on that if anyone does peel off to tell the group leader. :yes: And thats why its important to listen to the briefing too so you understand what is happening.... Eg: Second rider to go pointer.......

I'll let you fellas off, youre only freshmen.........:lol: however, take note:

Why is it important to tell the group leader that youre peeling off?

1. The group leader will be the first to stop at a re-group (like durrghh) and will know if anyone has passed/carried on etc.....

2. If you tell someone further down in the pack, there is a high chance of someone up the front of the pack thinking, "he should of been here by now" and then taking off before the "told person" comes through........ (and thats what happened last night)

3. So we don't organise a search and recovery group on a wild goose chase. It's part of KB, we look out for other bikers and if someone is missing we tend to assume the worst...............but hopefully its only a punture or breakdown..:innocent:

[crashe]

Riders peeling off......

I agree tell the Leader of the pack.... and also tell the TEC as well.


But can I add in one other thing...

If you peel off, wait at the corner/intersection you are peeling off at, for the TEC to arrive and signal to them, that you are now leaving the group.

That way when the TEC catches up to the leader..... they can inform the leader that the rider has now left the ride.

That way both people know what is happening.

It just makes it a lot more easier to know where everyone is.
Especially when there are a number of riders on a run.
It saves a lot or worry and riders going back over roads looking for lost riders.



(I did this on MahaMan's coast to coast ride when I peeled off. I informed both leader and TEC MadDuck what I was doing and waited til TEC arrived at the point I was leaving the group. I waved as she went past and I rode off)

[WickedOne]

Riders peeling off......

I agree tell the Leader of the pack.... and also tell the TEC as well.


But can I add in one other thing...

If you peel off, wait at the corner/intersection you are peeling off at, for the TEC to arrive and signal to them, that you are now leaving the group.

That way when the TEC catches up to the leader..... they can inform the leader that the rider has now left the ride.

That way both people know what is happening.

It just makes it a lot more easier to know where everyone is.
Especially when there are a number of riders on a run.
It saves a lot or worry and riders going back over roads looking for lost riders.



(I did this on MahaMan's coast to coast ride when I peeled off. I informed both leader and TEC MadDuck what I was doing and waited til TEC arrived at the point I was leaving the group. I waved as she went past and I rode off)

Holy shit, there was someone behind you crashe:bleh: ?

[crashe]

Holy shit, there was someone behind you crashe:bleh: ?

Yes you cheeky shit... :rofl:

In fact there was about 4 riders behind me that day... wohooooo

[WickedOne]

Yes you cheeky shit... :rofl:

In fact there was about 4 riders behind me that day... wohooooo

:killingme Sorry Crashe, couldn't resist. (Was half expecting another kick in in the arse for that coment!!!)

[crashe]

:killingme Sorry Crashe, couldn't resist. (Was half expecting another kick in in the arse for that coment!!!)

well you will still get that as well... :rofl:

[oldguy]

Yes you cheeky shit... :rofl:

In fact there was about 4 riders behind me that day... wohoooooI was one of them lol

[slinky]

rides on this monday????????

[Toaster]

Is there any plan for a ride Monday 18th?

[slinky]

well, i wanna go for a ride, have adjusted my front forks, and i wana test it out.
but im a lil slow, and i don't know the monday routes, only the thursday ones....
who else is gonna go for a ride?

edit: i.e. im happy to lead, but you'd have to bare with me.......

[Morcs]

Count me in as usual

[Qkchk]

I was going to pull out of this ride but if I have a good show of hands.............. at least 10 others....

Looks like there might be a good chance of a drop or too as well...........

[justsomeguy]

As this will be the final Monday ride this year, I'll try my best to come see the old crew and say hi to the newbies.

[slinky]

I was going to pull out of this ride but if I have a good show of hands.............. at least 10 others....

Looks like there might be a good chance of a drop or too as well...........

i got 2 hands up (dads gona come)

[slinky]

weathers looking pretty crap... anyone know what its supposed to be like tonight?

[WickedOne]

Weather is really shitty in Albany at the moment as well (pissing down) and is supposed to stay this way till Thursday/ Fridayish... :no:

Issued by MetService at 10:27am 18-Dec-2006

For northern and central North Island, down to Waitomo in the west and Hawkes Bay in the east, also the central plateau Outbreaks of rain. Some heavy falls developing.

[slinky]

mmmm. owell.
hopefully it clears for thursday evening eh!

[Morcs]

i think its stopped raining now, ill probably be at the mobil anyway as cant make the ride on thursday :(

[crashe]

Sorry I wont be there tonight......

Im drying my gear out from the sudden 10 minute torrenchal rain I got caught in on Pine Valley Rd just out of Whangarparoa on Sunday arvo at about 3pm....
That was a heavy downpour like a mini flood across the roads..... saw a few riders in Silverstream stop on the side of the road waiting it out...
I was brave and rode throu it all... water washing across the road at a fair pace too.




So whoever rides tonight.... please take care and ride safe.

[Morcs]

Well i was the only one there, and i didnt hang around long!

[Draco]

Is this ride on 2nite??? I'm keen!!!

[RM125king]

yeah im keen

[Blondini]

Is this on tonight???

[N4CR]

if i can i might make an appearance but don't count on it i'll post if i do. got gym so might be a bit stuffed.

[slinky]

Is this on tonight???

Could be a go. is anyone else going to go????

[Karma]

Could be a go-er, any confirmation if it's on?

[slinky]

i think we are the confirmation.
i can't lead, im too slow and don't know the roads we have been on on this monday ride.
only the atnr roads

[Blondini]

I am keen :yes: :yes: :yes:

[slinky]

will have to see if we get some numbers and a leader....

[slinky]

any body going/wanna lead?

[Blondini]

I am heading out for a ride ,not sure where yet ? if you keen to go I am only on a learners but do ok I am happy to lead somewhere but have to be back by half 8ish so need to be riding by 645 latest...my leathers are on but I will wait.Sorry quikchik was hoping to join you guys but ?????

[N4CR]

sorreh won't be making it only just got in now!

[Blondini]

:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :wait: :wait: :wait: :spudflip:

[Blondini]

:sunny: :yawn: :soon: :bye: :scooter: :yes: :spudbooge :ride: :ride: :ride:

[Karma]

Weather looks good for it, this on tomorrow?

[Karma]

Bump... anyone?

[ArcherWC]

Nope, all rides are cancelled for three months :done:

[Disco Dan]

Bump... anyone?


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[ldnz]

I'm keen to go somewhere. Don't feel like a huge one though.

[oldguy]

Nope, all rides are cancelled for three months :done:

You are all more than welcome to come south if you want, it,s more of a layed back sort of ride, no pressure just enjoy some of the souths finest roads
will get you through till your rides start up again.

don't say its too far, we come across town to join in with you lot.

[oldguy]

Silly me, thought the rides were cancelled out your way, not Mr Plod looking after your driver Licence, sorry to hear, you still have the dirt bike all you need is someone to pick you and your bike up and head out too woodhill or the MX track out Papakura,