Around the Harbour and Bay 10.45 - 1pm

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SUNDAY CHRISTMAS EVE

I thought it would be a good idea to give the Rimutaka Hill and Martinborough a miss this weekend, given the traffic that will be on the road to and from Wellington - holiday travellers.

I will be at a staging point: Stokes Valley Caltex 10am Sunday for 10.15 departure [then at pick up point duckpond Avalon for 11am departure] into town and around the harbour and the bays. Looking to do the loop right around 11am - 1pm with coffee stop somewhere. [Chocolate Fish Cafe 497A Karaka Bay Rd will be open]

I have been advised: 'The chocolate fish in Scorching bay/Karaka Bay or the surf club at Lyall bay are the popular spots.' If it is/gets too crowded at Karaka Bay then carry on to end of route and into town to Ghuznee and Cuba Mall has been suggested.

Anybody want to pick up the ball for other staging points around the region.

Go to Calendar for route details: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-24&e=1086&c=1

Please be mindful of staggered formation and following distances.

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Stay Safe

Heads Up and Enjoy

[James Deuce]

The Bach along the Esplanade in Island Bay is really good.

Then you can go back up Happy Valley and down the Brooklyn hill to get to the Motorway.

http://www.wellingtonnz.com/RestaurantsAndShopping/Restaurants/The+Bach/The+Bach.htm

[wilber]

Just came home around the south coast ,surfs up bigtime almost onto the road ,not good in a howling southery at present

[Trudes]

Have fun there Buckbuck and all who join him!! Good way to spend Xmas eve.
We'll be heading the other way, over the Takas and to Wairoa in the Hawke's Bay on Xmas Eve day with a whole lot of other loonies!
Have fun and take care everyone, remember, it won't matter tomorrow what time you got there today.

[Dafe]

I'll join you Buck!

The Surf Club at Lyall Bay sounds good, Never knew they had a coffee bar....
Will have to bring the wife for an outing too.

I love the bays ride, one of my favourites.

How about a pickup point at the Duck Pond on your way through (Say 11am depart the pond???)

[James Deuce]

The Bach is really good. We could go for a walk up to the Kemal Ataturk Memorial on the way too.

[elle-f]

who else is going? i am keen because the weather is going to be a stunner by the looks of things....and i am busting to get out over the hill again.

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I'll join you Buck!

The Surf Club at Lyall Bay sounds good, Never knew they had a coffee bar....
Will have to bring the wife for an outing too.

I love the bays ride, one of my favourites.

How about a pickup point at the Duck Pond on your way through (Say 11am depart the pond???)

Sounds good Dafe.

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who else is going? i am keen because the weather is going to be a stunner by the looks of things....and i am busting to get out over the hill again.

Just floated the thread elle33f, bit of interest building for ride into town and around bays.

Take it easy coming over the RH.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Ms Piggy]

I live in Newtown (near the zoo), so where would be a good place for me to catch up with you? I don't really wanna go all the way to Stokes Valley (no offense!) from town.

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I live in Newtown (near the zoo), so where would be a good place for me to catch up with you? I don't really wanna go all the way to Stokes Valley (no offense!) from town.

Hi Celtic Sea lily, perhaps around Oriental Parade near the Freyberg Pool or further along to around the point. 11.20-11.30am thereabouts.
Heads Up and Enjoy

[Ms Piggy]

Hi Celtic Sea lily, perhaps around Oriental Parade near the Freyberg Pool or further along to around the point. 11.20-11.30am thereabouts.
Heads Up and Enjoy

Great idea (sorry I'd only taken a few sips of my 1st coffee for the day when I replied to your posting, brain functioning a little better now). There is a small MB parking spot just outside Freyberg Pool, I'll wait there.

I'm the one with the beat up lookin' black CB250. I have a silver helmet. Cheers!

[Slayer]

Hiya Buck Buck,

Will meet you all at the duck pond, am also rustling up a couple of others for the ride before the xmas spirit takes over us all! :yes:

See you then.

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The Bach along the Esplanade in Island Bay is really good.

Then you can go back up Happy Valley and down the Brooklyn hill to get to the Motorway.

http://www.wellingtonnz.com/RestaurantsAndShopping/Restaurants/The+Bach/The+Bach.htm


Sorry Jim, I just phoned - The Bach is closed 24,25,26th Dec.

Chocolate Fish Cafe 497A Karaka Bay Rd will be open.

Here is link to calendar and route: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-24&e=1086&c=1

[elle-f]

OMG ya arent all gonna go zooming away from me are ya?!

[Drum]

I'll see you at the Caltex, BB#1.

[elle-f]

Count me out sorry. Have a wonderful day:)

[James Deuce]

Bugger about the Bach!

I'll meet you guys at Kaiwharawhara with a guest in tow. (Well hopefully not in tow!)

Approx 11am OK?

[James Deuce]

Count me out sorry. Have a wonderful day:)

Who said what and do we need to help you sort them out?

[elle-f]

:yes: *L* i am staying on my side of the takas and riding with others

[Dafe]

Blackmagic (Shayne - Black SV1000S) and Crypto (Glen - Black Hyo 250) are joining us too and will be waiting with me at the duckpond.

Good luck on getting into the Fish!!! That place is gonna be packed out to the Max!

The alternate option is we head back into town after doing the Bays.
Maybe even take over Cuba Street again and park up at the Bristol. I'm sure there'll be space a plenty there.

[James Deuce]

Good to have such an excellent alternate plan Dafe! :)

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Blackmagic (Shayne - Black SV1000S) and Crypto (Glen - Black Hyo 250) are joining us too and will be waiting with me at the duckpond.

Good luck on getting into the Fish!!! That place is gonna be packed out to the Max!

The alternate option is we head back into town after doing the Bays.
Maybe even take over Cuba Street again and park up at the Bristol. I'm sure there'll be space a plenty there.

Good one Dafe, could be the plan.

[Darkman]

i might join you..will see how I go.

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Bugger about the Bach!

I'll meet you guys at Kaiwharawhara with a guest in tow. (Well hopefully not in tow!)

Approx 11am OK?


11.15 - 11.20ish

[Darkman]

:yes: *L* i am staying on my side of the takas and riding with others

where are you guys riding to?

[Dafe]

where are you guys riding to?
Andries, The route is laid out on the events calender.

Basically, all the bays from Oriental right around to Owhiro Bay. We're just determining a social/food destination at present.
Should be very relaxing and very enjoyable!

Catriona is coming and I think Shayne is bringing Tania. You should see if Nadine is keen. Good opportunity for the girls to catch up too.

[Lissa]

where are you guys riding to?

We are riding to Pahiatua Darkman, umm about 12pmish I think.

[Ms Piggy]

Good luck on getting into the Fish!!! That place is gonna be packed out to the Max!

The alternate option is we head back into town after doing the Bays.
Maybe even take over Cuba Street again and park up at the Bristol. I'm sure there'll be space a plenty there.

Yes Dafe is right - The Choccie Fish is a very popular destination as well as having bugger all parking but we can do a ride by cos it's a fabulous cafe!

Alternatives could be Fidels in Upper Cuba St or there might even be something in Brooklyn or there are 3 cafes in Lyall Bay as well (like Dafe suggested earlier). I guess whoever is leading can make the decision.

Anyway it's a lovely morning in Newtown :sunny:

[merv]

Looks like me and my Bro' can join you as it looks like a nice day and I haven't had a chance to meet you before BB1. We'll meet you at Avalon just before 11am then - we'll be riding some dirt bikes with my Bro' using one of Mrs merv's bikes.

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Yes Dafe is right - The Choccie Fish is a very popular destination as well as having bugger all parking but we can do a ride by cos it's a fabulous cafe!

Alternatives could be Fidels in Upper Cuba St or there might even be something in Brooklyn or there are 3 cafes in Lyall Bay as well (like Dafe suggested earlier). I guess whoever is leading can make the decision.

Anyway it's a lovely morning in Newtown :sunny:

Will have some gathering points: Just around in Evans Bay, then Shelley Bay and Scotching Bay, and sound out where people would like to go to, Lyall Bay and Brooklyn and Upper Cuba St.

Heads Up and Enjoy All

[Ms Piggy]

11.15 - 11.20ish (at Kaiwharawhara Caltex)

I think it would be easier for everyone if I met you at Kaiwharawhara as well, it looks like I'm the only "townie" coming and Oriental Bay will be busy today.

See y'all soon!

[James Deuce]

That was superb! Nice to see such a turn out, and Merry Christmas to you all.

[jumma]

Bugger, might have to go do it solo once I get out of work. Merry christmas folks.

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A glorious day around the bays.

Good to meet you all and watering hole topped off a good ride.

Will post 'event' and thread for New Years Eve later.

Regards and Merry Christmas to All

Heads Up and Enjoy

[merv]

Yeah great turn out, getting on about 20 from what I counted. Tell you what, I'll start a new thread to post a story and more photos.

[kadams]

Hey guys nice to meet those of you that I did thanks Jim and Paul for the ride really enjoyed it can someone PM me when the next one is as I dont always see the new threads.
Cheers guys:scooter:

[madmal64]

Good cruisy ride. Great to put some names to KB handles Thanks BB1

[Ms Piggy]

I'd forgotten what a fun ride it is so near to me! Nice to meet everyone & thanks BuckBuck for suggesting the ride.

Have a fun filled Christmas and may you over indulge in all ways possible ;)

Cheers Cathy

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Yeah great turn out, getting on about 20 from what I counted. Tell you what, I'll start a new thread to post a story and more photos.


Thanks Merv great job.

Here is the link to the pics and story;

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41088

Heads Up an Enjoy

[elle-f]

that looked like total FUN!! Yesterday *Chrissy Day* We headed over the Takas and it was a beautiful ride until we got to the Haywards! Fun though and since today is so beautiful - after we see family we are heading over to Riversdale for a cruise.

Have a wonderful day all :)