Newbie ride?

[Trudes]

Hi all, date set for 15th April, details are as follows:

This is a chance for newer riders in the area to get togeather and head out on an organised ride.
THIS IS NOT A RACE...This is most important as we don't want anybody crashing cause it will be a fun day out.
Go at your own pace, there will be people who will wait for you.
Make sure your bike is road legal ie: warrant, rego, chain oiled and adjusted, tyres the correct pressure......

The plan is to gather at Caltex Rimutaka Upper Hutt for the trip over the Rimutakas to Featherston.
Townies: Meet at the caltex truck stop Hutt road Kaiwharawhara 9:45am for 10:00am depature. We'll ride down SH2 to Plimmerton, over Greys Rd to Pahatanui, over the Haywars and to Rimutex to meet everyone else.
All others meet at Caltex Rimutaka 11:00am for 11:30am departure.

LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT DAY


Also looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.

Please pop your name on the attendance thing in the calender here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1238&day=2007-3-15) for the April 15th ride.
Cheers peeps.

[James Deuce]

Put the calendar event up and we'll go for a ride anyway. What do you reckon?

[Terminated]

Thanks Trudi, look forward to it.
Heads Up and Enjoy

[Trudes]

Ok, when do you reckon for a date? Easter?

[Madness]

Maybe pick a date and wait for the masses of inconvenience posts or maybe put up a poll?

I'm easy, but that's another story.

[Trudes]

hehe, umm, ok a poll it is. I hate making decisions for other people (:shutup: dear husband), I rather like democracy, so I'm off to try to find how to do a poll, wish me luck.
Oh, and so far we've got about 4 offers of help and 1 newbie! LOL. Come on newer peoples, it's fun, not scary at all!!!, Honest!:yes:

[Trudes]

poll done, so go for it kids, you can vote as many times as you like, so if it rains we can possibly do it the next popular day....??

[Madness]

You're cookin with gas now Mrs K!

[Lissa]

Nice idea Trudes... I hope us rapa peoples are invited ;)

[Trudes]

Course you guys are, we'll lower our standards, just this once! LOL

[Wasp]

I cant come unless its the 22nd of April unless insurance pays for a 250 :(

[Terminated]

Mrs K, I was looking in the poll for a tick box "All of the Above":dodge: :yes:

[Hawkeye]

I'm up for it. Also happy to help out if you need me Mrs KD.

[Kendog]

Mrs K, I was looking in the poll for a tick box "All of the Above":dodge: :yes:

You can vote for all the options in this poll, if you like all the days :scooter:

[Ms Piggy]

Great idea because it's during my 2 week study break and I may even have a new jacket by then! I'll be keen any of those days - I only voted for the 8th but any suit actually.

[Spittie]

I'm keen for the ride............any date....as long as there's couple of days notice.

[Spittie]

I cant come unless its the 22nd of April unless insurance pays for a 250 :(

Hey wots the chances of you taking my bandit out for a ride (on a day that suits)The reason,it needs a tune or somthing,I would rather an educated eye look at 1st before I get it serviced.?

[Wasp]

yea no problem (i start work up your way on sunday the 1st), be happy to lend a hand with cleaning the carbs too if i can find time/transport - this way you only have to pay for them to be balanced (if needed/wanted) which only costs about $60 according to alex (i think it was $200 for them to clean and balance)

[phoenixgtr]

Good to see you guys keeping it up. Once I get my 6R down here I might look at getting some rides organised

[Panther]

hey
keener for the later dates in april as am heading north for easter :(

[elle-f]

Any date is fine with me........i am on holidays afterall YAYYYYYYYY

[Hawkeye]

Any date is fine with me........i am on holidays afterall YAYYYYYYYY

Teachers don't have holidays do they?

[Wasp]

Teachers don't have holidays do they?
actually im really glad they do - in my old job while WE didnt get a holiday it goes pretty quiet which is all good by me :D

[elle-f]

Teachers don't have holidays do they?

um no..........:laugh:

[elle-f]

actually im really glad they do - in my old job while WE didnt get a holiday it goes pretty quiet which is all good by me :D

yep, nothing worse than a mob of chatting teachers all thinking they are right!

[Pommie Boy]

Sounds like there aren't too many newbies out there! Well, I am and dead keen. Thanks for organising this Mrs Kendog - good to see there are some organisers out there.:rockon:

[judecatmad]

Nice one Trudes :D

I won't be there of course *sigh* but any of those Sundays would have suited had I not rendered the bike un-useable! :mad:

[Wasp]

I won't be there of course *sigh* but any of those Sundays would have suited had I not rendered the bike un-useable! :mad:
I know how you feel :(

[rwh]

I know how you feel :(

Hey, perhaps we should organise a ride for those of us with no bikes!?

Oh wait ... :(

Richard

[elle-f]

wouldn't that be a ..........walk?

[Trudes]

LOL Elle,
How 'bout all you bikeless saps come down and give our bikes a wash, $5 each, on the day! Then go for your walk!

[hsvboy06]

The poll doesn't look like revealing a stand-out winner... I suggest we choose ALL THREE Sundays, starting with 8th April. That way people can go on as many or as few of the rides as they want, and if the weather is crap one week it doesn't mean no ride at all.

I might not be able to make the 22nd any more, but I don't seem to be able to remove my vote.

[Trudes]

That's not a bad idea! It's fine by me, I don't mind going for an organised ride every weekend, but it may be a bit too much time away from other commitments to expect everyone to drag themselves out every weekend.
SO, can I propose that we make it Easter Sunday, and if the weather's crap we do it the next Sunday which is the 15th, what do ya think?

[Panther]

up in dorkland one of the rides was (about) one every 2 weeks, and it alternated from saturday one fortnight to the sunday the next fortnight, so if you were working saturdays you still atleast got to go once a month. sometimes rides were small (3 people) and others they were large (17). just a thought for those super keen riders:scooter:

[Wasp]

hehe 17 aint large sallo
how many was there last time guys? 60? 70?

[Panther]

hehe 17 aint large sallo
how many was there last time guys? 60? 70?

just in relation to all the other rides that are offered in aucks on the weekends.... out west, SH16, SH22, coro rides etc

[Trudes]

It's an idea Sallo. Just haven't been overwhelmed with a response from Newbies wanting to come, mainly just a ton of helping type people (Which is awesome, thanks guys!:love: )
I have to say, just from my own stand point, I don't want to organise a ride every two weeks, I have enough other stuff to do, so I don't mind doing one every few months, but if someone's really keen, they can organise more frequent ones, just worry the novelty may wear off, there's also TCWNR for newbies too, so they are fairly well catered for.

[Panther]

but its darrrrrrk

[Trudes]

But you're not a nooooooooob.

[phoenixgtr]

Damn, I miss these rides already. Have fun guys. I'll be there in spirit

[Panther]

i am a noooooob

[hsvboy06]

SO, can I propose that we make it Easter Sunday, and if the weather's crap we do it the next Sunday which is the 15th, what do ya think?
I second that.

As an aside, given that it is now dark in the evenings and TCWNR is therefore a bit scary, perhaps we could start a TCWDR - The Cruisy Weekend Day Ride - which, as Sallo suggests, could alternate Sat and Sun. It wouldn't take much organising - just post a thread and whoever turns up, rides.
Edit: Maybe we can discuss this over lunch on the 8th.

[Trudes]

i am a noooooob

I meant a noob as in newbie, not nob as in......:bleh: :dodge:

[Trudes]

I second that.

As an aside, given that it is now dark in the evenings and TCWNR is therefore a bit scary, perhaps we could start a TCWDR - The Cruisy Weekend Day Ride - which, as Sallo suggests, could alternate Sat and Sun. It wouldn't take much organising - just post a thread and whoever turns up, rides.
Edit: Maybe we can discuss this over lunch on the 8th.

Sounds like a plan kids. So the newbie ride is on the 8th, someone from out the Hutt way may like to inform us of the weather if it's looking dodgy on the day, in which case it'll be on the 15th. All will be posted in the thread starter. I will also do the calender entry and whoever is keen can put their name down.

[Wasp]

oh cool good idea, now we can put the house warming party on hold for even longer...........

not sure if i can make it, AJ and I were talking about what our plans were but fucked if i can remember...

[hedgier1]

hey guys and gals party for kb riders easter saturday

[Spittie]

yea no problem (i start work up your way on sunday the 1st), be happy to lend a hand with cleaning the carbs too if i can find time/transport - this way you only have to pay for them to be balanced (if needed/wanted) which only costs about $60 according to alex (i think it was $200 for them to clean and balance)

Thanks doug thats great!!

[Panther]

I meant a noob as in newbie, not nob as in......:bleh: :dodge:

well what else do you call someone who crashes due to bad riding eh?
nooooooob

[Trudes]

Ok, so to bring this back on topic!!!!!

I was just wondering how many eatery type places will be open on Easter Sunday and not charging like wounded bulls to be so?
What do people think of having a BYO picnic lunch or coercing a non-rider/bike-less sap into coming along in a car with a BBQ and snags in the back?

[hsvboy06]

Let your fingers do the walking... Choose wherever you want to take us, give them a call, ask if they'll be open, and what they'll be charging. More to the point, prepare them for about 20 bikers to arrive!
BYO picnic lunch is also fine with me.

[Wasp]

20?!

have we all forgotton how full martinborough square was?

do it for the 22nd, give the pub/resturant plenty of warning and do it at a time that suits them!

[Trudes]

I'm more than happy for someone else to organise this ride.

[hsvboy06]

20?!
That's the most votes in the poll right now, and atm there are only 3 people registered in the calendar as attending... I was being optimistic.

I'm more than happy for someone else to organise this ride.Just trying to be helpful... :innocent:

[Trudes]

I know you are hsv, and I appreciate the helpful comments. :sunny:
As you mentioned there are only 3 people registered so far, so I can't start ringing anywhere to say there are a group of bikers turning up, it could be 3 or it could be 30. I suggested the picnic or BBQ so I wouldn't have to bother with exact numbers and people could be a little freer to turn up on a whim, with their lunch, I'm sure most people can make a sandwich.

[hsvboy06]

...I'm sure most people can make a sandwich.
Yeah, you'd think.
(Kapiti riders meet outside Subway... :rofl:)

[Trudes]

Yeah, you'd think.
(Kapiti riders meet outside Subway... :rofl:)

LOL, I can just imagine it too!:yes:

[Wasp]

yea sorry mrs kd, just trying to help - didnt mean to have a go at you, im more than willing to help out in any way i can - just let me know how

I just remember Bruce used to organise these rides more than a month in advance

[Dodger]

Bugger,
Cant make Easter Sunday, I'm going to be in New Plymouth. :mellow:

[Nasty]

I really want to come .. but we are doing a trip on the bikes to Napier ... which should make life interesting. :)

[chanceyy]

I would be up for a ride ...

on 15th as easter hoping to be pootling over the eastern side with muh mentor ..

also riding all the way to wellywood on muh own does not hold much appeal .. still getting confident on the roads .. so might have to see wot the posse is doing & i might be able to drag them along

[Trudes]

OK, so I was thinking, in order to try and please everyone, what if we do an Easter Sunday ride and an April 15 ride? As long as we do Easter Sunday as a picnic lunch (BYO) and the 15th can be a pub/café lunch. How does that tickle your collective fancys?

[Lissa]

OK, so I was thinking, in order to try and please everyone, what if we do an Easter Sunday ride and an April 15 ride? As long as we do Easter Sunday as a picnic lunch (BYO) and the 15th can be a pub/café lunch. How does that tickle your collective fancys?

Sounds good.. because I am not sure I can make Easter Sunday, but I can make the 15th!!! :D

[Kendog]

OK, so I was thinking, in order to try and please everyone, what if we do an Easter Sunday ride and an April 15 ride? As long as we do Easter Sunday as a picnic lunch (BYO) and the 15th can be a pub/café lunch. How does that tickle your collective fancys?

That sounds good to me as well. This way both the most popular dates in the poll are covered.

Make mine a ham and cheese sammy thanks :innocent:

[Nasty]

OK, so I was thinking, in order to try and please everyone, what if we do an Easter Sunday ride and an April 15 ride? As long as we do Easter Sunday as a picnic lunch (BYO) and the 15th can be a pub/café lunch. How does that tickle your collective fancys?

Tickled ;)

[Trudes]

That sounds good to me as well. This way both the most popular dates in the poll are covered.

Make mine a ham and cheese sammy thanks :innocent:

Make your own sammy.
Weren't you the one telling me that "you can't please everyone"?

[hsvboy06]

OK, so I was thinking, in order to try and please everyone, what if we do an Easter Sunday ride and an April 15 ride?
Primo. :niceone:

[Kendog]

Weren't you the one telling me that "you can't please everyone"?

It was my subtle way of saying it. Too subtle I guess.

[Dodger]

15th is good for me :yes:

[Pommie Boy]

Top work Mrs KD - 15th suits me best too so now I get to take the bike to Taupo at Easter AND meet some Wellington bikers on the 15th - sweet! And seeing as I make the best sanwiches in the world (well, so I reckon anyway) none of you will be getting sandwich envy on the 8th! Have fun on the 8th, look forward ot seeing y'all on the 15th.:rockon:

[chanceyy]

am tickled too :D

[Trudes]

Just a reminder that the first of the newbie rides is this Sunday. Bring your newbie and your sandwich. Don't be shy newer people, this ride is for you, so come along and meet some of the regulars, come for a ride and learn some new skills. Also, all those experienced type people that PMed me, please do come along, we may end up with a ratio of one newbie to 5 helpers, but that's cool, and some of you can always go for your own faster paced ride somewhere and then meet back up a bit later on.:sunny:

Now all I need to know is, am I supposed to be organising Wasp, ajtubo and mudboy's housewarming party/ride?:shutup:

[Wasp]

Now all I need to know is, am I supposed to be organising Wasp, ajtubo and mudboy's housewarming party/ride?:shutup:
well now that you've stolen the planned weekend with a newbie ride we will have to wait a few weeks till we are all free again:dodge:

[Paul in NZ]

OK - I'm easily confused and will get bored going through that many pages so what time, where are you meeting and where are you going to again???

erm..... is this still happening?

[Trudes]

well now that you've stolen the planned weekend with a newbie ride we will have to wait a few weeks till we are all free again:dodge:

Well what time did you want to start the party? I'm sure we'll have all the newbies and their bikes back in Welly by about 4pm, any reason we can't all come around then?:innocent:

[Paul in NZ]

erm..... is this still happening?

[Str8 Jacket]

Im heading up North on Saturday for a few days so i'll try and make the 15th. Have fun guys :sunny:

[Trudes]

erm..... is this still happening?

erm... yes, what gave you the impression it wasn't?

[Lissa]

For me this Sunday is going to be weather dependant.. dont trust my GN Tyres in the wet, going to look into replacing them. But the 15th should be a goer!! (will give you some money for Uncle B's seat when I see you trudes.. I havent forgotten).

Edit/ will prob meet you guys at the top of the Rimutakas... 11.20am onwards.

[Paul in NZ]

erm... yes, what gave you the impression it wasn't?

OK - sorry, have fun - looks like the weather might be kind

[Trudes]

OK - sorry, have fun - looks like the weather might be kind

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.

Im not coming if *he* is. :oi-grr:

[Paul in NZ]

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.


Thanks for the offer, obviously not quite got the hang of the internet as much as I thought - couldn't see the details of where and when. I doubt we would have much to offer you folks - but thanks anyway..

[Terminated]

I know there is a followup newbie ride the next Sunday [15th], however this weekend the weather looks a bit dodgy both Saturday and Sunday may only be showers but who knows. [Looked at both the Wellington and Materton forecasts:
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=weathertoday


I am thinking the Easter Monday, perhaps an hour or so earlier, so as to get over the hill and back before the holiday traffic builds up in the afternoon. This may be an option.

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

[Trudes]

Yep that's an idea Guy. Shall we play it by ear on Sunday and if the weather's crap we could look at who may be keen for the next day. (I will be out riding my share of the new bike anyway!!!!:done: )

[Paul in NZ]

Im not coming if *he* is. :oi-grr:

Oh I see....... well...... um.... er

[Trudes]

I may be late as have to drop his highness off to the airport, so if I don't catch up with the group at the truckstop by 10am, just carry on to the Duck pond and I'll hopefully catch you there, otherwise, will definately see everyone at Rimutex by 11!!!! Now we just gotta sort the weather, hopefully it's like it is today!

[elle-f]

Apparently its meant to be beautiful here - with cloud cover to stop those sunburn prone people getting even redder.

btw - where abouts is this ride headed to? I have taken Sunday off especially for it so you bloody better not leave me in the dust.

[Trudes]

Geeze, not likely Elle, it's meant to be a slow paced newbie ride (depending on how many newbies turn up!).
Well, I was thinking of maybe heading to Martinbourough and having picnic lunch on the square, that way anyone who can't make a sandwich can grab themselves something at one of the cafés and we can all have a sit down on the grass and chew the fat in a relaxed type manner (a bit like a bunch of cows!). How does that sound?

[Lissa]

Sounds perfect Trudes. About time elle came on a ride, havent seen her in ages!! I hopefully can make this sunday.... will bring a picnic if I do.

[Hawkeye]

Hi Trudy,
I'm planning on turning up. Hopefully we can get a few newbies along to make it a good day. Now, you did remember to book the weather didn't you?

Elle/Lissa looking forward to catching up with you girls again.
Lissa, no need to worry about that front tyre. Trudy has booked good weather, haven't you Trudy! :yeah:

[Trudes]

Excellent Hawkeye, be good to see you! Maybe Mel could do us one of her famous sun dances, I'm just not that good at them:banana: .

[Kendog]

I hope the ride is still fun without me :whistle:

[Hawkeye]

I hope the ride is still fun without me :whistle:


Now if you really, really want' to come along. The CBX is still sitting in the garage if you think you can handle the extreme power to weight ratio. :laugh:

[Lissa]

Excellent Hawkeye, be good to see you! Maybe Mel could do us one of her famous sun dances, I'm just not that good at them:banana: .

I am on too it Trudes!!! :shake:

oops I mean :sunny:

[Nasty]

Geeze, not likely Elle, it's meant to be a slow paced newbie ride (depending on how many newbies turn up!).
Well, I was thinking of maybe heading to Martinbourough and having picnic lunch on the square, that way anyone who can't make a sandwich can grab themselves something at one of the cafés and we can all have a sit down on the grass and chew the fat in a relaxed type manner (a bit like a bunch of cows!). How does that sound?

Sounds like a great plan to us .. we are no longer away so wil ljoin the rest of the crew :)

[elle-f]

Geeze, not likely Elle, it's meant to be a slow paced newbie ride (depending on how many newbies turn up!).
Well, I was thinking of maybe heading to Martinbourough and having picnic lunch on the square, that way anyone who can't make a sandwich can grab themselves something at one of the cafés and we can all have a sit down on the grass and chew the fat in a relaxed type manner (a bit like a bunch of cows!). How does that sound?

sounds gay - but cool :laugh: so, what time will you be leaving rimutex? can you tell i havent really read the thread?

[Kendog]

sounds gay - but cool :laugh: so, what time will you be leaving rimutex? can you tell i havent really read the thread?

All is revealed in the first post :done:

[hsvboy06]

If anyone else is going on this ride from Kapiti, we can meet at the Mobil by the lights, departing at 9:45am. That should get us to Rimutex well before 11am.

We'll be passing Pautahanui Challenge at about 10:15am if anyone else wants to meet there.

[merv]

If the weather is right I'm in and will see you at Rimutex.

[Nasty]

If anyone else is going on this ride from Kapiti, we can meet at the Mobil by the lights, departing at 9:45am. That should get us to Rimutex well before 11am.

We'll be passing Pautahanui Challenge at about 10:15am if anyone else wants to meet there.

Meet you at Pautahanui Challenge then :)

[Steam]

I'll be at the Caltex truck stop Kaiwharawhara 9:45am for 10:00am depature.
Ooh, which bike to take?? The CX400, heavy but new and exciting, or the good old tried and trusted and mutilated-mutated Apocalypse SR250?
Hmmm... I think the SR. If nothing else it will be a conversation piece.
I can't be there the whole day, I have to be back in Wellington to do an evening cruise on the boat at 5.30pm, so I'll make it to Featherston / Carterton with your folks before turning back.

[Paul in NZ]

If the weather is good - the child bride and I may join you for luncheon...... Assuming I'm not ambushed by the crate of Corona seductively calling me from the fridge...

[chanceyy]

hey Trudie ...

well as in here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=47567) 86 & I are now on a rescue mission tomorrow to save suzie from the clutches of evil dirt bikes .........

[Smoggie]

Sounds like a good trip out. Meet you there mate.

[Trudes]

Good morning all!!!! Have an excited kid on my hands who's off to Tauranga on the 9:40 plane to collect his new ride. But anyway, anyone want to give us a first-hand report of what the weather is doing in the Hutt and in the 'Rapa, please. Looks like the damp cloud stuff will burn off to me, but then, I'm a bit meteorologically challenged!
Oh and anyone from the 'Rapa can choose to meet us at Rimutex at 11-11:20ish or at the top of the hill at about 11:30ish.

[Steam]

It's overcast with patches of blue here in the city, the roads look fresh and clean, and the forecast is for the cloud to burn off as the day progresses. I want to leave NOW! I'll have to wait I suppose.

[C&C-rider]

Good Mornen :o)

Im sooooo exited Im soooo exited ;o)

Since Ima townie is anyone coming to the first meetn point ??

[Colapop]

I have new clean fresh oil in my forks and they feel so much better than they did so I might just have to force myself to go out for a little ride today... hopefully I've graduated to newbie level... :woohoo:

[Trudes]

I'm hoping to get to the Mobil in time, otherwise should see you at the duck pond.
Stop bloody raining!!!! Should be fine. Thunderbirds are go. (Packing my wet weather stuff, just in case! I class myself as an optimist, but I'm a Cancerian and like to be prepared for ever possibility also!):mellow:

[Trudes]

I have new clean fresh oil in my forks and they feel so much better than they did so I might just have to force myself to go out for a little ride today... hopefully I've graduated to newbie level... :woohoo:

Oh sweet, my hubby's not gonna be there, so I might need a hug to console me that he's gone and bought a Suzuki.:shit:

[Hawkeye]

Oh sweet, my hubby's not gonna be there, so I might need a hug to console me that he's gone and bought a Suzuki.:shit:

While the cat's away - aye Trudi :innocent: :whistle: :nono:

[Trudes]

While the cat's away - aye Trudi :innocent: :whistle: :nono:

The mice will play, and the cat knows exactly what the mouse is like!!!:gob:

[Steam]

Since Ima townie is anyone coming to the first meetn point ??

Me, 9.45 for a 10am departure, Caltex Kaiwharawhara. I'll be the one on the freaky looking bike.

[James Deuce]

Can you people just stop ranting about going for a ride and meet up at the agreed time?

Some of us are trying to work.

[C&C-rider]

Me, 9.45 for a 10am departure, Caltex Kaiwharawhara. I'll be the one on the freaky looking bike.

Cool... I'll be the freaky looking guy then...:Punk:

[Lissa]

Good morning all!!!! Have an excited kid on my hands who's off to Tauranga on the 9:40 plane to collect his new ride. But anyway, anyone want to give us a first-hand report of what the weather is doing in the Hutt and in the 'Rapa, please. Looks like the damp cloud stuff will burn off to me, but then, I'm a bit meteorologically challenged!
Oh and anyone from the 'Rapa can choose to meet us at Rimutex at 11-11:20ish or at the top of the hill at about 11:30ish.

Blue sky as far as the eye can see here in the rapa... great day for it !

[Lissa]

I might meet you guys in feathers... gone off riding the hill atm.

[wilber]

Will be there , got off working today

[Colapop]

The mice will play, and the cat knows exactly what the mouse is like!!!:gob:
Yeah, coz I'm small and quiet like a mouse! :gob:

[Darkman]

mmmm...c you guys out there...bringing a wannabe biker along for the ride.

[Trudes]

Wicked, I'm back so will cyas at the Caltex at 9:45ish (not the Mobil!) Remember to check your tyres and fill up with gas!

[Nasty]

Challenge Pauatahaunui ... 1015 for those this way.

[Terminated]

Caltex Stokes Valley 1030 then to Rimutex

[Matt]

Nice to meet some of you this morning :yes: only had time to get to the top of the 'takas and back (the joys of having a young family!) - planning to do the full route next week though :Punk:

Matt

[Ms Piggy]

Great day for riding over the Martinborough. After lunch I went for little tootle out the back road to Carterton and then back over the Rimutakas.

Great to see & meet KBers.

[Lissa]

Thanks for the Easter Eggs Trudes!!! Was a good relaxing ride for me, lots of laughs, lots of hugs, lots of fun!! Thanks guys.... Bring on next Sunday. :)

[Trudes]

Was great to meet you too Matt, and all the others that came along too!
Turned into a lovely day, bit of traffic on the hill, but that's understandable. As many commented, That probably was the fastest newbie ride I've ever been on too!! I think we only got 2 or 3 newbies turn up (now that's newbies on 1000cc bikes????) and the majority of people on 250s are jolly good riders anyway (Thanks for the giggles you two, you know who you are!) When Elle and I took off from Featherston, I was riding along thinking "just stick to the speed limit, it's a newbie ride and the rest will catch up in a minute", then 2 crazy people went flying past me (you two are meant to be sensible!! LOL)
Had a lovely laid back picnic in the square and then lost everyone. So C&C rider, quallman1234 and I went around the lake back to Featherston (thanks for the company guys, hope you had a safe trip home!).
Awesome day, thanks all, thanks Grub and Nasty for being TEC and BB#1 for being my voice (I'm loud but hate public speaking!) and to everyone that turned up to help the newbies!
Same again next Sunday!! I'll book at a pub for lunch, thinking Featherston pub? What does everyone think of that? Will need an idea of numbers though, so if you're coming, plz put your name in the calender thing, thanks!

P.S. Some stripper put their shirt in my bag!! Would you like me to bring it for you next Sunday?

[Terminated]

Thanks very much for the ride today all of you enjoyed it very much indeed. Currently my pc is down got to get a new power supply unit for it. Currently visiting a cousins place and just jumped on the PC.

Look forward to seeing the ride report pics Merv.....


Heads Up and Enjoy - Look forward to next Sunday's ride too.

[skelstar]

Where are the photos people?

[Trudes]

Where were you Skelsy? And I think there could be some very funny photos coming.... (think Col and his posse of chicks!):Punk:

[Lissa]

Where were you Skelsy? And I think there could be some very funny photos coming.... (think Col and his posse of chicks!):Punk:
heehee.. but who did I see, skipping off to the toilets with Col.. ??? so cute!:D

[Trudes]

LOL, I felt like a 3 year old again been dragged off to the toilets by my Big Bro!! (In the nicest possible way!):innocent:

[skelstar]

'Skelsy'? Hmmm...chilling with the folks. Went for a ride later but back tyre was down to the metal and I was sent home early :(

[Trudes]

God, is that another tyre you've been through?:shit: You need to buy shares in a tyre company I think!!

[Nasty]

Great ride .. well organised ... had loads of fun .. Cheers Trudie!!

[Paul in NZ]

Nice to see all you folks out enjoying yourselves.

The packed lunch idea was a goodie - quite enjoyed mine (and some of Vickis) but the fat clod that made the coffee in the thermos mucked up! Too milky (but Vicki liked it)

Very cruisy ride home, stopped for coffee, for gas, more coffee, looked at the view - life is good!

Catch you all later

Paul n Vicki

[Trudes]

Was great to see you both out enjoying the day Paul and Vicky, glad you joined in the picnic fun in the square!:sunny:

[quallman1234]

Thanks for the ride :), see ya guys next sunday :).
Col (Is that how u spell it?) was a crack up thanks for the laughs.

Lovely ride around the bays thanks for the company Mrs kendog :).

[merv]

Where are the photos people?

OK they're coming, I'll start a thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1005995#post1005995.

[merv]

Had a lovely laid back picnic in the square and then lost everyone.

Col said right when he was standing next to you we'll go to Lake Ferry and then home, I even beeped my horn at you as you turned off to go back towards Featherston instead of continuing to lake Ferry. I had followed you that far out of town.

C&C rider was following me until then and I pointed to Quallman that we were heading straight on, that's where Col and quite a crowd had gone. So we missed you at the Lake Ferry pub and the coffee machine had just broken down when we got there.

Thanks for organising this ride (and for the kiss) :rockon:

[quallman1234]

Col said right when he was standing next to you we'll go to Lake Ferry and then home, I even beeped my horn at you as you turned off to go back towards Featherston instead of continuing to lake Ferry. I had followed you that far out of town.

C&C rider was following me until then and I pointed to Qualman that we were heading straight on, that's where Col and quite a crowd had gone. So we missed you at the Lake Ferry pub and the coffee machine had just broken down when we got there.

Thanks for organising this ride (and for the kiss) :rockon:

Aha gotcha!, luckily i did turn back to featherston tho i was running low on that liquid stuff :P, it was a nice ride nevertheless.

[Trudes]

Ahhhh, I thought he was going around the lake and that we were just so behind that they'd left us in the dust. Never to mind, still had a nice little tootle with the trailbike boys and home for a beer!! Off to look at the evidence now!!

[Colapop]

So many tales (or is that tail?) so little time...
Just a wash and press thanks Trudes... you know how hot you make me - I had to take it off... I can't help being sought after :chase:

My girls... you're all lurvely, curvy and cuddly...:love: AND you put up with me... being me... group hug... :grouphug:

I had a blast today, well actually blasted a bit after Martybro - those roads are pretty straight and flat in parts. First time I've ever had batterless fush & chups (and what did you call that green stuff?) You girls all know that I'm available for big brother duties whenever I'm needed so just holler and I'll do my best to hear ya. The "Picnic in the Square" was cool... at least in the shade. The weather played it's part and so did the riders... I didn't hear about any off's so I think everyone got home safe and sound - that in itself is bloody good (given the number of bins lately).

I used to live in Pirinoa and Lake Ferry many moons ago and I haven't been back for 20 years. In case you guys following me were wondering what all the pointing and head shaking was about... I was just having a laugh to myself remembering days gone by... Back when I was a boy...

As far as riding goes, I improved throughout the day to the point where I scraped my pegs on going up & down the Taka's. Apparently, according to the guy on the GSXR1000 I need 100 more to keep up with him... but I think I did ok...:innocent: No wheelies though...

Thanks peeps (& Trudes) for a cracker day out.

[elle-f]

I agree - twas a laugh. MrsK you are right about those two hoons that passed us - at least we stayed um kinda on the speed limit um.....

Cola - those hugs are very scary :laugh:

From Martinborough I ditched Lissa in favour of staying for a free coffee with Grub and Nasty while the helmet recharged.......can you believe that?!

I raced back home although managed again to stay close to the speed limit!

A great group and will see you next Sunday :)

[elle-f]

heehee.. but who did I see, skipping off to the toilets with Col.. ??? so cute!:D

it was Col's skipping technique that was the scariest though. I wonder if there are skipping classes he can attend

[Lissa]

From Martinborough I ditched Lissa in favour of staying for a free coffee with Grub and Nasty while the helmet recharged.......can you believe that?!
Yea you great meanie ditchy person you!!!!! Na was great to go on a ride again with you, its been a while..... dont forget this week ;)

[Colapop]

it was Col's skipping technique that was the scariest though. I wonder if there are skipping classes he can attend
I had "Tip-toe through the tulips" playing in my head!

[elle-f]

I had "Tip-toe through the tulips" playing in my head!

Um that mighta been "Clambering through the forest" :laugh:

[Trudes]

I hope you're not referring to my legs needing a shave!!!

[wilber]

Sorry 1 of those hoons here ,at 100k's was starting to fall asleep and needed a bit of wind in the face to keep awake and that beautiful long straight just looked to good

[C&C-rider]

C&C rider was following me until then and I pointed to Quallman that we were heading straight on, that's where Col and quite a crowd had gone.

Well I just saw Trudes and Qually turning right and since u guys werent really in "newbie speed" mode I thought Im gonna trust Trudes and head along wherever she went.

Anyway , it was a great ride and it was nice to meet lots of new people.

Um , theres another thread so I finish my 5 cents there :done:

[Trudes]

Oh my god!! Never follow me!! I tend to aimlessly follow other bikers, and then find out they either don't know where they're going also or they're not with our group!:bye: . But glad you did follow me, I did wonder at times if you guys were thinking "Hope she knows where she's going and this isn't a unknown bit of land to go to Picton!" Nice that some people trust me!! Glad you had fun!!:rockon:

[Darkman]

Cheers MRS kendog for a good ride. had a newby pillion with me and she was very impressed with the way the ride went and the friendlyness of everyone. Was so impressed with BB#1's speech that she wants to go and get her licence.Good on ya BB#1.

[Hawkeye]

Well I just saw Trudes and Qually turning right and since u guys werent really in "newbie speed" mode I thought Im gonna trust Trudes and head along wherever she went.

Anyway , it was a great ride and it was nice to meet lots of new people.

Um , theres another thread so I finish my 5 cents there :done:


Hey there C&C good to meet you. Just a note for the future. When Colapop is in front, he doesn't understand the term 'newbie speed'.:chase:

[Colapop]

WOTEVA!! By the time we left Martybro it was time to open things up a little. I didn't go any faster than the 250's or 500's could keep up.

[James Deuce]

Hey there C&C good to meet you. Just a note for the future. When Colapop is in front, he doesn't understand the term 'newbie speed'.:chase:

What's more worrying is that he doesn't know how to stop.

[GSVR]

What's more worrying is that he doesn't know how to stop.

Is that how to stop or when to stop Jim? When it comes to the hugging maybe he could stop altogether or just restrict himself to the ladies.

BTW the antics with the stick in the park was a bloody good laugh. Not quite BillyT material but funny.

[Hawkeye]

Had a great time. The ride was good but the weather and more importantly, the company is what made it great. Enjoyed chewing the fat with everyone in the square. It was good to catch up with a few folks I haven't seen for a while. Thanks go to Mrs KD for the organising .
And to Merv (and Mrs Merv), Stain (Bryce) and Colapop (Col). Thanks for the ride back from Lake Ferry. I learnt a lot from you guys in a very short time on those back roads.

BTW Col , It stopped being a newbie ride the second we left the first meeting place with you in front. :chase:

Note to Mrs KD for next weekend. PUT COLA AT THE BACK. AND KEEP HIM THERE.
__________________

[James Deuce]

Is that how to stop or when to stop Jim? .
Yes

(10 fc)

[Colapop]

I thought I did good just keeping up... :yes:

[merv]

Where were you for these last two rides Jim2 were you stuck working or something?

[Hawkeye]

I thought I did good just keeping up... :yes:

But you were being a bit of a nana at the back from Lake Ferry :rofl:

[James Deuce]

Where were you for these last two rides Jim2 were you stuck working or something?

Working.

I'm not working next weekend, so it will be raining or I'll be in hospital.

[merv]

You're so right and this weekend has been fantastic so not like the forecast at all.

[Colapop]

But you were being a bit of a nana at the back from Lake Ferry :rofl:
Someone had to stay at the back to look after you... :dodge:

[Hawkeye]

Someone had to stay at the back to look after you... :dodge:

Thanks pal. Your all heart.


Not sure yet if I can make next weekend. Brother and Sister in law + my 2 nieces coming to visit. They are here for a wedding but not sure which day.
Looking forward to seeing my nieces.

[Colapop]

Jeez! All I need is petrol money...

and new brake pads, and a chain & sprockets, and tyres... that'll do for now....

[Lissa]

Cheers MRS kendog for a good ride. had a newby pillion with me and she was very impressed with the way the ride went and the friendlyness of everyone. Was so impressed with BB#1's speech that she wants to go and get her licence.Good on ya BB#1.
Excellent... another biker chick in the making!! :Punk: Glad she enjoyed the day.

[Steam]

I can't be there for the 15th sadly, I'd like to come and be the only Noob and show off the Apocalypse (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1000897&postcount=56)but we have to re-antifoul the boat that day. :bye:
Boy there was Nobody there with L plates, and I think I was the slowest. Even the folks on the 250's were faster than me.
Colapop reminded me how to brake properly, I had developed a bad habit of using only the rear.
I had a good time!

[merv]

Maybe they are naughty and just not showing an L plate.

[quallman1234]

Oh my god!! Never follow me!! I tend to aimlessly follow other bikers, and then find out they either don't know where they're going also or they're not with our group!:bye: . But glad you did follow me, I did wonder at times if you guys were thinking "Hope she knows where she's going and this isn't a unknown bit of land to go to Picton!" Nice that some people trust me!! Glad you had fun!!:rockon:
I was thinking almost half the time, didnt it say 26km to featherson somewhere looking at my trip going ohh crap petrol :P.

Oh well :), it was fun :).
Is there a petrol station in lake ferry?
I need a bigger tank, i swear its under its claimed 10.5L

[merv]

No gas at Lake Ferry but there is gas at Pirinoa but I don't think it was open when we went through on Sunday.

[Colapop]

Just strap a 1.5L coke bottle of petrol on the bike...

[Hawkeye]

No gas at Lake Ferry but there is gas at Pirinoa but I don't think it was open when we went through on Sunday.

Is that the name of that place we slowed to 50 for :)

[elle-f]

that'd be it and if you werent looking closely - you would have missed the 5 houses :laugh: do you think colas parents lived there so they wouldnt have too many people seeing him as he grew up? *running away laffin*

[merv]

Is that the name of that place we slowed to 50 for :)

Dunno about 50 I think it is a 70 zone.

Cola pointed out the school as we were coming back.

[quallman1234]

Just strap a 1.5L coke bottle of petrol on the bike...

Not a bad idea actually :) maybe next time?

[Darkman]

will join you guys again on sunday if weather holds..this time with no pillion, so might be able to keep up.

[Pommie Boy]

Hey guys and gals - at the risk of being called a "fair weather biker", are we still on for Sunday if the weather is bad, i.e. pouring with rain like it was last night, or do we have to bin it? I only ask because the chances of getting two good weekends of weather in Wellington in a row is, like, less than zero:doh:

[Terminated]

Here is link for next Sunday's ride:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=47808

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Trudes]

Hey guys and gals - at the risk of being called a "fair weather biker", are we still on for Sunday if the weather is bad, i.e. pouring with rain like it was last night, or do we have to bin it? I only ask because the chances of getting two good weekends of weather in Wellington in a row is, like, less than zero:doh:

Will make a call on the day as to the weather, but as it's a newbie ride and with safety and enjoyment in mind, I'd say if the weather's crap, it's a no go! I will post on here on Sunday morning before 9:30am if it's off.:sunny:

[Lissa]

Will make a call on the day as to the weather, but as it's a newbie ride and with safety and enjoyment in mind, I'd say if the weather's crap, it's a no go! I will post on here on Sunday morning before 9:30am if it's off.:sunny:
I will get everyone I know to do a sun dance... anyway just cause its crap in Welly, it doesnt mean its crap over here!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Trudes]

You do that (video evidence would be good:mellow: ) And yes, a weather report from the 'Rapa would be good on Sunday morning, thanks Mel!!

[Kendog]

Just to make sure there is no confusion, the ride tomorrow will follow the previous weeks ride format, with the addition of a buddy system for newbies if they want it.

See here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1012901&postcount=30) for clarification.

[Trudes]

God has spoken.
(I :love: you).
See the rest of you tomorrow, don't forget to put some gas in your bike!

[skelstar]

GET A ROOM!!!

Really...enough of the PDA.

[Trudes]

I :love: you too Skelsy!
Wouldn't want you to feel left out:done:

[Lissa]

If its anything like today... its going to be a cracker. See you guys at Rimutex about 11amish :D (leaving 11.30am) Ive already fulled up with petrol and lubed my bike!!

[Trudes]

:eek:Lissa said lube :o :blip:
Yes I am bored, my entertainment is down in the garage dribble polishing his bike.

[skelstar]

:eek:Lissa said lube :o :blip:
Shes pretty damn dodgy that chick.

[Steam]

Dodgy is just another word for Hot Sweet Candy.

[sels1]

See ya'll there, hope to be accompanied by one maybe two newbies.

[Bonez]

I will get everyone I know to do a sun dance... anyway just cause its crap in Welly, it doesnt mean its crap over here!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:Crap weather all Sunday(p/t)

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=wellington

and so is the Wairapa

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=masterton

HTH

Have a good ride all.

[sels1]

Crap weather all Sunday(p/t)

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=wellington

and so is the Wairapa

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=masterton

HTH

Have a good ride all.

Yeah I put a word in...
Why dont you come down and join us ol chap?

[Bonez]

Yeah I put a word in...
Why dont you come down and join us ol chap?Have got a bad case of runny nose and tonsil tickle I'm trying to get over. Hate to freshen it up.

But then again...........

[Hawkeye]

Dodgy is just another word for Hot Sweet Candy.

Down Boy. You leave our Lissa alone. :yeah:

Too much heat there mate. Giving off a little too much 'steam'.
Anyone got a bucket of cold water?

[elle-f]

Just to make sure there is no confusion, the ride tomorrow will follow the previous weeks ride format, with the addition of a buddy system for newbies if they want it.

See here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1012901&postcount=30) for clarification.

i :love: you too

[elle-f]

It's a beautiful day here in the Rapa.

[Dodger]

Looking like a good day on the other side of the hill as well. :sunny:
I think it will be a good one all round :)

[Trudes]

yep, definately looking like a gooer everyone, so we'll see you all out there!!:sunny:

[Trudes]

Just a reminder too, if there's anyone who wants to be paired up with another rider, let me know ok! :scooter:

[elle-f]

Thanks Mrs K - i want to be paired up with you because riding over the Rimutakas scares me. Thank you :)

[Darkman]

gota noob with me on a zxr250 2day so will come and say high..not sure if we'll ride with the group though...see you all at 11:30

edit:just saw the 12second thing got flagged and ride the same as last week, so might join yous after all

[Trudes]

Thanks Mrs K - i want to be paired up with you because riding over the Rimutakas scares me. Thank you :)
Oh, I think we can do that! So I've got my 'tard (LOL, I :love: you Elle!). Hey Elle, have you seen Col's profile pic? Notice he didn't pick the "pained" one! LMAO!


gota noob with me on a zxr250 2day so will come and say high..not sure if we'll ride with the group though...see you all at 11:30

edit:just saw the 12second thing got flagged and ride the same as last week, so might join yous after all

Sweet A., are you happy to have your friend ride along with you? ( and vise versa?)

[elle-f]

OMG MrsK @ that profile pic. wait til i see that guy :laugh:

[Howie]

Looks like a nice day for a ride, I'll probably meet up with the ride at rimutex.

[Trudes]

Hi Howie, that's cool, we'll see you there!

[Darkman]

Sweet A., are you happy to have your friend ride along with you? ( and vise versa?)

yeah, not a problem for me, not sure how he feels, but who cares right..he is only a noob....keep up or stay home!!


lol..nha, will see what he says later. If anyone else needs some help, always happy to help out.

[Lissa]

I know elle got in first but I will make the offical Rapa Report. Its Bloody Brilliant over here!!!!!!!!! Sundance worked... I'm charging next time. :sunny: I wanna ride by myself thanks... cause thats what ends up happening anyway.

btw I LUBED my chain!!!!!

See you guys/gals soon.

[Kendog]

As Merv will not be here today I will be taking some pictures.
Happy to take into account peoples best sides if they let me know, otherwise I will follow the same approach as last week (just remember to face away from the camera ladies, bending to pick something up optional :innocent: )

[rwh]

I've lost track of the post about meeting at Pauatahanui (and can't search because I can't remember how it was spelled ...) - was it 10:30? then Rimutex at 11:30? Which I join at depends on how late I'm running ...

Richard

[Kendog]

I've lost track of the post about meeting at Pauatahanui (and can't search because I can't remember how it was spelled ...) - was it 10:30? then Rimutex at 11:30? Which I join at depends on how late I'm running ...

Richard

Yep, 10.30 meet at Pauatahanui (copied your effort, not idea either), about 10.45 depart to Rimutex.

[Darkman]

As Merv will not be here today I will be taking some pictures.
Happy to take into account peoples best sides if they let me know, otherwise I will follow the same approach as last week (just remember to face away from the camera ladies, bending to pick something up optional :innocent: )

I could do with one ,going round the second last left hander on the feathers side if you have time....or any sharp corner for that matter..also need a pic of me doing a wheelie(and landing on my arse)...hey..you could work your money back..lol.

edit: nice new bike btw!!!

[sels1]

Both the new riders I was coming with now unable to make it so I have decided to pull the plug and do some overdue jobs round home. Might go for a spin later if I get them done. So have a good ride folks - see you next time.

[Nasty]

Both the new riders I was coming with now unable to make it so I have decided to pull the plug and do some overdue jobs round home. Might go for a spin later if I get them done. So have a good ride folks - see you next time.

Meeting at Pauatahanui Challenge station 10.30 :)

[Pommie Boy]

Hey guys - thanks heaps for a great day out. Beautiful weather once again so obviously everyong did a sun dance last night:sunny:

Awesome to meet some local bikers, huge thanks to Mrs KD for organising - and not laughing at me (much) whn I nearly dropped the bike just outside Pauhatahui:innocent:

Hawkeye and Ang (sorry Ang, never did find out your KB name) - I lost you on the Rimutakas somewhere, not sure if you were stopping at the top or not. Thanks for the offer of a coffee and sorry I missed out, it would have gone down a treat.

See ya next time:rockon:

[Grub]

And what a great day it turned out to be! Well done the KD's. I like it when you arrange the weather and the lunch to be so perfect.

We counted something like 30 people so I wonder how many bikes that was? Not only was our group fairly large, we got overrun by as many HOGs at Rimutex and then when we got to the top of the hill there seemed to be as many other sprots bikes and assorteds up there too ... just one of those great riding days. I don't really remember seeing so many bikes out and about like there were today/ Does that mean we realise there's not that many great warm days left for riding? That would be sad (although it doesn't get lawns mowed or ironing done).

The lunch at the Featherson Pub was great. The dining room awaited us with one great long table laid out with menus, serviettes and real knives and forks - they must have mistaken us for some sophistocated group that knew how to use them.

We then trooped over to Martinborough for another sit-down and natter at the Flying Fish (now called Toppy's). That session came to a quick stop when rain clouds started forming.

Great day's riding, heaps of traffic on the hill coming home. I was especially fond of the gold Subaru that loved me so much it wanted to make a hood ornament of me. {Flattered look}.

Good fun, lets do it again!

[Trudes]

Thanks for turning up everyone, 'twas a gorgeous day for a ride with friends old and new! :sunny:
Thank you so much to everyone who took a newbie under their wing, even if it was only in a small way, it's all appreciated! :scooter:
Huge thanks to Grub and Nasty for being TEC's and to Nasty for having a loud voice and being good at telling everyone what to do (or is that where to go? lol!) and BB#1 for being cruisey ride leader!:niceone:
I'm glad everyone said they had a good day riding and meeting fellow bikers, it was also very nice of the Royal Hotel to set us up in the Dining room, what good folks, so don't forget to stop in for lunch again some time!:beer:
I officially stand down as "newbie ride organiser" as this was the last one I will be organising and will pass the torch onto the next person (Buckbuck?).
Someone told me they love the rides I organise, well folks, it's not hard when there are awesome people who are more than happy to help you out, so good on you guys! :done:
There is only one more ride I'll be organising in the near future, "Uncle B's Seat Unveiling Ride" will be coming to a car park near you soon (I hope!), but will let you all know about that when the time comes.
Over and out.:sunny:

[Colapop]

Did you collect any more clothes today?

[Kendog]

Some pics from the day. Sorry I am not up to Merv's snap ability :mellow:

Pic 1: Gathering at Pahatanui
Pic 2: Ride briefing at Rimutex
Pic 3: Lunch at Featherston

[quallman1234]

Thanks for the great day guys, espically Grub and Nasty for escorting me over the hill :).

See ya next time...

Also thanks to Ms KD for organising it... you rock!

[Darkman]

Cheers Ms Kd for organising the ride. Glad i went in the end..had fun

[Kendog]

I could do with one ,going round the second last left hander on the feathers side if you have time....or any sharp corner for that matter..also need a pic of me doing a wheelie(and landing on my arse)...hey..you could work your money back..lol.

edit: nice new bike btw!!!

Sorry, best shot of your bike occurred when it was racing along at 0kph :scooter:

[Kendog]

I could do with one ,going round the second last left hander on the feathers side if you have time....or any sharp corner for that matter..also need a pic of me doing a wheelie(and landing on my arse)...hey..you could work your money back..lol.

edit: nice new bike btw!!!

Happy to go up the hill one day and take pics of you (and anyone else that is keen) Some examples attached that I took a little while ago. We should set something up on a fine Sunday.

[Darkman]

Happy to go up the hill one day and take pics of you (and anyone else that is keen) Some examples attached that I took a little while ago. We should set something up on a fine Sunday.

I'm good for that..

[Str8 Jacket]

sorry guy's, I was gonna come to this but my bikes still not going to good. Im gutted that the weathers been so awesome!

[Grub]

I officially stand down as "newbie ride organiser" as this was the last one I will be organising

Well that sounds like a fun challenge for someone ... so here goes. I throw this one into the ring for next Sunday ... comments?

Kari and I did a great 40km ride a few weeks ago which would fit the format perfectly. I'm happy to do all the detail work.

The route is something like Rimutex, Rimutaka Summit to meet the 'rapa crew, back down to Te Marua, left into the Maymorn Plateau, along the Mangaroa Valley and into Whiteman's Valley to the Short Straw Cafe (a primo location and licensed cafe) at http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/upper+hutt...s/hinkley+way/

The ride from Te Marua to the cafe is about 21km of interesting and sometimes bumpy roads. The cafe is then only about 7km via Blue Mountains Rd (interesting ride!) down to Silverstream.

I called the cafe just now to see if they could handle 20 in a group at about 12:30 and they said sure, they would put us in the Gallery function room so I have pencilled it in my name (no mention of bikers ... lol)

Have just checked the long-range rural forecast for Wairarapa and Kapiti, both show "Fine, dry, light winds".

Whaddya think?

Brett

[Trudes]

Did you collect any more clothes today?

No, no strippers today:mellow:

[Trudes]

Sounds wicked Grub! If I can get this assignment I have due done this week, I could be a starter! Let me know if you need a hand with anything.:sunny:

[Grub]

All the details here ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1014502#post1014502

The weather forecast is for "Fine, Dry, Light Winds" ... sounds like a winner

Grub

[Lissa]

Great day... Thanks Trudes!!! Had loads of fun. The Gladstone Wheelies were the best though. :D

Would be keen for some photos Nigel! :Punk:

[Terminated]

I officially stand down as "newbie ride organiser" as this was the last one I will be organising and will pass the torch onto the next person (Buckbuck?).

There is only one more ride I'll be organising in the near future, "Uncle B's Seat Unveiling Ride" will be coming to a car park near you soon (I hope!), but will let you all know about that when the time comes.
Over and out.:sunny:


I throw this one into the ring for next Sunday ... comments?

The route is something like Rimutex, Rimutaka Summit to meet the 'rapa crew, back down to Te Marua, left into the Maymorn Plateau, along the Mangaroa Valley and into Whiteman's Valley to the Short Straw Cafe (a primo location and licensed cafe) at http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/upper+hutt...s/hinkley+way/

The ride from Te Marua to the cafe is about 21km of interesting and sometimes bumpy roads. The cafe is then only about 7km via Blue Mountains Rd (interesting ride!) down to Silverstream.

Whaddya think?

Brett

Whaddya think, I reckon "for sure."

I got a few comments:

Kendogs - you done did good last week and this week. Well Done and Thank You.

Grubb and Nasty - thank you for asking me to lead the cruisie crew.

Grubb - The Short Straw cafe is smack in the middle of my newbie riding that I must say I shared with our Uncle B on numerous occasions going up Blue Mountains Road and through Whitemans Valley to Maymorn onto Te Marua.

I have some thoughts that I would like to share relating to monthly rides in May and June for cruisie/newbies, and in July we can arrange a winter ride lunch, over the hill. More later over coffee next week.

Thank you all for a most enjoyable ride today.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Pommie Boy]

Nice work BB#1 and Grub - won't be able to make next weekend as am up in Dorkland, but look forward to some cruisy rides over autumn and winter - need anything doing just let me know. :rockon:

[Grub]

Whaddya think, I reckon "for sure."

Excellent BB ... go stick yer name on the list http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1243&day=2007-4-22 so we got the number nailed.

Since you know the route so well will chat during the week about how to make sure everyone takes the correct turning :)

[elle-f]

I loved today - hooning a bit over the hill to meet the crew then back over to go for lunch. I really can't get enough of that hill so much in fact that I am heading over there again tomorrow morning! Hope I dont get stuck in that Welly working traffic!

Lunch was great - then off to Martinborough which was an interesting ride after that copper shook his finger at us - to slow down.

THEN..........and this is where my day was made....

I arrived at the Gladstone after tootling around the back way and HELLO! i arrived just in time to see these amazing wheelies past the Gladdy. I could not believe the skill of the man.....You have another fan here for sure.

Thanks for that - topped off a cool day :)

[Kendog]

Oh yeah, big thanks to Kinje for the spin down and up the hill during the wait period. Great little ride and proved I have plenty to learn on this bike :yes:

Also to Kinje and RWH for the little :innocent: blast on the western lake.

[skelstar]

...(just remember to face away from the camera ladies, bending to pick something up optional :innocent: )

You. Are. A. Shocker!

[nzcruzer]

Thanks to all those who made todays ride a great day out. Sorry I have not mastered KB names to faces to bikes yet, Well apart from BB#1 (I should know him I sold the VLX to him).

NZCRUZER

[Paul in NZ]

Nice to see you folks - sorry we didn't wait at the top of the hill but needed to get to the hotel and order lunch 1st (heh heh).. Bad stuff can happen if I'm number 39 in the queue for lunch....

Nice ride up the hill with very little traffic (it was quiet everywhere really) following Lissa's spiritedly ridden GN250. She looked a bit nervous about the TR6C being behind her (most people are nervous when it's in front) but we were happily admiring what a well ridden GN can achieve - very stylish and safely ridden (well thats what it looked like). Besides, I'm not sure the old Trumpy had enough puff to get past and I was hardly going to embarass myself....

Anyway - we bimbled off around Martinborough, Gladstone cafes etc as per usual and even stopped at the top of the hill to see LB and Hamish plus assorted others and met the infamous Bryce (sp?) who disappointed me by not having fangs or looking remotely ogreish, bah!

Droned home down the hill in great style except near the bottom where I pulled off a really stupid and totally un necessary overtaking move putting Vicki and myself at some risk for little gain - I was bloody furious with myself afterwards - dumb dumb dumb... Not a major sin in the great scheme of things and I think the 'hill' sees much much worse every day but hardly a fair thing to do with a pillion and I'm stuffed if I know why I did it... I guess things had been going very well and I just over reached it?? I'm not sure Vicki really knew how close we came to disaster or maybe she was too polite to say? Jeeze I can be a dumbarse...

[Kinje]

Yeah, cheers KD those extra little rides were good fun.

Well done Mrs KD, both the rides (this and last week) were most enjoyable. I liked the organised approach in the mornings with newbies at back with TEC, then the freedom in avo to go do your own thing (at your own pace:whistle: :innocent: )

[Dodger]

Was a great day, and a great ride.
I did just under 270km including my first trip over the "hill" :rockon:

[merv]

Looks like you had a great ride without us. We spent 5 days over in the Wairarapa and were riding constantly for 3 of them on our trail bikes and I might post a story on that later when I get around to it.

We caught up with elle33f and Lissa earlier and they suggested if we were close to the Gladstone Pub on Sunday afternoon we should drop in as some KBers were bound to be there. So you weren't going to get rid of us that easily.

In the end after going down a dead end dirt track earlier in the day we got to Gladstone about 3pm (a bit concerned we were short on gas too as the Riversdale store has closed its gas supplies down at the moment) and I gather we missed the wheelie show by FIZZERMAN, but then just as we were ordering a nice hot drink inside he did one last one as he left, but alas my camera was not at the ready.

I did take these few photos though. Our trail bikes look slightly out of place amongst the roadies. Lissa's GN had a good spot ready for a quick take-off and then elle33f posed for a couple of photos, but hey why did you close your eyes in the second one?

I've posted a story about our riding here in the advneture section http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48097

[Trudes]

Oh go Elle, you spunky chick you!:rockon:

[merv]

Oh go Elle, you spunky chick you!:rockon:

I must say the exhaust of that Radian makes a rather heavy sound and was just the biz as she accelerated away from Gladstone Pub.

My other comment would be to Skelstar - how may kms you got on the Hornet now because it was blowing a surprising amount of blue oil smoke as you accelerated away from the Pub while I was indoors enjoying my hot chocolate?

[skelstar]

Its done 35000kms. But then theres missing baffles etc...maybe that would contribute and I was giving it a bit of stick?

[merv]

Its done 35000kms. But then theres missing baffles etc...maybe that would contribute and I was giving it a bit of stick?

OK at those kms I'd expect your exhaust to be as clean as a whisker but it wasn't.

[Shadows]

Happy to go up the hill one day and take pics of you (and anyone else that is keen) Some examples attached that I took a little while ago. We should set something up on a fine Sunday.

Sounds great, I'd love a pic of me and my bike arguing our way around a nice corner. Count me in.

[Lissa]

Nice ride up the hill with very little traffic (it was quiet everywhere really) following Lissa's spiritedly ridden GN250. She looked a bit nervous about the TR6C being behind her (most people are nervous when it's in front) but we were happily admiring what a well ridden GN can achieve - very stylish and safely ridden (well thats what it looked like). Besides, I'm not sure the old Trumpy had enough puff to get past and I was hardly going to embarass myself....

Thanks for those comments Paul. Was a little flustered seeing you behind me, but I really do enjoy pushing the GN as fast as it can go (safely) up the takas.

But..... I am going to be selling the Ginny as soon as possible. :bye: Shes not the right bike for me to learn on, infact I am at the stage I am starting to hate riding her. Its not safe for the type of riding I am doing, I cant pass well, and not safely esp if the car I am passing decides to speed up. Looking at getting a GT250 or a VTR250 asap.

Oh and elle.. did you finally get your lunch????

[bull]

Cheers for the ride KD's and also to Nasty for taking on the spokesperson role.
Had a fun ride and even explored the road from lake ferry around to featherston, weather was great and was fitting that when i got home at 3 or 4pm that we had a brief rain/hail shower. Good timing.

Some of the photos i took on the ride.

[bull]

and some more photos,