TCSMR Sunday mornings - Autumn/Winter 2007

[Grub]

The Cruisy Sunday Morning Ride.

Replacing our summer The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride (TCWNR) until the return of Daylight Saving is a Cruisy Sunday ride to interesting places with interesting people. It's an excuse to go out and enjoy the sunday brunch lifestyle and to find pubs and cafes that we'd not normally bother with or to go back to old favourites.

Destinations previously ranged from Featherston, Martinborough, Lake Ferry, Carterton, Wellington city, Karori, Trentham, Paremata, Whitemans Valley and Paekakariki.

Groups meet at various locations like Caltex Kaiwhara, Pauatahanui Challenge, the Duck Pond and Haywards to head for the Final Assembly point at Caltex Rimutaka ("Rimutex") or any other place that the group has decided in the previous week might be a good idea, at 10:00am (As a result of this Poll) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48573), for a 10:30 departure.

Please Note: This ride is arranged in order to provide a local social riding event for the local KB riders which includes the smaller CC bikes and those who generally prefer slower paced rides.

This event works well by having the group remain as a group when in transit and by travelling at predominantly road legal speeds. We re-group often on these rides where the resulting chats and bike-spotting are often the best parts.

All KB riders and friends are welcome to attend this ride. However, should you struggle to slow to the group's easy going pace, we ask that you be considerate and stick with it so that it is inclusive of new and less adventurous riders.

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

Destination ideas are usually discussed in this forum with final determination being made by the group on the day. If we fancy a particular pub or cafe then we'll gauge numbers and can make a booking ... in which case that's where we go.

If the weather looks dodgy on any given Sunday, tune in to this thread for the group decision of go or no-go. See you there!

[Grub]

The Wellington Free Ambulance Charity Run is on this Sinday and that seems a fitting way to begin the TCSMR.

Discussion and details in this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48046

[Paul in NZ]

As winter encroaches - we would not be interested as we need to leave home 45 to 60 mins earlier to get to the bottom of the hill and appart from the Paekakareki hill bit - the motorway gets old fast on an ancient bike.

Seriously - you/we may need to think outside the box for winter rides, there is only so much coffee you can drink from the same old places after all.

[Grub]

From the discussion in the Poll's thread (which should now move here) it looks like we have a plan.

The concept behind these Welly rides is that the group can decide on the day but this particualr Sunday might be a bit different for most. The plan seems to be
- Rimutex 10am (top of hill and back?)
- 11:00am Ambulance (Fundraising) Ride from Maidstone Park Upper Hutt
- Finish Thorndon for BBQ and activities
- free to roam (Makara anyone?)

See y'all tomorrow

[Grub]

A few questions tonight at the party about times ....

We figure if we get to Rimutex bang on 10, there's time to get to the top of the hill and back (in the dry) and easily dawdlw along to Maidstone Park well before 11.

Seems to fit but is personal choice and a good idea if the dry weather turns up as predicted

[Grub]

Its turning out nice, roads look dampish but not wet so we're having a quick bite then off to Rimutex. At about 10:10 a blat up the hill and back for me I think and then off to the Ambo Ride

[ceebie13]

....Seriously - you/we may need to think outside the box for winter rides, there is only so much coffee you can drink from the same old places after all.


Oh I don't know...if it's coffee and/or brunch you are after, then this might just be the tip of the iceberg. Plenty of variation, I'd say.

Caffiend, Petone
Screaming Turtle, Petone
Chocolate Fish, Scorching Bay
The Beach, Eastbourne
Chocolate Days, Days Bay
Mojos, Kent Terrace
Busy Bee, Raumati
Mayfair Cafe, Upper Hutt
Cafe Romeo, Upper Hutt
La Cloche, Kaiwharawhara
Waterfront Brasserie, Raumati
La Bella Italia, Petone
Plimmerton Cafe
Short Straw, Whitemans valley
Main Street Cafe, Greytown
Red House, Te Horo
Flying Fish, Martinborough
Medici, Martinborough
Lady Featherston Cafe, Featherston
Stella Bar, Masterton
Cafe 88, Woodville
Cafe Strada, Masterton
The Black Stump, Pahiatua

...and probably loads more!

[Colapop]

I looked wistfully at the group as they rode through Krackerville today... I assume they were headed to Makara/Ohariu...? :bye: I even waved but they probably freaked out a bit...

Even saw Steam headed along Petone forshore... once again I waved but... probably coz I was in my "Bike Killer Hlux"

[Grub]

I looked wistfully at the group as they rode through Krackerville today... I assume they were headed to Makara/Ohariu...?

Spot on there Cola ... Yep we decided a little tootle out to the Makara Cafe, yet more coffee, a good yarn and a ride back through Johnsonville. The lawns still wait (again!)

[Steam]

Even saw Steam headed along Petone forshore... once again I waved but... probably coz I was in my "Bike Killer Hlux"

Yeah I stay clear of Hilux drivers, they are the maddest of all, even worse than boy-racers in Subaru's. Belated wave! :spudwave:

[Colapop]

I was on my way to pick up a bike (to be repaired for a mate)... So I was still involved in biking matters

[Grub]

Oh I don't know...if it's coffee and/or brunch you are after, then this might just be the tip of the iceberg. Plenty of variation, I'd say. {... snip...} and probably loads more!

Excellent list Ceebie, that looks like a challenge ... can we do them all between now and daylight saving restart? :)

I also realised that I have perhaps been a little proscriptive in the opening post about the gathering point always being Rimutex. Wasn't really thinking that through at the time but as someone pointed out in the poll thread, why does it always have to be from the same place?

I guess the answer is ... it doesn't. It's whatever good ideas the group comes up with in the preceeding week that finds general favour.

I've edited the opening post accordingly.

[Paul in NZ]

Excellent list Ceebie, that looks like a challenge ... can we do them all between now and daylight saving restart? :).

Sorry - that was not quite what I was meaning. Have fun though..

[hsvboy06]

I also realised that I have perhaps been a little proscriptive in the opening post about the gathering point always being Rimutex. Wasn't really thinking that...why does it always have to be from the same place?
IMHO, the starting point should always be the same place to avoid confusion (i.e., in case I miss a post saying this week we're meeting some place else). But I think we should start at the duck pond since that is more central than Rimutex.

[Grub]

Yup, the Duck Pond is definately more central but I'm guessing that it's a fact of Welly Biker Life that if we don't at least start near the Takas, many will not turn up and just go get their taka-fix on their own? It also means the Rapa crew can joins us ... or us join them.

[hsvboy06]

...which makes it sound a lot like that TCSMR will predominantly be going over the 'takas. Is that the intention?

[Nasty]

IMHO, the starting point should always be the same place to avoid confusion (i.e., in case I miss a post saying this week we're meeting some place else). But I think we should start at the duck pond since that is more central than Rimutex.

I agree meeting at the duck pond is a good idea and as with the WNR we can choose direction from there, it was never a problem on a Wednesday and I don't see how on a Sunday morning .. in fact less vehicles are on the road then.

It also then gives other options than HAVING to do the takas ... I personally don't mind them but having travelled on them daily for a time get sick of the bloody trip and would like other things to do.

my 2c

[Grub]

...which makes it sound a lot like that TCSMR will predominantly be going over the 'takas. Is that the intention?

No, I don't think so

[Grub]

There's talk of a memorial ride. I'm not familiar with the rider or the "corner" mentioned but the thread has the makings of a ride?

Wellington - Flyin' to the Wairarapa (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=47043)

[hsvboy06]

There's talk of a memorial ride... has the makings of a [TCSMR] ride?
I might be able to get out for a ride, but I won't be out in time for the memorial ride. Will anyone else be at Rimutex later (10am-ish)?

[quallman1234]

So is there a ride this sunday?

Might jump on the bike depending on how sore my knees are tho.
Went for a ride today and my knees were fine riding, kick starting's a little painful tho... TSS 2moro :).

[Grub]

The memorial run could have started at 10 and had the benefit of the group to go with it as is the plan that we all agreed on. If Jim2 wants to go off and do something different, I guess we have to let him go

So who has a favourtie route they'd like to take us on?

[Nasty]

I am in ... sounds 10 am Rimutex ... must be some goat track we haven't done for a while ;)

[James Deuce]

If Jim2 wants to go off and do something different, I guess we have to let him go



I've had the Memorial Run up for 2 months. It was originally the 29th and I moved it to this weekend because of the Ambulance run. It's been up since before you put your cruisy ride up.

It's a memorial run. Could we show a little respect please?

[Nasty]

It's been up since before you put your cruisy ride up.

It's a memorial run. Could we show a little respect please?

What was said was not disrespectful NOR intended that way .. if taken that way ... well that is choice .. we have a lot of those .. the time of the ride was only shown in the calander until recently .. Its a big community which is growing ... I don't think that having two rides on the same day is a problem.

[James Deuce]

The Calendar entry went up first at the end of February. The thread went up a month later.

[Nasty]

The Calendar entry went up first at the end of February. The thread went up a month later.


Very good .. I know that about the calander I read all the threads .. and really we need to grow up now ... a memorial ride is a good thing .. so take the time to remember your friend ... This is not a debate about anything .. nor a pisstake ...

[quallman1234]

So whats happening? is there going to be a Sunday Morning ride? :dodge:

[Nasty]

So whats happening? is there going to be a Sunday Morning ride? :dodge:

For the TCSMR

10 am Rimutex ... we will go from there ..

Think about a ride to do ;)

[quallman1234]

For the TCSMR

10 am Rimutex ... we will go from there ..

Think about a ride to do ;)

Cool, alex just bought a bike as well - perfect timing eh (well not really sereval months ago would of been nicer)

[Moxy]

Cool, I'm in for 10am. See you guys there. (assuming the weather is fine ;P)

[hsvboy06]

I'm still not sure what I'm doing, but if I'm going for a ride then I'll be at Rimutex at 10am. Dare I say it, but the weather looks best over in the 'rapa...

[Grub]

Hehehe HSV and here I was thinking a trip over the hill would get an unkind reaction from you.

That's the cool thing about this format, the group who turns up decides where to go. See you in the morning.

And to Jim2, sorry mate, I woke up grumpy and was a prat

[merv]

I said on another thread I got a slight lurg, I reckon I'll sleep in and get rid of the bloody thing so don't wait for me eh! Its not coz I don't like you that I won't be there LOL!!

[James Deuce]

And to Jim2, sorry mate, I woke up grumpy and was a prat

Hey no worries. No bad feelings. I've got a temperature (I should never have kissed merv last night) so I might be confined to bed tomorrow anyway. Been in bed all day though, so I'm hoping I've thrown it off. That's my excuse for being a prat.

[merv]

As I said on the other thread - hey not me - I mighta been dancing with hot chicks last night in my tux but I don't remember any kisses (or hongis for that matter) from a scruffy, bearded Maori fullah.

[centaurus]

I was set on coming this weekend - to cloud everybody's vision with 2 stroke smoke :innocent: , but it turns out I have to be at work this Sunday.

So all I can do is wish you all a good time :bye:

[hsvboy06]

See you in the morning.
Actually, no you won't - I woke up this morning feeling ill, so I'm not going anywhere. Have fun.

[Nasty]

Actually, no you won't - I woke up this morning feeling ill, so I'm not going anywhere. Have fun.

Seems a little illness going around ... stay in bed and get well .. careful not to pass it to the kids ;) - Nasty

[Grub]

Well to be fair ... when we left home and it said "light showers" which in reality was rain.

Four hardy KBers, made of sterner stuff - Nasty, Quallman1234, Hawkeye and The Grub all headed off to the Akatarawas ... because we could.

Well the weather at Rimutex was dryish but not much past the Akatarawa Cemetry it rained ... then we went into cloud ... it still rained, but just a very light fine one. The Reikorangi Cafe is a great place to stop for hot thick pumkin soup and coffee then home via SH1 and Grays Rd.

Cool day, great ride. It really isn't as bad as they say. You just go slow and take your time - it is an amazing part of the country

Oh, nearly forgot ... watch out for the 1km of pea metal just south of Reikorangi. It's easy to see, shouldn't catch anyone by surprise coming from the south at least since you're not going that fast anyway.

[quallman1234]

Well to be fair ... when we left home and it said "light showers" which in reality was rain.

Four hardy KBers, made of sterner stuff - Nasty, Quallman1234, Hawkeye and The Grub all headed off to the Akatarawas ... because we could.

Well the weather at Rimutex was dryish but not much past the Akatarawa Cemetry it rained ... then we went into cloud ... it still rained, but just a very light fine one. The Reikorangi Cafe is a great place to stop for hot thick pumkin soup and coffee then home via SH1 and Grays Rd.

Cool day, great ride. It really isn't as bad as they say. You just go slow and take your time - it is an amazing part of the country

Oh, nearly forgot ... watch out for the 1km of pea metal just south of Reikorangi. It's easy to see, shouldn't catch anyone by surprise coming from the south at least since you're not going that fast anyway.
Dont forget the crumpets yeah.

Was fun and got lots of hints on better lines :).

Thanks for the ride:Punk:

[Nasty]

Dont forget the crumpets yeah.

Was fun and got lots of hints on better lines :).

Thanks for the ride:Punk:

Quallman .. they were scones .. with jam and cream ... and were fantastic!

[quallman1234]

Quallman .. they were scones .. with jam and cream ... and were fantastic!

Aha i thought crumpets didnt sound quite right.

Sure were nice :), Thanks for shouting me one :innocent: :second:

[merv]

If you were in America you could call them biscuits with jam and cream.

Sorry I couldn't make the ride.

Have enjoyed that cafe in the past - kinda in a different world to the usual places we go.

[Grub]

Have just looked at the pics of the 'rapa this morning - like a totally different weather world to where we were. I guess they're not much more than 15nm line of sight from where we were in the rain and cold temps. Bugger.

[Moxy]

Have just looked at the pics of the 'rapa this morning - like a totally different weather world to where we were. I guess they're not much more than 15nm line of sight from where we were in the rain and cold temps. Bugger.

Yeah I went up to Masterton. The weather was hot sunny and clear-sky.

Something was up in Masterton though; so many mullets. It was majestic..

[Lissa]

Have just looked at the pics of the 'rapa this morning - like a totally different weather world to where we were. I guess they're not much more than 15nm line of sight from where we were in the rain and cold temps. Bugger.

Next time the RAPA!! :sunny: Always good weather over here! :yes:

[biggles1]

Right on Mel. We had a brilliant day almost too hot to be dressed up like a snowman.

[hsvboy06]

Have just looked at the pics of the 'rapa this morning - like a totally different weather world to where we were. I guess they're not much more than 15nm line of sight from where we were in the rain and cold temps. Bugger.
Is this where I say "I told you so"? :bleh:

[Lissa]

One thing about the memorial ride being so great was doing it so early, gave us time to head home at a reasonable time to do stuff in the afternoon. If you ever want to do the rides earlier... I would be keen. Just an idea, thats all.

[merv]

Hi Mel do your youngsters make sure you don't get to enjoy sleeping in on the weekends? The only one I have left at home now doesn't get up until late afternoon in the weekends - he lives in a different timezone.

[Nasty]

One thing about the memorial ride being so great was doing it so early, gave us time to head home at a reasonable time to do stuff in the afternoon. If you ever want to do the rides earlier... I would be keen. Just an idea, thats all.

We ran a poll earlier and the majority voted on 10 am .. which is earlier than it used to be and I can still sleep till 8.

[Grub]

Is this where I say "I told you so"? :bleh:

{sigh} i guess so ... lol. Well we decided to try something different. It *was* different :)

[Nasty]

{sigh} i guess so ... lol. Well we decided to try something different. It *was* different :)

Wasn't only different was a great road to learn on .. stuff you get there you can't find on other roads:
Narrow windy
Cars passing and approaching on narrow enough for one bike roads
pea metal and no warnings
road works and no warnings
heads in the clouds .. or is that clouds at head level
Rekeiorangi Cafe - great food and great scones :)

[hsvboy06]

Bump...

I'm hoping to be there this week. Fingers crossed for some nice weather.
(It kills me to say it, but Kapiti looks like having the worst weather in the region on Sunday! :shutup: Although, what do those forecasters really know, eh Sels?! :dodge: )

[Grub]

Jeez, you're right. Might have to be over the hill you think?

Wairarapa
Sun 13 Fine apart from a few coastal showers. Southwesterlies easing.

Makes you wonder what a few coastal showers means.

[hsvboy06]

Might have to be over the hill you think?
My arm would be easily twisted...

[Lissa]

Looks like the rapa is going to be fine from tomorrow onwards... (hopefully) :) Would be a good day Sunday for a ride!

[hsvboy06]

Doh Doh Doh Doh DOH!!!
My brain just put the "Ride on Sunday" and "Mother's Day" thoughts into my consciousness at the same time... CLASH! Mother's Day is going to be the winner. Next week perhaps...

[Nasty]

Doh Doh Doh Doh DOH!!!
My brain just put the "Ride on Sunday" and "Mother's Day" thoughts into my consciousness at the same time... CLASH! Mother's Day is going to be the winner. Next week perhaps...

Won here too Grubs off to Auckylofa ... so may be going on the ride on me own as mum lives in other places :(

[Grub]

Hmmm ... yes. Trying to figure out how I might be able to fit in a test-ride on a tardme bike out west (from us out east) without mum thinking I came to see the bike and not her :(

"... why don't we go for a nice drive out to Waitakere mum? ..."

[centaurus]

Looks like I'm on an unlucky strike. This weekend my bike is in the shop getting fixed so I can't make it again. I was really hoping to make it and meet the rest of you. I just hope it will be done by the end of next week.

Oh, well... :bye: next time

[sels1]

Doh Doh Doh Doh DOH!!!
My brain just put the "Ride on Sunday" and "Mother's Day" thoughts into my consciousness at the same time... CLASH! Mother's Day is going to be the winner. Next week perhaps...

This could be a common complaint. Just as well there is the "Ride for Hope" on Saturday. (If that finishs too early we could always go back up to Rieki for a cuppa and a scone....?)

[crazefox]

Is there a ride tomorrow

[Nasty]

Rules are simple ... 10 am Rimutex (rimutaka caltex) .. whoever shows rides ... I know a number won't be there cos of mothers day ... but if you show you go!!!

[centaurus]

Rules are simple ... 10 am Rimutex (rimutaka caltex) .. whoever shows rides ... I know a number won't be there cos of mothers day ... but if you show you go!!!

I was under the impression that 10 am was for the duck pond. What has been decided in the end? 10 am at duck pond or at the Rimutex?

[Lissa]

Just to let you guys know the weather for the Rapa... Blue Sky everywhere!!! Going to be a cracker day.

[Nasty]

I was under the impression that 10 am was for the duck pond. What has been decided in the end? 10 am at duck pond or at the Rimutex?

Point taken .. but this week no one had said anything so I said the Rimutex .. opps ... how about now it is said we meet there and ... next week we remember that it is 10 am duck pond going forward.

[Grub]

I was under the impression that 10 am was for the duck pond. What has been decided in the end? 10 am at duck pond or at the Rimutex?

When we ran the Poll to select a time, I mindlessly said Rimutex ... for no particualr reason other than that's where we always seemed to start on a Sunday. A couple of people suggested th Duck Pond as being more central for going places other than the Takas.

At this stage it's a developing concept so we get to let it evolve how we want it.

I believe, in answer to your question, it is Rimutex by default at the moment but if someone has a cool idea for a ride destination which doesn't involve Rimutex, most people will go with that. I guess the idea is that we don't put too much mental strain on ourselves so early on a Sunday before we've had caffine and brunch

[James Deuce]

You forgot that there is petrol there without having another stop. Organising a start anywhere other than a petrol station, particularly in the weekend, means you'll be waiting at Rimutex (or some other distilled petroleum spirits emporium) while a good third of the group has an, "Oh yeah, petrol", moment.

[hsvboy06]

I can't remember what I've forgotten, but at the moment I think I'll be allowed out this Sunday...
(The 'rapa is looking like the place to be.)

[Nasty]

Grub and Nasty are out this week ... taking a stroll to Taupo - Tauranga - etc get new bike .. taken part in the VMCC series .. then come home.

[Lissa]

The rapa people might be there.. have to see what they want to do. 10am rimutex I am assuming.

Edit/ knowing me I will be at the top of the Takas waiting anyway. :p

[biggles1]

I have now at long last got the mighty XJ back on the road so I might bring that out for a blast weather permitting.

[Korea]

Hey there,

I'll be out on two wheels Sunday, so will head to Rimutex at 10am on the way to 'The Hill'. Forecast looks promising :sunny:
Haven't been over the Rimutakas on a bike for about 5 years, so should be interesting.
If you see a guy on a silver Honduh say 'Hi'! :yes:

[Wasp]

i'll be on TSS' black ZZR250 Sunday 10am at Rimutex

[hsvboy06]

I'll be leaving Mobil by the lights in Paraparaumu at 9:15, then passing Challenge Pautahanui about 9:45, if anyone else wants to meet me and ride to Rimutex together (cruisy pace).

[Wasp]

passing Challenge Pautahanui about 9:45, if anyone else wants to meet me and ride to Rimutex together (cruisy pace).
Challenge at 9:45 it is!

[rwh]

i'll be on TSS' black ZZR250 Sunday 10am at Rimutex

So much for my assumption that Wasp would be there ...

I txt'd him and turned up late (10:37), then tried the Tin Hut, the Short Straw and the Sandbar before going home.

Oh well - a good blat :-)

Richard

[Wasp]

lol, woke up and looked at the time - after 11, doh.....

is the hill windy?

[rwh]

lol, woke up and looked at the time - after 11, doh.....

is the hill windy?

Pretty blustery, yes.

Richard

[Korea]

Well that was a pretty successful mission over the hill.
Cheers to the KBers who took me along on a tour of the Wairarapa.
(Anyone else see Jon Toogood in Martinborough?)

Shame that we didn't get a repeat of yesterday's weather.
Left the rest of the group early and nipped back over to Wellington - and glad I did, the wind was already blowing chronic over the Rimutakas.
The 1000RR pulled hard all the way despite the wind but I rounded one corner and was blasted by a cross wind that made the front tuck. I stayed upright but shudder to think how the 250 and 175 got on.

Hope the rest of youse made it home alright, aye?

[hsvboy06]

Hope the rest of youse made it home alright, aye?
I think we did... We all made it back over the 'takas at least. There was one corner (probably the same one that got you) where I was blown literally onto the other side of the road - I never really thought I'd come off but I shudder to think what might have happened if a car had been coming the other way. Scary.

[Korea]

Oh yeah, other highlights: (pick your favourite)

- Rounding a bend to find the road blocked for 500 metres with a flock of sheep.

- Escaped cows threatening to bolt across our paths

- Dodging blocks of firewood falling off the back of a ute

Yep, a real hum-dinger. Amazing we came out unscathed...

[quallman1234]

Was interesting, thanks for the ride even tho i wasnt really in the right frame of mind, i was thinking too much about my back wheel stepping out every turn!, and it made me make silly mistakes, wasnt too bad tho :).

My oh shit moment of the day was coming ride in to a corner overtaking the jeep with the trailer full of bikes on the back, then getting pushed by the wind right towards it, wasnt nice, i missed it tho.

Thanks for the ride, i need to fix my bike, thats my goal for the week haha.

Cheers

[crazefox]

Is anyone riding on sunday?

[Nasty]

I was thinking about a slightly longer ride this weekend .. possbily up the rapa out the back saddle road or gorge palmerston for brunch then wellington ... not sure if the grub will agree but sounds like fun! Not sure if the Sunday riders would go for this or not.

[Nasty]

I was thinking about a slightly longer ride this weekend .. possbily up the rapa out the back saddle road or gorge palmerston for brunch then wellington ... not sure if the grub will agree but sounds like fun! Not sure if the Sunday riders would go for this or not.

Doesn't mean that is TCSMR though ...

[ajturbo]

Doesn't mean that is TCSMR though ...
that is a good ride, i did that last weekend.. on sunday well i think it was last week???

[Nasty]

that is a good ride, i did that last weekend.. on sunday well i think it was last week???

weren't you at Taupo last weekend?

[Grub]

Yep, I'm looking forward to that one, will see who we pick up on the way at rimutex(10am), the top of the takas (1030) and who knows after that.

We'll be double-CBR'd ... flag us down or just drop into formation.

[ajturbo]

weren't you at Taupo last weekend?

just show how good the buell realy is!!!!!

or was it the weekend before...:innocent:

[biggles1]

A bit of drama on the hill on the ride this morning,Grub put the new CBR600 down and under a fence near the top about 3 corners back from the top on the Hutt side.He was a bit shaken and bruised and was taken off by ambulance to be checked out. Bike looks a bit second hand though.

[Trudes]

Hope you're ok Grub, nooooo, not the new bike!!!

[Hawkeye]

A bit of drama on the hill on the ride this morning,Grub put the new CBR600 down and under a fence near the top about 3 corners back from the top on the Hutt side.He was a bit shaken and bruised and was taken off by ambulance to be checked out. Bike looks a bit second hand though.

Bloody hell. I hope you're ok Grub.

Been away for a littler while and missed out on all of the news. Just found out Grub dropped the old bike on Pikak a few weeks ago. Didn't know he'd got himself a new one. How much other news am I going to find when I fnally get through the 87 pages of new posts.

[Kendog]

A bit of drama on the hill on the ride this morning,Grub put the new CBR600 down and under a fence near the top about 3 corners back from the top on the Hutt side.He was a bit shaken and bruised and was taken off by ambulance to be checked out. Bike looks a bit second hand though.

Shit Brett hope you are ok.

I also hope Kari was there or knows about this before it was posted here. Shouldn't it be up to the person who had the incident to post details???

[Steam]

Ouchy! Poor Grub, two offs in as many weeks!
I saw the bike in the back of AJTurbo's van at the bucket racing, it looks okay really. It has a dented tank, scraped stator cover, and a cracked fairing. Other than that it's good.

How's the man himself? I see Nasty is on here now, she'll fill us in hopefully

[Nasty]

Thanks guys ... I got him all tucked up on the couch ... I also started a thread here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=50707.

kia kaha
Nasty

[Nasty]

Ok the Grub will stay on the couch but the ride goes on ... Rimutex 10am (Rimutaka Caltex) ... I am so ready for a ride :)

[Lissa]

If the weather isnt too crappy I will be there... or on the hill, or down in featherston, all depends on if you are coming over the rapa or not.

[merv]

Have fun while I'm enjoying a conference all weekend in Dunedin, but hey at least I saw you for lunch this week.

[Nasty]

Sounds good Lissa .. I will check on line around 8.30 - 9

[rwh]

I'll try and get up early enough this time ... but I'm at a party on Saturday night, so it may well not happen :(

Richard

[Baldyheed]

Could be fun. Will see how i feel after a night shift. Need to get out of the house though, as it is on open home.

[Eric]

Hi All

I'm new to this but have been lurking:cool: However I'm keen to catch up on the odd ride. Family permitting etc. etc.

Hoping to meet a few of you. Will keep an eye out and might see you on Sunday at 10 @ Rimutex.

cheers Eric

[Shadows]

Watch that hill, it's really really greasy at the moment.
Late this afternoon it was quite hard to get power down anywhere without the back end stepping out.

[Nasty]

Good warning thanks .. might be best to head up another hill :)

[Nasty]

Stunning day .. time to Dress the Grub and go for a spin .... maybe over the hill or whereever .. hope someone joins me if not .. I am can myself a long .... long way ... :yes:

[Lissa]

Stunning day .. time to Dress the Grub and go for a spin .... maybe over the hill or whereever .. hope someone joins me if not .. I am can myself a long .... long way ... :yes:

Stunning day? Its nice over that way?

[James Deuce]

It's pouring down from Eastbourne through Wainuiomata and by the looks of it all the way up to Upper Hutt along the Eastern Hutt hills.

[Lissa]

Its looking a bit grey over here, and I have a cold.... so I am going to try and get out tomorrow :)

[Eric]

Yep not looking too good from Wellie either....:no:might pass on this one and hope to go for a spin 2morro

[Nasty]

hehehe .. went on a cruisy Sunday ride and had fun ... Buckbuck, steve and DecatiJim joined me and Zuken popped into say Hi before we all headed off, Zukin back to Napier and the rest out to the coast road and then the Buzz cafe for Coffee and food .... ride was lovely if not a little chilly ... company was great .. and I feelt more confident having not riden since the accident and getting up the guts for today. Thanks for joining me guys ... off to feed the Grub :)

[Lissa]

hehehe .. went on a cruisy Sunday ride and had fun ... Buckbuck, steve and DecatiJim joined me and Zuken popped into say Hi before we all headed off, Zukin back to Napier and the rest out to the coast road and then the Buzz cafe for Coffee and food .... ride was lovely if not a little chilly ... company was great .. and I feelt more confident having not riden since the accident and getting up the guts for today. Thanks for joining me guys ... off to feed the Grub :)
Excellent Nasty... cool that you had a great time. I'm riding tomorrow, weather looks stunning... still bloody cold though.

[Baldyheed]

hehehe .. went on a cruisy Sunday ride and had fun ... Buckbuck, steve and DecatiJim joined me and Zuken popped into say Hi before we all headed off, Zukin back to Napier and the rest out to the coast road and then the Buzz cafe for Coffee and food .... ride was lovely if not a little chilly ... company was great .. and I feelt more confident having not riden since the accident and getting up the guts for today. Thanks for joining me guys ... off to feed the Grub :)

Buzz cafe location please, still learning my way around.

[Nasty]

Buzz cafe is 39 Waterloo Rd Lower Hutt, they have even got motorcycle parking for three bikes outside ... shocker ... great food and coffee though :)

[Wannabiker]

Hi yall. Time to get back into the riding. For those of you city folks who wanna check the weather before headn out, here are two online weather stations which will give a good ingication of the weather in UH and in Gladstone in the Wairarapa. The Gladstone one has a webcam so you can have a look at what the sky is doin. Was a bit Brrrr over the rapa on sunday...took the missus for her first big ride over the tukkas and round the lake on the trusty fixxer 150. She just got her L the other week.

What about a big Sunday ride like the back road from Masterton to Pongaroa...or out to Ngawi or Cape Palliser...if anyone can get an all-day pass??
:yes:
http://www.wmac.org.nz/trenthamweather/
http://www.wmac.org.nz/gladstoneweather/

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Good on you for getting out on the ride Nasty.
The Buzz Cafe is a good place there in Lower Hutt.


hehehe .. went on a cruisy Sunday ride and had fun ... Buckbuck, steve and DecatiJim joined me and Zuken popped into say Hi before we all headed off, Zukin back to Napier and the rest out to the coast road and then the Buzz cafe for Coffee and food .... ride was lovely if not a little chilly ... company was great .. and I feelt more confident having not riden since the accident and getting up the guts for today. Thanks for joining me guys ... off to feed the Grub :)



Sunday - Wainuiomata Coast
Nasty, Stevedee, Ducatijim, and I, had a hmmmm ticklelish ride out to the Wainuiomata Coast.

Hello to Ducatijim from Reporoa who fronted up at the Rimutex and asked 'Is this where the Kiwibikers meet?'

We gave the Rimutaka Hill a miss as things were a little doubtful with road conditions up there. Nasty suggested the Wainui Coast run. I had to reflect on the road out to Wainui Coast, I recall it would have been 12-14months when the new seal was put down, and now however the green lichen is quite rampant and things are a wee bit slippery out there. We had a good wobble here and there and enjoyed a coffee and a light meal back at the Buzz Cafe in Lower Hutt.
Photos here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=534

Experiencing The Off
I was pleased to see Nasty come out on her ride on Sunday after Grub's off last week. She said it was something she had to do for herself, and I am sure we can all relate to that. I popped around and saw Grub in the afternoon after the Wainui ride it was good to have a chat.
Photos here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51150Heads Up Brett.

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

[Dodger]

I really must get out and join you guys on a Sunday ride.
I've just been really busy with Work and baby at the mo, so maybe next week, or the week after :)

[ducatijim]

It was great to meet some fellow KBer guys and gal!! And you took me over some roads I have not done before; great!!
A real big 'ups' to you folk for getting out and doing wot most seem to spend their time 'grizzling' about on here, after all, its all about doin-it wether on the road/track/in the dirt.
I will look ewes up next time I am in Welliwood for sure! Cheers.

[sels1]

Hey Guys
I was just reading the thread about InLine4 coming thru Wgtn this weekend on his way home from Burwood to the Naki.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1086259#post1086259

Suggest the CSMR could meet up with and accompany them thru Welly and beyond. They are also looking for a bed Sat night, if there are any available.

[Nasty]

Hey Guys
I was just reading the thread about InLine4 coming thru Wgtn this weekend on his way home from Burwood to the Naki.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1086259#post1086259

Suggest the CSMR could meet up with and accompany them thru Welly and beyond. They are also looking for a bed Sat night, if there are any available.

I would say beds are available .. but Grub is broken (means we only have a single at an reasonably accessible level with another double downstairs as he is in the queen spare at the mo) ... the ride sounds great. What about a BBQ or something like that on Saturday night .. again our place is free.

Kari

[Deviant Esq]

I would say beds are available .. but Grub is broken (means we only have a single at an reasonably accessible level with another double downstairs as he is in the queen spare at the mo) ... the ride sounds great. What about a BBQ or something like that on Saturday night .. again our place is free.

Kari
You're a legend Nasty, thanks so much for the phone call! What's your flavour? We'll get a little something for you as a thankyou for putting up with two such devious buggers while you're trying to sleep ;)

We're up for this. BBQ Sat night / possible brekky Sunday morning... and if any of the CSMR crew would like to accompany us for some of the journey once we're on our way again, that'd be cool, you're most welcome.

[sels1]

We're up for this. BBQ Sat night / possible brekky Sunday morning... and if any of the CSMR crew would like to accompany us for some of the journey once we're on our way again, that'd be cool, you're most welcome.

What time are we thinking for brekkie? The Sandbar beside Shell Mana is a good meetup place for both food and starting rides from.
Riders could assemble there and escort you out of town, as far as...mmm some good coffee stop....

[Deviant Esq]

What time are we thinking for brekkie? The Sandbar beside Shell Mana is a good meetup place for both food and starting rides from.
Riders could assemble there and escort you out of town, as far as...mmm some good coffee stop....
We're thinking about 8am for brekkie.... All the info is in the other thread... the link is in my signature :) I think we're more likely to have brekkie at Nasty's place... but I'm not sure about that. This has all sorta been rustled up last minute like. I didn't ask IL4 really, just sorta leapt in... :lol:

[Nasty]

What time are we thinking for brekkie? The Sandbar beside Shell Mana is a good meetup place for both food and starting rides from.
Riders could assemble there and escort you out of town, as far as...mmm some good coffee stop....

I am happy to throw some food on for breakfast ... so am happy to have people here from 8 am that way the guys don't need to unpack and get in and out of cars ... so PM me and lets say if you don't want breakfast .. meet at the Shell Mana at 9.45 am :) to leave on the ride.

[sels1]

.. meet at the Shell Mana at 9.45 am :) to leave on the ride.

Sounds like a plan. Hope those Hutt dwellers can get up that early!

[Lissa]

Sounds like a plan. Hope those Hutt dwellers can get up that early!
If I can.. then they can.

So the ride is going where?

And where is Shell Mana??:mellow:

[Nasty]

If I can.. then they can.

So the ride is going where?

And where is Shell Mana??:mellow:

Come to breakfast (or stay all night after the BBQ - we have another spare bed somewhere) and go from here :)

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What time are we thinking for brekkie? The Sandbar beside Shell Mana is a good meetup place for both food and starting rides from.
Riders could assemble there and escort you out of town, as far as...mmm some good coffee stop....

I have not done the Pahiatua Track, could this be a good opportunity going up SH1 across and down SH2?

I don't know how to do the enter your names bit on the site yet, can someone pick up the ball and put a post up for Sunday leaving Mana and accompanying IL4 and Deviant up SH1 please...

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Nasty]

I have not done the Pahiatua Track, could this be a good opportunity going up SH1 across and down SH2?

I don't know how to do the enter your names bit on the site yet, can someone pick up the ball and put a post up for Sunday leaving Mana and accompanying IL4 and Deviant up SH1 please...

Heads Up and Enjoy

You coming to breakfast first?

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You coming to breakfast first?

Heads Up will get there for coffee, thanks Kari.

[sels1]

So the ride is going where?

And where is Shell Mana??:mellow:

North to escort IL4 as far as ? - We can determine the route on the day? (BB1 is keen on the Pahiatua Track, but we can sort it when we get together)

Shell Mana is at the Nth end of Paramatta, the big Servo with the McDonalds attached. (Next to the Sandbar, a TCWNR watering hole)

[KoroJ]

[QUOTE=BuckBuckNo1;1088036]I have not done the Pahiatua Track, could this be a good opportunity going up SH1 across and down SH2?
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I'll see your Pahiatua Track.....and raise you a lunch in Wanganui with a Fordell Rd and Vinegar Hill tacked on!!??

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[QUOTE=BuckBuckNo1;1088036]I have not done the Pahiatua Track, could this be a good opportunity going up SH1 across and down SH2?
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I'll see your Pahiatua Track.....and raise you a lunch in Wanganui with a Fordell Rd and Vinegar Hill tacked on!!??

Could be tempted to go 'all in' but this week will just do the loop back down SH2.

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Suggestion for Sunday Ride 24 June:

Rimutex - Martinborough (coffee/food) - Greytown - Carterton - Masterton (through town)- Alfredton - Eketahuna - Masterton (bypass road) - Carterton - (coffee/food) - Rimutex.

See link here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1096376#post1096376

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Baldyheed]

Sounds like it could be a plan.

[Nasty]

Sounds good for then Buckbuck ... but the 17th does come first ... see people at the Rimutex (Rimutake Caltex) .. at 10 for the most awesome ride we can think of ... maybe .. or something like that!

[Grub]

Sounds good for then Buckbuck ... but the 17th does come first ... see people at the Rimutex (Rimutake Caltex) .. at 10 for the most awesome ride we can think of ... maybe .. or something like that!

While I get to go to work and slave over a hot computer to be able to buy the little ones shoes for the winter as the rags they've been wrapping around their feet have all rotted away

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Sounds good for then Buckbuck ... but the 17th does come first ... see people at the Rimutex (Rimutake Caltex) .. at 10 for the most awesome ride we can think of ... maybe .. or something like that!

If the weather is exceptional this Sunday and the hill dry-ish and not wet-ish (spot the difference), hmmm a 4 to 5 hour ride is on the cards.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Lissa]

Sounds good for the 24th Guy... cant make this sunday though unfortunately. :(

Have fun! :sunny:

[Nasty]

If the weather is exceptional this Sunday and the hill dry-ish and not wet-ish (spot the difference), hmmm a 4 to 5 hour ride is on the cards.

Heads Up and Enjoy

Don't know that i am up to 4 or 5 hours ... leaving Grub alone that long you never know what could happen ;)

[Freakshow]

I can't say I have been paying to much attention due to signing my life away for the last month but I think I can get out this week (long overdue). So just checking I have the details correct. Sundays 10am at Rimitex??? Can take the new bling for a ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=49138&page=3):scooter:

[merv]

BB#1 I'm back to your old haunt Sydney tomorrow on the 6am flight so won't make this week's ride but certainly could be interested in the 24th ride as I wouldn't mind a cruise up to Alfredton and back.

[Drum]

If the weather holds out I think I'll join you.

What time are you gassing up BB#1?

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BB#1 I'm back to your old haunt Sydney tomorrow on the 6am flight.

Yes I know, I got a phone call from Canberra......you never know who's watching:scooter:

Look forward to riding with you on the 24th, that is if they let you out, :dodge:

Seriously, have a good visit and will see you next week.
:rockon:

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If the weather holds out I think I'll join you.


What time are you gassing up BB#1?

G'day Drum
Tomorrow, SV Caltex 9.35 for 9.45 to Rimutex.

[Nasty]

i won't be able to come this week due to jumping ovber the fence at Manfield ... I lost count how many times, but at least once per race .. my poor body is just not itself today ... ;)

[Hawkeye]

I'm expecting the forks back on Monday so all being well, I'll have a bike again (after 4 weeks) by the 24th. Now all I need to do is build up some brownies before then.

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Drum and I met at SV Caltex then up SH2 to Rimutex. We came back down SH2 and over Haywards leaving behind the wet and dull skies to be welcomed by sunshine.

Rushes Cafe at Pautahanui does a good coffee, then did the loop around the inlet and back to Stokes Valley. 70km and 2.5hrs a good morning despite the bleak drizzle over this side of the Haywards.

Now 12.20pm and weather is clearing up to blue skies....smiling at me....nothing but blue skies....do I see [Shhhh you showing your age Buck...]

VStrom 5600km will have to book in for service.

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

[Drum]

Cheers for a good ride BB#1. A little bit of damp never hurt anyone eh!

[jeff]

Oh you girl's blouses!

We went over the hill, bit misty at the top though, and went out to White Rock. Really neat ride through there, couple of slippy bits on the clay, but a good gravel road to ride. Hit some rain at Tuturumuri on the way back, but cleared up just past Martyborough.

The Transalp is just the bike for days that are a bit poopy like today.

We are going to go back out there sometime, but might have to take lunch and the fishing rod next time!

Did 270k there and back to the Hutt.

Chrissie:scooter: :scooter:

[KoroJ]

Same for me. No one at Rimutex at 0955 but 3 Ulyssians at Brown Owl Shops to go over the hill, Round lake Wairarapa to Martinborough for brunch. Bike looks like it did more than the 270kms I managed. Temp only got down to 6 and I did find a liitle sunshine.

[Nasty]

Same for me. No one at Rimutex at 0955 but 3 Ulyssians at Brown Owl Shops to go over the hill, Round lake Wairarapa to Martinborough for brunch. Bike looks like it did more than the 270kms I managed. Temp only got down to 6 and I did find a liitle sunshine.

Was that you I saw coming back over .. I was a little sort from yesterday so didn't quite make it ... :)

[KoroJ]

Was that you I saw coming back over .. I was a little sore from yesterday so didn't quite make it ... :)

Yep. Hard to miss that dayglo vest. A bit more detail on the blog.

[Kinje]

Hey Buckbuck

I shot up this road yesterday. I think you were talking about it if dryish but not sure if you would have come over or not as it was dampish.

Road is a nice one. Nice and twisty all the way. I took it a bit easier as it was damp but still felt like I had plenty of grip. There are sections where it is a bit tighter, and there are some sections where it opens up a bit and you can see right through the corners and give it some more.

They have resealed parts of it, and there were a few bits that had a small amount of gravel left in the center of the lane. Like any small country back road, beware of driveways, stock on the side of the road and places where stock have crossed the road.

I went right through from Masterton to Pahiatua which was about 75km and took 45 min. To Eke you turn left at Alfredton rather than right, and the distance from Mstn to Eke is probably 65ish km so maybe 35-40ish mins

I might come on the ride next week, will see what I'm doing :yes:
Winter Solstice Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1099548#post1099548)

[Freakshow]

Slept in, Looked out the window at 10 am and though it can wait! I headed out at 2 to the hill and was great until Kitoke and then it got wet real quick, and slippery. Got to the top and the rapa looked worst so went home. I think I need a few more wet days to get use to it as I was supprised how slippery it can get. I did learn how to read the different tarmac and what griped and what didnt. There is always next week.

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Road is a nice one. Nice and twisty all the way. I took it a bit easier as it was damp but still felt like I had plenty of grip. There are sections where it is a bit tighter, and there are some sections where it opens up a bit and you can see right through the corners and give it a bit more.

They have resealed parts of it, and there were a few bits that had a small bit of gravel left in the center of the lane. Like any small country back road, beware of driveways, stock on the side of the road and places where stock have crossed the road.

I might come on the ride next week, will see what I'm doing :yes:

Thank you Kinje for the feedback. I am actually thinking that perhaps the direct route: Rimutex (rather than out to Martinborough on the way) make a coffee stop at Carterton - Wild Oats then onto Masterton - Alfredton - Eketahuna - returning back to Rimutex (with a detour on the way back Masterton to Martinborough for those who may want a longer ride.)

Reckon may have to nominate you as ride captain out of Carterton.

Good weather please.

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

Kinje has since suggested we go out to Martinborough and middle road to Carterton therefore avoiding SH2.

Winter Solstice Ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1099548#post1099548)

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Link to calendar:
I took a ride over the route today:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1308&day=2007-6-24

Link to todays pictures:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1102016#post1102016

Heads Up and Enjoy

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Prudent to have a backup plan I suppose:


Weather report is cold and windy on Sunday.


Cold I expected but wind.........Shhhhh

Plan B:

TCSMR take it on the fly and may decide a ride on Wellington side if it too windy for the Rimutaka Hill and Wairarapa.

Heads Up and Enjoy

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Calendar event details here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1308&day=2007-6-24

Heads Up and Enjoy

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Here is Merv's report and pictures:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=52422

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Nasty]

Well as long as the weather ain't too nasty I think I will be going for a ride ... normal time (10am) .. normal place (Rimutex) ... if you there you there .. .if you ain't well i just have to ride alone ;)

But remember too nasty and even I don't go .. cos sometimes i can just be a girl!

[Nasty]

Well today was a fantastic ride ... meet up at Rimutex with Wannabiker, pillion and son and had a great ride over the hill to Martinborough ... first time over the hill since the Grubs accident ... this time made it all the way over and back ... The weather was good a little windy on the way there .. and just started to rain on the way back ... met up with some Norton Riders out for a spin and also bumped into Mr and Mrs Hitcher ... nice to see we pick the right cafes eh :)

[Lissa]

Well today was a fantastic ride ... meet up at Rimutex with Wannabiker, pillion and son and had a great ride over the hill to Martinborough ... first time over the hill since the Grubs accident ... this time made it all the way over and back ... The weather was good a little windy on the way there .. and just started to rain on the way back ... met up with some Norton Riders out for a spin and also bumped into Mr and Mrs Hitcher ... nice to see we pick the right cafes eh :)
Not too bad over here, no rain yet.. pity I cant go for a ride today, glad you enjoyed it nasty! :yes:

[crazefox]

yep I found someone who can paint a bike in less than two months.
this fuckhead wants to give me shit when he disagrees with something ive done, then runs off crying to a admin when i give him shit about being a dumbass. pretencious wanker or the highest calibre,.

Far out your a angry man :rockon:

[Hitcher]

So that was the TCSMR! Good to see you out and about, Nasty. Next time rope that man of yours to the back!

[KoroJ]

Well today was a fantastic ride ... meet up at Rimutex with Wannabiker, pillion and son and had a great ride over the hill to Martinborough ... first time over the hill since the Grubs accident ... this time made it all the way over and back ... The weather was good a little windy on the way there .. and just started to rain on the way back ... met up with some Norton Riders out for a spin and also bumped into Mr and Mrs Hitcher ... nice to see we pick the right cafes eh :)

I'm impressed! Even if I had a bike with rideable tyres I wouldn't have bothered today. The only 'cruisy' ride I had today was 20k indoors at the gym and didn't get out of town for a coffee either.

[KoroJ]

So that was the TCSMR! Good to see you out and about, Nasty. Next time rope that man of yours to the back!

You appear to be turning into a 'TCSMR Lurker'. That's two weeks in a row you've been spotted at a coffee stop.

[Wannabiker]

T'was a good trip. We had been itch'n to get out and I did want to take the new bike for a ride, though would have preferred warm dry road. Wasn't too bad at the top end of the valley weather wise. Was driving home from the airport at 4pm and saw the Norton riders headn south down River Road (and it was hosing down!)

[Wannabiker]

Well my last post certainly killed the conversation didnt it?? So is there a ride planned for Sunday?? Any ideas? Forecast looks not too bad.

R

[karmakillernz]

I might be interested, provided the weather is nice. It'll be the first chance I get to really get some open road experience. I'll also see if my dad is interested - he's just got back into riding after 9 years or so and just had an '98 Intruder 800 delivered so I'm sure he's itching for an excuse... ;)

[Hawkeye]

I'm still doing up the rental (will it ever end!) but may be able to sneak off for a blast this weekend. The bike has been off the road for nearly 5 weeks and I've only used it for commuting since rebuilding, so I NEED to get out for some therapy.

[Nasty]

i can't make it this week .. am going to be gladwrapping the desk of he birthday girl at work so its done before she gets to work on Monday :)

[Hitcher]

i can't make it this week .. am going to be gladwrapping the desk of he birthday girl at work so its done before she gets to work on Monday

That is truly evel.

[Hawkeye]

i can't make it this week .. am going to be gladwrapping the desk of he birthday girl at work so its done before she gets to work on Monday :)

Does she have a box of paper hankies on her desk? Carefully take the top one out, fill it with paper punch bits and refold it and put it back on top of the box.
Take some cream (toothpaste is good) and put it on the drawer handles.
Then sit back and watch. Tries to open drawer and then reaches for hankies to wipe hand. So funny....

If she still has a mouse with a ball, take the ball out. If infrared, put black tape over sensor of mouse. Change a couple of keys around on the keyboard. Sellotape the button under the phone receiver so that it doesn't stop ringing when she answers.

[Madness]

The forecast looks good for tomorrow...............

[sinned]

Is anyone going tomorrow? I guess too cold, too early, too tired is the problem? I will go up the hill a little later in the morning - maybe?

[Grub]

i can't make it this week .. am going to be gladwrapping the desk of he birthday girl at work so its done before she gets to work on Monday :)

I'm with her.


Well that's pretty silly isn't. I can't ride yet :(

Ahh but the good news is ... I saw the bike stripped and ready for getting all its new bits today. Some things have to come from Japan but the bike os looking good and the guys at Motomart are doing good!

[Wannabiker]

Well I was anticipating bringing my boy and missus along on their bikes to Rimutex for a 10am start....so there's three starters!:scooter:

[James Deuce]

Is this thing on?

[sinned]

Is this thing on?

A really good question. I am on for nearer high noon when the icicles have gone - over the hill, run around Gladstone and coffee in Martinborough. So I might see those who make it on the road. :yes:

[bull]

Id be keen for a noon departure time dennisr,
its extremely frosty here in Upper Hutt, i live pretty much around hte corner from the caltex, Wainui Hill road has been closed according to police due to ice so the Rimutakas would be pretty icy too.
Even our house decks are iced over, and its frickin cold up here.

[James Deuce]

Noon is good.

[cindymay]

I will think about joining up. Riding back to Pamly today and could do the rapa diversion

[Hawkeye]

So - Is it a postponement until 12 noon with a meet at Caltex?

I'm not too keen to venture out on the two wheels until some (or even better - all) of that white stuff lying around has gone! Roads are bad enough with the crap that gets dropped without also risking hitting black ice.

[sinned]

I plan on being at Rimutex between noon and 15 past the hour. Got to visit the supermarket first then leave jville 11.30ish. :scooter:

[sels1]

Hmmm, I could make it there by noon.....might see you there

[bull]

well the 10am left as scheduled - about 5-6 bikes,

Spoke to Buckbuck at Rimutex and hes keen to come for noon departure.
Lots of bikes out today too - Buckbuck and i headed as far as Kaitoke Gardens and on the way back to Rimutex had about 10 bikes scattered through the traffic heading to Rimutakas.

Man its great to see the sun again.

[James Deuce]

Just got given a list of things to do.

Have fun.

[bull]

Well the noon departure group had a nice little ride, BuckBuckNo1, Dennisr, Sels1 and myself headed over to Martinborough(where Hawkeye joined us) then decided once we got there that we may as well head to Carterton - Wild Oats Cafe, was busy as hell but was a good feed and the comapny was great too.
Then cruisy ride back to Upper Hutt. Rimutakas were very nice, did notice a bit of broken glass bottle in the middle of the road of one of the corners on Upper Hutt side. Even though the sun was shining it was still quite cool especially on the return trip the hill was very cold.

Cheers for the company today guys, my little 250cc was very happy to pootle along with the bigger boys for the day.

[Wannabiker]

Well it wasn't tooo bad ovet the rimutakas at 10.00. Quite dry and clear. Joined a couple of triumph riders for a spin round the wairarapa. Managed to lose my missus (sweetp) as she missed the turnoff to Martinborough. Chased her up the road for a bit but couldnt find her. Took the long way back to Martinboro for coffee. Got txt from sweetp...she headn home (as she had washing and chores to do). Did the long block around the stacks and back via gladstone and carterton. All up about 250km! Boy trundled along behind on his Hyosung 250. Saw plenty of bikes out after lunch on the return trip.

[sinned]

Nice day and lots of really nice bikes. Three unmarked HP cars on trip - you fast guys and girls need to be careful.

[Terminated]

First ride up to Rimutex arriving at 10am with numb fingers,

Second ride arriving at 11.45am and no chill factor.

A blue dome day, good ride and company.

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

[KoroJ]

Come on guys....it was a great day for a ride. I was in Pongaroa by midday and got home after 7 tonight. The pace wasn't always 'cruisy' and there was little time for stops and coffees....but I felt the urge to scrub the new tyres in!!???...I think I'll have to do it again because I missed a bit on the sides.

A brief rundown here if you're interested,
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blogs/viewblog.php?userid=9500&entry=212

[Hitcher]

A brief rundown here if you're interested

I was interested. A great ride, a top day for it and a good write up. Sounds like a new set of PR2s may be going on the FJR in about 2,000km time! Thank you.

[Hawkeye]

Well the noon departure group had a nice little ride, BuckBuckNo1, Dennisr, Sels1 and myself headed over to Martinborough(where Hawkeye joined us) then decided once we got there that we may as well head to Carterton - Wild Oats Cafe, was busy as hell but was a good feed and the comapny was great too.
Then cruisy ride back to Upper Hutt. Rimutakas were very nice, did notice a bit of broken glass bottle in the middle of the road of one of the corners on Upper Hutt side. Even though the sun was shining it was still quite cool especially on the return trip the hill was very cold.

Cheers for the company today guys, my little 250cc was very happy to pootle along with the bigger boys for the day.

Thanks for the company guys. First time out for 6 weeks after getting the forks sorted. It's a totally different bike now. When I reached the top of the hill I pealed off and grabbed a coffee. Then decided it was too nice a day to head straight home so had a bit of a play on the hill for the next 2 hours.
Back to the decorating again for me now. Bring on next week-end.

[sels1]

Just got given a list of things to do.

Have fun.


Thats not like you Jim, to say you are coming and then not turn up.......:dodge::laugh:


Nice ride today chaps, thanks

[Lissa]

Thanks for the company guys. First time out for 6 weeks after getting the forks sorted. It's a totally different bike now. When I reached the top of the hill I pealed off and grabbed a coffee. Then decided it was too nice a day to head straight home so had a bit of a play on the hill for the next 2 hours.
Back to the decorating again for me now. Bring on next week-end.

Bugger I must have rode past you at the wild oats, I would have called in if I knew. I rode to Martinborough and back, a bit chilly, but lots of blue sky.

[bull]

yeah we were parked in the carparking area behind the building, even managed to hide from Dennir and his mate for a little while, but alas they then found us hehehehe

[Nasty]

Weathers looking reasonable for this weekend ... are we one or what .... so 10 am Rimutex ... ride to where there is no rain!!

:)

[Hawkeye]

Weathers looking reasonable for this weekend ... are we one or what .... so 10 am Rimutex ... ride to where there is no rain!!

:)

Current plan at the moment is to be there. Been on annual leave this week trying to get the rental finished. The weather has helped as it's not exactly been the weather to want to sculk off and ride. The bike has been tucked up in bed in the garage so I've had to get on with the painting.

[Terminated]

Other commitments on Sunday, so doing Wairarapa coffee run Saturday morning:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1131223#post1131223

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Wannabiker]

I'm a starter for 10am at Rimutex.

[RantyDave]

I've not been on one of these before, but if the weather holds out I'm in.

Dave

[James Deuce]

Err, you missed it RD, it was today. Not that I got there in time to leave with BB + 1 other.

Weather is supposed to go horrible tomorrow, however if it is OK in the morning I think I'll be out.

[RantyDave]

Err, you missed it RD, it was today. Not that I got there in time to leave with BB + 1 other.
Oh, gosh darn it as they say. Regardless, I had a mini-blat that was spoiled by cretins in cages doing 30Km/hr and improved significantly by having to overtake them in a swift, crisp and therefore safe manoeuvre. Officer.

Weather is supposed to go horrible tomorrow, however if it is OK in the morning I think I'll be out.
mmmMMMmmmm

Will look at the weather when I get up then send a PM.

Dave

[rwh]

Err, you missed it RD, it was today. Not that I got there in time to leave with BB + 1 other.

Missed it? BB went on a separate ride; that doesn't imply to me that TCSMR was moved. My plan, as usual, is to go if I can get up early enough ... haven't managed it yet though ...

This afternoon coming back from Palmy via the Wairarapa was good though :yes:

Richard

[James Deuce]

No worries, I'll stay home then.:nya:

[karmakillernz]

I didn't manage to make it last week but I'm hoping to head over the takas tomorrow if it's nice enough.

I won't get to the hill until about 11ish though as I have to come from Kapiti and can't go over 70kph (:angry: stupid retarded dangerous law that's already caused me two near spills thanks to impatient cagers riding my ass and overtaking too close :no:).

Still, might see some of you out and about... :)

[Drum]

..........

[Nasty]

TCSMR is on today .... we are heading from the Rimutex at 10 ... if you-re there we travel ... other rides are supplementary to this one .... as of course this is the SUNDAY morning ride du-oh!

[Grub]

I have to come from Kapiti and can't go over 70kph (:angry: stupid retarded dangerous law that's already caused me two near spills thanks to impatient cagers riding my ass and overtaking too close :no:).

I think you'll find that no cop is issuing tickets for the 70km limit. They and everyone else except LTNZ have realised how dangerours it is

[rwh]

Oh well - I didn't meet up with anybody (having arrived late), but had a good blat anyway. Upper Hutt - Featherston - Martinborough - Gladstone - Masterton - SH2 home. And on the return trip, had a clear run from just before the summit to nearly Kaitoke. I think my chicken strips are a little narrower now :yes:

Oh - it may have been you people at the Rimutaka summit? I didn't stop due to the aforementioned clear run - sorry :)

Richard

[Nasty]

What a great ride today .. was really quite chilly and at one point totally windy ... well this is how it went ...

Met up at Rimutex with wannabiker miniwannabiker and hawkeye ... and about a heap of E-Riders ... so we joined them for the first phase ... over the hill to Wild Oats ... great breaky .. then decision to make .... agreed that we would head up towards Palmerston ... so off we went ... Masterton Bypass - eketahuna .. pahiatuha .. then over the track ... well from there it was all the way home .. down to paekakariki hill road .. over that ... well to tell you the truth is was a hill road type day ... well finished the pakak hill road .. and then we split up and all went our own ways ... was great!!!

What a way to spend the day ... way to go .. thanks guys for the ride .. and not minding me bringing up the rear ...

nasty

[karmakillernz]

I think you'll find that no cop is issuing tickets for the 70km limit. They and everyone else except LTNZ have realised how dangerours it is

After nearly being forced off the road twice again today by overtakers, I'm just going to go with the flow of traffic from now on and hope I don't hit a cop on a bad day. My safety is worth more than any ticket. :yes:

Aside from those near-misses though, it was a great trip over the hill. I did stop briefly at the summet but decided to keep moving. There were plenty of bikes up there then so if any of you were among them, don't think me a snob for not stopping and saying hello! :)

[Wasp]

well me and aj left our place at 11:30, not many on the hill when we went up - dave from motomart and a few others - spotted maximusdermiterius on the way back (3rd corner from the top) pulled over and was about to head back up but changed my mind

[Nasty]

Right guys

The ride is on this Sunday 22 July .. leaving at 10 am unless otherwise agreed in this thread ... I am not going to be there .. but I am sure that wannabiker and others will be ... have a great ride .. all going right will seeya next week!!

[karmakillernz]

Anyone going today should probably avoid the hill and pick a different destination:


Incident Type: Weather Conditions Rimutaka Hill Rd

Thre are severve weather conditions State HIghway Two particularly on Rimutaka Hill Rd especially on the sumnmit. Severe winds and hail can be expected. Extreme caution advised.

[Wannabiker]

so did anyone venture out? I tried, but every time I pushed the bike out of the garage in the sun, the rain started again by the time I had my jacket and helmet on. Decided it can wait for another day...Polished bike instead! Have to make radar detector mount too, so started on that.

[Hitcher]

Saturday, yes. Sunday, no.

[Grub]

We managed to dodge the rain at Manfield after expecting to be wet all day.

I am looking forward to revisiting my downfall and getting out on a Sunday ride again. Nearly have enough strength in the right hand for front brake operaation.

I will admit, there is some trepidation associated with getting back on ... but I guess in a way that's a good thing. Riding is too addictive to give up!

[Hitcher]

Feilding, yes. Manfeild, no.

[Nasty]

I will admit, there is some trepidation associated with getting back on ... but I guess in a way that's a good thing. Riding is too addictive to give up!

I am not unhappy with this trepidation.

[Hawkeye]

We managed to dodge the rain at Manfield after expecting to be wet all day.

I am looking forward to revisiting my downfall and getting out on a Sunday ride again. Nearly have enough strength in the right hand for front brake operaation.

I will admit, there is some trepidation associated with getting back on ... but I guess in a way that's a good thing. Riding is too addictive to give up!

Good to hear your on the mend Grub. I've been a little busy on the rental lately so haven't managed to get out much myself. Just take it easy out there.

[Terminated]

Not wanting to hijack the thread here, but providing a heads up for those that may not be able to make it for a ride this Sunday, a harbour and bays ride is planned for this Saturday:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54277

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

[Nasty]

Please remember that the Sunday morning rides happen on Sunday ... so no matter what other rides are around we are still on for Rimutex at 10 am ... :)

[Lissa]

My bike wont start... pretty sure it has absolutely nothing to do with me leaving the lights on. :innocent:

If I manage to get it started I will try and join you guys on the Sunday Morning ride... can you please post before you go if you are coming over this way? Thanks :sunny:

[Nasty]

weathers not looking shit hot ... but still got to work in the new bike I got me (Grubs old one) ... so i defiantely will be there at 10 ... glad for anyone to join me ... will text ya Lissa :)

[quallman1234]

What in the world's happening to me...

Not only is my bike road legal (ok kinda), but its clean!

Will make next sundays one!, Too busy motard racing this weekend :rockon:.

Have a safe one.

Suggestion - You could ride around the bays of wellington then pop in to have a look at the buckets.
Only problem is the 5km of gravel :dodge:

[Trudes]

Any idea of the route today?

[Nasty]

No idea .. you got one Mrs K .... ???? we can take that :yes:

[Trudes]

I can't come, my back tyre is not something I want to risk riding on atm, but Nige is coming out to meet ya!
I have no problem telling you all where to go though!!:dodge: Nah, I love yous all, have a fun and safe ride ok!

[Kendog]

Great morning for a ride. Was nice to meet some new people as well.

[Wannabiker]

Good ride thismorning thank you all. Now gotta go back to summit tearooms to ge me one of them T-shirts!!!. :rockon:

[Kendog]

Good ride thismorning thank you all. Now gotta go back to summit tearooms to ge me one of them T-shirts!!!. :rockon:

Yeah, they have changed their look up there. Looks like they want us bikers to come in when we stop :rockon:

[Nasty]

Hey guys .. I had fun this morning .. rather short but I had to go and fix a computer .... for a first time up and over the hill on the cbr I felt it went really well .. i am so much faster than on the virago .. then again I am still at slightly above nana pace ;)

[Nasty]

Well things are looking rather better than average this weekend. Tupperware party and Mrs kendogs on Saturday ... and a nice wee jaunt on Sunday.

This week I have a proposal ... tell me what yall thinks:

Start Rimutex around 10 am
over hill and off to Caterton (aim 10.30 ish)... to Wild Oats ... sow a few and then ...

off to Palmerston North via a few interesting roads for Lunch.

Then one of two depending on whos there:

Back through the rapa (if heavy on rapa-ites)
done some of the straight roads if full of Wellingtonians ..

either or ... decision to be made at the time ...

Works for cruisy ride as those who wish a shortish ride and jaunt in the valleys get that ... and those who want to harden their arses get to do that ...

Who's in?????

[crazefox]

Im in for the big long ride(if its fine).Lets do it

[Nasty]

Im in for the big long ride(if its fine).Lets do it

You are on .. but the Grubs not ,... Physio told him no riding for another month :( ... I need riding buddies :)

[crazefox]

oh stink for him i should be there

[canarlee]

can i come along? please? awwww go on, pretty please...... lol


if thats all right i wouldnt mind tagging along while im down there!

if you see a dark blue 1250 bandit looking lost, its probably me:D so gis a wave or shout :headbang:

[Nasty]

can i come along? please? awwww go on, pretty please...... lol


if thats all right i wouldnt mind tagging along while im down there!

if you see a dark blue 1250 bandit looking lost, its probably me:D so gis a wave or shout :headbang:

You down this weekend .... if so I will send you a map of where to meet us ... would love for you to come!!!!!!!!

[crazefox]

maybe we should meet up with the manawatu ride

[Nasty]

maybe we should meet up with the manawatu ride

Oh what did I miss .. .where is the thread??????

Edit to add:

... ahh but that one is on Saturday .. I can't do that ... so will persist with the Sunday ride .... :)

[crazefox]

in meeting/events darling

[Nasty]

in meeting/events darling

its on a Saturday ... I can't go on a saturday :(

[crazefox]

oh my f**k up.I cant go sat either.Sunday it is

[crazefox]

so who else is coming.come on guys????

[canarlee]

map recieved thankyou nasty!

looks like i shall see you all on sunday!

yup im also travelling down to join the manawatu ride on saturday and carrying on down to wellington after that!


then im leaving welly to carry on with this >>> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=54535



see ya all sunday!