Who's riding where this weekend? (16 September)

[Wellyman]

Im going to go up to the sandpit for a blast on sunday. anybody else going to go for a ride?
WM

[Reckless]

Hey Welli this: http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=5511 might be worth a look at.

It was today Sorry guys. Didnt read the date. Thanks A&R for putting that straight.

[A&R]

There's leighton farm scramble on this weekend see power adventures site. MX in sand?
Thought I might try kimmies or thunder x though as never been to either yet.

[dammad1]

There's leighton farm scramble on this weekend see power adventures site. MX in sand?
Thought I might try kimmies or thunder x though as never been to either yet.

I heard its a bit wet out there still, so unless your real keen on wet clay you might want to stick to the sand for a bit longer.

[Reckless]

Ye I was at Thunder X weekend B4 last. Bloody muddy and on the clay tracks you where paddling, legs each side, with the rear spining and the front pushing. No grip.
Kimis was open for one weekend ( i was there) but now is still cosed I think.

Thunder mat have dried but you'd have to be a better rider then me to really enjoy it.

The link I posted is The leighton farm event with the Rodney club.

I might do the practice day at Harrisville just for a run on their track. See how the weather goes.

[Danger]

Hey Welli this: http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=5511 might be worth a look at.

When is that ride supposed to be? The date is obviously wrong as it says it was on today. If its on in the weekend I could be keen!

[Danger]

The link I posted is The leighton farm event with the Rodney club.



Mate, sure you didn't hit your head today? Because that event you listed is a trailride, not the MX at Leightons.

[Reckless]

I just corrected/edited my post Danger but maybe your correct. Strange to have a ride on a Wednesday. Someone needs to email or call Rodney club and find out.

I might go to Harrisville Sat so Sunday will probably be out for me.

[Reckless]

ye danger heads all screwed. Worked till 1am yesterday, fell off today, time for bed me thinks.

Leightons is on Next Saturday DUH! but would they have a trail ride on a Wednesday or do you think its a mistake?

[Danger]

No they would not have a charity trailride on a Wednesday. I would go but many wouldn't. Just been on their website and they don't seem to have any trail rides on until next month so who knows what that one is all about?

As for the MX, well I need a bit more ride time than what that will provide.

[Wellyman]

Woodhill boys!come on be a good warmup ride before the ride up north in the forest.
come out and get wet and fall off in the sand ya girls!
WM

[ArcherWC]

Im doing woodhill first thing sat morning

[GR81]

Im doing woodhill first thing sat morning

same... i spose... lack of anything else more interesting :(

[Wellyman]

Come sunday....
I have other things I have to do on saturday, so I cant come out.
WM

[Teava]

Will be there Sunday but on the MX track only!!

[Ktmboy]

Might have to go out myself, both days. A new toy to play around with....yes after not having ridin properly for months.

[LilSel]

I no riding anywhere this weekend... but driving to Hawkes Bay tomorrow evening :D

[telliman]

yeah me doing harrisville saturday, sandpit sunday, fingers crossed ! how did you get on at harrisville reckless? got the bug?

[tnarg]

Probably do sandpit on sat. Got mates going up to have bbq/drinks on beach so guess will go between the two.

[Danger]

Well looks like I will be doing the Leightons MX after all. Have to check out some bikes for a customer.

[Reckless]

yeah me doing harrisville saturday, sandpit sunday, fingers crossed ! how did you get on at harrisville reckless? got the bug?


The BUG! Yes! I have actually, but have been riding like a complete learner since the trailblazer I did. Thought I was upping my game quite well between Wednesday at Ardmore and the weekend rides, but the last few rides I've been shit.
Only watched at Harrisville last weekend as I got bloody lost and got there late, DUH!! I've been B4 aswell. I think the B class will be ok for me. Those jumps look fun. So am looking at this Sat if the bruises heal from my fall at Ardmore yesterday.

[cheese]

No riding for me, Greg has my forks. Got lots on the next two weekends as well.. :(

[Reckless]

No riding for me, Greg has my forks. :(

Come on cheese get your shit together its a Honda. Two broomsticks and a bit of race tape! That should fix the front. And it'll still beat the other brands.:bleh:

[Boosted]

Well GR81 is saying Mercer sunday? im going somewhere on sunday to ride ma new bike mmmmmmmm

[GR81]

mercer club day... http://www.pukemx.com


Next Clubday
Sunday Spetember 16th
Sign on is at 8.15am - 9.30am sharp!
Day licence are available for $20- also transponders can be hired for $15 each.

[Reckless]

Hey GR81 does that mean the practice day on the Sat is still on at Harrisville or do they not have it if they are racing next day at Mercer. Mercer is sand isn't it. Not quite sure if i'll get there yet i'm still a bit sore.

TIA

[Hitcher]

Collecting the FJR from TSS tomorrow and giving it snot to Martinborough to see if it has been "cured". If it has, then it may be forced to take me to Castlepoint or around the block, depending on the weather...

[Danger]

Why not bring it up to Leightons for a few laps mate?:blank:

[Rupe]

Sat morning at the sandpit, I think.

Anyone needs a lift on the shore give me a shout.

[Buddy L]

ok im doing this on the saturday and then going to mercer on the sunday:woohoo:


When: Saturday, 15 Sep 2007
Where: Grant Leightons Farm - South Head - Auckland
District (Region): Greater Auckland (AUCKLAND)
Directions: Signposted from the Helensville parakai roundabout on SH 16 - Wilson Road about 15 min north of Parakai hot pools
Sign in Starts: 08:30
Riders Briefing: 09:45
Start Time: 10:00
Classes: - Mini. Junior, senior, vets

Terrain: Sand based farm - groomed tracks and great riding Adult natural terrain MX track and separate modified course mini racing
Organiser: Power Adventures
Contact: Greg Ph: 09 4146661

Other Details:
No Competition Licence required - come along and have a ball Catch you there Greg

[Reckless]

Bloody annoys me that Power never have the prices advertised. Whats a senior, child or family??? Waitamata and all the clubs do. Bugger it, I'm going to Harrisville practice on principal (if its on).

[ArcherWC]

come race at mercer on sunday with the rest of us gumbys

[Wellyman]

Bugger off. Im not race fit, and I dont do MX.
WM

[Buddy L]

im not race fit, trail fit or even walking fit, was tired just from cleaning my air filter.
But nothing like compertion.

[Boosted]

and i have been eating BK every day while my knee heals so im not excatly race fit either, im just going to go out n have some fun on ma new bike lol

[Buddy L]

Bloody annoys me that Power never have the prices advertised. Whats a senior, child or family??? Waitamata and all the clubs do. Bugger it, I'm going to Harrisville practice on principal (if its on).

Most place are about the same,
aludts/seniors are around the $25 to $35 mark
child $15-$20
Family combo $45-$50

[Danger]

Not race fit either but heck MX race's these days are a bloody joke at only 10mins long and if you can't hack that you might as well take up lawn bowls!

Takes longer to clean the bike afterwards than you spend riding your bike.

[Buddy L]

I find that MX races and Enduros are just as tireing as each other.
If was was doing an enduro i would pace myself, so i would make it to the end. (almost pass out after doing one) then i know that i tryed my best.
And after 15-20 mins on a MX track, i come back sweating like a pig, arm pumped and nackered, and then i know that i was maxed out for entire race.

[A&R]

Well i'm buggered. I've got to take the kids rock climbing at extreme then attend a prize giving ceremony in the afternoon. Would have liked to have gone to leightons..... or Harrisville........ anywhere other than a prize giving ceremony. Might try and get out sunday afternoon but aslo tied up there until 12:00.
How long does it take to get to harrisville from howick?

[A&R]

I need to get out and do some long runs to get some riding in before the GNCC.

[Buddy L]

Same i will be doing solid full day ridings at trail rides, bike parks and any chance i get to get the enduro fitness up.

[dammad1]

I need to get out and do some long runs to get some riding in before the GNCC.

I'm hearing that, I wanted to have my new bike buy now so that i could get it and me all ready before Oct 13th

[Danger]

Next shipment of KTM's has been put back another two weeks.:wait:

[dammad1]

Next shipment of KTM's has been put back another two weeks.:wait:

I can get one now if I want it, but I have to sell my bike first.

[GR81]

Leightons farm = over it!

think the last 18 rmcc club days have been there lol

[cheese]

yeah I prefer to get out there and spend the day riding.

[Wellyman]

See all you MX 'ers at Woodhill on sunday then.
WM

[GR81]

yeah I prefer to get out there and spend the day riding.

u never ride tho! hahaa

[Buddy L]

Had a good day at the Saturday Summer Scrambles.
Had my first ever win in a race as well, in the 20-29 year old class:apint::jerry:
Not as much riding getting done for me as their was too many classes for the amount of riders.
Very Good to meet you Danger, out their as well (fast old bugger):msn-wink:
Bring on tomorrow as well.

[Wellyman]

Had a good day at the Saturday Summer Scrambles.
Had my first ever win in a race as well, in the 20-29 year old class:apint::jerry:
Not as much riding getting done for me as their was too many classes for the amount of riders.
Very Good to meet you Danger, out their as well (fast old bugger):msn-wink:
Bring on tomorrow as well.
So you going to be at sandpit tomorrow Buddy L?
Im part of the gas gas crew, one blue (old man), one red (me). Im in full alpinestars kit and we are a red mitzi. will keep an eye out for ya.
cya there.
WM

[Boosted]

Buddys of to mercer with us 2mola

[Buddy L]

I'll be down at Mercer tomorrow, have to make sure that the top end of the RPM range on GTAe's new bike works, as im sure it's not going to get used.

But ill hopefully see you up north wellyman.
Not many gas gas's are up that way, alot more jappers and farm bikes.
So im sure i'll see you, ill be wearing a day glow for the day.:)

[Boosted]

haha yeh i'll be up north and im sure ill be giving it some stick lol

[Wellyman]

I'll be down at Mercer tomorrow, have to make sure that the top end of the RPM range on GTAe's new bike works, as im sure it's not going to get used.

But ill hopefully see you up north wellyman.
Not many gas gas's are up that way, alot more jappers and farm bikes.
So im sure i'll see you, ill be wearing a day glow for the day.:)
Have work and other things to do Buddy L. so I probaly wont be making it out next weekend. but good luck for your event next weekend.
WM

[Danger]

Congratulations on your win Buddy L! And nice to meet you too. Good to put some faces to a few of the names out there.

And good to see that Greg's races are a little longer than the last time I attended one of his meets. But I have to say, I sure get bored quick going around and around in circles these days. Perhaps if the fitness was a bit better I would be able to just concentrate on going fast the whole race rather than loosing interest after 4-5 laps.:apumpin:

[clmintie]

I'd love to get bored on an MX track. Left shoulder dislocates just doing a crossup and right knee dislocates shutting the car door (got to remember to shut it without twisting) I've had all the ops available.... Still don't regret the racing days tho, I must be brainless, but riding is too much fun to stop.... Oh, and in the break of fifteen years, the body got worse not better....

Enjoy your riding to the full in what ever way you can get it...

Old fart...

[A&R]

Bloody annoys me that Power never have the prices advertised. Whats a senior, child or family??? Waitamata and all the clubs do. Bugger it, I'm going to Harrisville practice on principal (if its on).

Reckless, How did you get on at harrisville?

[Buddy L]

[QUOTE=Danger;1208237]Congratulations on your win Buddy L! And nice to meet you too. Good to put some faces to a few of the names out there.QUOTE]
Your very lucky their Danger as well, i have been practicing my over the handle bars into action roll for a while now at home:niceone:, and this was the first time that i have manged to pull it off , with people watching.:doh:

[Reckless]

Reckless, How did you get on at harrisville?

Harrisville-Ye great! Have to say the guys jumping all those jumps make it look easy but when you get out there it cetailnly ain't.
Its a damn pity their resource consent only allows them a 1-3 practice. So could have done with more time but if you join the club its only 10 bucks for members to go.
Will I go again? yes! as its reasonably close to home its on a Sat which still allows you to go on events on Sunday and the big jumps and big track is great fun. And I desperatly need to learn to jump properly.
Ardmore is smaller and easier but you have a much longer ride time. Harrisville is Harder, jumps are bigger, track is bigger but time is a problem.
I wish these damn councils and government would get their act together with the sport of MX.

Rant Over.
Ardmore again Wednesday I hope Weather and work permitting.

[telliman]

was that you pushing your bike up the big step up dude, i nearly jumped over you if it was!

[Reckless]

Ye that was me DUH. Are you in the B class run aswell??
Decided to take the step up, made the jump ok, Landed 1/2 way up, but I didn't change down in the air so was still in 3rd from the run up, quickly grabbed a couple of gears but the bike stalled on the slope. Never fell off but looked like a learner (again) slidin the front back down to the hollow and gettin it goin again up the 2nd 1/2 of the jump. Didn't think it was too bad, only one or two of the B where takin the step up anyway most where goin up beside it.
I've got the jumping sussed now, but I just need some bigger BALLS so I land where you guys are not a bit short on the up side. Fuck I used to be Reckless (named by others) in the old days, but bloody age has taken all the sting outa me. I get soooo shitted off with myself!!:mad: Especially when everyone else makes it look so damn easy. I'm just gonna ride and ride and ride some more! I'll either get it sussed or screw myself trying! :rolleyes:

Confession/Rant over

ooohh that was bad for a Monday morning :spanking:

[telliman]

tapout 4th gear next time, will pop you nicley! i was b grade as well, #259,

[Teava]

Hey telliman were you at Woodhill on Sunday aswell???
Pretty sure i saw you on the MX track

[Reckless]

tapout 4th gear next time, will pop you nicley! i was b grade as well, #259,

Thats easy for you to say! I wish!!

I'll look out for #259 next week if I go.

[telliman]

Hey telliman were you at Woodhill on Sunday aswell???
Pretty sure i saw you on the MX track

was that you who gave me the directions? didnt really enjoy woodhill yesterday, might stick to the dirt for a while me thinks!

[Teava]

Yeah thats me!!
Yeah track was shit!!!
Didnt enjoy it at all actually, had about 3 laps and got out!!
Think i will do Ardmore from now on.
Any ways nice meeting you mate.