Cruisy Night Rides

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, like Halswell Tavern car park. Massive area, and it's right at the edge of town.

[Ghost_Bullet]

How aboout meet, eer :shifty: Rangiora.... so much closer to home;)

Though I'll meet anywheres, not much point me meeting where no one else is, as that would not make a meeting..... what is a meeting with yourself called?:wacko:

[Deviant Esq]

Yeah, like Halswell Tavern car park. Massive area, and it's right at the edge of town.
Quite a good meeting place, that... only downside being with the meeting time people need to be able to get home from work, get kitted up and get to the meeting place in time for leaving. Having said that we do seem to have a number of members over that side of town already. Thoughts?

[Transalper]

I guess if you decide to meet at Halswell and the ride goes north it's still easy to skirt around town from there.
You might just have to make the meeting time 6:30pm (if Halswell), depart 7pm sharpish?
Last time I looked (long time ago) there was a Fish & Chip shop there to get your burgers at if anyone wanted to grab a snack before departure.
In the end I don't really see much of a down side to a Halswell meeting place.

[phoenixgtr]

You might just have to make the meeting time 6:30pm (if Halswell), depart 7pm sharpish?


Its just getting a bit too late, especially at this time of the year when its still dark well before 8. Can people not get out to Halswell before 6.30? It's not that far away. I do think that would be a good meeting place though. I'm just a bit worried about pushing the departure time back

[Deviant Esq]

Its just getting a bit too late, especially at this time of the year when its still dark well before 8. Can people not get out to Halswell before 6.30? It's not that far away.
I agree with that. Leaving at 6.30 is about as late as I'd want to leave... especially if we're going slightly further afield than just to the Wheatsheaf. So, I think for next Wednesday we'll just meet at BK Moorhouse again, same time... and regroup at the Halswell Tavern (in case of being split up at lights) not long afterwards. So if you can't be arsed going all the way into BK, just wait for us at the Halswell. How's that sound for a winner? ;)

[Transalper]

Thing is it was actually just after 6:45 when we departed BK and very close to 7pm when passing Halswell anyway.
Make the departure time a little firmer at 7pm from Halswell instead of giving everyone an extra 15minutes after the quoted departure time then the times work out same as what we just did. I do hate to feel rushed though.
Not really going to affect me either way, if work picks up again I'll be stuffed until 10pm those nights.


So if you can't be arsed going all the way into BK, just wait for us at the Halswell. How's that sound for a winner? ;)Works for me as I am about 4 or 5 minutes away from BK.

Yea stick with plan 'A' don't confuse anyone.

[The Lone Rider]

Its just getting a bit too late, especially at this time of the year when its still dark well before 8. Can people not get out to Halswell before 6.30? It's not that far away. I do think that would be a good meeting place though. I'm just a bit worried about pushing the departure time back

For me, the 6:30 aint good as I work early mornings every two weeks.. and then I work nights the weeks in between. So I'm either at work, or I have to be in bed early/already asleep by 6:30. Even today, I got home at 3 and jumped into bed as I have to be back at work at 3am and get out in time to head to Biketoberfest. Im only up now as someone bloody rang me, and the thought of the ice cream in the fridge made it hard to sleep :D

Waiting at Halswell would suit me good, but any Wensday ride I show up at I'd leave early to get back home by 8:30 at latest.

[No FX]

Its just getting a bit too late, especially at this time of the year when its still dark well before 8. Can people not get out to Halswell before 6.30? It's not that far away. I do think that would be a good meeting place though. I'm just a bit worried about pushing the departure time back


i agree 6.30 is a good leaving time ATM, but its going to be getting dark later and later so maybe in the future it could be 7???

[BabyBandit]

Great ride everyone, awesome fun, thanks to the guys for organising. I will definitely get along as often as I can.

[200BUSA]

Sorry i missed the first ride-busy with work.I think the BK meeting place is a good central one.As not all rides are going out through Halswell are they?Would get a bit boring doing the same run week after week and ending up at the Wheatsheaf pub.How about getting some ideas of some rides worked out and send a PM or post up for the run organiser/s an option of where to head on future nights. I wont make the next ride as i will be up North swapping bikes, but will try the next week. cheers.

[timg]

I do hate to feel rushed though.


We'd have never guessed!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dave-]

Sorry i missed the first ride-busy with work.I think the BK meeting place is a good central one.As not all rides are going out through Halswell are they?Would get a bit boring doing the same run week after week and ending up at the Wheatsheaf pub.How about getting some ideas of some rides worked out and send a PM or post up for the run organiser/s an option of where to head on future nights. I wont make the next ride as i will be up North swapping bikes, but will try the next week. cheers.

rakaia gorge?

i liked the idea posted a few pages back about lincoln.

what about methven? order a pizza from uncle doms, grab a beer at the pub down the road, pick up pizza, munch that down (with another beer?) and head back?

what the rest of mclanes (sp) island like?

[Rashika]

a nice ride is thru the gorges, even just the waimak and ashley gorges, to cut it a bit shorter... the griso man can lead the way ;)

[Machiavelli]

Hey all,

I just got my 2007 Suzuki GN250 on tuesday and have been buzzing around now all week. It's great fun!

My question is would a L-Plate Rider (myself) be suitable for a Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride? If people expect to be going over 70kph or riding later than 10pm it might start getting tricky for me.

Obviously I can always leave when I need to (so the time factor isn't really an issue) but I don't want to turn up and find that I'm the one Learner there who is slowing down a bunch of hard-core bikers who expect to be going 120kph!

I'd really like to meet people who are experienced riders and get a chance to learn about riding (since i really have zero knowledge). I also love to get to hear about more rides to fun places! Riding by myself is fun, but I can only imagine that riding with others is better :hug:

Anyway, let me know... if you can think of a better regular ride for me to attend I'd be interested to hear.

[phoenixgtr]

Hi Mach,

One of the points of these rides is to get learners out riding with more experienced riders so you're definately welcome along. We will always cater for you, i.e. there will always be an experienced rider at the tail to make sure noone gets left behind. We do tend to ride in 100k zones but if you can only do 70 you won't be left behind. We were home before 10 last week, so I don't see that being a problem.

I hope you can make it along

[Machiavelli]

Sounds good, Phoenix. I've already been PM'd a couple of times about CHCH rides so it looks like the ol' KB community is doing itself proud!

Unless something random and horrible comes up I expect to be there on Wednesday. As I understand it, that is BK Moorhouse at 6pm on Wednesday for a 6:30pm start?

[phoenixgtr]

As I understand it, that is BK Moorhouse at 6pm on Wednesday for a 6:30pm start?

Thats the one :yes:

[Rashika]

so where to this week boys and girls? :scooter:

[Deviant Esq]

so where to this week boys and girls? :scooter:
Dunno. I'm not really a leader type of person, donchaknow (didn't think I'd have to make a speech last week!). Not fast enough to ride in the lead... though since it was supposed to have been a cruisy ride (and no-one was really interested in just cruising) the pace should've been fine... I dunno. Any ideas? Not looking like I'll have my bike back for this one either. :angry:

[onearmedbandit]

I'm going to have to miss this one guys.

[200BUSA]

a nice ride is thru the gorges, even just the waimak and ashley gorges, to cut it a bit shorter... the griso man can lead the way ;)

Would be a good ride-weather depending.

[Rashika]

Dunno. I'm not really a leader type of person, donchaknow (didn't think I'd have to make a speech last week!). Not fast enough to ride in the lead... though since it was supposed to have been a cruisy ride (and no-one was really interested in just cruising) the pace should've been fine... I dunno. Any ideas? Not looking like I'll have my bike back for this one either. :angry:
oh bollocks that you are not a leader type person, you did well enough last week :yes:


a nice ride is thru the gorges, even just the waimak and ashley gorges, to cut it a bit shorter... the griso man can lead the way ;)


Would be a good ride-weather depending.
wouldn't be a bad idea... but might be a big trip for some riders?

[phoenixgtr]

a nice ride is thru the gorges, even just the waimak and ashley gorges, to cut it a bit shorter... the griso man can lead the way ;)

Ok, so for those of us who are Canterbury challenged, how do you get there and how long do you think it would take? If it's a bit of a longer ride maybe it would be more suitable for later in the year. Perhaps the Lincoln suggestion, but I can see that having to opposite problem

[Ghost_Bullet]

i was lookin forward to gettin in antoher run this week, but alas... shite! The wife has given me just what she had, and I am all but bed riden, aprt from this very second. How the ...' do ya get the bed into second gear?

[BADGRL]

How the ...' do ya get the bed into second gear?

Throw in a couple of chicks :banana: lol.

I'll be there this week, weather's not suppose to be too sh*t hot though :S

[Deviant Esq]

Throw in a couple of chicks :banana: lol.
Damn! I reckon my bed could use that kind of treatment... ehehe :gob:


I'll be there this week, weather's not suppose to be too sh*t hot though :S
Yeah had a look at the weather report and it didn't look too convincing. Still, hopefully the rain will stay away (again) and we'll be able to get another good ride in! :niceone:

[Transalper]

.... weather's not suppose to be too sh*t hot though :S

NZ City forecast shows Partly Cloudy going on overcast and about 10 degrease ain't to bad in my book. MetVUW shows a little spit coming in by about midnight. Just have to wait and see I guess.

I'll be coming out to play again.
I thought the leader and tail end sweeper did a fine job. Just make sure we are all together on the edge of town this time and every thing will be fine.
The only other thing you could possibly do is Lemans suggestion (post #142) of keeping together by staying in visual contact with the person behind you, especially at intersections where you slow or stop and make sure the next rider turns too, then they do the same for the next person and so on. Be good when going back roads to Lincoln or such places where there are various route choices.
Problem with that is people are usually more interested in keeping up with the rider directly in front of them so don't/forget/ or can't be bothered.


As for this weeks route, well that's the big question isn't it, now don't let the big boys and girls on fast bikes run away with the destination, just bearing in mind the novice and small bike friendly intention of the mid week ride.
If all else fails we could always do last weeks route backwards this time.

[Rashika]

As for this weeks route, well that's the big question isn't it, now don't let the big boys and girls on fast bikes run away with the destination, just bearing in mind the novice and small bike friendly intention of the mid week ride.
yeah, exactly my thought. The gorges route would be good on a night when we have plenty of time, later in the year. It prob a couple of hours riding at 100kmhish pace all up

If all else fails we could always do last weeks route backwards this time.
I had that same thought ;)

[alley cat]

i was hoping to sneak along this week if theres no objections, didnt get out much in the wknd, too busy havn my heart broken by bathurst:crybaby:

[Spuds1234]

If all else fails we could always do last weeks route backwards this time.

If we did this we would definatly have to throw dyers pass into the mix rather than miss it out like last time.

However I would have hated to go over Dyers pass when it was as dark as it was last week on the way back.

[Transalper]

Had another look am my favorite weather sites and hate to say that they both moved the rain a little earlier in the day now. Prediction now is just 1 to 2 mm of rain accumulated in the 6 hours from 1pm Wednesday to 7pm, and more like 4mm over the next 6 hours. 1 or 2 mm is ok, that just spits at ya, maybe a quick shower and done with. 4mm gets you wet. Here's hoping it comes late.

Last time I did Dyers Pass they had a road work traffic light just over the other side. Annoying thing it is.

[Deviant Esq]

Last time I did Dyers Pass they had a road work traffic light just over the other side. Annoying thing it is.
I remember that. After some heavy rain there was a slip from the hillside above the road and some heavy debris including large rocks fell onto the near lane. I was coming back up the hill the following day, and there was a lot of crud on the road, only one lane was open. That was quite a while ago though, they're still there?

[SVboy]

I did Dyers on the way home from the last run. Pain in the dark. I think we should leave the three gorges until its lighter later[great ride tho]. If we go to Lincoln via the back roads-can I suggest Springston Pub for a stop, or even the Lincoln Tavern.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Throw in a couple of chicks :banana: lol.



God damn that sounds like the idea I need:2thumbsup but sadly with the way the old bod is feeling right now.......:crybaby:

crawling back into bed now.

[Deviant Esq]

I think we should leave the three gorges until its lighter later[great ride tho]. If we go to Lincoln via the back roads-can I suggest Springston Pub for a stop, or even the Lincoln Tavern.
Lincoln works for me, though I don't think I've ridden the bike on those roads before, only taken the car. I'm pretty sure I know the road you're thinking of though, good for a cruisy ride. :niceone:

[Machiavelli]

Well i'm all for cruisy rides, bring 'em on

It'll be nice to meet a few of you lads and ladies!

I'm not going to be shy about admitting the fact that I'm a total beginner at riding, i've only had my GN250 for a week! Of course, I've ridden it as much as I could all week, so hopefully i'm not too terrible to join you all :msn-wink:

[Mikkel]

This "L"-plated n00b might also show up tomorrow. I'll have to check that there's no conflicting plans - so I guess I'll check the my calendar tonight (she needs to get off from work :).

However, if the roads are soaked or it's raining I think I'll be staying at home considering my gear and experience.

Hope to see you guys tomorrow night.

Cheers
/M

[phoenixgtr]

Right, were going to check out this Lincoln route. Could someone who knows where they're going please post up the route and maybe even a map? That would be awesome. I'll also ask if that person could lead the ride (seeing as they know where they're going).

We will still meet at the BK carpark at 6 but we will try to leave there at 6.30pm sharp and regroup in Halswell before heading off.

Sound like a plan?

P.S. Welcome Mikkel and don't worry, if it's raining I don't think any of us will be going

[No FX]

I remember that. After some heavy rain there was a slip from the hillside above the road and some heavy debris including large rocks fell onto the near lane. I was coming back up the hill the following day, and there was a lot of crud on the road, only one lane was open. That was quite a while ago though, they're still there?

yeah me and badgrl went over sat night they still have traffic lights at the top

[Rashika]

and for another idea:
up SH1 to Waikari, then up the scargill valley thru to greta valley pub for a quickie and then back down SH1, prob a couple of hours riding all up, very nice roads tho :niceone:

[Deviant Esq]

up SH1 to Waikari, then up the scargill valley thru to greta valley pub for a quickie and then back down SH1, prob a couple of hours riding all up, very nice roads tho :niceone:
Seconded. :D

[dangerous]

and for another idea:
up SH1 to Waikari, then up the scargill valley thru to greta valley pub for a quickie and then back down SH1, prob a couple of hours riding all up, very nice roads tho :niceone:

yeah very nice road... but not what I consider as a learners rout if a decent speed is maintained, IIRC you guys are running these rides as a sorta learners ride? a decent breifing will be needed, then enjoy

[Dave-]

gah, I'm gonna have to take the fxr again...my 'prilia dropped a powervalve and is out of action for a number of weeks...just as well the dealer's paying for it.

[Transalper]

Ok, now I'm convinced it will be way to wet tomorow evening.
I'm interested to see a route drawn for the Lincoln run as I just can't see a way there that interests me other than via Gebbies or beyond.
I hate straight roads and see little value in them for learners... other than the social contact side of it all

[MVnut]

and for another idea:
up SH1 to Waikari, then up the scargill valley thru to greta valley pub for a quickie and then back down SH1, prob a couple of hours riding all up, very nice roads tho :niceone:

Having a quickie sounds like fun, dunno about at the pub though LOL:bleh:

[uNople]

I think the problem with the backroad to Lincoln is that it's just not twisty enough. I made up a map for it (including posted corner speeds and speed limit changes), which I'll attach to show you why I don't think it's that good.

The good part of it's the twistys leading up to the 35K corner. After that, the road's bumpy, and there's bugger all corners to keep it interesting. I've ridden this road many times, and it's just not twisty enough to keep to the speed limit, because boredom sets in.

If we wanted a better route, how about down old taitapu road and head to little river. There's a pub there that we can stop at, and we can then split into three groups: over gebbies then through lyttleton tunnel, over gebbies, then over dyer's pass back to chch, or back the way we came. I think these would make for a better ride than just to lincoln (or springston) as that way's boooring.

Have a look at the map I made to show you the lincoln route. Please don't go this way unless we're going somewhere with twistys afterwards.

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[Transalper]

....
If we wanted a better route, how about down old taitapu road and head to little river. There's a pub there that we can stop at, and we can then split into three groups: over gebbies then through lyttleton tunnel, over gebbies, then over dyer's pass back to chch, or back the way we came....
Now you have my interest again. If you were adventure riders then there would be more than one way back from Little River, I'd be real tempted to take the Western valley rd to Port Levy which completes a loop taking me home thru Diamond Harbour. Awesome run, took the CBR1000F over it once or twice when I owned it, real hard work, corrugated shingle and a bit of a stream/ford to cross, very scenic but kinda shakes the fairing and creates or opens up any stress cracks that you might have, adds a half hour or so to the trip back past the the Weatchef too, but your not Adventure riders so I'll try to forget that it's there if we find ourselves in Little River.

[uNople]

Now you have my interest again. If you were adventure riders then there would be more than one way back from Little River, I'd be real tempted to take the Western valley rd to Port Levy which completes a loop taking me home thru Diamond Harbour. Awesome run, took the CBR1000F over it once or twice when I owned it, real hard work, corrugated shingle and a bit of a stream/ford to cross, very scenic but kinda shakes the fairing and creates or opens up any stress cracks that you might have, adds a half hour or so to the trip back past the the Weatchef too, but your not Adventure riders so I'll try to forget that it's there if we find ourselves in Little River.

Yeah, it's a pity my gsxr wouldn't be able to go that far offroad. after watching your video on youtube, I just don't have the ground clearance or the tires to follow you :S

[Skyryder]

So the meet is same time same place as last week?

Skyryder

[Transalper]

Yes....... same place, same time, but if it's pissing down you might find yourself riding alone and everyone else waiting for next week.

[helenoftroy]

Ok, now I'm convinced it will be way to wet tomorow evening.

Looking that way eh:(


Having a quickie sounds like fun, dunno about at the pub though LOL:bleh:

Settle down you!!:devil2:


Now you have my interest again. If you were adventure riders then there would be more than one way back from Little River, I'd be real tempted to take the Western valley rd to Port Levy which completes a loop taking me home thru Diamond Harbour. Awesome run, took the CBR1000F over it once or twice when I owned it, real hard work, corrugated shingle and a bit of a stream/ford to cross, very scenic but kinda shakes the fairing and creates or opens up any stress cracks that you might have, adds a half hour or so to the trip back past the the Weatchef too, but your not Adventure riders so I'll try to forget that it's there if we find ourselves in Little River.

Reckon us adventure/trail bike riders would have to come back via Western Valley Rd(awesome road) if we ever end up at Little River and its not too dark:ride::ride:

[Mikkel]

Damn, it's not looking too good - Christchurch (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=christchurch). :(

Guess we can only hope that metservice is wrong - not that it's likely to be the case >:| (/sarc)

Guess I'll take the cage in and if it clears, hurry home and get bike to be at KB at 6...

[JMemonic]

I will be out for this week, might be there next week though

[phoenixgtr]

Someone tell those clouds to bugger off

If it's not raining I 'll be there at 6. I think we'll just decide where we're going at the carpark cause I really have no idea whats happening and that Lincoln route really does look like snoresville

[SVboy]

I think it might be a TV night.......bugger! Bring on next week!:cold:

[Mikkel]

Well, it's not looking too bright atm I must admit. Still - unless it's absolutely pissing down I expect to be at KB at 6 pm.
I hope there'll be some oldbies who'll brave the weather and show up anyway.

[Skyryder]

Not tonight kiddy'o's. For those that go............. stay safe.

Skyryder

[phoenixgtr]

Right, we're going to have to cancel this ride. I can't imagine anyone really wants to go for a ride in this. I'm sorry but my "sunshine dance" obviously didn't work. I mustn't have wiggled my butt enough :crazy:

If any of you are still going, have fun

[Mikkel]

Yeah the wheather is crap. I'm still kinda keen to give the powers above the one finger salute and go there anyway. Might shoot down to KB and if noone shows shuffle back home and get some spicy thai takeaway :)

Edit: Yep right enough - can't stop myself. Will leave in 5 mins.

[Deviant Esq]

Too soggy for me, so it's a be lazy evening for me. Which isn't exactly unusual... :Oops:

[Deviant Esq]

Added to the calendar - clicky (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1412&day=2007-10-10&c=1).

[Dave-]

too wet...im out

[Mikkel]

Nice ride to KBs. Waited 20 mins in the rain (sort of - there was a roof :) ), gave up and then ordered a curry and decided to make the cruise to Ferrymead by myself.
Just as I was about to head out onto Moorhouse the other participant of todays shining cruise showed up and we had a good chat before I headed on. Good to meet you Transalper!
Now I'm back home with a full stomach and still nice and warm - the weather wasn't too bad to be honest. Hope we'll be able to improve on the number of attendees for next week though. (Average is now down to 13.5 if 25 people attended last week)

Nice to do some wet wheather riding actually - but fuck me I need another helmet, I can't have the visor down on this one without it fogging up immediately. So yeah - got a face wash tonight.... hope it's good for my pores. ;)

[Transalper]

I'm home now, just put the bike away and feet up.
Good to meet Mikkel. I was all dressed snug warm and water resistant, as we departed I said I might just go home since it was raining, Mikkel says why... I thought about it a bit while putting helmet and gloves back on and decided he was right.

My ride went down Colombo up Dyers Pass to the que at the road work traffic light.
Bugger it I thought, so I angled right, went over the curb through the little car park and out on to the Summit Rd, a glance in the mirror saw the cars still waiting as I rounded the bend out of sight on my way to Gebbies.
Got to Gebbies with the intention of going back via the Tunnel and decided bugger it again and turned right then left at the bottom and cruised in to Little River.
Little River, well, I couldn't stop now so off in to the slightly muddy Western Valley Rd where I started encountering various small animals on the road, both live and dead, also several groups (not enough to call a flock) of sheep and even a cow standing in the middle of the road, actually when I went round the cow I hadn't even reached the dirt bit yet.
Got off the shingle and dirt after a big grin run at about 8:05pm and followed the bays to the Tunnel then home about 9pm.

Got to say I throughly enjoyed my little adventure.

[Ghost_Bullet]

I'm home now, just put the bike away and feet up.


Got to say I throughly enjoyed my little adventure.

That sounds like some fun. :niceone:
Good on ya. Some timesthe rain is not as half bad as what it is made out to be:msn-wink:

[Machiavelli]

...I need another helmet, I can't have the visor down on this one without it fogging up immediately...

I hear you on that. I almost became insane enough to come join you. The fact that I knew you were going made it REALLY hard to chicken out.

I gave it a blat around in the rain and decided that while i have just got my new oilskin draggin jeans (yay! beats standard jeans anyday) it was just too slick for this poor sap.

What a pain, i'm really looking forward to meeting a few of you guys... hopefully next week!

P.s. i expect a whole lot more butt-wiggling from Phoenixgtr this week :woohoo:

[_Shrek_]

sounds like you had fun TA will have mine back on rd in the morning... lost my chain friday morning on the way to wrk just got my new chain & sprockets to day
"still not found the old chain"

[Transalper]

....lost my chain friday morning...
Was it old and stretchy and showing the signs of needing replacing or did it go with out warning?
Mine is showing signs of being that time. I have one on the way, sprockets too of course.
Was going to try get a few more kms out of them but starting to wonder is it worth the risk of a potential failure if I push it too far.

[Mikkel]

I'm home now, just put the bike away and feet up.
Good to meet Mikkel. I was all dressed snug warm and water resistant, as we departed I said I might just go home since it was raining, Mikkel says why... I thought about it a bit while putting helmet and gloves back on and decided he was right.

My ride went down Colombo up Dyers Pass to the que at the road work traffic light.
Bugger it I thought, so I angled right, went over the curb through the little car park and out on to the Summit Rd, a glance in the mirror saw the cars still waiting as I rounded the bend out of sight on my way to Gebbies.
Got to Gebbies with the intention of going back via the Tunnel and decided bugger it again and turned right then left at the bottom and cruised in to Little River.
Little River, well, I couldn't stop now so off in to the slightly muddy Western Valley Rd where I started encountering various small animals on the road, both live and dead, also several groups (not enough to call a flock) of sheep and even a cow standing in the middle of the road, actually when I went round the cow I hadn't even reached the dirt bit yet.
Got off the shingle and dirt after a big grin run at about 8:05pm and followed the bays to the Tunnel then home about 9pm.

Got to say I throughly enjoyed my little adventure.

Good on ya Transalper - that's the spirit! Glad you got around to a nice ride after all. If I hadn't had my girlfriend waiting for me to bring home the dinner I'm sure I'd have gone for an hour more or so.

[helenoftroy]

I'm home now, just put the bike away and feet up.
Good to meet Mikkel. I was all dressed snug warm and water resistant, as we departed I said I might just go home since it was raining, Mikkel says why... I thought about it a bit while putting helmet and gloves back on and decided he was right.
Got off the shingle and dirt after a big grin run at about 8:05pm and followed the bays to the Tunnel then home about 9pm.
Got to say I throughly enjoyed my little adventure.

Good on you:2thumbsupWell youve had your mid week blast(with the grin factor):scooter:The DR would have taken it all in its stride


I hear you on that. I almost became insane enough to come join you. The fact that I knew you were going made it REALLY hard to chicken out.

What a pain, i'm really looking forward to meeting a few of you guys... hopefully next week!

P.s. i expect a whole lot more butt-wiggling from Phoenixgtr this week :woohoo:

Hopefully we'll all be out for a ride next Wednesday:2thumbsup

[Rashika]

man... I cant believe its rained all night as well now, thats a shit load of water for these parts.

[dangerous]

I need another helmet, I can't have the visor down on this one without it fogging up immediately.Try cat crap man... no shit its called cat crap, $10 a wee punet and ya rub it onto the visor a couple a times.

[Banesto John]

It rains 82 days a year in Chch but 163 days a year in Auckland. Just in from the Office Of Meaningless Stats:woohoo:.

[dangerous]

It rains 82 days a year in Chch but 163 days a year in Auckland. Just in from the Office Of Meaningless Stats:woohoo:.

HEY... WHO THE FARK ARE YOU ;) welcome to KB and thank you for that worthless info, so what ya think of the XBX?

[Rashika]

It rains 82 days a year in Chch but 163 days a year in Auckland. Just in from the Office Of Meaningless Stats:woohoo:.

wow as many as that huh? I didn't think we got quite as much as that... guess that why we feel so closed in when it rained for more than a day :whistle:
Just as well I dont live in auckers

[Machiavelli]

Just as well I dont live in auckers

Hah, yeah i just moved here to CHCH at the beginning of Feb. The weather changes a lot less here than in Auckland.

Sure, while it means one or two events might get rained out at least the weather stays doing the same thing for more than 2 hours. When its dry, its dry. :sunny:

[Banesto John]

Bizarre facts are what I specialise in. My XB12X is still in Wellington, and it will be down here later this month. I did some research for my company in regard to rain and the results I outlined above gobsmacked me.I came down from Auckland 4 or 5 years ago, and it struck me how many people said "It ALWAYS rains in Auckland." This is regularly followed by "The garden could do with some rain." Go figure. Anyway, when my bike gets down here I want to get out and use it so I'll be checking out anyone who wants a ramble. Does anyone know wnayone with a Buell down here? I ain't seen many.:cold:

[dangerous]

Does anyone know wnayone with a Buell down here? I ain't seen many.:cold:
Heaps man heaps, I took a Bolt for a spin last w/e out to Amberley it resides in the garage, severay mates have them and I know of 3 chicks in town too.
Have you joined the NZ Buell club? the national rally is next month in St Arnard if ya keen?

[Rashika]

Anyway, when my bike gets down here I want to get out and use it so I'll be checking out anyone who wants a ramble. Does anyone know wnayone with a Buell down here? I ain't seen many.:cold:


Heaps man heaps, I took a Bolt for a spin last w/e out to Amberley it resides in the garage, severay mates have them and I know of 3 chicks in town too.
Have you joined the NZ Buell club? the national rally is next month in St Arnard if ya keen?

as dangerous says... yep there are a few down here, even more around Timaru way. I bought mine from High country Motorcycles in Fairlie, he has lots of USA and European bikes, so a fair few Buells have come thru him into sth Island, NZ
And Its MY bike dangerous keeps pinching :nono: even tho he is a guzzi man

and yeah there will be 4 of us heading to the Buell rally mid november at St Arnaud (nelson lakes area), doing a wee tiki tour of the sth island first for the week beforehand. The other 2 are buellbabe from auckland (an old mate of mine whos been a Bueller for many years) and AJturbo (a recent Buell convert) from wgtn.
Will def catch you around in chch cometime anyway ;)

[Banesto John]

Randomly I was driving up Main North today and saw a bloke on a Buell. He stopped after I waved enough hands at him, and we gassed for a while. Random meetings are a hoot, so it was good fun. I'll be flagging down anyone with similar iron in the next few months.

[Rashika]

Randomly I was driving up Main North today and saw a bloke on a Buell. He stopped after I waved enough hands at him, and we gassed for a while. Random meetings are a hoot, so it was good fun. I'll be flagging down anyone with similar iron in the next few months.

right... so if I see some mad nutter throwing a tanty trying to get me to stop, I'll know its you? :dodge: :clap:

[imdying]

Its just getting a bit too late, especially at this time of the year when its still dark well before 8. Can people not get out to Halswell before 6.30? It's not that far away. I do think that would be a good meeting place though. I'm just a bit worried about pushing the departure time backWe did a heap of rides to Akaroa last summer in the dark. Was heaps of fun, roads to ourselves, easy to see oncoming traffic... so long as you're not treating it like a race, it's a good blast on a warm night.

Only trouble is the bugs... you get spattered something chronic :lol:

[dangerous]

Randomly I was driving up Main North today and saw a bloke on a Buell. He stopped after I waved enough hands at him, and we gassed for a while. Random meetings are a hoot, so it was good fun. I'll be flagging down anyone with similar iron in the next few months.

Yellow X1 with a few mods? older bugger with the grey hair from hell???

[_Shrek_]

Was it old and stretchy and showing the signs of needing replacing or did it go with out warning?
Mine is showing signs of being that time. I have one on the way, sprockets too of course.
Was going to try get a few more kms out of them but starting to wonder is it worth the risk of a potential failure if I push it too far.


I think the joining link let go, back sprocket still good front 1 worn chain was in good nick to, but in saying that i still got 40k out of them so not to bothered
i reckon the scot oiler i put on has paid for it self

[Banesto John]

Yellow X1 with a few mods? older bugger with the grey hair from hell???

Nope. Old bugger (hope he doesn't see this) on a black tubular. He sells Buells too, hence the long chat. Nice bloke.

[Bren]

Bugger, im itching to get my bike on the road and join you folks on Wednesday nights....

[Spuds1234]

Where are we going this Wednesday night?

Id be keen for Akaroa, but it might be a bit early in summer for that.

Doing the Gorges sounds fun as well.

[200BUSA]

Where are we going this Wednesday night?

Id be keen for Akaroa, but it might be a bit early in summer for that.

Doing the Gorges sounds fun as well.

Dunedin or Nelson for a milkshake.

[MyGSXF]

Nelson for a milkshake.

Be sure to stop in & say gidday while ya's are up this way... :lol:

[Mikkel]

Nelson might not be a bad idea since the weather here in Chch might be shite.
Otherwise I guess if it's curves that we want then we'll have to head to the hills. If it's easy crusing on the flat we got a plethora of unused straight roads out on the plains...

Which gorges are the ones included in the "3 gorges"? I hope it's not the ones along the Yangtze...

[Dave-]

awesome night tonight...

anyone keen to go out?

[laRIKin]

Dunedin or Nelson for a milkshake.

Nelson and I want something stronger than a milkshake. :yeah:

And when do we leave?

And where are those pic's of the new bike mate.:Pokey:

[laRIKin]

Be sure to stop in & say gidday while ya's are up this way... :lol:

If you have a Bourbon ready.:niceone:

[MyGSXF]

If you have a Bourbon ready.:niceone:

I don't drink the guff.. :sick: so bring ya blaady own!!! :bleh:

anyways.. I've seen the effect that Bourbon has on you!! :drinkup: :puke::drinknsin

[laRIKin]

I don't drink the guff.. :sick: so bring ya blaady own!!! :bleh:

anyways.. I've seen the effect that Bourbon has on you!! :drinkup: :puke::drinknsin

I did say "a" Bourbon.:devil2: and I will have to then won't I.:msn-wink:

[MyGSXF]

I did say "a" Bourbon.:devil2: and I will have to then won't I.:msn-wink:

yep.. :laugh:

I had better get onto organising this years "Great New Years Eve Parteeeee.." too!! :Punk:

[dangerous]

Nelson and I want something stronger than a milkshake. :yeah:

And when do we leave?

And where are those pic's of the new bike mate.:Pokey:

We leave on the Friday 2nd Nov... its the Nelson Rally dont ya know :2thumbsup

[laRIKin]

We leave on the Friday 2nd Nov... its the Nelson Rally dont ya know :2thumbsup

We are trying to make it.:woohoo: finger's crossed.
We have promised other people we would be there as well.:Oops:

[Dave-]

im keen to do the gorges this wednesday...

rashika can you name the 3 gorges you have in mind? I'll try whipping up a map on google earth.

[Transalper]

When people refer to the 3 gorges run as far as I know they are usually referring to the Ashley Gorge, Waimakariri Gorge, Rakaia Gorge loop (home via Highbank, Barrhill, Rakaia, and SHW1).

The Great Escapes book also mentions this route as the 3 gorges loop. It says it's 246km an to allow 3 to 4 hours return.

As a point of interest or comparison the book mentions the Christchurch to Akaroa loop as well, making it a loop by going one way via Taitapu and the other way via Gebbies and the Bays or Summit Rd. From the Gebbies turn off to Akaroa is of course the same each way.
Book lists that as 170km return and 3 to 4 hours also.

[Machiavelli]

"the Ashley Gorge, Waimakariri Gorge, Rakaia Gorge loop ... [is] 246km"

"the Christchurch to Akaroa loop ... [is] 170km return and 3 to 4 hours also"

What am I supposed to do on my GN? I've been filling up at <200km and my calculations put the range on my main tank as less than the route you first suggested.
I wouldn't like to run afoul of a tiny tank after hour 4 of a gorge run as the sun has truly set and I realise all of the rural petrol stations have shut.

[Transalper]

You could always pack a can of gas like some of us do on our duel sport adventures in to places where there are plain and simple no petrol stations, open or closed.

Personally I'd still prefer to go Akaroa direction, like even if only to Hill Top (about 1 hour/68km from center of town) or Little River (about 52km/50minutes from Burger King). I still tend to think these are better for a shortish mid week ride with smaller bikes in tow. I know other people don't want to ride the same road every week, but to me the penisula beats flat n straight every time.

How about stuff like Sumner, Evans Pass to the Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass to Little River and then the Bays back through to the Tunnel sometime too.


(Times quoted this post from google maps.)

[Rashika]

Yep transalper has it right with the 3 gorges. But I was talking just about either Ashley only or Ashley/Waimak and back, its a bit shorter and you get the nice windy stuff out the back of Loburn to start with and straight back via tram (boring but direct) road.

I'd much rather do akaroa, or the Hilltop for a shorter trip, but for variety the gorge(s) would be nice. Or to Greta valley. Over the port hills is always fun, altho whats the road like at the moment? And the traffic light situation at the top? Haven't been over for a couple of months, trying to avoid the road works up there.

Altho its feeling ferking cold out there at the moment, must be snow about... yes I am up normally at this time... to go to work

[phoenixgtr]

Try to remember that this is a newbie friendly ride. We don't want to be riding for 3-4 hours. By the way, who takes 3-4 hours to ride to Akaroa and back?? Maybe that includes the time it takes you to eat your lunch while you're there.

Anyway, Little River is definately an option and maybe 1 of the gorges. Around Sumner side of the Port Hills and out to Diamond Harbour could be nice. Some mid summer rides to Akaroa later in the year would be lovely

[Rashika]

soooooo this wed nite ride is to? :cool:

[imdying]

Could consider a 'garage raid' on the nights that are shitty? Some interesting things lurking about this city...

[Transalper]

....newbie friendly ride. We don't want to be riding for 3-4 hours.....By the way, who takes 3-4 hours to ride to Akaroa and back??...That's why I felt compelled to mention how long it might take to do 3 gorges etc.

I'd tend to think any newbee who hasn't learned to corner yet especially on a low powered bike, especially on a cruisy ride, especially when timed coming all the way from the middle of town could easily take 3 hours round trip... especially when the bays are included.
heaven forbid they should get stuck in traffic going up hill where it's difficult to overtake. :blank:

Probably does include 10 minutes for a rest too.

[Deviant Esq]

Could consider a 'garage raid' on the nights that are shitty? Some interesting things lurking about this city...
Mate, that's a ripper of an idea, I'd be game for that. I bet there'd be a few others who'd be keen as well! :yes:

[Deviant Esq]

Try to remember that this is a newbie friendly ride.
That's the point I keep trying to make. I felt that it wasn't that cruisy the first week, but that could well be just me.

Around Sumner side of the Port Hills and out to Diamond Harbour could be nice. Some mid summer rides to Akaroa later in the year would be lovely
+1. Should we do out through Sumner and over the hill, and around to Diamond Harbour? Make your own way back and meet up at Speights Ale House (optional)? Can't pick people up from the Halswell Tavern car park though, if we're going that way...

Please be good weather... :mellow:

[Dave-]

weathers not looking too crash hot again...

[Mikkel]

weathers not looking too crash hot again...

Stop being pessimistic mate. :bash:

A small dose of HTFU is all that's needed *IF* it should rain I say. :rockon:
I still plan to come along wednesday and it'll have to be real shitty weather before I change those plans.

[imdying]

Definitely out to Diamond Harbour... not too long, nice easy curves, reasonable road surface, and bugger all traffic.

[helenoftroy]

Stop being pessimistic mate. :bash:

A small dose of HTFU is all that's needed *IF* it should rain I say. :rockon:
I still plan to come along wednesday and it'll have to be real shitty weather before I change those plans.

Thats the spirit:niceone:

Have blown a huge hole in the exhaust of the bemer so Wednesday I will be on the wee Honda:scooter:

Thank God theres another bike in the garage(& another one in bits &....):banana::wari:

[Machiavelli]

Definitely out to Diamond Harbour... not too long, nice easy curves, reasonable road surface, and bugger all traffic.

That has my vote. I have no idea where we're talking about given that I'm new to CHCH but based on what several of you are saying it sounds like a good ride.


Stop being pessimistic mate. :bash:

A small dose of HTFU is all that's needed *IF* it should rain I say. :rockon:
I still plan to come along wednesday and it'll have to be real shitty weather before I change those plans.

Yeah I'm gonna turn up too! Do eeeet! :headbang:

Anyway, what's Dave- talkin about, my iGoogle weather-gadget says wednesday is going to be nice and clear even if a little bit chilly.
But I'M gonna be nice and warm in my new kit chilly wind or no chilly wind. :cold:

[phoenixgtr]

Right, so the plan is out to Diamond Harbour via Sumner and Lyttleton. I'll see if I can put a map up tonight. We'll still meet at the BK carpark at 6

[Rashika]

metvuw shows me this for wed night...

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzsi&tim=42

not too bad, Diamond harbour would be a goer ;)

[Mikkel]

Bloody metservices always spoils our fun - bastards all!

But yeah, right now it doesn't sound too good - I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[SVboy]

If rain stops play, what about a few quiets at a local pub?

[JMemonic]

I will be out this week got a charity trivia thingy to go to, hopefully next week is a go for me.

[phoenixgtr]

If rain stops play, what about a few quiets at a local pub?


Sounds like a plan. Drown the sorrows

[Deviant Esq]

Sounds like a plan. Drown the sorrows
Opposite for me - I'll be celebrating. I've managed to score a permanent full time Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm job! :Punk:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Opposite for me - I'll be celebrating. I've managed to score a permanent full time Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm job! :Punk:

congrat's


hope that i might even make the ride tomorrow,

[Spuds1234]

Opposite for me - I'll be celebrating. I've managed to score a permanent full time Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm job! :Punk:

Congrats to you then Deviant.

You must be stoked. It leaves the weekend for plenty of riding and archery. What will you be doing for your new job?



As a side note, is anyone keen for a ride to kaikoura this Saturday for lunch, then back along the Mount Lyford road towards Hamner. Stop for a beer in Waiau than back to Christchurch along either Leader Road or down the main road to Hamner?

[Dave-]

http://stuff.co.nz/8a15.html

Afternoon southerly change brings showers, maybe heavy.

:/

im all in for going no matter what though...

[Deviant Esq]

Congrats to you then Deviant.

You must be stoked. It leaves the weekend for plenty of riding and archery. What will you be doing for your new job?
Cheers mate :cool: Sure am stoked, quite a lot less to worry about now. It's at Value Tyres out in Wainoni, in the office there - so no, not actually physically working with the tyres. They don't sell motorcycle tyres though, suck, no discounts there... tho hopefully I'll get the m4d ho0kups y0 :innocent:
Plenty of archery and riding will, therefore, be partaken. :cool: :niceone:


As a side note, is anyone keen for a ride to kaikoura this Saturday for lunch, then back along the Mount Lyford road towards Hamner. Stop for a beer in Waiau than back to Christchurch along either Leader Road or down the main road to Hamner?
Keen as mustard... if I didn't have softball to go to. What about Labour day? I'd be keen for it then, if you're not working. And I'll have my bike back!! FINALLY!! :shit:

[Spuds1234]

Heh working labour day. Its bloody impossible for me to get public holidays off unless I book them 6 months in advance with every application signed and dated in triplicate :(

Good to hear about your bike. Hell it probably wont even feel like your bike when you get it back after all the work that has been done to it.

[laRIKin]

Have blown a huge hole in the exhaust of the bemer so Wednesday I will be on the wee Honda:scooter:

I think I know someone that may be able to patch that.

[Deviant Esq]

Heh working labour day.
*Snip*
Good to hear about your bike.
Yeah, I'm stoked, hopefully it'll be ready sometime tomorrow, though my breath isn't held in that regard.

I'd like to be able to skive off softball and go for the ride... but our team would be short if I were to do that. I can't do that to them, even though I'm arguably the least useful player on the team! :laugh: Could go for a shorter ride before / after the game though... depending on what time you're free.

[helenoftroy]

I think I know someone that may be able to patch that.

:hug:your a pal lemans but its at DAS.Linton's got a BMW mate thats going to help out.

But will ask you for advice next time if thats ok -and given shes a mature girl there will be a next time........:wait:

[phoenixgtr]

Opposite for me - I'll be celebrating. I've managed to score a permanent full time Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm job! :Punk:

Congrats mate!!

I told ya something would come along

[imdying]

Bizzare... in this thread, we're allowed to suggest places that might be fun to go... but in the other one, when we suggested that Amberley might be a little dangerous given the time of year, they took it off us!

DE, tell Linton to keep the NZ, you're off to get something faster :D :D :D

[Transalper]

mmm, in the other thread (now missing in action) they weren't asking where to go, they already had a plan in place and were just informing us of it.

In this thread the question of where to go is asked every week, that be the difference me thinks.

[phoenixgtr]

What other thread?? Me confusled :wacko:

[Transalper]

What other thread?? Me confusled :wacko:can't remember if you posted in it and are having us on now or not, so just in case your question is genuine... it was unrelated to this thread so you have nothing to worry about. The c. k. cruisers and s.g.c. (don't know if i got the letters right) made plans for a short ride on the weekend and lot's of people decided to voice their opinons that they thought the destination sucked. People laughing and poking fun at people instead of laughing with people and the thread was deleted.

Now back to this thread, I don't think we'll get rain but seems we might have to put up with a bit of gusty wind.
I'll see who ever turns up at BK, if I'm not too late :pinch:

[Mikkel]

The forecast i looking gloomier and gloomier - while the weather outside just get better and better.

Now they say: "Cold southerly change brings heavy squally showers." (http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=christchurch)

[cruza]

I'll be there if the weather stays like this, will be more sheltered round the hills any way. Some days the benefits of having a heavy bike are good!!!:scooter:

[phoenixgtr]

can't remember if you posted in it and are having us on now or not, so just in case your question is genuine... it was unrelated to this thread so you have nothing to worry about. The c. k. cruisers and s.g.c. (don't know if i got the letters right) made plans for a short ride on the weekend and lot's of people decided to voice their opinons that they thought the destination sucked. People laughing and poking fun at people instead of laughing with people and the thread was deleted.

Now back to this thread, I don't think we'll get rain but seems we might have to put up with a bit of gusty wind.
I'll see who ever turns up at BK, if I'm not too late :pinch:

Ahhhh...I heard about the ride but never saw the thread. I was genuinly confused. Cheers

As long as its not raining I'll be there. I can handle a bit of wind. After all, I came from Wellington

[imdying]

It hasn't appeared in PD, so it'll be living in the mods forum... bit of luck they'll just clean it up as suits them, and return it :yes:

[NiggleC]

Looking out my office window to the south the weather looks like it could be going out over the peninsula so hopefully no rain at least.

[cruza]

Well the sw came thru with a hiss and roar a few minutes again , and now some blue sky again, ....no rain yet:2thumbsup

[Mikkel]

As I was heading up Mt. Pleasant about 30-45 mins ago there were some rather gloomy clouds rolling over the top of the hills. We've had a slight and insignificant drizzle up here but it seems the cloud formation has dissipated after moving out over the city.
I'm still waiting for the rain radar to update. If it hits the peninsula instead of Chch city we might wanna consider something else than Diamond Harbour...

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[uNople]

Yay! my bike's fixed :)

I will be coming no matter what the weather does.

[Deviant Esq]

Well... my bike still isn't fixed, and I'm starting to get cranky about it. I don't want to borrow Liv's Bandit again, so it looks like I'll be sitting this one out. I thought there was a possibility of getting my bike back today, but surprise surprise, it isn't ready. *Sigh*

[phoenixgtr]

You're a silly bugger. Offer still stands, but it's your choice.

Does this mean I have to organise this rabble of bikers?! :eek5:

[uNople]

well, I'm heading to BK in a few to get tea, so I should be there for everyone to meet, or at least my bike will be.

[Mikkel]

I'll be there - weather looks nice :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

I was gonna get on the bike this week, but Mrs bullet is movie bound, meaning that I am watching over the little bullets:baby:, (they fire in all crazy directions:mad:)

Bloody nice out there, up here in Rangiora anyways. The wind has died down a little even.:2thumbsup Ave a goodin peeples

[Rashika]

yeah cant make this one guys, stuff happening instead...
have fun tho, shouldn't be too bad if the rain holds off for a couple of hours, just a bit breezy

[dangerous]

It hasn't appeared in PD, so it'll be living in the mods forum... bit of luck they'll just clean it up as suits them, and return it :yes:

Id say the girly wee wingas complained to Kb and had it removed... bloody hell if you want to be in a "free masons" clique then you should expect flack.


Well... my bike still isn't fixed, and I'm starting to get cranky about it. I don't want to borrow Liv's Bandit again, so it looks like I'll be sitting this one out. I thought there was a possibility of getting my bike back today, but surprise surprise, it isn't ready. *Sigh*

I did warn you :blink:

[cruza]

just home ,via halswell pub , Not the best of weather for a ride , but a good yarn and a beer . Think on dodgy days a quick blast and a central socialising point ( ie pub etc) is the go, At least it was dry until we left the pub , aghhhh wet seat:doh:

[Mikkel]

Good to meet some more of you fellas. 9 people showed up at BK and we headed out towards Evans pass via Sumner at about 6:35. From Evans pass we went to the pub (can't remember the bloody name now) where the road over Gebbies meets the road to Diamond harbour. Here we had a look at the weather and decided - nah, it's turning to shit. cruza and uNople went over Gebbies towards Halswell while the rest of us doubled back to Lyttleton, through the tunnel to Ferrymead where we had a couple of beers at the watershed. All in all a good night out - although the weather could've been better. Still, we managed to stay dry.

See you guys wednesday :)

Cheers
Mikkel

[Spuds1234]

Bloody good fun I must say.

My rear suspension was set way to hard though and some of those ripples in the road around corners were murder. Set the rear sliding cos of that a few times. All good fun though.

Spent most of my time behind Machiavelli on the way towards The WheatSheaf. I did enjoy just plodding along and oogling at the scenery and followed Transalper most of the way back into town at a reasonable clip.

A very plesant night. Could have been a bit warmer but thats motorcycling for you.

See you guys next week.

[Dave-]

that wind cut through me on the way to the wheatshef (sp) was freezing when we got there.

warmed up at the watershed, and was suprisingly warm on the way home through very light drizzle.

all up fantastic ride, bring on next week!

[phoenixgtr]

Nice ride guys. Pity about the weather over the other side. See ya next week.

P.S. So where would you like to go next week??

[Spuds1234]

Sumit road from the top of Gebbies pass all the way to Sumner.

If its not to windy that is. Otherwise anything is good.

[uNople]

Sumit road from the top of Gebbies pass all the way to Sumner.

If its not to windy that is. Otherwise anything is good.

Sounds like a good ride, I'd be up for that (as long as my bike's working then, of course)

[Transalper]

Yep, nice evening guys.
A few more times and I might even start recognising some of you in a crowd.
I'll wait and see before comitting again, but if I can, I proberbly will go so long as there's a few corners involved again... Any part or all of the Summit Rd, Gebbies, the Bays, Akaroa(ish), they all work for me.

[Deviant Esq]

You're a silly bugger. Offer still stands, but it's your choice.

Does this mean I have to organise this rabble of bikers?! :eek5:
Yeah, I'm a silly bugger... but I'd feel bad constantly using the Bandit. I can't take it for granted that I can use it. I'd feel even worse if I were to damage it. Sure, I'd be able to fix it... but that money is already spoken for, having to fork out to fix the Bandit would mess up the game plan.
By the sounds of it you didn't have to organise anything like as many as showed up to the first one, what're you complaining about?! Not like we agreed I'd speak up at that first meet! :bleh:

I did warn you :blink:
You did... but after it'd already been sitting there for ages. Still, you were right though. Congratulations... you've just earned the prodigious honour of putting up with me pestering you with questions whenever I need advice! :eek: :drinkup:

[JWALKER]

Nice ride guys. Pity about the weather over the other side. See ya next week.

P.S. So where would you like to go next week??


yeah i will be there next week, was going to be there this week, but my mates biker funeral unfortunately going to take priorty

[imdying]

Well... my bike still isn't fixed, and I'm starting to get cranky about it. I don't want to borrow Liv's Bandit again, so it looks like I'll be sitting this one out. I thought there was a possibility of getting my bike back today, but surprise surprise, it isn't ready. *Sigh*Chin up, my bike been off the road for over half the time I've owned it, and I brought it brand new :rofl: But I've got it under control, hell I might even make it to a ride one day... if you can't get it fixed in time, buy a second one I say!

Id say the girly wee wingas complained to Kb and had it removed... bloody hell if you want to be in a "free masons" clique then you should expect flack.I think you hurt some poor wee dears feelings :baby:

I did warn you :blink:Bahahaha you cunt, I bet you're loving that :devil2: Stupid old people always right :bleh:

[Dave-]

if you can't get it fixed in time, buy a second one I say!

you go for that rgv in the end?

[imdying]

9800 apparently genuine kms, and being able to talk to every owner it has had was very hard to resist :whistle: Would not surprise me if there wasn't a lower km VJ22 around, we will see when I get it home and get the maintenance covers off I guess, but the owner seems like a pretty straight up guy, and the previous owner just happened to run across me on the RGV site and gave me the complete history of it :yes:

Speaking of powervalves, did your one get inspected yet?

[Machiavelli]

Good to meet some more of you fellas. 9 people showed up at BK... All in all a good night out - although the weather could've been better. Still, we managed to stay dry.

Yeah it was great. I managed to have fun, riding in a group is awesome compared to riding solo. Perhaps with a few less people it'd feel even more casual, but riding in a pack certainly has a great feel to it.

I enjoyed being able to talk to those who turned up about some riding tips, equipment and so forth. It was also great to put faces to names.

You're a good lot! :first:

See you possibly in a fortnight, I might not be there next week (given that i'm splitting my priorities on a wednesday now... :pinch:)

[Dave-]

Speaking of powervalves, did your one get inspected yet?

it's at hamptons now, wil find out in the morning i guess.

I've thought about posting a thread here with the story but cant really think of a reason to do it...

edit: spuds what time are you thinking of leaving for kaikora? i r drinkeh on saturday night me thinks so 7am start to get to greymouth where they're talking about crap weather doesn't sound like fun...

[Deviant Esq]

Well, some good news for a change... :cool:

Got my bike back, finally! I'm going to take it in for a new WOF today, then go and get a haircut... and spend the rest of the afternoon riding! :wari:

[Rashika]

excellant to hear :clap:

[SVboy]

So, DE-your bikes been away so long it needs a haircut?!

[Dave-]

So, DE-your bikes been away so long it needs a haircut?!

nah it's his hair, but he vowed not to get a haircut while the bike was being repaired.

it's some sort of weird pagan ritual

[Deviant Esq]

So, DE-your bikes been away so long it needs a haircut?!


nah it's his hair, but he vowed not to get a haircut while the bike was being repaired.

it's some sort of weird pagan ritual
:lol: :killingme :laugh:

Absolutely beautiful day for a ride. Met up with Spuds1234 at Northlands Mall and decided to head over Dyers Pass Road and fang out to Diamond Harbour and Godley House. Great ride over there, apart from a little traffic towards the end... lovely and sunny, warm, no breeze... Enjoyed a quiet drink out at the pub in the sunshine, then honked back over the hill and home again. Nice run on the way home too, chasing a racey Audi back over the hill :niceone: Running up the hill I lost much ground, with the NZ's lack of grutn... but would always catch him up again round the twisty bits. Grinned all the way home. Cheers for the ride Alex :)

[Spuds1234]

edit: spuds what time are you thinking of leaving for kaikora? i r drinkeh on saturday night me thinks so 7am start to get to greymouth where they're talking about crap weather doesn't sound like fun...

Im thinking about leaving around 10am.

Late lunch in kaikoura and should arrive back in kaikoura sometime around 4? after going home via the Mt Lyford road.

Your more than welcome to come along if you want.

Should you decide to go, post a good place to meet for you, preferably somewhere not in the middle of town, and towards kaikoura (like outside Blue Skies or something).

Cheers

[Spuds1234]

:lol: :killingme :laugh:

Absolutely beautiful day for a ride. Met up with Spuds1234 at Northlands Mall and decided to head over Dyers Pass Road and fang out to Diamond Harbour and Godley House. Great ride over there, apart from a little traffic towards the end... lovely and sunny, warm, no breeze... Enjoyed a quiet drink out at the pub in the sunshine, then honked back over the hill and home again. Nice run on the way home too, chasing a racey Audi back over the hill :niceone: Running up the hill I lost much ground, with the NZ's lack of grutn... but would always catch him up again round the twisty bits. Grinned all the way home. Cheers for the ride Alex :)

Yip it was a great day for a ride and much fun was had.

Pity my back ached all the way there and most of the way back (I think Ive got that sorted now though). Shat my pants round a few corners though as I didnt have my head in the game (bad images of nearly hitting a ute yesterday along the same road will do that sometimes lol).

Had a blast though. And how good was sitting in the sun over in Diamond Harbour?

[Spuds1234]

If anyone wants to go on a the ride to Kaikoura, I'll wait around at Blue Skies in Kaiapoi until 10.30 if your going to be late send me a txt on 027 2547159 and I'll see what I can do.

[Dave-]

OH GREAT AND FEARLESS LEADER(S)

where we going this week?

weathers looking great!

[Foobin]

Got myself a new bike today, its a Suzuki Bandit 250cc, so will be wanting to come out for a ride maybe in the next month or so, still need to get my bike license lol.

[fireliv]

Got myself a new bike today, its a Suzuki Bandit 250cc, so will be wanting to come out for a ride maybe in the next month or so, still need to get my bike license lol.

Hey Foobin! Be good to have another bandit rider around! Might be coming out this week so definately get that licence so you can join in!

[Foobin]

yea im working on it, but ill definitely come out for a ride when i do. My mate will probably come too he has a R6 and boy does it fly.

[phoenixgtr]

OH GREAT AND FEARLESS LEADER(S)



Does that mean me???? :eek5:


Sumit road from the top of Gebbies pass all the way to Sumner.

If its not to windy that is. Otherwise anything is good.

This one sounds good, but it's very dependent on that wind, which is supposed to die this afternoon I think.

How should we get to Gebbies? Via Halswell and Tai Tap Rd? or through tunnel and Lyttleton?

EDIT: or do you mean from the top of Dyers Pass? i.e. sign of the kiwi

[Spuds1234]

I mean the whole of sumit road from Gebbies pass to Sumner.

Do Tai Tap road, up Gebbies, around sumit road, drop down into Sumner and have a quick pint there and then be on our merry way home.

[JMemonic]

Still 6 at BK's ? I have the evening free for a ride.

[Dave-]

Still 6 at BK's ? I have the evening free for a ride.

yeeaaap, ill be there

phoenix you're one of our leaders....thrown in the deep end without suspicion...

[Deviant Esq]

I suppose I should show myself, can't have phoenix taking all the blame, lol :blink:

Looking like it's going to be a cracker tomorrow evening - hopefully it isn't too windy. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the Summit Road because I see it as a goat track unfit for the purpose... rutted, off camber, with grit and gravel where you least want it let alone expect it. But that's just my personal humble pie opinion. IMO if we're going to do the Summit Road length as Spuds is suggesting, we should blast up Dyers Pass Road and down to the Wheatsheaf, turn off up Gebbies Pass, then turn onto the Summit Road and go from there. Any opinions on the matter? Anyone like to buy a vowel? I suppose the other school of thought is to do it the other way around, so it's not dark when we're actually doing the Summit. I doubt it will be if we go the first way I suggested - it's light to near on 8.20pm now - but this is something to consider.

Either way, I've got my bike back now, so I'll be there with bells on. :wari:

[phoenixgtr]

I've gotta agree. It's a really rough road and the suspension on my bike really doesn't handle it too well, but I figure we can try it once and if the group really doesn't like it it won't be a route we repeat.

I like your suggestion but there are people who don't feel too good about Dyers, but then again, if they don't like Dyers I can't imagine them liking Summit Rd.

Prop be a bloody nice view from up there tonight

[helenoftroy]

I suppose I should show myself, can't have phoenix taking all the blame, lol :blink:

Looking like it's going to be a cracker tomorrow evening - hopefully it isn't too windy. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the Summit Road because I see it as a goat track unfit for the purpose... rutted, off camber, with grit and gravel where you least want it let alone expect it. But that's just my personal humble pie opinion.


I've gotta agree. It's a really rough road and the suspension on my bike really doesn't handle it too well, but I figure we can try it once and if the group really doesn't like it it won't be a route we repeat.
I like your suggestion but there are people who don't feel too good about Dyers, but then again, if they don't like Dyers I can't imagine them liking Summit Rd.
Prop be a bloody nice view from up there tonight

:clap:different strokes for different folks eh - and we ride a mix of bikes:wari:

I love this bit of road and my tractors still at DAS so I'm on the wee bike.

Will be a nice evening for a cruise:woohoo:

[Transalper]

At a leisurely pace (not overly fast, not overly slow) the road is a piece of cake, although it's likely I don't notice the bumps like your sport bikes do. There was hardly any grit up there about two weeks ago. The Sumner end has a few of those endless corners that appear to be reducing radius corners if you get on the power too soon, so taking it at a cruisy pace is the best way to ride up there in my opinion.
Watch out for push bikes and oncoming cars especially on blind bends. Just ride at a speed that keeps you well in your own lane, that includes keeping your head as well as your bike on your side of the road. Do that and any grit encountered won't be a problem either.
Between Sumner and Dyers there are a few bail out roads if it's too much for anyone (heaven forbid) and don't forget to watch where you are going while waving at the people in Gondolas.
I'm in for the Summit Rd today, this could be my last Wednesday though.

[Dave-]

i like some parts of the summit road...others I cant get the hang of...they just seem to be wonky...

[imdying]

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the Summit Road because I see it as a goat track unfit for the purpose... rutted, off camber, with grit and gravel where you least want it let alone expect it.Be better off on the harbour side of the hill, much friendlier road. Anyone been down there lately? How's the gravel/road works?

[SVboy]

There is a bit of grit at the Gebbies end, and some water too, but not too bad. I was up there on Sunday. Pig of a road inho-hard to read and get a fast flow on-could be a reflection of my skills level though.....

[imdying]

There is a bit of grit at the Gebbies end, and some water too, but not too bad. I was up there on Sunday. Pig of a road inho-hard to read and get a fast flow on-could be a reflection of my skills level though.....

Along the summit or around the bays?

[Transalper]

Not every road resembles Ruapuna Race Track and so not every road can be ridden fast, if you go in with the mind set of trying to ride the Summit Rd fast then you could be disappointed most of the time and yes then it will seem like a pig of a road.
Chill out, back off, stop trying so hard and find the flow slower than you're used to, then it may become enjoyable for you all too... or not, I don't know, but I still did enjoy the Summit from on board my CBR1000F and VF1000f when I had them too. It's just a road that requires a little more thought, patience, and self control.

[imdying]

Fair call, fair call. I did however just buy an RGV, so the closer to a track surface, the better! :yes:

[Mikkel]

I think the word we're all looking for is cruisy... :)

[Machiavelli]

I won't be going tonight due to other commitments, so my comments on the Summit Road are irrelevant! :whocares:

It sounds like it might be worth doing sometime, but i might go pootle over it by myself first to get a feel for it so if I have to go really slow I won't feel like a dick holding anyone up.

[Spuds1234]

Im looking at the weather and I think if the clouds stay away Diamond Harbour could be a better ride.

I get the impression that some of you arnt very comfitable with doing the Summit Road and I can understand why. And this is supposed to be a newbie friendly ride. The last thing we need is someone panicing and having a crash while we are up there (just thinking of myself here, a crash -any crash- would ruin my night).

Reguardless of what we do though I think that once this wind goes away its going to be one cracker ride tonight.

[imdying]

It's not the worst road, but perhaps more suited to a dual sport than a road bike these days! It's also a little too popular with the boy racer set for my liking.

[Spuds1234]

Yea it would suck if we came apon one of their ilk. Bloody idiots the lot of them.

[imdying]

Well, they're no more idiotic than us I suspect... but, they like to take all their suspension travel out, and that road is shitty with blind corners... don't want one bunny hopping their way round a corner semi out of control to wipe us out. That could of course happen anywhere though. I prefer up Dyers Pass Road, and then right at the Kiwi, along to the staircase, then either on to Akaroa, or on to Diamond Harbour.

[nigelp]

So whats the weather going to do tonight, I thought I might pop along for the ride.

If that wind holds up she will be fun round hte port hills!!!!

[Transalper]

awwww heck, another big black cloud coming our way trying to dampen yet another Wednesday, and the wind, what's with all the dam wind. I'm starting to wonder if we should expect a summer full of big wind days.
Maybe seeking shelter down in the bays isn't such a bad idea.

[Deviant Esq]

I'm always keen for a strop to Diamond Harbour, one of my favourite rides... up over Dyers Pass Road, down the other side (careful of the road works), through Teddington and on around to D/H. You can of course turn off at the sign of the Kiwi and do it that way... but I don't find that part of Gebbies Pass that much fun and as I've mentioned before I'm not a big fan of the Summit Road, esp. for a newbie friendly ride. If we take it at a newbie friendly pace (read, much more cruisy than usual), I don't reckon it'd be a problem... if the wind wasn't so strong at the moment. Bah! :blink:

Meh, I'll be showing up to BK anyways, so if anyone wasnts to come and lurk down there with me I'll be happy to teach you the finer points of lurking... :shifty:

[nigelp]

It doesnt look promising at all now! Cloud is coming in over the hills! Will just have to man up and put the winter liners back in my gear!

[uNople]

I'll be at BK as well, just eating some tea so I don't spend half a tank of gas at BK.

[No FX]

woohoo the winds died down.....................oh hang on now its raining:doh:

[Fox Rider]

Anyone know if the ride is still on?... Clouds over the hills look nasty

[Spuds1234]

Well Im going so yea there will be atleast one.

Heading out the door now actually.

[Mikkel]

It's not looking too flash right now... the rain radar shows quite a big whopper of a rain system south of banks peninsula. Just had a slight drizzle here on the hill, but I reckon it might just be a passing shower.
Might see you at BK.

[phoenixgtr]

Anyone know if the ride is still on?... Clouds over the hills look nasty

Well we still heading down to the car park anyway. We'll decide there

[dangerous]

I've gotta agree. It's a really rough road and the suspension on my bike really doesn't handle it too well, but I figure we can try it once and if the group really doesn't like it it won't be a route we repeat.

I like your suggestion but there are people who don't feel too good about Dyers, but then again, if they don't like Dyers I can't imagine them liking Summit Rd.

Prop be a bloody nice view from up there tonight

fark me... (no that isnt an offer LLAMA) how the hell are you lot going to get the much needed experance if ya dont try interesting roads like the sumit... ya aint a gona improve anything by going over the same piece a tar.

And stop worring about the bloody weather, ya either ride or ya dont.

[cruza]

Kind of glad im having decided a evening in the garage instead ,giving my landcruiser a service , man what a thunderstorm, we had huge hailstones here, hope you guys were doing the sensible thing and parked inside a pub?? fark the weather hot one minute :cold: the next. arrrh never mind nelson rally next week dangerous ......... should be summer by then:yes:

[dangerous]

nelson rally next week dangerous ......... should be summer by then:yes:

I hope so, then us big boys can go and play

[Transalper]

Holly crap, I've got wet pants.
Well true to my signature I was late passing by Burger King and happy to see they are keeping a prompt departure time. No one should have to wait for em useless buggers that can't get their shit together in time and hold everyone up... I'd have been upset if they were waiting about in case anyone else turned up.
Any how I continued along the direction I was heading and out to Sumner where I climbed Evans Pass and turned right on to the Summit Rd. There were a fair few cyclists up at that end and the weather was great, although their was that big cloud looming. Bugger, left the wet weather pants at home in my last minute rush. Oh well what the heck, and on we go.
No one to wave at on the gondola, in fact I think they weren't running.
I got struck by the pea sized hail passing the Sugarloaf driveway, passed another cyclist sheltering under a tree. The hail was funny, just bouncing off but not getting me wet.
On over the Dyers Pass intersection and a few more bends had a spectacular view of the rain front closing on the city. Dumb ass, left the camera behind too. Hmm wonder which cloud sent the hail as the one coming was much bigger and darker than anything above me at the time.
Nearing Gebbies and I'm in the cloud, wind picking up too.
Down Gebbies and no one at the Weatchef so on to Diamond harbor to see if they went there.
Got a little wet on the way and when I arrived there were a heap of bikes there.
So we chatted for a bit and ate wedges (thanks guys) and with the rain looking set in headed for home... most went through the Tunnel and some to the pub in Ferrymed.
Another ironic thing was on the Christchurch side going down Dyers Pass it was practically dry again.

[200BUSA]

Had a good ride tonight-that is until the weather turned crap and a slow ride home.
Was good to meet some new CHCH riders and catch up with some of the oldies.Roll on summer and nice warm nights for riding.

[JMemonic]

Well talk about 4 seasons in one day, nice and fine to start with then about the time we got to Diamond harbour we had a bit of wind, light rain and hail. The weather proceeded to go down hill from there with strong winds (a phone call to a weather station in Lyttelton revealed 20 knot winds gusting to 50 knots).

I split away on the ride back was going to meet you all at the pub but the weather and lack of a decent sleep today had caught up with me.

Was good to get out there with you all again.

[Deviant Esq]

I don't think I've ever been so cold and wet, for so long, at any other point in my life. I really got caught out, no weather protection whatsoever - a leaky (read: deluge) jacket, a regular pair of jeans that are about as much protection as a tent in the sea, totally waterlogged boots and gloves. I was beyond cold. In fact, on the way home I knew it was bad when I noticed it wasn't so bad any more - parts of me had stopped aching because all feeling had been lost.

Had a shower when I got home and tried to warm up... by god it hurt. My fingers and toes are still aching even now.

I really need to get some decent gear. My gloves just aren't up to scratch... and wearing shorts and a t-shirt on the way back probably would have been better at least weather protection wise - they wouldn't have held the cold water against my skin.

Other than that, great turnout, good to see some of the usual faces again and a few new ones too. :niceone: I really enjoyed the ride over there - great fun honking along in the evening sunshine... noone predicted it'd turn to a hammering hailstorm, thunder, lightning, and sideways rain after the lovely day we had! One day I might thaw out. :cold:

[fireliv]

Great ride!!!

Was pretty nervous when we set out but I took on the advice of "it doesnt matter how fast you go, as long as you get there" and so thats what I did. Pitty we got stuck by the lights at the top of dyers, but much to everyones relief phoenix and I made it in the end. And we made it back which was even better! Figured if I can ride in that, then I aint doing to bad.

Great to meet some new people (was 17 of us there in total) not bad for crap weather!!!!

Thanks Tris for staying with me at the back (like you had a choice :shifty:)

[Mikkel]

I don't think I've ever been so cold and wet, for so long, at any other point in my life. I really got caught out, no weather protection whatsoever - a leaky (read: deluge) jacket, a regular pair of jeans that are about as much protection as a tent in the sea, totally waterlogged boots and gloves. I was beyond cold. In fact, on the way home I knew it was bad when I noticed it wasn't so bad any more - parts of me had stopped aching because all feeling had been lost.

Had a shower when I got home and tried to warm up... by god it hurt. My fingers and toes are still aching even now.

I really need to get some decent gear. My gloves just aren't up to scratch... and wearing shorts and a t-shirt on the way back probably would have been better at least weather protection wise - they wouldn't have held the cold water against my skin.

Other than that, great turnout, good to see some of the usual faces again and a few new ones too. :niceone: I really enjoyed the ride over there - great fun honking along in the evening sunshine... noone predicted it'd turn to a hammering hailstorm, thunder, lightning, and sideways rain after the lovely day we had! One day I might thaw out. :cold:

You should have done the wise thing and joined the three of us for a beer at the warm pub at Ferrymead. Thawed us out nice and slowly - no pain :)
But I hear you on the lack of wet weather gear - especially the part from Diamond Harbour to Wheatsheaf Inn was nasty. My fingers lost feeling and I had wet balls by the time we got there - and it wasn't because it was scary. Also, I had a nice facewash since I couldn't close my visor without everything fogging up.

But good to see a nice big turn out tonight. I do however suggest that we try and organise it a bit more in the future with an option for the speed crew and an option for the cruisy crew so that we could stay a bit more together. But then again, what do I know?

Was fun when the hail hit though - rarely have I seen so many go fast bikes travel that slow. Both feet on the ground and very very easy on the corners. :)

Looking forward to next week - perhaps we'll even have nice weather. (oops, jinxed it again)

[Spuds1234]

Had a blast tonight.

And the weather was awesome. To be honest I couldnt wipe the grin off my face when the hail started I was really enjoying myself, until we caught up with the people taking it easy at the front. Got a bit to slow for my taste at that stage but the hail and rain was still fun.

Thanks to Fireliv and co on the way back for stopping to see if I was ok. I'd just stopped to tuck my gloves into my jacket as the rain was running down my arms and into my gloves :( For those wet days I really want heated hand grips now. It was really nice to be able to lean over going along and putting my clutch hand on the top of the engine. No such luck for my right hand though.

Stopped off at the Watershed on the way back into town and spent an hour shooting the breeze with Dave- and Mikkel. Pity about the weird guy that came over and started talking to us. Kept telling us horror stories about what the police do to you when they chase you if your doing a runner (apparently they will touch your rear wheel with their bumper if they can around a corner to knock you off). Heh he sure didnt want us to leave and we sure couldnt get much of a word in to say we were leaving lol but we got away in the end.

All in all a good night and I'll see you guys next week.

[Dave-]

You would have to pay a lot of money at a lot of amusement parks and perhaps add a few drugs, to get the same blend of psychedelic sensations as a single night weather ride on an fxr150

I loved that hail aye, i was cracking up in my visor, sitting back watching the lightning and counting the seconds till the thunder.

on the way back I was amazed by the light from the city in the clouds, it was so orangey reddish, was so surreal.

[dangerous]

(was 17 of us there in total) not bad for crap weather!!!!

bloody good effort people

[SVboy]

Well done for HTFU and dealing with the weather-I saw it coming through just before 6.00 and wimped out like the softc%$k that I am.....!

[Mikkel]

Actually - and I have this from the press so it's gotta be true - we rodeTHE BOMB!.

Nice work :niceone:

[helenoftroy]

Great ride!!!

Was pretty nervous when we set out but I took on the advice of "it doesnt matter how fast you go, as long as you get there" and so thats what I did. Pitty we got stuck by the lights at the top of dyers, but much to everyones relief phoenix and I made it in the end. And we made it back which was even better! Figured if I can ride in that, then I aint doing to bad.

Great to meet some new people (was 17 of us there in total) not bad for crap weather!!!!

Thanks Tris for staying with me at the back (like you had a choice :shifty:)

Good on ya girl:niceone:most of that ride was new roads for you and in those weather conditions:doh:you did good!!

Just wish you young fellas could sort out the weather on Wednesdays....:psst::bleh::gob:

Every rides an adventure :msn-wink:

[phoenixgtr]

What is with Wednesdays??!!!

Oh well, it just made the ride more interesting. Great to see so many bikes turn up!! I spent the ride looking after Liv and I reckon she was doing alright. Pity we got stuck at those damn lights at the top of Dyers.

Transalper, sorry you went so far trying to find us!! PM me your cell number so I can let you know if we change our route when we're at the carpark.

Cheers all. See you next week

[Spuds1234]

Transalper, sorry you went so far trying to find us!! PM me your cell number so I can let you know if we change our route when we're at the carpark.

He might have gone a bit out of his way but I bet he really enjoyed himself.

[NiggleC]

Well done to those who were out last night. you will never forget that ride. rides on fine days with little wind are great at the time but as the years pass the rides in adverse conditions are the ones that you will remember.
see you next week.

[imdying]

What? It rained?

[phoenixgtr]

He might have gone a bit out of his way but I bet he really enjoyed himself.

I was thinking that myself just quietly


rides on fine days with little wind are great at the time but as the years pass the rides in adverse conditions are the ones that you will remember.


So very true!!

My most memorable ride was back in my days on an FXR150. I was riding around the bays in Wellington in fog so thick I could barely see 5m ahead or behind. It was so sureal. There was no sound other than my bike. It was like the whole world had dissappeared. I'll never forget that

[NiggleC]

Next time we are at the pub remind me to tell you of a ride i did from Blenheim to Nelson (c1979) that took 7 hours which included 4 individual breakdowns.

[Transalper]

...from Blenheim to Nelson (c1979) that took 7 hours ...
lol, could have been quicker to walk.


I was happy as on my Wednesday evening ride.:drool:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Dont ya wish today was Wednesday??? what a stonker of a day!!!!:sunny:

[Deviant Esq]

Dont ya wish today was Wednesday??? what a stonker of a day!!!!:sunny:
Mate... you don't need it to be Wednesday to get yourself out for a ride! What kind of excuse is that?! :nya:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Mate... you don't need it to be Wednesday to get yourself out for a ride! What kind of excuse is that?! :nya:

Hey dude!!!!!! :Pokey: It is a fully good excuse. If I had had my bike in time last night I could have made it. And hell, if Mrs Bullet had not just this second gone out the door for some girly shopping(maybe I should throw the bank accounts into lockdown to bring her home), and left me with the kiddy's:baby:, then I would be doing just that.:banana:

Oh well...... :(

[cruza]

hmm , nice evening , :niceone: imm going for a blat , out thru halswell , gebbies , back ova kiwi. past halsweel caltex 655pm - 700pm anyone those keen , :apint:

[Deviant Esq]

hmm , nice evening , :niceone: imm going for a blat , out thru halswell , gebbies , back ova kiwi. past halsweel caltex 655pm - 700pm anyone those keen , :apint:
Damn! Woulda been keen if I'd spotted this post in time! Ah well. Hope you're having ('had', by the time you read this) a good ride!

[Dave-]

weather report?

[Transalper]

Warm but with the possibility of dampness moving in in time for the return run... again... but warm though.. like 15 degreeseishshsh.

Be prepared, pack ya wets.

1 - NZCity all day forecast
2 - MetVUW rain forecast 7am to 1pm Wednesday. OK so far.
3- MetUVW accumulated rain 1pm to 7pm Wednesday. OK but for how much longer?
4- MetUVW accumulated rain 7pm to Midnight.. we should be wet by midnight.

I'll post again tomorrow to see how it changes.

[nigelp]

Lets face it, can it get any worse than last week?? :2thumbsup

[Ghost_Bullet]

MMMmmm cant make this one.. multiple births on Wednesday... :baby:

Sure looking forward to the warm-hot weather where ever that is.

[imdying]

Lets face it, can it get any worse than last week?? :2thumbsupYes. Considerably. I wasn't particularly wet when I got home last week... I have on occasions managed to end up like cat caught in a fire hose.

[Dave-]

1mm isnt much....right?

[Deviant Esq]

I got royally saturated and nearly froze solid last week - nothing will be as bad as that for me unless I have icicles hanging off my elbows! :lol:

Won't be able to make it this week - will be away on holiday for a few days. Bloody hell, will we ever have a fine Wednesday?!

[Deviant Esq]

Yes. Considerably. I wasn't particularly wet when I got home last week... I have on occasions managed to end up like cat caught in a fire hose.
Was that you on that lucky strike RGV?! Christ, didn't even realise it was you or recognize you! Fark, what a muppet. :lol: :o

[Transalper]

1mm isnt much....right?

You will hardly feel 1mm, it comes and goes, but 3 or 4 mm is noticeable.

[helenoftroy]

Thanks for the weather updates Transalper:Punk:

My son is very keen to come on a ride if thats OK(then the pressure will be on to trade the wee traily for a road bike I reckon.......:ride:)

Will only bring him if weathers alright

[Spuds1234]

Won't be able to make it this week - will be away on holiday for a few days. Bloody hell, will we ever have a fine Wednesday?!

What do you need a holiday for? You just finished a long holiday ;-)

So reguardless of the weather, where to this week boys and girls?

[dangerous]

where to this week boys and girls?

yeah, good question what ya's planning

[Deviant Esq]

What do you need a holiday for? You just finished a long holiday ;-)
It's more my partner who needs a holiday, I'm there in a supporting role. She's got her final exam for her chartered accountancy today - capping off seven years of toil. She's done nothing this entire year apart from work, study, and sleep. So yeah, she's definitely earned a break! We head away tomorrow morning somewhere nice and quiet so she can do something quite foreign to her - relax.

[imdying]

Was that you on that lucky strike RGV?! Christ, didn't even realise it was you or recognize you! Fark, what a muppet. :lol: :oRing a ding ding :yes:

[cruza]

Think I'll do the same as last week , go out tonight and enjoy a nice warm evening, and a beer. Ha its a 4 day week for most of us anyway :shifty: tues is half way. weather doesn't look that great for tomorrow evening.

[Mikkel]

What do you need a holiday for? You just finished a long holiday ;-)

So reguardless of the weather, where to this week boys and girls?

To the next whiskey bar!

My guess is that we'll figure it out when we're at the carpark like the last times... Doesn't seem like people are particularly keen on sticking to a plan.