Canterbury: Chch Wednesday Evening Cruises - 2008 [Archive]

phoenixgtr

22nd December 2007, 18:47

These rides have officially closed down for winter - but don't despair!!

The Chch Maintenance Evenings have taken their place. See here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72248) for details

Every Wednesday - Meet at Burger King carpark on Moorhouse Ave at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm departure.

Right, I think it's time to leave this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57489) behind us and start a new one for 2008.

These rides are designed to be a social ride and an opportunity for newer riders to gain experience from the not so new riders. The destination will generally be a pub for a drink and a chat.

I must stress that this is not a race from point A to point B. If you want to "see how fast you can go" then please don't come along.

Ideally we will decide on a route on the thread beforehand and we will have a briefing at the carpark before we leave when we will explain the route and re-group points.

We will cater for whoever turns up on the night and if we have a reasonably large group we will try to split it into two with a "faster" group and a "cruisier" group both heading for the same destination. The "faster" guys will just get there first.

Please ride within your own abilities and take care for others on the ride.

Please keep this thread on topic

No FX

22nd December 2007, 19:07

yay new thread:woohoo:

will try and make it this week. ill be riding back from Hokitika wednesday so will see what time i get back/how my arse feels:eek:

fireliv

22nd December 2007, 19:24

Cool.

Anyone have some suggestions for new routes as well?? Could be good to try some others, look how popular the $10 bar meal at dovocelles has become, maybe there are other hidden deals out there!

Deviant Esq

22nd December 2007, 19:39

Absolutely bound to be, though I don't know of any off the top of my head. Having many options is generally the best way to go I reckon, a bit of variety and people don't get too bored. Having said that I haven't made any of the rides to Duvauchelle yet unfortunately, so that's on my list!

Can't go too far wrong with good old Godley House, though... :cool:

Dave-

22nd December 2007, 19:57

some romans nailed a jewish man to a cross ~2000 years ago so aparently I have to work more...

Ghost_Bullet

22nd December 2007, 20:09

Rides

One (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=christchurch&daddr=waikari&mra=pr&sll=-42.963458,172.906952&sspn=0.581875,1.496887&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.151098,172.541656&spn=0.580098,1.496887&z=10&om=1) Then through that we road out to the highway and back to chch, road not noted on map. A stop at either Waikari pub, or something Greta Vally side
Two (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=christchurch&daddr=Hororata+to:christchurch&mra=pi&mrcr=1&sll=-43.507345,172.29153&sspn=0.288352,0.748444&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.002639,172.683105&spn=1.163017,2.993774&z=9&om=1)To the Hororata Pub for pie and drink
Three (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=7310940782067092196,-43.304810,172.597110%3B7022732938561442515,-43.247350,172.209850%3B18176759981779774803,-43.248300,172.506910&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=christchurch&daddr=Ivory+St+%40-43.304810,+172.597110+to:Ashley+Gorge+Rd+%40-43.247350,+172.209850+to:Fishers+Rd+%40-43.248300,+172.506910+to:rangiora+to:Christchurch, +Canterbury,+New+Zealand&mra=pi&mrcr=3&via=1&sll=-43.245203,172.420807&sspn=0.579204,1.496887&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.376107,172.420807&spn=0.577958,1.496887&z=10&om=1)Roud to Ashley gorge, and stop at Oxford for a natter/drink
Four (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4826010222016507298,-41.988340,172.217140%3B7611079474693896292,-41.819019,171.605888&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=christchurch&daddr=Hurunui,+New+Zealand&sll=-43.55651,175.308838&sspn=4.61003,11.975098&ie=UTF8&cd=1&z=9&om=1)To the Huranui Pub

I guess posible alternates to heading onto the Penishula... maybe straight and booring in parts, but straight and booring builds character, does it not????

where you end at Waikari, instead of returning via the Weka pass,
Deviate through Scargill and turn back at Greta Valley,
That link road many will know is a nice 27k of twists short straights and a couple of corners where reading the road ahead is inportant.
Thats the one

Deviant Esq

22nd December 2007, 20:14

Three looks interesting. One and Four are practically the same, four just going a little further along the same road. Still, worth a try sometime, good on ya for posting up maps too. :niceone:

Subike

22nd December 2007, 20:30

where you end at Waikari, instead of returning via the Weka pass,
Deviate through Scargill and turn back at Greta Valley,
That link road many will know is a nice 27k of twists short straights and a couple of corners where reading the road ahead is inportant.
The pluss for me is that I can join in for that ride,
Your other routes are just too far away for me to justify the trip.

That being said, have fun on which ever route you take

The Lone Rider

22nd December 2007, 22:45

Of course, you got a little while before it's 2008.

Should be me plus some other chrommers as some of us seem to have nothing better to do :P

Three weeks off work and fully paid! Fuck yeaa!

fireliv

23rd December 2007, 09:56

3 looks cool. It does look long, but wondering if its something we try on like the 2nd?? Hopefully people are not working (except maybe dave) and we could leave a little earlier???

Love the maps GB

The Lone Rider

23rd December 2007, 12:59

Mikkel

23rd December 2007, 21:35

I hope my bike will be back in working order before the yacht races start up again... At the moment I don't know how good the chances are unfortunately.
Otherwise I guess it'll close down come winter... ;)

The Lone Rider

23rd December 2007, 21:37

phoenixgtr

24th December 2007, 22:02

Just a reminder, Fireliv and I won't be there this Wednesday.

Those going should decide on a route. Have fun and we'll see you next year.

Ho ho ho!!!!

Ghost_Bullet

24th December 2007, 22:17

Ho ho ho!!!!

Where where, oh I got no money!!!
And that is why "Ho ho ho" is no longer PC for Santa UH????:bleh:

Merry Christmas Ya'all, Might make a run on Wed, have to see which way the river runs

Mikkel

24th December 2007, 23:53

I'll let you pillion on my hieke if you ask reall ynicely :D

Thanks for the offer... but there are a couple of problems:

1: I'm not very good at asking nicely...

2: I'm a shitty shitty shitty backseat driver and you wouldn't want me anyway!

3: Regardless, it wouldn't quite be the same.

I hope the rest of you will have a nice ride though!

The Lone Rider

24th December 2007, 23:57

Thanks for the offer... but there are a couple of problems:

1: I'm not very good at asking nicely...

2: I'm a shitty shitty shitty backseat driver and you wouldn't want me anyway!

3: Regardless, it wouldn't quite be the same.

I hope the rest of you will have a nice ride though!

Awww what? I'm pretty good lookin', whats wrong with me eh?

A good ol' swig of me and jeffs FUCK UP and it'll set you in the right head space.

Romeo

24th December 2007, 23:58

He he, hopefully I'll be able to make it - finally on a bike - come a few weeks time.

Dave-

25th December 2007, 00:04

3 looks cool. It does look long, but wondering if its something we try on like the 2nd?? Hopefully people are not working (except maybe dave) and we could leave a little earlier???

Love the maps GB

I'm working the second, but I should be able to finish at 5:30

by the way, worked 125.25 hours in the last 2 weeks, I was suppose to be doing 99, when I usually work 79-80ish

time for a new riding kit I think ;)

Mikkel

25th December 2007, 09:19

Awww what? I'm pretty good lookin', whats wrong with me eh?

A good ol' swig of me and jeffs FUCK UP and it'll set you in the right head space.

Now that sounds much more interesting :yes:

I wonder how Jeff came along from that Sneaky Fucking Russian I poured him at his birthday. Haven't heard from him since... ;)

The "Sneaky Fucking Russian" is my contribution, as a bartender, to the ancient art of the piss-up and goes as follows:

1 part Kalhua
2 parts Vodka
5 parts Baileys
and some crushed ice (optional...)

Tastes just like a white russian, if with a bit of an added nutty flavour though... However, the impact is somewhat more profound. It'll get you where you want to be in a bloody hurry!

fireliv

25th December 2007, 16:33

He he, hopefully I'll be able to make it - finally on a bike - come a few weeks time.

Be good to see you on a bike! What you getting?

Romeo

25th December 2007, 17:54

Be good to see you on a bike! What you getting?

 
1971 Honda CB175 

20hp parallel twin 4-stroke with a 10.5K redline. So kind of like a GN250 cross FXR150. It's got 22,000 miles on it and it's currently owned by one of the <acronym title="Classic Japanese Motorcycle Group - Christchurch. Contact ToyCollector10.">CJMG</acronym> riders, who's also a mechanic. So it's in pretty good nick! So how's this for a garage, we'll have a '69 CB750 K0, '73 Z1, '71 CB175 and a '73 Mitsi Colt - and a serious security system to match (Plus two fuckoff huge dogs, ask Foobin and he'll tell you)!

Slow, but quick enough, if you know what I mean. Besides, my motto has always been "Who needs speed when you look this good", which explains the Colt.

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Similar to this, except it's got different forks and sidecovers. It's actually a '71 with a '73 paint job. 
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Mikkel

25th December 2007, 19:24

That's pretty awesome Romeo! Hope you'll enjoy it as it should be...

Oakie

25th December 2007, 21:00

God that brings back memories!

Mr Triple

26th December 2007, 08:36

God that brings back memories!

memories... I had 2 CB200 many moons ago great wee bikes:clap:
I had nealy forgotten about them :whistle:

laRIKin

26th December 2007, 08:49

1971 Honda CB175

They were and still are a good bike.
Had more than a few mates with them and one still has his, I think.

The Lone Rider

26th December 2007, 10:17

Any one still wanting to do the christmas theme, or shall my santa beard be packed away for another week :D

Oakie

26th December 2007, 15:19

memories... I had 2 CB200 many moons ago great wee bikes:clap:
I had nealy forgotten about them :whistle:

Yeah a mate of mine had a CB200 and it was a nice looking bike. There's a green one floating around Christchurch that I've seen from time to time.

miSTa

26th December 2007, 19:18

memories... I had 2 CB200 many moons ago great wee bikes:clap:
I had nealy forgotten about them :whistle:

I had a mate (many) years ago with one those too, a red one IIRC, maybe orange - great wee bike. Use to have great fun trying to up with up on my lttle 125 tiki touring around Gordonton/Orini area in the Waikato.

Nice choice of bike Romeo :niceone:

MVnut

26th December 2007, 21:21

you're never reeeeeaaaaalllly alone on KB...........:Offtopic::Police::doh::niceone::devi l2:

Mikkel

26th December 2007, 21:33

So, did anyone go riding tonight? Would have been a nice enough evening fpr it!

How come my offer of a great pie recipe got removed and earned me an infraction, when there is a recipe for an alcoholic drink still in the thread? Are we anti-pastry here at KB? If it was another drink recipe would it had been acceptable?

Alcohol is never offtopic on a biker forum - those things goes together like shorts and roadrash! ;)

But an infraction is pretty harsh - someone is watching this thread closely methinks...

you're never reeeeeaaaaalllly alone in your HEAD...........:Offtopic::Police::doh::niceone::de vil2:

There, fixed! :yes:

_Shrek_

26th December 2007, 23:55

So, did anyone go riding tonight? Would have been a nice enough evening fpr it!

Alcohol is never offtopic on a biker forum - those things goes together like shorts and roadrash! ;)

But an infraction is pretty harsh - someone is watching this thread closely methinks...

There, fixed! :yes:

yep went to Dunsandel via Glen Tui had dinner with friends then back up the main drag to Waikauri drop off Mrs Shrek so she could go & pick kids up from Hanmer then home 499km nice ride & great company when there is just the two of you ;)

:oi:
OAB i likes pastry tuuuuuuuuu :cool:

karla

27th December 2007, 06:57

yep went to Dunsandel via Glen Tui had dinner with friends then back up the main drag to Waikauri drop off Mrs Shrek so she could go & pick kids up from Hanmer then home 499km nice ride & great company when there is just the two of you ;)

:oi:
OAB i likes pastry tuuuuuuuuu :cool:

Yep also - a friend came along with me tonight so we went on out to Governer's Bay via Sumner, for a drink and a plate of chips. Just a short ride but used the opportunity to pillion my first passenger, and it's always good to get some fresh air.

Good to meet Clive at the Moorhouse Ave car park, and hope to see you at next Wed's ride - I'm sure there will be a bigger turnout, but maybe not quite as many as it sounds like you are used to!

 :yes: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :yes: :yes:

Cheers all ~

Rashika

27th December 2007, 07:05

So, did anyone go riding tonight? Would have been a nice enough evening fpr it!

I kinda got distracted (being on hols does that to you) and by the time I remembered it was already 6.45pm... woops!

Yep also - a friend came along with me tonight so we went on out to Governer's Bay via Sumner, for a drink and a plate of chips. Just a short ride but used the opportunity to pillion my first passenger, and it's always good to get some fresh air.

Onya for pillioning, how did you find it after only having taken yourself?

I think there are plans afoot have a longer ride, maybe this sat as the weather looks positive, poss somewhere just on the west coast... watch out for details :Punk:
Its time we did a longer ride again that wasn't just aimed at getting to a rally

The Lone Rider

27th December 2007, 09:11

So, did anyone go riding tonight? Would have been a nice enough evening fpr it!

Yeap, just me Karla and karla's friend and then I shot off to go out to dinner with a friend and left those two to their own devices (unless more people showed up at 6:30?)

Oh, and Clive was the fellow with the adventure bike and showed up in a van was he?

Rashika

27th December 2007, 09:19

Yeap, just me Karla and karla's friend and then I shot off to go out to dinner with a friend and left those two to their own devices (unless more people showed up at 6:30?)

Oh, and Clive was the fellow with the adventure bike and showed up in a van was he?

oh so did you actually go on the ride or just show up at the meeting place?

The Lone Rider

27th December 2007, 09:23

oh so did you actually go on the ride or just show up at the meeting place?

Meeting place only, I ended up with dinner plans so just made an appearance.
Next week though, Ashley gorge right? Brilliant!

karla

27th December 2007, 09:25

Onya for pillioning, how did you find it after only having taken yourself?

It was fine, slowed me down a little but I just cruise at my own speed anyway. I found myself tensing up a bit and being pushed into the handlebars when he leaned into me, and had to consciously relax my arms - on a long trip that would get a bit tiring I imagine. My boy is very light and it felt like he might blow off at times - in fact I understand he was flapping his wings at one stage, will have to address that! ~

I think a sissy bar is a necessity for pillioning youngsters.

I think there are plans afoot have a longer ride, maybe this sat as the weather looks positive, poss somewhere just on the west coast... watch out for details :Punk:
Its time we did a longer ride again that wasn't just aimed at getting to a rally

Hopefully will get along :woohoo:

Rashika

27th December 2007, 09:40

It was fine, slowed me down a little but I just cruise at my own speed anyway. I found myself tensing up a bit and being pushed into the handlebars when he leaned into me, and had to consciously relax my arms - on a long trip that would get a bit tiring I imagine. My boy is very light and it felt like he might blow off at times - in fact I understand he was flapping his wings at one stage, will have to address that! ~

I think a sissy bar is a necessity for pillioning youngsters.

Hopefully will get along :woohoo:

yeah theres a knack to pillioning and a sissy bar is a big help. Was he holding on to you or a bar at the back? Whenever I've been a pillion or taken a pillion, I've always preferred to have one arm round the rider and another holding something on the back, to help keep the weight consistant whether you are accelerating or braking. Some pillions put their hands on the tank to hold their weight, prob more effective on a sportsbike than a GN ;)
One thing I have always found the extra weight of a pillion (or even a pack) to actually help keep the bike firmly on the ground when riding, def some advantages! Tho pack is easier cos it doesn't wiggle!
And hows the bike hunting going?

karla

27th December 2007, 10:24

I hear the moderators want it (the ride and thus the thread) stopped after those two horrific accidents last week :(

But I've just arrived and I haven't done anything wrong (yet). Already out on the street! :weep:

Do moderators let us know what they are thinking? Or do we all have to use guesswork? :sweatdrop

:calm: ~ Voices in head ~ "It's ok, he's just joking" ... :innocent:

don't worry crew, we'll stick together ... :hug:

MyGSXF

27th December 2007, 10:27

My boy is very light and it felt like he might blow off at times. I think a sissy bar is a necessity for pillioning youngsters

Give Quasi a pm.. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=9633

He did have a really good looking safety strap for pillions, that goes around the rider with sturdy hand holds for the pillion to hold onto.. but I can't see it on his website today.. if you pm him & ask, he may still have some there.. :yes:

Jen :rockon:

Mikkel

27th December 2007, 22:33

The weather is too nice for my bike to be sitting in the bloody workshop. I'm rather envious of people who can ride these days. To add to my annoyance we've had my in-laws staying at the house for almost a week now! *grumble* Gone very early tomorrow though, good riddance! :devil2:

nah more like the whiskey... see NOT offtopic, cos we are allowed to talk about alcohol!

Arr, for forks sake...

Did someone mention Bacon and Egg Pie...? :innocent:

We used to talk about the PIE, but that was in the old days. Things are different now and we've become wiser... :crazy: Don't talk about the fucking PIES - they're out to get us all! :crazy:

Mmmmm Whisky... I love the stuff. Big fan of the Laphroaigh and the Lagavullin. I have a nice bottle of 23 year old Port Ellen, Islay, whisky sitting around for special occasions. That is some really nice stuff :niceone:

Beer => Red Wine => Port => Whisky - the only flowchart a real man needs... The order of the items and the direction of the arrows is important though! :yes: Drink too much and one sometimes forgets and disaster follows.

imdying

28th December 2007, 11:04

Hands up who'll be too hung over for the next ride :D

200BUSA

28th December 2007, 20:49

How many are up for the ride next Wed? Is it worth going earlier or not?

Ghost_Bullet

28th December 2007, 20:52

I was just typing that I would be there, then it dawned on me that I have work that night. oh well maybe the following.

MTW

29th December 2007, 10:24

I take it this is just a come one come all type deal? That is, you guys are not a 'club' as such and anyone can front up for a ride with some fellow riders? Sounds like fun for summer.

Should be able to make it Wed 2nd although planning 3 day ride, chch-wanaka, wananka-frans joseph and frans-chch after new years, weather forecast will dictate departure day...i want to enjoy the ride and not get wet. :-)

Spuds1234

29th December 2007, 11:01

Yea mate, just rock on up and introduce yourself and we will do the same.

I'll definatly be there next week.

I should have gone last week but I was way to rooted after the boxing day sales in a mall do do anything other than sit on my arse and drink a beer.

_Shrek_

29th December 2007, 11:32

cya Wed @ BK

just for your info guys Mrs SLR makes the best b & e pie i've ever tasted

cruza

29th December 2007, 15:05

cya Wed @ BK

just for your info guys Mrs SLR makes the best b & e pie i've ever tasted

You coming into town wed shrek?? .

Mr Triple

30th December 2007, 20:23

I'll be along this wednesday where are we going still up around the ashley gorge?;)

_Shrek_

30th December 2007, 21:15

You coming into town wed shrek?? .

was working on it may not be now coz our 8yo grand daughter is ariving on the plane tomorrow ;) but we will see ring me numbers on profile

karla

30th December 2007, 21:35

Hope to be along too :)

My kids love me more than ever ~ I made pie today for our picnic at the beach. They kept coming back for more ...

awayatc

31st December 2007, 04:04

I will be on dry land again in January, and am looking forward to join maybe on the 9th, but if not definitely on the 16 th....for a cruisy trip...

(Hell got myself an "adventure" style scooter because its an easiertransition to go from off land to off road first :psince the real adventures seem to be had on the road...:Police:)

Have a good new year all.:apint:

fireliv

31st December 2007, 13:29

SuperSonic

31st December 2007, 16:38

I'll be along this wednesday where are we going still up around the ashley gorge?;)

Okay with a lot of luck I wil try to make this weeks ride depending on work, :crybaby:so is the ride off to Ashley gorge?:cool: And if so what way are you planning on going so I can see if I can catch up if I do not make the 6.30pm leave time.:niceone:

[Happy New Year every body[/SIZE]

Dave-

31st December 2007, 18:49

Hi Everyone Merry Christmas etc!

Just got back from Blenheim. Phoenix and I will be there on Wed night. Keen to do ashley Gorge- but am betting that we would have to leave earlier?? Would it be better to plan a 5.30 departure?

nah, just get home later...

I finish at 6 on the dot on Wednesday so I'll be there around 10 or 20 past.

Mr Triple

1st January 2008, 12:15

Okay with a lot of luck I wil try to make this weeks ride depending on work, :crybaby:so is the ride off to Ashley gorge?:cool: And if so what way are you planning on going so I can see if I can catch up if I do not make the 6.30pm leave time.:niceone:

[Happy New Year every body[/SIZE]

Go back to start of thread scroll down to ghost bullet and he put up some maps there:msn-wink:

imdying

2nd January 2008, 15:44

Roadkill and I are heading out to Little River tonight, will probably pop past BK at 6:30 and see what the crew is doing though :yes:

Ghost_Bullet

2nd January 2008, 16:52

I would have liked to have made a trip out tonight, but only just got in from work, and got to go back at 8.30... so... mmm bugger.

dangerous

2nd January 2008, 17:45

I would have liked to have made a trip out tonight, but only just got in from work, and got to go back at 8.30... so... mmm bugger.

Same, well not the work thing, just in from 4x4ing my way around the peninsula, Akaroa with no more than a 5k streach at a time on the seal.
So... sorry boys n girls you wont be blessed with my presence tonight, do behave and ill be back on ya cases soon. :Police:

MTW

2nd January 2008, 17:56

I would have liked to have made a trip out tonight, but only just got in from work, and got to go back at 8.30... so... mmm bugger.

I just got in from the Kaikoura ride with 200busa and lemans and crew. great ride, great guys and gals too...fantastic day out. Will be along for next Wednesdays ride with any luck.

laRIKin

2nd January 2008, 18:32

I just got in from the Kaikoura ride with 200busa and lemans and crew. great ride, great guys and gals too...fantastic day out. Will be along for next Wednesdays ride with any luck.

I don't know about you, but I'm to stuffed and it's to late.

fireliv

2nd January 2008, 19:01

Yeah didnt make it either- really not feeling to well. Wont be along next week (we are touring the south island) and the week after I have friends here! So I guess I will see everyone either out on the roads or the end of Jan!

Dave-

2nd January 2008, 22:19

YAWN!

im beat.

ahh we went to ashley grove...place thing...on the way we got seperated while people went looking for karla....we stood around and they came back so we went on, then I found sonic he went "broooommmmmmm" and i lost him again....then I found him again "broooommmmm" and i lost him again....then I found the group again and sonic found us and we went to oxford for beer and i had chrisps and i actually had a guinness and made jokes about how it's a round meal, then we went back the way we came and I sat at the back and watched everyone scream away then i got into town and waved bye to alex flamed some dick on another forum and here I am now, fuck paragraphs, infactfuckspacestoo. andgrammar andwordsohwaitiusedwords

karla

2nd January 2008, 22:34

YAWN!

im beat.

I'm gonna sleep well tonight too, fresh air and sunshine. Thanks for peeling off and meeting up with me, didn't quite manage to make it back to BK in time but it was good to meet up with the Wed night group anyway. I've had double my quota today ... one ride is never enough:2thumbsup.

Looking forward to the next one already :)

Ghost_Bullet

2nd January 2008, 23:33

Well that just sux, I have just this minute got in from work. Perfect weather for a run this eveing.. (yesturday eveing I mean---time???:gob:)

WHats with everyone getting lost and broken up? Can't have that now:crazy: Keep it together!!:clap:

imdying

3rd January 2008, 10:07

The Hillltop Division made it to Barry's Bay safe n sound... might do it again tonight, and tomorrow night :D

Spuds1234

3rd January 2008, 11:01

Was a good ride. Pity about the sun all the way up the Gorge the first time.

Comming back was way more fun.

The Lone Rider

3rd January 2008, 16:13

Was a good ride. Pity about the sun all the way up the Gorge the first time.

What about that poor doggy that decided to play chicken with us on the road?
DOH! :bash:

SuperSonic

3rd January 2008, 17:10

YAWN!

im beat.

then I found sonic he went "broooommmmmmm" and i lost him again....then I found him again "broooommmmm" and i lost him again....then I found the group again and sonic found us and we went to oxford for beer and i had chrisps and i actually had a guinness and made jokes about how it's a round meal,

Yes finally made to the weds night rides(WNR), and what a half/full ride it was. :confused: I had to play catch up, but ended up heading towards them instead of catching the group, as a late change of direction(by the group) put me off. Anyway as above we found each other and had a great :apint: and a awesome chat. So thanks to all, awesome to put faces to names and meet some great people. Hopefully I can make more WNR.:msn-wink::niceone:

karla

3rd January 2008, 17:19

What about that poor doggy that decided to play chicken with us on the road?
DOH! :bash:

I missed that ~ what happened - was that on the way back?

Originally Posted by Spuds1234
Was a good ride. Pity about the sun all the way up the Gorge the first time.

I've been thinking about that today - it was pretty dodgy riding with the sun like that, even with sunglasses on the glare was really strong. Difficult to see the road at times. What do others suggest doing when it's like that? I just slowed down (seems like that's starting to be my answer to everything) ~

The Lone Rider

3rd January 2008, 17:36

I missed that ~ what happened - was that on the way back?

I've been thinking about that today - it was pretty dodgy riding with the sun like that, even with sunglasses on the glare was really strong. Difficult to see the road at times. What do others suggest doing when it's like that? I just slowed down (seems like that's starting to be my answer to everything) ~

That was on the way out of town and I think it was only me and spuds that had to take action to avoid it as we were at the rear at that time.

I raised my visor a bit to deflect the glare off my eyes, seemed to work with the angle the visor was sitting but yeah, not a great solution.

Mr Triple

3rd January 2008, 19:26

It was a great night for a ride up to the Ashley Gorge, apart from the sun on the way :sunny:
We left BK at about 6.45pm and headed off to Rangiora with Shrek in the lead. He took us down all these back roads to make it a bit more interesting instead of all straight bits like the motorway, etc.
In Rangiora we went to pick up Karla and that was when we got separated for a bit. Just a little misunderstanding, Shrek went to the corner that comes down from Amberley (after coming back from her trip to Kaikoura) but she was at a diffrent one. No dramas, back half of group peeled off and went to meet her and the rest waited on side of road.
Once regrouped we went up through Loburn round all the good twisty bits through to the Ashley Gorge to Oxford. Once at Oxford we stopped at the pub for a BEER and a chat for about an hour or so and decided to head on back.
Five of us went back through the Ashley Gorge and the rest went another way.
It was good to meet and put faces to names. A great night with great people.

Biggles2000

7th January 2008, 09:08

Where do you think we are going this week?

Dave-

7th January 2008, 16:08

i cant go, stupid work thing.

imdying

7th January 2008, 16:54

Anywhere that serves fried food is fine by me... in fact, I could just lap the carpark for an hour, get a whopper, and be happy :yes:

Mr Triple

7th January 2008, 19:40

Anywhere that serves fried food is fine by me... in fact, I could just lap the carpark for an hour, get a whopper, and be happy :yes:

That be interesting I'll get a double whopper and watch :laugh:

Dave-

7th January 2008, 19:50

Anywhere that serves fried food is fine by me... in fact, I could just lap the carpark for an hour, get a whopper, and be happy :yes:

mount a fishing rod with a line and a whopper hanging off the end to your bike right?

Ghost_Bullet

7th January 2008, 21:25

i cant go, stupid work thing.

dude solution quit!!! done deaL DONE lol!!!!!:2guns:

Deviant Esq

8th January 2008, 06:30

dude solution quit!!! done deaL DONE lol!!!!!:2guns:
Funnily enough, that's just what I'm about to do. Eject, eject! :eek5:

SuperSonic

8th January 2008, 07:18

Anywhere that serves fried food is fine by me... in fact, I could just lap the carpark for an hour, get a whopper, and be happy :yes:

Okay thats sounds like fun:rolleyes::yawn:. What about this ride everybody goes on about over the hill to a $10 meal pub:woohoo::clap:

imdying

8th January 2008, 07:30

Ride was good, but no $10 meals last time we were there... got enough fried stuff for $13ish to keep me happy though :yes:

No FX

8th January 2008, 20:23

So whats the plan this week people?? hopefully ill make it this time:clap: i seem to have missed a few lately!

karla

8th January 2008, 20:32

Yay - I'm free, so I'll be there, plodding along at the rear - not too sure about doing laps in the carpark tho' :)

Ghost_Bullet

8th January 2008, 20:36

There was a slight chance of gettin on the wheels, but sadly no one to cover me farm for the night. Wont be able to make one of these I would think until Feb.:niceone:

Bren

8th January 2008, 20:50

I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go!

:crybaby:

I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go!

:crybaby:

I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go, I Wanna Go!

:crybaby:
My set of wheels is ready to go...but not vinned!

Mr Triple

8th January 2008, 20:58

There was a slight chance of gettin on the wheels, but sadly no one to cover me farm for the night. Wont be able to make one of these I would think until Feb.:niceone:

Just clip there wings they be right:bleh:

Ghost_Bullet

8th January 2008, 21:02

Just clip there wings they be right:bleh:

I was getting more to thinkin... :eek:

Clip between their wings..... there knecks!!!<_<

Ghost_Bullet

8th January 2008, 21:12

are they fat enough yet?

Fat???? nah not fat!!! just got some up round the 30kg mark, lean mean meaty muscle!!!!! :Punk:

The Lone Rider

9th January 2008, 15:10

Enjoy your ride today people, I start back at work next week so I will be back to not being able to go again (at most can show up and say hi). I also won't be going today as I need to spend time with my family at the moment.

Mr Triple

9th January 2008, 16:38

Yep I can't make it as well this week bit of a buga.

Try tobe there next week if not working.

So have fun and ride safe :banana :banana:

imdying

9th January 2008, 19:19

I couldn't be bothered, worked on some bike parts instead :yes:

fireliv

9th January 2008, 19:33

HI guys how was tonights ride????

Phoenix and I are at Te Anau today, just been to milford sound and back. Phoenix is going well (I'm in a cage) and seamed to love coming down the hill from cardrona into queenstown!
Will c you all back next week!:2thumbsup

No FX

9th January 2008, 20:11

i missed tonight also hope whoever went had a good ride.

ill also miss next week as ill be in aucklend FOR THE BIG DAY OUT:headbang::Punk: MWahaha <--(very evil laugh)

karla

9th January 2008, 21:11

It was a lovely evening for a ride, and about nine turned up I think? We went up Dyers Pass Road, along the summit road, down to Lyttelton and out to Wheatsheaf Hotel for a refreshment before returning home.

I got to ride my new bike tonight, only three hours old and I lost my balance and - oh no - I just felt it going and there was no stopping it once it happened. :Oops: Nothing serious, just hurt pride and a broken peg, thank goodness. Now I know who is the Boss.

Thanks to those who responded so quickly and helped to pick her up. Thank goodness Wayne was able to put the passenger peg on at the front so it wasn't difficult to finish the ride, even if we were a bit behind. Lovely also to hear stories of others that have done it too, I still feel a bit silly but hey - at least the marks on her have been put there by me!!

Life is good ~ I don't have anything to complain about really :)

dangerous

9th January 2008, 21:15

I got to ride my new bike tonight,
what ya get K? bet ya its not as green as Kellys was tonight lol

karla

9th January 2008, 21:29

what ya get K? bet ya its not as green as Kellys was tonight lol

I got myself a lovely little black Triumph Bonneville. It is a riding style that I feel really comfortable with, corners beautifully and has a little more power than the GN - I really enjoy it going up hills!

Kelly's new bike was a lovely shade of green. I'm not up on sports bikes, but it looked v.e.r.y tidy too :)

Rashika

10th January 2008, 03:59

I got myself a lovely little black Triumph Bonneville. It is a riding style that I feel really comfortable with, corners beautifully and has a little more power than the GN - I really enjoy it going up hills!

Kelly's new bike was a lovely shade of green. I'm not up on sports bikes, but it looked v.e.r.y tidy too :)

a LITTLE more power compared to the GN... cooooorrrrrrr... dont let them other triumph riders hear ya say that :chase:
congrats on the new Purchase, and the pictures are where???? :cool:

all these people getting new bikes, excellant... must be the new year or something

alley cat

10th January 2008, 07:28

a LITTLE more power compared to the GN... cooooorrrrrrr... dont let them other triumph riders hear ya say that :chase:
congrats on the new Purchase, and the pictures are where???? :cool:

Man i hope that the mighty trumpet has got more than a little snot over a go nowhere:dodge:

Rashika

10th January 2008, 08:18

Man i hope that the mighty trumpet has got more than a little snot over a go nowhere:dodge:

anything has more snot that yours at the moment... :chase:

sorry i couldn't resist chicky ;)

alley cat

10th January 2008, 08:53

anything has more snot that yours at the moment... :chase:

sorry i couldn't resist chicky ;)

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:
Your a cruel woman:violin::bleh:

cruza

10th January 2008, 18:17

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:
Your a cruel woman:violin::bleh:

What electrical/blowing fuses probs again??

MTW

10th January 2008, 18:37

Man i hope that the mighty trumpet has got more than a little snot over a go nowhere:dodge:

I was following Karla for quite a way around the summit road and was very impressed, both with her new bike and the rider. :niceone: Was a fantastic evening for a ride and nice to meet some new people. Look forward to hopefully meeting a few more for the ride to Jackson's Saturday.

Glad it was only the one "refreshment" :beer:, Mr Plod was round the corner from home doing breath testing. :Police:

Catch you all next Wednesday with any luck.

dangerous

10th January 2008, 18:43

What electrical/blowing fuses probs again??

ohhh, sorta... just a con rod fell off the crank :blink:

MVnut

10th January 2008, 18:47

ohhh, sorta... just a con rod fell off the crank :blink:

close enough

MVnut

10th January 2008, 18:58

dangerous

10th January 2008, 18:59

and speaking of electrical problems, I may need to borrow (& feed beer to) an auto electrickeryen for my recently purchased RS250 Prilla, loom looks like spaghetti (stolen/recovered bike) but it'll be cool when it's finished:devil2:

OHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh NOOOOooooooooo :Offtopic: "again"
I know ya man, ill pass you the number when I get the XN turbo back from him

MVnut

10th January 2008, 19:45

Cheers D, I'm good at this:Offtopic:stuff

alley cat

11th January 2008, 07:23

What electrical/blowing fuses probs again??
Ohhhhhh i wish:brick:

ohhh, sorta... just a con rod fell off the crank :blink:
Yes just a small setbak.
ill be back, back in black, and maybe even with oil this time:Oops::eek5:

cruza

11th January 2008, 18:40

ohhh, sorta... just a con rod fell off the crank :blink:

.....And there ya go, learn sumthin everyday...thought those 955 mills were bullet proof

phoenixgtr

11th January 2008, 21:00

Well we made it back from our little trip around the island. Over 2,000kms and I loved it.

I'll be on Liv's Bandit on Wednesday cause my rear tyre is shredded!! That horribly long straight road from Dunedin to Chch did not do it much good!!

helenoftroy

11th January 2008, 21:21

And I'll be on the wee cibby:niceone:

Cause I've hopefully sold the BMW and Casualty is off to Auckland for Big Day Out:banana:

Bren

11th January 2008, 21:37

And I'll be on the wee cibby:niceone:

Cause I've hopefully sold the BMW and Casualty is off to Auckland for Big Day Out:banana:

so ya ditched the tractor?

my ride is almost on the road....well its been on the road a bit...but dont tell mr plod

timg

11th January 2008, 21:50

karla

11th January 2008, 22:24

Bugger! :argh: I work in Chch occasionally, but usually at either the begining or end of the week. However next week I have to work in Chch on Wednesday so thought I'd tag along :ride: however daughter :bash: has arranged a dinner I must be at instead :crybaby:

Maybe she'd consider cooking for all of us too? Then we could ride while they are doing the washing up .... :whistle:

timg

12th January 2008, 12:12

Maybe she'd consider cooking for all of us too? Then we could ride while they are doing the washing up .... :whistle:

Hahahaha :lol: You're much braver than I am doll! :spanking:

_Shrek_

12th January 2008, 17:48

Bugger! :argh: I work in Chch occasionally, but usually at either the begining or end of the week. However next week I have to work in Chch on Wednesday so thought I'd tag along :ride: however daughter :bash: has arranged a dinner I must be at instead :crybaby:

sounds like fun Tim what time do we get there :devil2:
be good to catch up :Pint:

cheers keith

timg

12th January 2008, 20:46

sounds like fun Tim what time do we get there :devil2:
be good to catch up :Pint:

cheers keith

U bringing Mrs SLR's B&E pie then??? :innocent:

_Shrek_

12th January 2008, 21:08

U bringing Mrs SLR's B&E pie then??? :innocent:

guess what we had for tea tonight :bleh:

but i am trying to get her to do 1 for wed but i wont hold my breath :laugh:

The Lone Rider

12th January 2008, 21:31

and speaking of electrical problems, I may need to borrow (& feed beer to) an auto electrickeryen for my recently purchased RS250 Prilla, loom looks like spaghetti (stolen/recovered bike) but it'll be cool when it's finished:devil2:

Ugh, I been through that with my newer bike. What a hassle!

I got myself a lovely little black Triumph Bonneville

Ah, that would explain a lot about why I heard you talking about one today when I was coming back downstairs. To bad you didn't bring it along. Would have been mint!

guppman1

12th January 2008, 22:19

any plans where to go this week will be keen

fireliv

13th January 2008, 19:50

No to sure

So Phoenix's rear tyre is absolutly screwed, so he is taking Jessie this week. I havent really been riding the last few weeks, and couldnt come this week anyways so it will be good for him to take it and give it a blast out. Might try and come to the car park though

Spuds1234

13th January 2008, 19:58

If we go to diamond harbour, is anyone keen for a cruise around to Pidgeon Bay? I went there today at it was great ride. Not exactly race track material though, but a very nice ride none the less.

karla

13th January 2008, 21:30

If we go to diamond harbour, is anyone keen for a cruise around to Pidgeon Bay? I went there today at it was great ride. Not exactly race track material though, but a very nice ride none the less.

I'd like to go out to Diamond Harbour again. I just checked the map - is Pigeon Bay out past Little River? Not on the way to Diamond Harbour ... :confused:

Spuds1234

14th January 2008, 03:44

Pigeon bay is 12km past Diamond Harbour.

You go round to Porau Bay and then up over the hills, through 2 more bays. Its nice and twisty, and very tight. Kinda like the summit road but without all the boy races and gravel around every corner.

EDIT:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Diamond+Harbour&daddr=pigeon+Bay&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.939885,59.765625&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.669858,172.821808&spn=0.117463,0.233459&t=p&z=12&om=1

Deviant Esq

14th January 2008, 06:30

Sounds good, count me in :yes:

Rashika

14th January 2008, 06:50

karla

14th January 2008, 07:14

its actually a pretty good road, went a week or so ago in the truck before heading round all the 4WD bits on the Peninsula.
BUT... it is VERY narrow and pretty much no centre lines from Port Levy to Pigeon. You'd be fine, just take it slowly and carefully. the views are great tho! ;)

Funnily enough D and i both actually discussed the idea that the road to Port Levy and back to Diamond harbour would be a good wed night ride

Sounds good, I'm in and will do the nana ride at the back. First trip on the new bike (Hamner yesterday) was indescribably awesome - get quite emotional about it really! Ain't love grand :calm: The wind hardly buffeted me, and I was actually able to pass cars/trucks/boats instead of sitting behind them.

El Stevo

14th January 2008, 08:39

I think that it's an awful road, too slow and tight, and sometimes gritty. It certianly wouldn't be my choice for a road bike.:oi-grr: However it does kick ass on a trail bike.:yeah:

dangerous

14th January 2008, 09:24

imdying

14th January 2008, 09:39

Might be worth stopping for a feed at Godley House (yes, thinking of my stomach again), and then those that want to go on there can. I pottered around with some of the slower riders last time I went out, and I don't think they would really enjoy that road much... yet. Would be a shame to abandon them or go somewhere they'd feel uncomfortable riding.

dangerous

14th January 2008, 10:02

I pottered around with some of the slower riders last time I went out, and I don't think they would really enjoy that road much
Ya dont learn if ya dont try, repeating the same roads only makes you beter at that road.

imdying

14th January 2008, 10:06

Yep, agreed. Just think they might still be a little nervous and wouldn't enjoy it... yet :)

phoenixgtr

14th January 2008, 10:26

I'm keen to give that a go but I think you might be right Imdying. Maybe we should stop at Godley House on the way past and get a feed and those who don't wish to continue don't have to. Personally I think it would be a nice little ride

imdying

14th January 2008, 10:37

You definitely should give it a go, it's nice jaunt over the hill :)

helenoftroy

14th January 2008, 10:58

El Stevo

14th January 2008, 12:39

Yeah but steve... your in the go fast catagory, these wed night rides started of based as a newbees learn as ya go ride the faster trips being left for the w/e.

The road mentioned will do the group good, it will give them more confidance on the slower side of things and show them theres more to riding than fast sweepers, time in the saddle doing something different is what improves ya, but then half of them dont believe me anyway ;)

Yeah ya do have a point and I couldn't agree more about the time in the saddle thing. (Just ask the missus how many times shes heard that from me!) but I'm not just thinking of myself, hey I'll ride almost anywhere although I do prefer the nice stuff. I'm thinking of Mrs El Stevo who is still novice and lacking confidince, I'm trying to drag her along to one of these Wed night rides but I'm fairly certain she wouldn't enjoy that particular road. I'm sure there are others out there that may love it but for a beginner it should be about enjoying yourself rather than stressing out on a tight narrow twisty gritty back road. This may be only my opinion but isn't enjoyment what riding is all about? Otherwise we'd all not bother and drive cars.

Oakie

14th January 2008, 13:02

Totally agree:mobile:

Its a great wee ride over to Port Levy,sure its steep and twisty on the way up but ride with in your abilities and you'l love it.The pull back up the hill from the Port Levy side will bring a smile......:devil2:

Does that road link up with another road out or is it a case of reaching the end then turning around and coming back along the same road?

We have friends at Purau Bay and may be interested in a pootle out that far to catch up with them then catch up with you guys later if it's feasible.

Dave-

14th January 2008, 14:00

ahh...why not do both?

ride to pidgeon, ride back to godly, have din dins and a beer, then ride home?

it's not dark untill after 9...

MTW

14th January 2008, 15:29

Does that road link up with another road out or is it a case of reaching the end then turning around and coming back along the same road?

If your keen there is a shingle road from memory out the back of Pidgeon Bay that takes you up to a 'summit road', so would need to go a little further than Port Levy. Turning right at this summit and following the road back to the hilltop tavern above Little river.

Did this ride last time I went to the Little River Rally a few years back, was very pleasant, even the shingle part wasn't too bad, the road (sealed) along to the hilltop is pretty good too, some nice flowing corners.

Or there is a shingle road out back of Port Levy too I think that comes out right in Little River.

Talking about time in the saddle for experience, a bit of time on shingle doesn't go amiss really either.

But back Godley House is also nice. ;-)

T.W.R

14th January 2008, 17:58

Or there is a shingle road out back of Port Levy too I think that comes out right in Little River.

That bloody road is cursed :angry: last time I did it 21yrs ago :shutup: I got a puncture only 300-400m into it and ended up having to push my bike back to Diamond harbour to use the pay phone to get the old man to come out with a trailer to pick me up :angry: old sod told me to start walking, eventually met him by the Charteris Bay golf club :bash:

Even if the road from Charteris to Diamond harbour is 50km zone theres plenty to keep you alert & on your toes. Purau to Port Levy is a great wee stroll for learning lines & placement on the road.

Oakie

14th January 2008, 18:27

If your keen there is a shingle road from memory out the back of Pidgeon Bay that takes you up to a 'summit road', so would need to go a little further than Port Levy. Turning right at this summit and following the road back to the hilltop tavern above Little river.

Nah. Not really keen on the gravel. I would be alright but Mrs Oakie hasn't done it before and I guess a group ride would not be the time to start. I was sort of thinking that if we popped in to see our friends at Purau Bay we could hook up with the group again when it comes back assuming that it came back on the same road.

helenoftroy

14th January 2008, 19:50

Nah. Not really keen on the gravel. I would be alright but Mrs Oakie hasn't done it before and I guess a group ride would not be the time to start. I was sort of thinking that if we popped in to see our friends at Purau Bay we could hook up with the group again when it comes back assuming that it came back on the same road.

Absolutely no gravel for you two if your going to stop and visit friends in Purau:2thumbsup

Just a little bit more of the flat curvy roads that lead to Diamond Harbour.I assume if the ride did go over to Port Levy,riders would come back the same way:niceone:

karla

14th January 2008, 21:40

we can't all come to visit your friends in Purau? I love meeting new people :msn-wink:

MTW

14th January 2008, 21:41

Just a little bit more of the flat curvy roads that lead to Diamond Harbour.I assume if the ride did go over to Port Levy,riders would come back the same way:niceone:

Yeah that makes sense, sounds like a good ride to me, out to Port Levy and back to Diamond Harbour for food/drink.

Spuds1234

14th January 2008, 21:47

You young ones....no sense of adventure:gob:

You saying Im old?:blink:

As for the ride, I can see why people arnt to sure about going out there and back again. But lets be honest here, they dont have to. They can stop at Diamond Harbour and we can carry on and meet up with them on the way back at Godley House, stop for dinner, and then we can carry on as a group. As Dave mentioned it doesnt get dark until like after 9 so this shouldnt be a problem.

Hell if its a really nice night like last night, I think I might take along a few beers in my back pack and sink one sitting at the side of the ocean down in the picnic area.

Cant think of a better way to spend an evening.

EDIT: Its good to see some discussion in this thread again. It got a little stagnant after we got stopped from talking about pies and other misc crap.

helenoftroy

14th January 2008, 23:18

You saying Im old?:blink:

Oopps - sorry Spuds1234,I was just being cheeky:doh:

Your definitely young,and ride a cool bike:niceone:

Spuds1234

15th January 2008, 04:30

Oopps - sorry Spuds1234,I was just being cheeky:doh:

Your definitely young,and ride a cool bike:niceone:

Now your just trying to get into my good books again. Not that I disapprove or anything.

Infact with that last line Id say your just about there.

Oakie

15th January 2008, 07:07

we can't all come to visit your friends in Purau? I love meeting new people :msn-wink:

But if you met them that would dilute the effect of meeting us. It's all about 'us' you know.

karla

15th January 2008, 07:16

But if you met them that would dilute the effect of meeting us. It's all about 'us' you know.

It's not all about ME?!! :confused:-----------------:crybaby:

..... anywhere for a free coffee .... ~

Oakie

15th January 2008, 07:44

..... anywhere for a free coffee .... ~

Free coffee! Hah, knowing Pat she'd probably turn out coffee, tea and milo and then do a meal for all while Bruce would open the bar and ensure all requiring it were well lubricated. (They used to own the Top Hut Bar and Woolpack Bistro in Twizel so hospitality is their game).

Dave-

15th January 2008, 10:01

so we ought to see a reasonibly normal crew back, is jmonic back for this one? mikkel?

what about leaving your money and an order with someone who doesn't want to do the pigeon bay extra, then when you get back your beer is poured and your fish n chips are ready?

imdying

15th January 2008, 10:29

Poor Mike isn't back on two wheels, but I think he's out of town anyway.

Mr Triple

15th January 2008, 20:28

If I finish work in time I'll come along for a ride, so mite see you all tomorrow night :niceone:

Biggles2000

15th January 2008, 21:30

I'd like to go out to Diamond Harbour again. I just checked the map - is Pigeon Bay out past Little River? Not on the way to Diamond Harbour ... :confused:

Hi Phill here

When you go past the Diamond Harbour Fire Station, can you give me a toot, dont stop just toot, and i will come out and join you? I will however keep an eye out at about 7;15 for a group of motorcycles going past.:apint:

Also the road from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay is not sealed.:crazy:

C U :scooter:

scumdog

15th January 2008, 21:36

Could be up your way between the Woodstock and Vincent rallies, any chance we could come along on your weekly ride if we ARE in the area??:confused:

Mr Triple

15th January 2008, 22:04

Could be up your way between the Woodstock and Vincent rallies, any chance we could come along on your weekly ride if we ARE in the area??:confused:

Of corse you can the more the better :clap:

It be good to meet ya

Ghost_Bullet

15th January 2008, 22:29

Yet another week goes by. Love to ride, but I need to reside, still shiftin, lots a liften. :doh:

I Shouldy be at the Woody,it's gunna be a goody, so see ya there ya hear!!:bleh:

remind me not to take up rappen, it just should not happen!!!:oi-grr:

helenoftroy

15th January 2008, 23:42

Could be up your way between the Woodstock and Vincent rallies, any chance we could come along on your weekly ride if we ARE in the area??:confused:
That would be awesome:banana:

Be great to see you two and CB & I can chat :doctor: stuff

Deviant Esq

16th January 2008, 06:31

Could be up your way between the Woodstock and Vincent rallies, any chance we could come along on your weekly ride if we ARE in the area??:confused:
Absolutely. I don't think we've had a Harley on one of our cruises yet, and a bit of diversity never hurts when you're at your destination chin-wagging :yes:

Besides, then we could claim we've had a Police escort! :Police:

imdying

16th January 2008, 06:43

Yet another week goes by. Love to ride, but I need to reside, still shiftin, lots a liften. :doh:There's enough people on the ride generally that if we all came and helped you'd be done in time to ride! :2thumbsup

Blatantly stolen from RnR http://www.stuff.co.nz/4357419a11.html

9:20 the IIS is up there somewhere :yes:

karla

16th January 2008, 07:12

Hi Phill here

When you go past the Diamond Harbour Fire Station, can you give me a toot, dont stop just toot, and i will come out and join you? I will however keep an eye out at about 7;15 for a group of motorcycles going past.:apint:

Also the road from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay is not sealed.:crazy:

C U :scooter:

Hi Phill, will be good to see you.

I'm thinking about going as far as Purau and turning back from there. Did you hear that there could be free coffee on ... :laugh:

Ops - behave!!! :rolleyes:

phoenixgtr

16th January 2008, 07:37

Ok, so the plan is:

Head out to Diamond Harbour. We'll re-group at Godley House and those wishing to continue will head on round to Port Levy and then head back to Godley house for a drink and some food.

The only question is: which route will we take to get there?
A little birdy told me he wanted to go over Dyers Pass so I guess it's between that and Evans Pass via Sumner...

Shadows

16th January 2008, 07:55

Absolutely. I don't think we've had a Harley on one of our cruises yet

That will be changing soon. :niceone:

Oakie

16th January 2008, 08:58

If everything goes according to plan,Mrs Oakie and I will be coming on this ride so if you see a couple of black Hondas lingering shyly in the carpark, that'll be us. We'll pop in and visit our friends at Purau Bay and then hopefully catch up with the group somewhere for the run home.

Oakie

16th January 2008, 09:01

A little birdy told me he wanted to go over Dyers Pass so I guess it's between that and Evans Pass via Sumner...

What's the road like on the Lyttleton side of Dyers Pass now? We went over it in a car a couple of weeks back and it still looked a bit gravelly in places just over the summit.

phoenixgtr

16th January 2008, 09:05

That will be changing soon. :niceone:

Does this mean you're following me from from Wellywood??

phoenixgtr

16th January 2008, 09:10

What's the road like on the Lyttleton side of Dyers Pass now? We went over it in a car a couple of weeks back and it still looked a bit gravelly in places just over the summit.

Yeah last time I went over it was still a bit gravelly but nothing to really worry about

Dave-

16th January 2008, 12:29

is it still restricted to 30kph?

Oakie

16th January 2008, 13:20

is it still restricted to 30kph?

Don't think so. Didn't see any signs but then again, I wasn't the driver.

Transalper

16th January 2008, 14:58

Is a good day out there, looking nice for an evening ride.
I'm ignoring the wind or what ever it is making the trees wave about outside the window.
It always looks worse than it is... almost always.

Dave-

16th January 2008, 16:56

uhh...ahhh....hey guys....ahh...the wind is like...moving the grey stuff to where we are...It's started blocking out the hill...I cant see the top of the hill...dyers pass...place...yeah?

imdying

16th January 2008, 16:58

Worse than that, trying very hard to rain here in Bryndwr. Ghey.

Her_C4

16th January 2008, 17:18

Worse than that, trying very hard to rain here in Bryndwr. Ghey.

Hmmm if my memory serves me correctly...... I believe it always rains in Bryndwr.... :bleh: or was that California..:msn-wink:

VTRRR

16th January 2008, 20:51

i would like to go on the wednesday night ride...but i finish work at 5.30 and its 1 hour 15 to get there. but i am making an effort.

fireliv

16th January 2008, 20:57

i would like to go on the wednesday night ride...but i finish work at 5.30 and its 1 hour 15 to get there. but i am making an effort.

Hey if its easier for you, PM Phoenixgtr your cell and he will send you a txt as to where the route is going so if you dont make it to the carpark on time you can catch us up!!

Just waiting for phoenix to get6 back and tell me how the ride was, the weather did look dicey but hopefully there was a good turnout anyways!

T.W.R

16th January 2008, 22:13

Interesting wee jaunt around the bays :niceone:
Left BK in rather dreary looking conditions with the Nor-easter blowing cloud in over the Port Hills.
1st re-group was in Sumner at the base of Evan's Pass Rd then off over to Lyttleton for a 2nd gathering of troops with the pleasant sight of broken cloud & Sun shining down on the eastern side of the Harbour:banana:.
Everyone settled into an indian file around the bays through to Diamond Harbour and Godley House for a chat, food, and liquids :apint:

Sat around yarning till about 9ish then all departed, think some headed over to Port Levy and some back to town. I headed homewards turning off at the Wheatsheaf with Bent51 following for a quick wee strop over Gebbies :ride: around the flat, parting company at Tai Tapu.

One wee victim of the evenings ride :crybaby:
got a bloody great hole in my R/H side headlight bugger!

couple of pics

1) Part of the group rolling through Charteris Bay
2) Laid back at Godley House

Shadows

16th January 2008, 22:47

Does this mean you're following me from from Wellywood??

Yerp. Didn't you know I'm one of those stalker types Tristan?

Be afraid. Be very afraid....

Spuds1234

16th January 2008, 22:55

Very good ride tonight.

Port Levy was awesome.

Dave-

16th January 2008, 23:05

T.W.R

did you snap one as i went passed? the wee silver FXR, last in the cue?

*sigh* here goes.

I had a spill on the way home, first corner coming down dyers pass, for some reason I became on the outside of the corner (this is what I'll be racking my brains over) hit the gravel and either tried to get out and lost it, or just lost it, bike as falling hit one of the barrier posts which flicked the bike around, I went low side, clear of the bike, rolled, straight up on to my feet.

I'm fine, bruise on my hip, had a swear (sorry 'bout that) and a spit.

thanks to everyone who helped, the torch, the screwdriver, the phone call, the ride back up the hill, and thanks to carl for the van.

fxr needs new forks (or existing ones straightened) and a new right hand peg.

except for that the ride was awesome, going out to port levy added something new, deviant had a bird skim his helmet which was quite funny (it landed then flew away as i approached it), lemans I told him about the bird you hit.

btw I wanna go looking for that Japanese sub.

dangerous

17th January 2008, 05:06

One wee victim of the evenings ride :crybaby:
Only one this ride... thats a good improvment :doh:

I had a spill on the way home, first corner coming down dyers pass, for some reason I became on the outside of the corner (this is what I'll be racking my brains over) hit the gravel and either tried to get out and lost it, or just lost it, bike as falling hit one of the barrier posts which flicked the bike around, I went low side, clear of the bike, rolled, straight up on to my feet.
So... what did we learn, asuming you have now had time to think about it? loss of concetration, to much beer, to fast, wrong lines, froze and fixtated? come on now dave... shear with the class :weep:

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 06:04

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 06:19

phoenixgtr

17th January 2008, 07:16

Yerp. Didn't you know I'm one of those stalker types Tristan?

Be afraid. Be very afraid....

Uhoh....

Nah thats cool. It will be good to see you again

phoenixgtr

17th January 2008, 07:33

I had a spill on the way home...

Oh bugger dude!! Thats not good to hear. Poor wee FXR! Glad to hear you came out of it alright

Having finally made it to one of these rides I made some observations and have quite a few suggestions for further rides particularly for younger riders wanting to learn, the location of the departure point, and a couple of other points that should be considered in the future

We've debated that one at length and just ended up staying where we are

We're welcome to suggestions on how to make the rides better though

Oakie

17th January 2008, 08:18

Well we had a fun night toodling along near the back of the pack on the way out to Diamond Harbour. OK, we WERE the back of the pack. It was only Mrs Oakie's second time past Lyttleton so it was just a road learning / confidence building night for her so watching the tail-lights dissapearing in the distance mattered not a jot to us.
We spent a nice hour with our friends at Purau but I had this guilty feeling that I should have popped into Godley as we went past just so you knew we got there safely. My bad!
Heading back we got to Godley and saw bikes started up and ready to roll so we just carried on back via Lyttleton and Evans Pass.

helenoftroy

17th January 2008, 08:26

headlesschicken

17th January 2008, 08:31

Transalper

17th January 2008, 08:53

I had a nice evening, was very tempted to split off on the way back and do the dirt road from Port Levy to Little River as I still had my dirt tyres on, but I resisted and had a nice run back too.
It was of course quite dark on the return run as we left the Port Levy leg quite late after first having food at Diamond Harbour.
Note that the man at the bar suggested we call them and let them know we are coming again next time, but I think they did ok getting the chips everywhere they needed to go.

Chin up Dave, corners are harder to judge in the dark. I'll be popping back up there soon to have another look.

phoenixgtr

17th January 2008, 08:55

...but I had this guilty feeling that I should have popped into Godley as we went past just so you knew we got there safely. My bad!

Yeah, I was sitting there with my beer thinking, "Hmmm...I wonder if the Oakies made it to their friends alright." Thats ok.

It was good to meet you

SuperSonic

17th January 2008, 09:09

Made my first start at W.N.R. And thank you to all great night,:first: Cool views over to sumner. Nice cold one and a great little spot. Safe ride home for me.
Thank you and hopefully can make next week too.:rockon:

imdying

17th January 2008, 09:55

It's all good mate, it's a nasty little bend that tightens up halfway through... one of the best riders I know has come to grief there. You weren't speeding, or riding silly, I suspect it might have just caught you out as you were thinking how nice it'll be to get home... I sometimes find that I need to actively refocus my brain after a wee while, I just get in a groove and pay insufficient attention at times.

Biggles2000

17th January 2008, 10:25

It was great to see you all there. It was only a short ride for me as I live over that side of the city. I did see a cop at 830pm nailing it, in Governers bay going out, I thought he might have been going to see one of you's.

Biggles2000

17th January 2008, 10:48

Absolutely. I don't think we've had a Harley on one of our cruises yet, and a bit of diversity never hurts when you're at your destination chin-wagging :yes:

Besides, then we could claim we've had a Police escort! :Police:

Well you have now...........

dangerous

17th January 2008, 11:43

Having finally made it to one of these rides I made some observations and have quite a few suggestions for further rides particularly for younger riders wanting to learn, the location of the departure point, and a couple of other points that should be considered in the future
They wont listen Man (a couple of the not so younger ones will tho) nearly every time I try and sugest, comment, change things they go crying to the mods and I get my ase kicked for suposidly going off topic (fuking rot) Its not worth the trouble they no best.

It's all good mate, it's a nasty little bend that tightens up halfway through... one of the best riders I know has come to grief there. You weren't speeding, or riding silly. HUH... the 1st right hander on the west side from the Kiwi??? ya joking its a very simple corner, smooth, positive camber and wide (often light shingle hard into the amco but you shouldnt be anywere near that)

onearmedbandit

17th January 2008, 12:46

HUH... the 1st right hander on the west side from the Kiwi??? ya joking its a very simple corner, smooth, positive camber and wide (often light shingle hard into the amco but you shouldnt be anywere near that)

That same simple corner that took my arm? The one with the bumpy entrance and negative camber? Yeah I know the one quite well. Taken it many-a-times since the accident, never had a problem since, but there ya go, even the most simplest easy corner can be a killer.

Spuds1234

17th January 2008, 12:52

Mr Triple

17th January 2008, 16:09

Well I had a good old time as always. A little blat over the hill to godley house and a little natter, my kind of night very eazy to please:banana:

I would of like to have gone over to Port Levy, but the time everyone went it was getting abit late for me as I had to get up for work at 4am :shit:

Had a good run over Gebbies pass with T.W.R and home to Rangiora with no GB to ride home with :mellow:

Sorry to hear about your mishap Dave :eek:

See you all next week if I don't have to work late:woohoo:

dangerous

17th January 2008, 16:34

That same simple corner that took my arm? The one with the bumpy entrance and negative camber? Yeah I know the one quite well. Taken it many-a-times since the accident, never had a problem since, but there ya go, even the most simplest easy corner can be a killer.
agreed, but the corner is beter now (positive camber) maybe its cos I have done it more times than I have played with myself... and believe me thats a farking lot ;)
i also bet you were hoofing it Dave may or may not have been to.

Post up the advise mate. Most of us will probably listen so long as you dont go and insult everyone when you go about giving advice online.
I dont insult mate, people take it that way dosnt bother me if they do shows the ones with or with out balls, hell I give my self arseholes to ya know look at above post... just admited Im a wanker :beer:

Deviant Esq

17th January 2008, 16:58

I didn't see Dave's wee off as I'd been caught behind a car (and helenoftroy's inventive overtake maneuver... :bleh:), but from what he described to us afterwards (I pulled up as the bike was being lifted back up again... for the 2nd time that night... :bleh:) it sounded like a combination of:

"Fuck it's dark. Can't see shit, where's this corner go, FUCK-GRAVEL-ARMCO-SHIT*CRUNCH* .... ow."
"Ooh, Armco, so shiny and seductive, must... resist... must... *CRUNCH* .... ow."Something like that anyhow.

Anyway, when Spuds came back up the hill to see what the fuss was about, we then had access to a phillips head screwdriver, so we took the belly fairing off the FXR so the front wheel wouldn't rub, and I rode it back up the hill to the carpark at the top. The wheel rubbed badly on the front mudguard and I had to steer well to the left to get it to ride straight - but at least it's now got good right hand lock for those nasty right-handers, eh Dave ;) - but other than that it rode alright.

Damage? Bent forks, R/H mirror smashed off, right footpeg broken off, small dent in the tank, and a larger dent and scraping on the can... but other than that and the obvious front end issue (bike must've hit one of the armco support posts), the damage was mainly superficial.

Damage to rider: Bruised hip, bruised ego, nasty taste in mouth. Other than that he seemed fine... or no worse than usual anyway... :eek:

Good on that man: To Transalper, who came back up the hill in his van, complete with ramp, meters of tie-downs and clamps, and a sympathetic nature. Well done. :)

Good night overall I thought. Don't worry about the wee bin Dave, that's a mistake that could happen to anyone, especially in the middle of the night. All we ask is that you learn from it and are a better rider for it. :yes:

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 18:18

We've debated that one at length and just ended up staying where we are

We're welcome to suggestions on how to make the rides better though

Debate it as much as you like, but having spent 2yrs going past there to the CPIT at all times of the day I've seen plenty of accidents there.
With it being a departure point for the W.N.R which as you state in the 1st post of this thread "an opportunity for newer riders to gain experience from the not so new riders", it's an intimidating place to get in & out of for an inexperienced rider; even I had an argument with a bus & had to concede and do a lap around the block to get in there (Bus stop right at the access). Even when we left, finding gaps in the traffic meant the group was broken up before the ride had even started. Moorehouse Ave is a busy place at the best of times & early evening is as bad as any with cages wanting to get home etc from work tired at the end of the day.

There are plenty of easily found landmarks etc around the outskirts of ChCh to use as launching platforms for the W.N.R with easier access & depature, rides north of the city could use the 'PEG', rides to the west could use the 'Yaldy', rides south could use the 'Rolly Inn', rides heading around the Pennisula could use the Princess Margret Hospital carpark; all of these are easily located, have less traffic congestion to deal with, and once departing on a ride mean less battling through main city thoroughfares :niceone:

Suggestions - bring it on please T.W.R

I totally stuffed up an uphill overtaking manouvere(sorry Deviant) and will be on a new bike soon.

I need all the help I can get,specially with my young one now riding with me.

:no: wasn't there to see, but can only surmise what happened so wont speculate a remedy

share? i wanna know so i don't make a dick of myself when i come along

Stay tuned, I'm just warming up :msn-wink: As the only listed Mentor in the district prior to the "Mentoring Revamp" I'll voice a couple of things with a bit of diplomacy and if it gets infracted or similar, it only shows a lacking on whoevers behalf:rolleyes:

They wont listen Man (a couple of the not so younger ones will tho) nearly every time I try and sugest, comment, change things they go crying to the mods and I get my ase kicked for suposidly going off topic (fuking rot) Its not worth the trouble they no best.

It's all in the application :msn-wink: as per above though

Post up the advise mate. Most of us will probably listen so long as you dont go and insult everyone when you go about giving advice online.

It was a pleasure to meet you last night. Im glad you got the Kat up and running. Still cant get over the fact that you sold it :gob:

Ha I don't bite, but if someone is childish enough to start :girlfight: online they better have a good memory.

It was good to finally catch up with you :niceone: lols it's just an ESG not a Kat but I've still got it stored here at my place at the moment :blip:
Though for W.N.Rs it or the GPZ would be far more suitable for getting in amongst the bunch to see whats going on etc, the old ZXR is an anti social shithouse for gentle paced rides :doh:

I'll be back, with more

cruza

17th January 2008, 18:54

Yeah twilight riding can be deceptive, reduced vision ,headlight doesn't pick up surroundings clearly as its not dark enough, and the speed probably hasn't been reduced to night time levels. Good that there is no major injuries,bikes can always be replaced

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 19:55

Well I've said what I had to say about the departure point and it should be considered, with the existing place basically being central city (within the 4 avenues).

Younger & less experienced riders

As per my last post, the location of departure is a daunting area for a newb. At the pre-departure gathering it should be asked if there are people wanting a bit of advice or their riding monitored, not just a " OK here's where we're going & blah blah will be the 1st regroup point" if some people do want as per above then a senior rider or riders should be allocated to rally said group together & take the reigns and find out what the younger or less experienced are seeking to learn then depart to said destination as a group separate from the so called faster group as per this comment "We will cater for whoever turns up on the night and if we have a reasonably large group we will try to split it into two with a "faster" group and a "cruisier" group both heading for the same destination."
Doesn't matter if there's only one, three, or five or more; the option should be there and offered.

Pack mentality reigned supreme getting through town and around the bays, thats just a ride and nothing is learnt from that apart from proxemics (and what 1 person is comfortable with another isn't). Around tighter roads as per the harbour bays there's always going to be a pulse effect happening within the group with bunching then spreading over & over so a bit of thought should be placed on spacing, I admit I found myself constantly having to readjust my lines because of faster entry/exit speeds than the bike I was following and this had a flow on effect to the bike behind me and so forth.

Irregular use of indicators or lack of was interesting to see :blink:

Attempts to use the full amount of road(allocated lane) & then some by Magazine Bay, Sandy Bay etc prior to Governor's Bay was a laugh(not!) it's basically considered urban area & 50km/h zone not the open road or race track there isn't need to be cutting apex's or 'finding the line'. On the open road sections there are plenty of places to do that safely, but why bother in a 50km area.

chanceyy

17th January 2008, 20:41

Debate it as much as you like, but having spent 2yrs going past there to the CPIT at all times of the day I've seen plenty of accidents there.
With it being a departure point for the W.N.R which as you state in the 1st post of this thread "an opportunity for newer riders to gain experience from the not so new riders", it's an intimidating place to get in & out of for an inexperienced rider; even I had an argument with a bus & had to concede and do a lap around the block to get in there (Bus stop right at the access). Even when we left, finding gaps in the traffic meant the group was broken up before the ride had even started. Moorehouse Ave is a busy place at the best of times & early evening is as bad as any with cages wanting to get home etc from work tired at the end of the day.

There are plenty of easily found landmarks etc around the outskirts of ChCh to use as launching platforms for the W.N.R with easier access & depature, rides north of the city could use the 'PEG', rides to the west could use the 'Yaldy', rides south could use the 'Rolly Inn', rides heading around the Pennisula could use the Princess Margret Hospital carpark; all of these are easily located, have less traffic congestion to deal with, and once departing on a ride mean less battling through main city thoroughfares

nice & clear reasoning there

Stay tuned, I'm just warming up :msn-wink: As the only listed Mentor in the district prior to the "Mentoring Revamp" I'll voice a couple of things with a bit of diplomacy and if it gets infracted or similar, it only shows a lacking on whoevers behalf:rolleyes:
oh I am watching as well :lol .. only warming up huh .. :jerry:

It's all in the application :msn-wink: as per above though

hmm I remember a comment like that :whistle:

I'll be back, with more

liked the next post too .. but can only bling once :nya: (see above comments in blue)

Dave-

17th January 2008, 20:51

having spent most of today thinking over it

was it that left hand fork seal? I have a shot one and that'd reduce cornering right? but I'd compensated for that, can you? I mean, I'm learning here is it fair to say that you can ride on a stuffed fork seal and ride safely so long as you take it easy, which I feel I was doing in this case.

perhaps I wasn't turning properly, I dont think I had my shoulder relaxed, I didn't have my weight over, I didn't lean, I guess it was just bad technique, but I'd been riding with proper technique all evening, why not all of a sudden? perhaps the fork seal?

I'd hate to blame the bike, I always think of riding as 90% rider 10% bike (or near abouts) so it'd seem a cop out on my own ability to diagnose a problem and ride properly with the problem?

I havent inspected that seal or the bike yet either, probably wont get to till sundayish...even then.

dangerous

17th January 2008, 21:02

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 21:06

Did you have anything to drink while on your ride?Was your head clear?Alcohol reduces reaction time.If you didnt have anything to drink then you maybe right about your fork seal.

dangerous

17th January 2008, 21:09

Did you have anything to drink while on your ride?Was your head clear?Alcohol reduces reaction time.If you didnt have anything to drink then you maybe right about your fork seal.

What do you reckon, I asked the same... pic cut from earler post on the night.

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 21:17

OK i dont drink myself and i dont mind anyone else drinking but i dont think riding and drinking go together - i think the Wed rides are a good thing for riders meeting and learning.

merv

17th January 2008, 21:17

As for Dyers Pass you guys are lucky its not 30+ years ago when I was down there when it was open road speed limit whereas now its speed restricted and you guys wouldn't speed and break the law eh so no-one should really have a problem with those corners now.

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 21:20

MMMMM 30years ago -- we used to time ourselves from the bottom of the hill to the Kiwi and back.Wouldnt do that now.Was a lot less traffic then.Young and stupid.But have learnt alot over the years.

MVnut

17th January 2008, 21:28

dangerous

17th January 2008, 21:29

OK i dont drink myself and i dont mind anyone else drinking but i dont think riding and drinking go together - i think the Wed rides are a good thing for riders meeting and learning.
true.. yet they end up at a pub, and some are on learners/restricted... I however do drink infact and I have good reason to tonight as my .................................................. .... have drunk a shit load tonight (you can tell aye my spelling has improved) BUT I DO NOT DRINK more than 1 or 2 beers on a ride think about that people.

Transalper

17th January 2008, 21:35

What do you reckon, I asked the same... pic cut from earler post on the night.
Looks like Dev and Phinox both had beerish looking drinks in front of them but can't see what anyone else has, and as for my drink, as usual it was orange with nothing added, not even ice.

Don't remember anyone repeatedly getting up and refilling, there were also no Jugs on the table.
There was how ever a bottle of Watties tomato sauce on the table there which someone saw fit to bring as the supplied pub stuff is crap by comparison.:lol:

scumdog

17th January 2008, 21:41

What do you reckon, I asked the same... pic cut from earler post on the night.

A recipe for disaster - a few drinks, a few young guys and a few motorbikes.

When I was younger (just after we left pounds shillings and pennies behind) I found out it took bugger all drink to make me think/ride like I was Captain Marvel.

The number of times it all nearly went pear-shaped and I ended up with the thought "what the fuck was I thinking?" I hate to think - but I was lucky, I never binned.

A favourite cluster-fuck was stopping at the third or so pub en route to a rally and somebody would say "Ah well, we'll cruise of noe eh?" and somebody would say "yep,we'll just cruise - no racing eh" and another would say "definitely no raving for sure"

And at the first bend about half a mile down the road we'd all be white-knuckled, things scraping, bars alomost touching and thinking "shit-shit-shit"

Stay off the drinks until the LAST pub -and then only have one, ya might live longer.

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 21:53

What do you reckon, I asked the same... pic cut from earler post on the night.

OK i dont drink myself and i dont mind anyone else drinking but i dont think riding and drinking go together - i think the Wed rides are a good thing for riders meeting and learning.

Not defending anyone but pretty much everyone there only had 1 drink and there was a mixture from orange, coke, beer, & I myself had 1 Jimmy RTD. And they also had pretty sizable meals to go with them.
Though having said that a lot of rides have an emphasis for a pub as a destination :pinch:

As for Dyers Pass you guys are lucky its not 30+ years ago when I was down there when it was open road speed limit whereas now its speed restricted and you guys wouldn't speed and break the law eh so no-one should really have a problem with those corners now.

MMMMM 30years ago -- we used to time ourselves from the bottom of the hill to the Kiwi and back.Wouldnt do that now.Was a lot less traffic then.Young and stupid.But have learnt alot over the years.

That's digressing from the point, but quite a few of us could trumpet about what we used to do around those roads; simple fact is that Dyer's pass Rd bites when it wants too & it's claimed plenty over the years experienced, inexperienced, the works. but even with the limit now attempting to get around that particular bend at said limit on a less than perfect line is asking for trouble.

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 21:56

one drink can be one to many.

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 22:04

one drink can be one to many.

Too true but you've just claimed the scalps of 99% of the population of KB with that comment :whistle:

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 22:08

Too true but you've just claimed the scalps of 99% of the population of KB with that comment :whistle:

So did you enjoy the Wed ride anyway?
I would like to go on more but shift work gets in the way.

Dave-

17th January 2008, 22:10

mate.. it's NOT the fork seal I race 3 bikes with fucked seals (cos im to scottish to fix em) tell ya what.. if you want Ill follow you for a circite (gebies, kiwi, halswell) by then i can tell you what 'I' think needs improving... lets do this befor the RS is returned aye?

yeah I didn't think it was the fork seal.

Did you have anything to drink while on your ride?Was your head clear?Alcohol reduces reaction time.If you didnt have anything to drink then you maybe right about your fork seal.

had 1 stella with a packet of chips an hour before, which I had induced over time, had been eating food all day, I'd had a pretty cushy day, I wasn't fatigued, my head was clear.

there may have been some target fixation but i remember looking away down the road, and I didn't hit the railing i slipped in the gravel between it and the road so i reacted before I got to the railing, I didn't lock up (the brakes) but I did apply them lightly and equally to keep the balance only after things went pear shaped.

I think, final judgment, was poor cornering technique, I didn't roll into the corner, didn't relax shoulder let it drop, I didn't lean, I didn't move my weight on the bike but I did try get around the corner.

edit: I lie, it was a steinlarger pure (1.0 standard?)

T.W.R

17th January 2008, 22:14

So did you enjoy the Wed ride anyway?
I would like to go on more but shift work gets in the way.

Only managed to get up to it due to having a Half day at work and had been meaning to check it out for a while, but yeah it wasn't to bad, meeting a few new faces etc.
The ride itself around the bays wasn't anything new as I do it regularly early mornings on the weekends usually figure eight the bays & summit rd before it gets congested with cars & pushies :msn-wink:

Bren

17th January 2008, 22:21

I however do drink infact and I have good reason to tonight as my son's short life finishes tomorow...

Say what? geeze mate, whats happened? sorry to hear...

The number of times it all nearly went pear-shaped and I ended up with the thought "what the fuck was I thinking?" I hate to think - but I was lucky, I never binned.

Stay off the drinks until the LAST pub -and then only have one, ya might live longer.
Yup mate....have been in those situations too...young, pissed and on 2 wheels aint a good combination...Bloody almost killed meself once...took a corner on a shingle road way too fast...at the apex was a bridge...I missed it...but shit myself when I landed on the other side of the creek...and too pissed to feel a bloody thing...next morning I freaked when I saw how close I was to killing myself...bike was messed up but I was still in 1 piece

one drink can be one to many.
True!

200BUSA

17th January 2008, 22:21

yeah I didn't think it was the fork seal.

had 1 stella with a packet of chips an hour before, which I had induced over time, had been eating food all day, I'd had a pretty cushy day, I wasn't fatigued, my head was clear.

I think, final judgment, was poor cornering technique, I didn't roll into the corner, didn't relax shoulder let it drop, I didn't lean, I didn't move my weight on the bike but I did try get around the corner.

Bugger - i hope you get your bike back on the road soon then.
I was only checking on wether you had consumed a bit to much,but you have cleared that up-thanks.

Transalper

17th January 2008, 23:23

Debate it as much as you like,......There are plenty of easily found landmarks etc around the outskirts of ChCh to use as launching platforms for the W.N.R with easier access & departure, rides north of the city could use the 'PEG', rides to the west could use the 'Yaldy', rides south could use the 'Rolly Inn', rides heading around the Pennisula could use the Princess Margret Hospital carpark; all of these are easily located, have less traffic congestion to deal with, and once departing on a ride mean less battling through main city thoroughfares :niceone:
Unfortunately the one of the problems is that we want it to always be departing from the same place and time no matter which direction we are headed. I have my personal preference and it isn't BK but people wanted to be able to do things such as get a burger before departure or were worried that they wouldn't make it on time if they had to go yet another 15 minutes past BK across town after work when they are cutting it fine already. Fair enough too I guess.
Hopefully once the pedestrian lights are finished and working there, we will be able to send someone to push the button to stop traffic and so all get a chance to pull out.

........At the pre-departure gathering it should be asked if there are people wanting a bit of advice or their riding monitored, not just a " OK here's where we're going & blah blah will be the 1st regroup point" if some people do want as per above then a senior rider or riders should be allocated to rally said group together & take the reigns and find out what the younger or less experienced are seeking to learn then depart to said destination as a group separate from the so called faster group............the option should be there and offered...........Problem here is that there is no real leader here to start with. I'm not trying to put down phoenixgtr, just to say that I believe him to be a reluctant leader. He considered the idea of the Wednesday rides the Wellington crew do were good enough to suggest it would be nice for us too but he still wants to be lead himself, not do the leading. Now, just because his was the first voice he finds himself pushed to the front line every week.:(
I think the biggest step in seeing the ride run in a way similar to TWRs suggestions would be having someone like TWR (pity you live so far away and so can't get here more often) volunteer to step up and take the job :mega:so the rest of us can settle back down and follow.:ride:
Now I'm a back seat driver too, so don't be looking toward me to step up, trying to get me to do something I really don't want to do is like...:brick:

MIZXR

18th January 2008, 03:40

I was following behind him most of the way up the hill and can say that his ridding wasn't that bad, just got caught out on a coner that tightend more than he expected. Expereince will teach him to allow himself a greater margin for corners doing unexpected things.

Fron the look of the road today looks as if he ran out of road and hit the shingle on the edge, but whos to say. Although I came around the corner pretty soon after and the only thing still moving was Dave, glad your alright.

When stuff like that happens on a corner like that in the dark those still upright need to make sure the cars comming into the corner know there is a problem before they enter the corner. And clear off to a safer place, better to lose a damaged bike than a person trying to help

MIZXR

18th January 2008, 04:08

People like "Mr D" comming along for the rides and helping with riding positions, line choices by NICELY pointing out their faults - or suggesting improvements and a debrief after could benifit some of the riders that come along. Several people were asking for help and as I didn't see much of everyone elses riding I need more advice on lines and body position. And speed limits

dangerous

18th January 2008, 04:53

Looks like Dev and Phinox both had beerish looking drinks in front of them but can't see what anyone else has, and as for my drink, as usual it was orange with nothing added, not even ice.

Hey look, asusual a little offence was taken with my last post... dont take it like that, I was mearley commenting on a possible flaw in the plan, hell when I have been with you guys I have 'a' beer aswell, complements a good ride... and ya certinly dont need to explain ya selfs.

T.W.R

18th January 2008, 06:22

Taking all things in account of what individuals on the rides want to achieve there are ways that the W.N.Rs could be improved that would cater for younger less experienced riders & those wanting to learn more by suggestion & observation by senior riders. I'm not criticizing the W.N.R but there are ways it could be improved to help those less experienced and wanting to learn, my journey up to this last one was merely an observational ride but enjoyable all the same.

D for instance even with his slightly abrupt manner in getting points across to people, knows what he's talking about even if what's said does ruffle a few feathers people should take heed of what is being said instead of seeing it as comment to detriment of their capabilities, the points are put forth for the betterment of the individual. D does a brilliant job always taking the reigns on longer rides and rally trips but shouldn't have to step up to carry the likes of this also.

I've got a few ideas for helping the younger riders & those wanting to learn a bit more but to implement it would mean a separate event held at another time. Specifically thinking of the younger less experienced I have got an idea for a reward type system that I'd put forth at my own expense.

Transalper

18th January 2008, 07:54

dangerous

18th January 2008, 08:44

You just quoted me but but but... I don't sound offended do I?
Well I'm not.:yawn: using you as an example man, thats all :niceone:

SVboy

18th January 2008, 10:04

Considering Daves "off", there is a hell of a lot of really positive suggestion and comment in the last 3 pages of this thread. I think it would be a shame not to build and change things using the advice of D,twr and Transalper. No, we may be a bit concerned about being nannied, but if these rides are to succeed, perhaps some of the advice needs to be put into practice. More suitable meeting place? 2 groups? Mentors available for nubes[I will take you up on that offer,Mr D-all advice gratefully recieved]. Even ideas around alcohol. I have been really good myself, in not drinking on runs, but had a pint at Jacksons last week. Wastnt proud of myself......And what about a leader? Phonix and Devient have done great work in making these rides happen, but perhaps it is time for someone to pickup their mantle.
Perhaps we should all go to the pub{LOL} and sit down and talk this stuff through.....no bike though!

Shadows

18th January 2008, 11:30

Uhoh....

Nah thats cool. It will be good to see you again

Looking forward to it.

Might be a while before I get the bike down though, need to find somewhere to live first... :brick:

headlesschicken

18th January 2008, 11:36

how about outside ami stadium? easy in, easy out and all of stevens st (main access point) will be deserted

cruza

18th January 2008, 13:14

Hey look, asusual a little offence was taken with my last post... dont take it like that, I was mearley commenting on a possible flaw in the plan, hell when I have been with you guys I have 'a' beer aswell, complements a good ride... and ya certinly dont need to explain ya selfs.

Yeah I learnt long ago , Have a one beer limit now . Riding needs 100% concentration. Seen to many incidents due to drinking on rally trips, some have been bloody funny, But going back looking for one of your riding group and picking up the pieces when things have gone wrong isn't, stuffs the whole weekend.

Oakie

18th January 2008, 13:24

Yeah I learnt long ago , Have a one beer limit now .
Yeah. I'm quite comfortable having one beer but that's it. The licence is still safe after two beers but the judgement probably isn't.

Subike

19th January 2008, 15:22

being the first ride with you people, I had no idea what to expect.
what I found was a basically well ordered bunch that did not take what I call risks.
Being at the back of the group,for the first half of the ride,I found that the pace for me was slow enough to practice keeping pace without using my brakes for a lot of the corners relying upon the engine braking and trying to keep the same distance behind the bike in front of me. Good fun.
After the wheatsheaf i moved further to the front for the run to Diamond harbour,and enjoyed the road albit using the brakes a bit more often, Down side of the ride being that my clutch is on its way out, and the Xsessive's top end power made it slip...bugger!
One beer , a sarsparella/coke and half a basket of chips with a fish at the pub was all that I needed for that little energy boost. anymore would have been a waste.
The ride home at dusk did command a much slower pace, as the constantly changing shadows, light and narrowish road meant a more concervative approch to all situations was a must.
After leaving the main group and heading home from Governers bay, I missed daves bruseing up himself and his ride, really glad you are OK Dave.
Had an awsome run from Belfast to Gretta valley home, with a warm night, clear skys and a half moon, very very light traffic, buzzed along really comfey at 110kph, getting home at 11.30.

My comment upon BK being the starting point for the rid?
I think that it is a good place because of the congestion, traffic volumes and its semi awkwardness of entry and exit.
We have to ride with these conditions often, and having the first 2 -3 k's in heavy traffic can tend to calm down the initial ego rush of riding in a pack. Especially for that new rider, who is wound up and ready to run!
So being forced to stay at 50kph max, forced to be totally aware of your enviroment, forced to keep a close eye on the other riders in your group, is a much an important training time as learning to corner well or brake smoothly.
I think that to have the rally point in an easier place could result in some ego driven foolishness within the first 1 k of a ride.
BK might be all those bad things suggested, but its good for keeping you alert from the start.
As for who should lead ...each week draw straws amoung the more experianced riders,
the long straw drawn becomes the road captain for the ride, and he/she sets the pace, with no one being allowed to pass the road captain, control of the pace and speed is able to be achieved. its also good exp for the captain

Thanks again for the ride peoples! I hope that I can make some more in the future
Bring on Woodstock!

scumdog

19th January 2008, 15:45

Bloody good write-up Subike, clear and to the point.

See ya at Woodstock (while my eyes are still working I guess:whistle::lol:)

cruza

19th January 2008, 16:12

Shit thats a good effort subike, what 100 odd k's just to turn up for a ride!! :niceone: . See ya at woodstock , remember to put those keys for the bike away before ya open the bottle of bourbon!! can't have ya arsing of ya bike again:cool:.

fireliv

19th January 2008, 20:06

Nice subike! Well said with good points brought up to.
So where to this week people? Hope to be along this week, now the holidays have ended:weep:

phoenixgtr

19th January 2008, 21:21

Sorry I've taken so long to post this. I've been a busy boy.

Firstly, good on ya Transalper and the others who helped Dave out!!

T.W.R you've brought up some valid points about the rides but I'm not sure how far we need to take these rides. You talk about reward systems??

Help should always be offered to the newbies, but I consider it to be implicit, as in: everyone on the ride should know that if they need help then they only need to ask. Of course the explicit offering of help at the start of the rides may be a step in the right direction.

Let me just describe a typical TCWNR in Wellington...

Everyone arrives at the carpark, they chat, talk shit and decide where they want to go that night. Some of the experienced riders might make sure those less experienced are ok. Someone volunteers to be tail end charlie. Everyone gets on their bikes and rides to the chosen destination (usually a pub), they chat, talk shit and then they get on their bikes and go home. Pretty simple really. A good time is had by all.

In the end Transalper is right. I'm not a leader. I started these rides down here because I loved the rides up there so much. They're a great opportunity to get out for a ride and socialise with like minded people. In saying all that I don't believe there needs to be one "leader" for these rides, but perhaps a few of the "regulars" should step up and take control, (that probably includes me). Of course systems such as buddying up etc. requires that some of the more experienced riders step up. Without their commitment to it, it isn't going to work. Don't look at me either cause I've said all along I'm not one of those experienced riders!! Ultimately, I think the most important thing is that everyone knows that if they want help they just need to ask someone.

I'm happy for others such as T.W.R input their ideas to this, so don't worry mate. The way I see it I'm just one of the regulars.

I hope you get the bike sorted quick Dave. I guess the new chain etc. next week is a bit forgotten

chanceyy

19th January 2008, 22:07

been watching this thread with a bit of interest .. how rides go in the manawatu

as we have our rides on a fri nite someone by around thurs will do a proposed route .. this person will then organise ride .. after all its their idea .. they may not necessarily lead it but could organise a leader, TEC etc

some ideas on how to make the rides flow ... have a leader rider if the lead rider turns off the second rider parks up & waits for TEC to come through .. they can then have their bit of fun making their way to the front again ..generally the fastest riders will be at the front, with one or two hanging back .. also have the snr riders take a turn at TEC esp those mentoring .. they can then assess the slower riders & perhaps help with tips (if asked/offered/welcomed)

regroup fairly regularly but not every 5 ks or 10 mins riding & if you have riders showing the way on corners you should not need to do this ..

T.W.R

20th January 2008, 09:03

Firstly, good on ya Transalper and the others who helped Dave out!!

T.W.R you've brought up some valid points about the rides but I'm not sure how far we need to take these rides. You talk about reward systems??

Help should always be offered to the newbies, but I consider it to be implicit, as in: everyone on the ride should know that if they need help then they only need to ask. Of course the explicit offering of help at the start of the rides may be a step in the right direction.

Let me just describe a typical TCWNR in Wellington...

Everyone arrives at the carpark, they chat, talk shit and decide where they want to go that night. Some of the experienced riders might make sure those less experienced are ok. Someone volunteers to be tail end charlie. Everyone gets on their bikes and rides to the chosen destination (usually a pub), they chat, talk shit and then they get on their bikes and go home. Pretty simple really. A good time is had by all.

In the end Transalper is right. I'm not a leader. I started these rides down here because I loved the rides up there so much. They're a great opportunity to get out for a ride and socialise with like minded people. In saying all that I don't believe there needs to be one "leader" for these rides, but perhaps a few of the "regulars" should step up and take control, (that probably includes me). Of course systems such as buddying up etc. requires that some of the more experienced riders step up. Without their commitment to it, it isn't going to work. Don't look at me either cause I've said all along I'm not one of those experienced riders!! Ultimately, I think the most important thing is that everyone knows that if they want help they just need to ask someone.

I'm happy for others such as T.W.R input their ideas to this, so don't worry mate. The way I see it I'm just one of the regulars.

Yeah I understand fully what you're saying about how far these rides should be taken etc
What I put forth was more closely directed to getting more younger & less experienced riders out into this type of event, not completely wrapping them in cotton wool as such but making the environment more user friendly for them.

The reason I said about the location is for a newbs benefit, When people learn to drive they aren't thrown into major city thoroughfares to learn they're kept in the suburbs until their confidence builds so they're more capable when they do need to deal with heavier traffic situations (build their situational awareness 1st rather than chucking them in the deep end).

A rotation of senior riders to tend to the needs or requests of younger riders would be far more beneficial to all involved rather than particular individuals taking the responsibility (More is learnt by taking pieces of information from a variety of sources rather than just one).

I did say in a previous post that as this was my 1st W.N.R it was purely observational and I'd like to be able to make it to more of them but several factors make that a difficult task. Other W.N.Rs may have gone differently but the wee things I picked up on usually flow over into other scenarios. I'm definitely no angel when it comes to my own riding (had reference made in old threads by people with chips on their shoulders but thats :Offtopic: & another story not for here and every coin has 2sides :shutup:) but I'll try to put others on the right path if I can for their benefit.

The reference to a reward system was mentioned slightly out of context but I'm considering piecing together a fairly reasonable ride aimed more towards younger/less experienced riders basically to get a few more out exploring what can be had around some the secondary Canterbury roads with a hint of being under observation by their peers and during said ride several check/gathering points at which things would be discussed etc then the final destination a breakdown of the total ride and the rider/s who are observed and accumulate the least or most points takeaway a prize or similar, I'm in the right place to able to offer something of benefit.
The benefit aimed towards the newbs in building their confidence and capabilities from their peers and the riders they aspire to be like. The premise of the ride will not be anywhere near being a point to point race but a test of observational and general riding skills.