Feilding Riders

[86GSXR]

Sweetas Bill, got that :yes: We'll probably head straight on thru today (in the cage :weep:) but will be sure to catch up soon on one of the BEARS meets and on your ride for sure. Got your cellie :yes: Bloody cold eh!

[3DKiwi]

Typical. The weather in Feilding cleared up after lunch apart from a short sprinkling of hail. Just got home from a ride over Vinegar hill. The ride to Vinegar hill was in the sun and quite pleasant. Pretty chilly so thank god for the new heated grips. The ride back home on SH2 was blusterly with a light shower of rain just south of Hunterville.

Time for a coffee and to thaw out in front of the log fire.

See you all next Sunday hopefully. I think the right decision was made to can today's ride. The weather was just too dodgy and after an hour out on my bike I'm gald to back inside.

Nigel

[86GSXR]

I rode from Aokautere to town today, not too bad either :laugh: Drove to Wellie this arvo, lot's of snow cloud about and a bit of hail. Wet and cold down here now :cold: but we're warm :yes:

[Meanie]

Bugger guys! What do you have to do to get the weather to play ball?

Move to the sahara desert :rofl:

[banditrider]

Move to the sahara desert :rofl:

Knobblies on the 14, hmmmm......

[KiwiKat]

Typical...
See you all next Sunday hopefully. I think the right decision was made to can today's ride. The weather was just too dodgy and after an hour out on my bike I'm gald to back inside. Nigel

I used the opportunity to test the winter thermals. A quiet little run and yes it was nice to be home. Bike is now heavy duty wired for accessories so should be able run the heated handgrips, and make the hot chocolate.

We had a few minutes of light snow this avo at home.:clap:


Move to the sahara desert :rofl:

Coffee and sand wedges?

[Meanie]

. Bike is now heavy duty wired for accessories so should be able run the heated handgrips, and make the hot chocolate.



Should have just brought a concours, already wired :niceone:

[Radar]

Hey guys guess what I did yesterday?

Yep, went for a ride: SNOW, wind, sleet, rain and freezing cold.... and I really enjoyed it!!!

But it is a good thing we did not do the group ride because if anyone did not have VERY warm and totally waterproof gear they would have been in a bad way (hypothermia). I will do a separate thread about my ride - the surprise in Martinborough alone was worth it!

The long range forecast looks terrific for next Sunday. See pic below. Hope the forecast holds true.

[banditrider]

Should have just brought a concours, already wired :niceone:

One thing I noticed yesterday: colder at 50ks than 100+. The fairing and screen works eh?


Hey guys guess what I did yesterday?

Yep, went for a ride: SNOW, wind, sleet, rain and freezing cold.... and I really enjoyed it!!!

Ditto! Makes for an interesting ride.

[Radar]

Ride this Sunday - Lunch in Martinborough via back roads.

The weather forecast for the Wairarapa and Manawatu is good: partly sunny and no rain. :niceone:

Its going to be a great ride, and THIS TIME it will not be cancelled!

See above posts for route and maps. [posts 227 and 240]

[gizmo]

Hi All. Does anybody know of a Sunrise to sunset ride. It is in the latest Manawatu Uylsses Mag.
Starts at lottin point 18ks from Hicks bay and finishes at the windwand in New Plymouth.
Ride is on the Sunday of Labour Weekend.

Sounds like a great ride. Will try and find more information if anybody is Keen.

[banditrider]

Have heard of it before & it would be a nice ride (have done roughly that route twice on the Southern Cross). Must be the weekend after the GC...

[Radar]

Hi All. Does anybody know of a Sunrise to sunset ride.


This is a Feilding Riders Club thread and while I don't mind your question, you might get a better response if you post in another category or start your own thread. You can also contact the Manawatu Ulysses via their website: http://ulysses.org.nz/manawatu.html

[Meanie]

:Offtopic:

This is a Feilding Riders Club thread. Please post elsewhere - thank you.

:rofl: Every thread on here goes off topic sooner or later, even the mods do it :rofl:

[chanceyy]

:rofl: Every thread on here goes off topic sooner or later, even the mods do it :rofl:

if ya can't beat em .. join them . :nya: :chase:

[KiwiKat]

Ride this Sunday - Lunch in Martinborough via back roads.

The weather forecast for the Wairarapa and Manawatu is good: partly sunny and no rain. :niceone:

Its going to be a great ride, and THIS TIME it will not be cancelled!

See above posts for route and maps. [posts 227 and 240]

Yippeeeeee!!!!!! :niceone::chase:


Hi All. Does anybody know of a Sunrise to sunset ride. It is in the latest Manawatu Uylsses Mag.
Starts at lottin point 18ks from Hicks bay and finishes at the windwand in New Plymouth.
Ride is on the Sunday of Labour Weekend.

Sounds like a great ride. Will try and find more information if anybody is Keen.

Cheers Brent. It could be a nice ride to slot into but it would be a three day ride for us or a 24 hour challenge.


:Offtopic:

This is a Feilding Riders Club thread. Please post elsewhere - thank you.
Ouch. We all know the Feilding Riders never ever go off topic. Maybe caused by withdrawal symptoms from not being able to ride.


if ya can't beat em .. join them . :nya: :chase:

Join them on Sunday, no beating allowed. Someone tells me it is going to be fine and sunny on the Wairarapa plains. :bleh:

[chanceyy]

Join them on Sunday, no beating allowed. Someone tells me it is going to be fine and sunny on the Wairarapa plains. :bleh:

would have been in for that one Garry .. but duty calls & sorting stuff out as heading up north early next week for mums op .. be away for 3 weeks

[86GSXR]

We'll miss ya :yes: Sunday's looking good too! :rockon:

[gizmo]

I am in Feilding riders. And this could be a good ride for us. ANYBODY can post anything they like on THIS thead. THERE IS NO OFF TOPIC.

[Radar]

I am in Feilding riders. And this could be a good ride for us. ANYBODY can post anything they like on THIS thead. THERE IS NO OFF TOPIC.

Thanks for the clarification. I had been on other forums too much and forgot KB is the Wild West where anything goes, anyone can do anything to whatever whenever. :laugh: All I really care is that we get a group ride on Sunday! The weather is looking good but even if it wasn't I think Kiwikat and I would have a go.

[Monie]

if ya can't beat em .. join them . :nya: :chase:

yeah ..................

[Flynn]

yeah ..................

GET BACK TO THE TOPIC WOULD YOU













Sorry couldn't resist:spanking:



Might try to escape tomorrow, if I'm allowed:msn-wink: and the ride is on.
Is that back on the topic:bleh:

[Radar]

:niceone: Hell no, we still don't know about the Sunrise Sunset ride. :laugh:

[KiwiKat]

I just went for a little blat :first:to clear the cobwebs and warm up the tyres for tomorrows ride to Martinborough. I'm really looking forward to this one - it's nice out there. I did notice that a lot of the new summer seal is breaking up :eek: (good thing I noticed that) so ride safe.


SLOWER RIDERS ARE WELCOME

Tony - remember Mrs Ynot is the sober rider :Pokey::argue::nono:

[Radar]

KiwiKat - Weather OK over here. Forecast is OK.

Ride is ON !

[KiwiKat]

KiwiKat - Weather OK over here. Forecast is OK.

Ride is ON !

Our rides are always on. :clap: Totally clear blue skies over here.

Martinborough (via Alfredton) for lunch! Tui Brewery stop off on the way back.

To hook into todays ride meet at the bottom of the Pahiatua Track (shingle layby 100m in) at 10:00 or leaving Feilding BP 9:30 sharp.:niceone:

Ride safely and enjoy the day. Watch out for ice :eek:/ wet patches in the shade and loose gravel.:doctor: Its not summer.

[NZsarge]

To hook into todays ride meet at the bottom of the Pahiatua Track (shingle layby 100m in) at 10:00 .

Watch out for that metal when you pull in there as it's pretty deep and loose in certain spots, easy to loose the front end in the loose shingle there, steady as she goes and it'll (should) be all good

[banditrider]

Coming over Sarge?

[mowgli]

To hook into todays ride meet at the bottom of the Pahiatua Track (shingle layby 100m in) at 10:00
Is that layby on the Aokautere or Makomako side?

Now to figure out my escape plan.

[NZsarge]

Coming over Sarge?

Umming and ahhing at this very moment, weather looks ok, might head over and go part the way as i'm not 100% sure I want to ride that far today but ya never know, just gotta get over this "fuck it cold out there feeling" and harden up a a little, in my defence i've been freezing at work for the past few nights and being cold all the time gets old after a while, on the plus side I finally bought some winter glover so that's a step in the right direction I guess.

[NZsarge]

Is that layby on the Aokautere or Makomako side?

Now to figure out my escape plan.

Oh-cow-tree.

[banditrider]

Now to figure out my escape plan.


Umming and ahhing at this very moment,

On yer bikes!

[3DKiwi]

See you all soon. Today looks like it's going to be a cracker of the day. Just getting my poly prop on as it's a tad chilly out there at the moment. I think by this arvo it will be brilliant riding conditions.

Nigel

[Meanie]

Bloody awesome day out there, ride safe

[mowgli]

Great ride today, thanks Radar. My early trip back via SH2 and the track was uneventful. Hopefully Bonez's old and orrible forgives him and frees up once cooled down.

[Radar]

RIDE REPORT -

Left Masterton at 8 AM and it was ONE DEGREE. :cold:
Friend from Carterton came with me; we stopped in Pahiatua so he could put on another layer and so I could walk and loosen up. :bleh:

86GSXR first to meet us at the start of Pahiatua Track, PNth side. See pic below.
Still freezing but sunny and blue sky.

13 bikes to start, but one never made it to Pahiatua as they were too cold - let you guess who that was.

First stop Alfredton (see pics). Someone put on another pair of gloves as their hands were ice. Getting warmer, maybe 5 degrees!

Back roads to Martinborough (new route for some), plus a bit of rain.

I was group leader and pulled off on the outskirts of Martinborough with two huge fast bikes on my tail. We waited..... and waited.... oh crap, we thought somebody must have binned, but as there was no ambulance we went into Martinborough. Still none of the others.

Mystery solved: SEIZED :shit: :eek: ENGINE.!! Guess who? (Hint - they have 7 other bikes back in their garage.) Bike towed to nearby friendly farm house.

Good lunch at The Village Cafe - a great place for bikers as it is spacious so there is room to dump gear, and a good menu. See pic.

Getting warmer, 8 degrees or so. Brief stop at Stonehenge and the big Haunted House (anyone want to know the reason it is empty?).

Back roads to Masterton. Weather craps out - rain. Group decides to do the Mauriceville route some other time and they head straight back to Pahiatua and home.

All in all, a good ride although we would have preferred dry summer weather with daylight savings time - but better than watching telly back in the house, right?! For most of the ride we were lucky with the weather - sunny and blue sky. There were some bad sections of road, mainly road repairs with loose gravel - glad everyone stayed upright.

Good to ride with you guys again. When and where is the next one?

[Bonez]

Lol. Bloody Hondas.:eek: I'll never get another one. :rolleyes:Anyone got a spare NTX650 donk?

Riding along very quietily on a narrow road, on a straight thank goodness, and Gerble plays up good and proper. Thanks everyone for their help.

I really did enjoy the ride all the same. Rode the mighty 225 from Pahiatua to home, so at least I finished riding home myself. Cheers Fasttrax. Great wee bike. Gearings perfect. Hope you've warmed up.

Hopefully recovery will be tomorrow.

[86GSXR]

Yes, a jolly decent day out thanks guys. Sorry you were feeling the cold Sarge, I know what it's like! Mangrips go on next weekend and it was DAMN cold in parts, think you made the best decision. Many layers kept the worst of it out but the stops were welcome. Poor old Gerble having a seizure, not good but I'm sure she will rise again! Bonez made a very sexy looking pillion though :laugh: and also got to sample the mighty Scorpio. Audacious move through the Gorge :gob: love it :laugh: and Leonie looked extremely warmer on the Connie. Thanks Radar for a well planned outing. Get the fires going :yes:

[banditrider]

Great ride with some awesome roads. Will blog and upload photos later on. The Connie certainly enjoyed it and did not mind carrying a couple of pillions. Heated grips put to work for most of the ride and barn door raised - a bit chilly in places eh?

[banditrider]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that passing move in the gorge Bonez - classic!

[Meanie]

Bugger Bonez. which of the mighty Hondas gave up?
Awesome day over here although a little cold

[Maha]

New Zealands Next Top Model......:eek:

[Meanie]

New Zealands Next Top Model......:eek:

FFS stop encouraging him

[Bonez]

Bugger Bonez. which of the mighty Hondas gave up?
Awesome day over here although a little coldGerble :eek:
Going to get a right :spanking: when he gets home.

[banditrider]

Gerble :eek:
Going to get a right :spanking: when he gets home.

Thought he'd need some :doctor:?

[Bonez]

Thought he'd need some :doctor:?That too, over a :apint: or two.
Turns out the bloke we left Gerble with was a 2 stroke fan in his younger days having owned a Suzuki T500, a GT750 Waterbus and a few other bluesmokers in his time.

[86GSXR]

New Zealands Next Top Model......:eek:

Oh FUCK! :spanking: I hate that pic (the blue makes me look fat ) :bleh::doh:


FFS stop encouraging him

I KNEW I should've worn black, and I just couldn't do anything with my hair :girlfight:

[KiwiKat]

A really enjoyable ride today. Thanks Radar for organising it all and running with it after last week. Lunch was Beaut. Mowgli, enjoyed your company. hope you got home OK.

:( I got left behind (wasted) by a big black Trumpy after Woodville.

Anyone not working tomorrow we will be doing rescue / recovery :doctor: at Martinborough, leaving the Honda Retirement Village at 8:00am.

[QUOTE=86GSXR;1129247664]Oh FUCK! :spanking: I hate that pic (the blue makes me look fat ) :bleh::doh: QUOTE]
That's funny I thought the camera made you look slimmer.

[banditrider]

Gerble died at: S41 14.522 E175 32.187

[Bonez]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that passing move in the gorge Bonez - classic!Just couldn't help myself :devil2: Should make some "kill" stickers to put on tank ;).

[banditrider]

Piccys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/MartinboroughRide070609#

Great one of Gerble in action!

[cowboyz]

full of adventures huh.

I had to go up vinegar hill to look at a bike for a guy in auks this arvo and got chatting to a guy who has just brought a bandit. I suggested that he might like to get out with the feilding riders for a bit of a run so hope he will show up in the near future. He said he was on kiwibiker but forgotten his name and he said he never posts but after chatting today he might come out of the woodwork a bit.

[GSVR]

Anyone not working tomorrow we will be doing rescue / recovery :doctor: at Martinborough, leaving the Honda Retirement Village at 8:00am.

Close. Its not a village its a "honda retirement compound". Haven't you heard of HRC. Hondas very proud of it.


Good to get out on the bike be it cold and the roads a bit damp. The haunted house was the highlight of the trip for me.

I'm so over looking at black triumphs. Some of you guys should seriously consider doing a Meanie.

Good ride organisation Radar and Kiwicat even down to a honda recovery plan.

[Owl]

I'm so over looking at black triumphs.

You're doing it wrong then!:rolleyes:


Some of you guys should seriously consider doing a Meanie.

Then after it looks like its been through a meteor shower at warp 9, we could do it again.:whistle:

Sorry Meanie, but I couldn't resist. What's happening with that anyway?

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/06/wairarapa-in-winter.html

[mowgli]

Mowgli, enjoyed your company. hope you got home OK.
Thanks, I enjoyed myself a lot. It was great to get out for a decent trip for a change. Looking at Banditrider's map it seems I didn't miss much as far as roads go. I came home via the same route with the exception of the haunted house(?) and I came back over the track.

[86GSXR]

That's funny I thought the camera made you look slimmer.

Why thank you :spanking: Michelle said the same thing :pinch:



I'm so over looking at black triumphs.

From behind you mean? :eek:


Thanks, I enjoyed myself a lot. It was great to get out for a decent trip for a change. Looking at Banditrider's map it seems I didn't miss much as far as roads go. I came home via the same route with the exception of the haunted house(?) and I came back over the track.

Good to see you out! :yes:

[Flynn]

Seems like you people had fun, I was given the message when i said that there was a ride I should be on!! Might have to rethink my tact:(

Sorry to hear of your death Bonez, do ya need a funeral director, or just a resurection specialist?:dodge:

[Bonez]

Seems like you people had fun, I was given the message when i said that there was a ride I should be on!! Might have to rethink my tact:(

Sorry to hear of your death Bonez, do ya need a funeral director, or just a resurection specialist?:dodge:Just a about to consult the the GB bible. Oils drained, still need to clean up a bit more before I dig deeper.

[yod]

Just a about to consult the the GB bible. Oils drained, still need to clean up a bit more before I dig deeper.

:shit: it was the GB that decided to have a rest!? I was thinking it was the CX

time for an overbore and a turbo kit then:rockon:

[Meanie]

:shit: it was the GB that decided to have a rest!? I was thinking it was the CX

time for an overbore and a turbo kit then:rockon:

Ah hell, just buy a kwaka

[yod]

Ah hell, just buy a kwaka

it wouldn't last five minutes in a shed with seven hondas......
:chase:

[cowboyz]

well of course not. The shed would get burgled because there would finally be something in there worth stealing.

[gizmo]

:niceone: Hi all.
Next ride is Saturday 20th June.
Come celebrate the shortest day of the year by heading to Wellington for a Hamburger. This is a night ride so if it is raining then we will cancel the ride, don't need the wet and the dark.
Meet at BP feilding at 8pm. We will head down the main road to Wellington Railway Station for a feed at the pie cart.
May then go up to Mount Victoria Lookout before heading back Via Shannon.
Should be back around 1am.
Lets hope for an overcast night to keep the Temp. up. Bring thick gloves in case it's a fine night.:2thumbsup
See you all There.

[ynot slow]

Cool will just about be on way home hopefully from Welly hospital that day,might stay around and wait if out of there lol,could be tec in car for journey home.

[fresh trax]

Lol. Bloody Hondas.:eek: I'll never get another one. :rolleyes:Anyone got a spare NTX650 donk?

Riding along very quietily on a narrow road, on a straight thank goodness, and Gerble plays up good and proper. Thanks everyone for their help.

I really did enjoy the ride all the same. Rode the mighty 225 from Pahiatua to home, so at least I finished riding home myself. Cheers Fasttrax. Great wee bike. Gearings perfect. Hope you've warmed up.

Hopefully recovery will be tomorrow.

I did waRM UP EVENTUALLY - awesome day and nice moves through the gorge on the mighty 225 - bones. I enjoyed the pillion ride to on a bigger bike lots of fun::done:

[gizmo]

Hi All
Is anyone interested in the night ride this Saturday.
Just dawned on me that the All Black vs France is on in Wellington that night, might make for heavey traffic.
Let me know as we may change route and destination.

[3DKiwi]

Count me out. I'm a morning person so riding late at night when it's freezing cold is not my idea of fun. PLus the test is on. I'll sit at home in front of the log fire and keep warm.

Nigel

[KiwiKat]

This is a family weekend for us so I will be out for the Saturday night.
Quite a few local riders are planning a possible Taranaki loop ride Saturday if the weather holds.
Allowing for 'Nutty' All Blacks traffic Saturday night is an issue.

I ere on the side of caution.

If the Burger Run is put off I would be keen to do a Sunday afternoon Cafe run, finishing at Simply Balmy Foxton Beach.

[oscarnz]

I am out as well, we have a house full as its the Winter series road racing at Manfield this weekend. 2 day meet.

I go with Gary, caution will be very much needed in Wgtn if you go. Will be lots of idiot cage drivers around.

[86GSXR]

Sorry folks me too. Very early start Sunday.

[gizmo]

Hi All
Due to the lack of intrest the night ride to Wellington this weekend is cancelled.
:oi-grr:

[NZsarge]

Hi All
Due to the lack of intrest the night ride to Wellington this weekend is cancelled.
:oi-grr:

Ah yeah, bummer mate, tell ya though, that'd be a mint ride when the weather is warmer. :niceone:

[3DKiwi]

My apologies for next Wednesday's meeting. I'm working away from home next week.

Cracker of a day on Friday. I was home by lunch time so went for a blat up to Kimbolten then on to Rangiwahia, across to SH2 then home via Vinegar hill. Coming towards Rangiwahia with snow down low on the Ruahines was brilliant.

Nigel

[gizmo]

See you all Wednesday Nite.

[gizmo]

Ah yeah, bummer mate, tell ya though, that'd be a mint ride when the weather is warmer. :niceone:

Yes it would, But where would the challange in that be?:yes:

[NZsarge]

Yes it would, But where would the challange in that be?:yes:

Why does riding your bike to Wellington for a burger need to be a challenge? I'm just suggesting that doing the ride in warmer weather might actually make the ride enjoyable.
But that's just me, I can't really get my head around wearing a half dozen layers just so and you keep from getting hypothermia. I hate it when you're so rugged up you can't move and ride the bike I want too.

[gizmo]

Why does riding your bike to Wellington for a burger need to be a challenge? I'm just suggesting that doing the ride in warmer weather might actually make the ride enjoyable.
But that's just me, I can't really get my head around wearing a half dozen layers just so and you keep from getting hypothermia. I hate it when you're so rugged up you can't move and ride the bike I want too.

I guess it's just a case of differant strokes for differant folks.

[KiwiKat]

Why does riding your bike to Wellington for a burger need to be a challenge? I'm just suggesting that doing the ride in warmer weather might actually make the ride enjoyable.
But that's just me, I can't really get my head around wearing a half dozen layers just so and you keep from getting hypothermia. I hate it when you're so rugged up you can't move and ride the bike I want too.

If it wasn't for a prior engagement I would have been a definite goer for this one. For me it's probably just to say that I've done it (with no frostbite). I do however like the idea of a summer night capital cruise as well.


I guess it's just a case of differant strokes for differant folks.

So true. See you Wednesday Night at Murray's.

[ynot slow]

Cool my time of the month,last Weds at Murrays,who says women have pms,and a neat trip to show as well.

[NZsarge]

I guess it's just a case of differant strokes for differant folks.

Oh yes indeed mate, if your happy to do it then that's fine and dandy. Just having a rant about the bloody cold weather really. And yeah I still reckon it'd be a good ride for summer weather.

[cowboyz]

right after the grand challenge

[banditrider]

right after the grand challenge

I thought to celebrate your 1st GC we should do a quick lap of the island...and then back the other way to unwind. Or something like that...

[Monie]

Oh yes indeed mate, if your happy to do it then that's fine and dandy. Just having a rant about the bloody cold weather really. And yeah I still reckon it'd be a good ride for summer weather.
yeah a good one for early daylight saving hours...


right after the grand challenge

what ever .. would like to see that...

[Meanie]

I thought to celebrate your 1st GC we should do a quick lap of the island...and then back the other way to unwind. Or something like that...

Im keen for that

[Flynn]

Why does riding your bike to Wellington for a burger need to be a challenge? I'm just suggesting that doing the ride in warmer weather might actually make the ride enjoyable.
But that's just me, I can't really get my head around wearing a half dozen layers just so and you keep from getting hypothermia. I hate it when you're so rugged up you can't move and ride the bike I want too.

With you on this one Sarge:yes:


I thought to celebrate your 1st GC we should do a quick lap of the island...and then back the other way to unwind. Or something like that...

Now, Now BR, don't you go winding anyone up:sweatdrop


early daylight saving

Bring it on:woohoo::scooter::scooter:

[Flynn]

hope we are still on topic

[cowboyz]

is this the greater feilding area?

[KiwiKat]

is this the greater feilding area?

Feilding is expanding (girth ways). Just a reminder that we are meeting for chats and discussion on rides etc. at 8:30 tonight at Murray's Bar. let's finalise some of the details for upcoming rides and other activities.

Longer Sunny Days Rock.

[banditrider]

Im keen for that

That's 3 then


Now, Now BR, don't you go winding anyone up:sweatdrop


Who's winding anyone up? Deadly serious here...


Feilding is expanding (girth ways). Just a reminder that we are meeting for chats and discussion on rides etc. at 8:30 tonight at Murray's Bar. let's finalise some of the details for upcoming rides and other activities.

Longer Sunny Days Rock.

Gonna miss this one - I'm sure you'll manage and come up with some good rides...

[cowboyz]

Feilding is expanding (girth ways). Just a reminder that we are meeting for chats and discussion on rides etc. at 8:30 tonight at Murray's Bar. let's finalise some of the details for upcoming rides and other activities.

Longer Sunny Days Rock.

sorry I cant make it. will be busy picking myself up off the floor after my big wednesday win

[Flynn]

Who's winding anyone up? Deadly serious here...

Phew:laugh:

[KiwiKat]

It was nice to catch up with a new rider on Wednesday (Suzuki 800 rider).

Our next organised ride is heading over Fields Track on Sunday the 12th led by 86GSXR. (Problems at the mo trying to get all the the cafes to stay open for lattes). :moon:

Starting this Sunday we're doing informal local Sunday rides leaving BP Feilding at 1:00pm. Each rides a mystery.:psst: N.S.E.W.:msn-wink:
Turn up and make it a party. :banana::banana::ride:

[gizmo]

It was nice to catch up with a new rider on Wednesday (Suzuki 800 rider).

Our next organised ride is heading over Fields Track on Sunday the 12th led by 86GSXR. (Problems at the mo trying to get all the the cafes to stay open for lattes). :moon:

Starting this Sunday we're doing informal local Sunday rides leaving BP Feilding at 1:00pm. Each rides a mystery.:psst: N.S.E.W.:msn-wink:
Turn up and make it a party. :banana::banana::ride:

Who's coming today?

[Flynn]

Who's coming today?

:shit:In this weather:no::laugh:

[gizmo]

:shit:In this weather:no::laugh:

No Rain.
Dry road.
Yet.

[KiwiKat]

Feilding BP at 1:00pm. Will choose a direction based on weather at that time. Auckland - Stewart Island? :eek: Need to be home for drinks later.

[KiwiKat]

Just back from a nice :laugh: little run out the back of Feilding, down to sunny Levin (yummy carrot cake) and back through Aokautere with Gizmo and 3dKiwi. Encountered some very interesting winds through Tokomaru on the way back. My phantom pillion was absolutely no use whatsoever and the 45degree riding angles were challenging. It was well worth the ride.

[Flynn]

Just back from a nice :laugh: little run out the back of Feilding, down to sunny Levin (yummy carrot cake) and back through Aokautere with Gizmo and 3dKiwi. Encountered some very interesting winds through Tokomaru on the way back. My phantom pillion was absolutely no use whatsoever and the 45degree riding angles were challenging. It was well worth the ride.

Mate, it's been hosing down in Ashhurst most of the avo, just rode home from P.N and it is shocking. I'm SOAKED

You must have struck it lucky.

[gizmo]

Just back from a nice :laugh: little run out the back of Feilding, down to sunny Levin (yummy carrot cake) and back through Aokautere with Gizmo and 3dKiwi. Encountered some very interesting winds through Tokomaru on the way back. My phantom pillion was absolutely no use whatsoever and the 45degree riding angles were challenging. It was well worth the ride.

That was a good ride. Pretty dry all the way to shannon. Then wet, wet, wet all the way back to Feilding. Damn fun. LOL.:sick:

[KiwiKat]

Not another overcast Sunday. Wasn't yesterday a great day to be out though.

I'll be gearing up in a few minutes to head down to Levin to tag along on the Fundraising ride being run by the Otaki crew.;) Got to register by 10:00 behind Cobb n Co Levin. It should be a good run heading up this way so I will dop off when it gets near home. Hope to see some of you on the ride.

For an informal afternoon run meet at BP Feilding at 1:00pm. (No gales today)

[ynot slow]

Might see how the body is the week after this one,(it's the monthly ride iirc this weekend) so might give it a miss,might endeavor to the be at the start maybe,the next week after should be better ribs wise.Even fired the bike up on Friday night,first hit started and hadn't been fired up for 3-4 weeks,was looking neglected.
Think a ride round the naki is in jeopardy,the mountain seems to have vanished,wasn't there this morning and I was 2 km from park boundary at dads place,hopefully it will wonder back.

[KiwiKat]

Isn't there some legend about the mountain disappearing, or was that just the locals. Keep resting up old timer Ha ha (sorry).:crazy: I had trouble getting my leg over at Levin this morning - could've been embarassing.

Fingers crossed for good weather next weekend.:sunny:

[ynot slow]

Isn't there some legend about the mountain disappearing, or was that just the locals. Keep resting up old timer Ha ha (sorry).:crazy: I had trouble getting my leg over at Levin this morning - could've been embarassing.

Fingers crossed for good weather next weekend.:sunny:

Yep was going to pootle up the road but would've got me arse kicked,good having chauffer(sort of),but if an accident occurs and they find I'm not allowed to operate a vehicle due to op,then no insurance,only another week or so,asked the nurse is it 4 weeks from operation or discharge,I hinted at operation hehe.:bash:

Next week must get better surely,next time I head home my brother is taking me snowboarding up Egmont,so good excuse to ride and use cordura for waterproof and armour warmth on snow,can ski ok but never boarded,skateboarding was ok as teenager.Mind you if they get snow to low levels in Stratford he can be towed behind dads yammy 4x4 in their top paddocks,they have good slopes and close to park boundary.:cold:

[86GSXR]

Righto, I thought we could depart from the Feilding BP at 1000 on Sunday and head up to Waiouru for the first stop via Vinegar Hill and SH 1.

After a catch up and bite to eat we can then proceed to Feilds Track, a legendary piece of back country rd. Bring your camera's as the scenery is quite spectacular from the top of the hill :yes:

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell.

Obviously if the weather's shite we'll do it another time.

Some idea of numbers wouldn't go amiss. See ya there :yes:

[ynot slow]

Check the condition of paraparas maybe.

[86GSXR]

Yep! I heard there were a couple of slips, but they're probably OK by now...

[Monamie]

Righto, I thought we could depart from the Feilding BP at 1000 on Sunday and head up to Waiouru for the first stop via Vinegar Hill and SH 1.

After a catch up and bite to eat we can then proceed to Feilds Track, a legendary piece of back country rd. Bring your camera's as the scenery is quite spectacular from the top of the hill :yes:

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell.

Obviously if the weather's shite we'll do it another time.

Some idea of numbers wouldn't go amiss. See ya there :yes:

Oh goodie.....slips,damp and pea gravel...just my kind of ride:eek5: :sweatdrop
I bags tail end charlie:p :moon:
P.S you forgot the wild Turkeys, cows and other fauna hazards on the track;)

[86GSXR]

Oh yeah, forgot about them, thanks for reminding me :laugh:

[chanceyy]

ride sunday huh .. :whistle: hmmmm now wonder if I can clear the diary and get home in time to get my bike and get back up to feilding :scratch:

[86GSXR]

I'm sure you can darling :ride:

[banditrider]

Weather permitting there could be a Connie out and about.

[polly]

Weather permitting there could be a Busa out and about.

[86GSXR]

Weather permitting there could be a Connie out and about.


Weather permitting there could be a Busa out and about.

Sweet, it'll be good to see the big hardware on the move!

[gizmo]

Hope you all have a great ride. But some of us have to work.:argh:
Bugger.

[KiwiKat]

If the weather plays ball tomorrow the ride across Fields Track will be on. At this stage there is a cold, wet front moving down the country. We will confirm by 8:30 am whether the ride is happening.


Righto, I thought we could depart from the Feilding BP at 1000 on Sunday and head up to Waiouru for the first stop via Vinegar Hill and SH 1.

After a catch up and bite to eat we can then proceed to Feilds Track, a legendary piece of back country rd. Bring your camera's as the scenery is quite spectacular from the top of the hill :yes:

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell.

Obviously if the weather's shite we'll do it another time.

Some idea of numbers wouldn't go amiss. See ya there :yes:

[86GSXR]

Sure will, let's hope for a dry day. A warm one may be asking too much :yes:

[86GSXR]

High winds forecast for the high country (40 kts). Be wet and :cold: up there too. I reckon we'll save it for a better day. A local cafe run may be better, so how about meet at Feilding 1000 and decide from there :yes:

[KiwiKat]

High winds forecast for the high country (40 kts). Be wet and :cold: up there too. I reckon we'll save it for a better day. A local cafe run may be better, so how about meet at Feilding 1000 and decide from there :yes:

Sounds a good idea to me. See you at 10:00 wrapped warm.

[banditrider]

2 Connies, a Bandit and a 750F going anyway...

[86GSXR]

Onya Andrew, saw you guys turning off at Bunnythorpe, hope it was good :niceone: We'd done a couple of days on the bikes already so thought we'd wait for a better one.

Did a quick local ride, back home now with the fire on, good to catch up with KK, GSVR and Polly :yes:

[banditrider]

It was great! Just back now. Wet a fair portion of the way but fined up coming through Fields track and the Paras were awesome! Piccys soon, just boiling the jug...

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/07/fields-track.html

BTW: when you guys go through make sure you stop at the bridge in my pics and look up the valley. There was a nice little waterfall pouring off the side of the hill - shame I didn't notice when I had my camera out.

[86GSXR]

Nice write up. It's a good ride that one eh, not too long, not too short. Thought the weather would be as you described it, but not too bad by the sounds. We'll do it again for sure :yes:

[KiwiKat]

It was great! Just back now. Wet a fair portion of the way but fined up coming through Fields track and the Paras were awesome! Piccys soon, just boiling the jug...

Sounds like you four had a good run.:niceone: I'll hold out for a fine day for that one though. Sorry my heart wasn't really into a big ride, too much other stuff happening. Had some quality family time instead. It was good to catch up with a few others for a coffee.

[polly]

Was looking at Mcrides to see who is using it, then clicked on the Feilding Riders web site link, to see when the next ride and meeting is.

Not sure, but I think we have 2 new members of the club??????

[gizmo]

Was looking at Mcrides to see who is using it, then clicked on the Feilding Riders web site link, to see when the next ride and meeting is.

Not sure, but I think we have 2 new members of the club??????

I got a ring from a Jeremy the other day. He and his father are keen to come on some rides. Have given him the web sites to check out. We may see them at the next club night.

[polly]

I got a ring from a Jeremy the other day. He and his father are keen to come on some rides. Have given him the web sites to check out. We may see them at the next club night.

If that is a photo of Jeremy and his dad, then it looks like their sex change operations went very well !?

[gizmo]

If that is a photo of Jeremy and his dad, then it looks like their sex change operations went very well !?

Good on ya. A but bloody rude to new possible members don't you think?
I am not impressed at all.:Oi:

[KiwiKat]

Note: This is a duplicate post from the Feilding Riders web pages.

The forecast is for "mostly fine" tomorrow. There is an informal ride :ride:on tomorrow Sunday 1:00pm - Meet at Feilding BP.

My route - backroads - through Halcombe, (maybe Hunterville / Fordell) Marton, Turakina.
Finishing with Drinks at ??? (to be determined)

Feilding Riders Club is still very much active after an absolutely shocking June and July. But it was winter after all but a lot colder and wetter than I remember the last few years being.

The weather has not been kind to us and it has been frustrating postponing and cancelling rides for weather and safety. One of our informal rides was mostly okay then we got caught in extremly strong winds - I love the Manawatu.

This Wednesday we have our monthly club social night at Murray's Irish Bar in Feilding. It would be great to have a few of the old faces there to meet some of the newer riders in our group. Let's confirm some rides and organise a party :wari::drinknsin to get over the weather.

Cheers Gary.

[86GSXR]

Looking forward to Weds nite. Party, excellent idea. We're planning another one after the first Friday night ride but it'd be good to have something to tide us over til then.

[KiwiKat]

I'm in (hic)

[ynot slow]

I'm in (hic)

Settle GARfield.

[gizmo]

Ride: Sunday 2 August. Tour De Manawatu
Sorry all I have not been able to finalise this ride due to bad weather and work commitments Etc Etc.
But never fair there is always a plan B.
We will meet at BP Feilding at the usual time "10am" and then see how the weather is, Then we will make it up as we go along.
Should be a good ride.
I will be doing the "Tour" later when I have more time to spend on it.
We will have a chat about it at the meeting.

See you all There.

[KiwiKat]

Isn't it a bugger when work and home life get in the way of riding.

Meeting Wednesday night, 7:30pm at Murray's so we will take it from there for the rides. Must start getting out more.

[Monamie]

Isn't it a bugger when work and home life get in the way of riding.

Meeting Wednesday night, 7:30pm at Murray's so we will take it from there for the rides. Must start getting out more.


We will be there-having a spot of tea first. The little Drummer boy has practice next Wednesday so that worked out well:sunny:
Definitely looking forward to getting out more.:Punk:

[86GSXR]

Looking forward to that burger, mmmmm :love:

[ynot slow]

Looking forward to that burger, mmmmm :love:

Steak,egg,blue cheese mmm,or the other type equally mmmmm.:eek::innocent:

[ynot slow]

Good meeting,getting warmer sort of.

Have stuck an idea for December trip on discussion area.

[86GSXR]

Good meeting and good turnout. Burger was delicious as usual and some good rides in the pipeline. Party ideas coming along well :rockon:

[KiwiKat]

Good meeting,getting warmer sort of.

Have stuck an idea for December trip on discussion area.

A nice post Tony. http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/browse_thread/thread/f8b272ad653bd7ae?hl=en# It looks good. I'm still trying to track down Polly's mystery women:drool:... must delve deeper.

Labour weekend across the Island looks good too. I wonder :( if I can get Bev on the bike?

[ynot slow]

Can't find the ladies either,so who hid them lol.

Feel free to offer options for toy ride run,if anyone happens to be running late the idea is to wait at Inglewood for the group,rather than heading to start point and missing the group,mind you it takes a while for the riders to get passed Fitzroy and onto Bell Block.

[oscarnz]

A nice post Tony. http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/browse_thread/thread/f8b272ad653bd7ae?hl=en# It looks good. I'm still trying to track down Polly's mystery women:drool:... must delve deeper.

Labour weekend across the Island looks good too. I wonder :( if I can get Bev on the bike?

Do you want me to talk to Bev??? I spend time with her this morning

[86GSXR]

I think the mystery women must be being mysterious somewhere else :weep:

[ynot slow]

I think the mystery women must be being mysterious somewhere else :weep:

Mystery,couldn't find her as well.

[gizmo]

Weather forecast for tomorrow's ride is for showers and strong winds. Fine up the bay. Will see how it looks in the morning.

[gizmo]

Weather forecast for tomorrow's ride is for showers and strong winds. Fine up the bay. Will see how it looks in the morning.

Forcast for the Bay is fine and windy. We will head to Dannivagas out to the coast then North.
Weather should be fineish.
!0am BP Feilding.

[KiwiKat]

Forcast for the Bay is fine and windy. We will head to Dannivagas out to the coast then North.
Weather should be fineish.
!0am BP Feilding.

Have an awesome ride guys. I'm redecorating today.

[3DKiwi]

Have a good ride folks. I'm working in Napier tomorrow so driving up this afternoon. If you see a red van that looks like a speed camera van flashing their lights at you, then it's me :)

Hope it doesn't rain you :)

Nigel

[NZsarge]

Forcast for the Bay is fine and windy. We will head to Dannivagas out to the coast then North.
Weather should be fineish.
!0am BP Feilding.

Weather is fine in Vegas but breezy, nothing that can't be coped with though.

[mowgli]

Forcast for the Bay is fine and windy. We will head to Dannivagas out to the coast then North.
Weather should be fineish.
!0am BP Feilding.
Where's the best place to join you from Palmy?

[gizmo]

Where's the best place to join you from Palmy?

Ashhurst service station at abouit 10.20am

[mowgli]

Ashhurst service station at abouit 10.20am

Beaut day east of the ranges today. Thanks Gismo for the planned and unplanned routes. I had a blast. Our route should show up on MotoWhere. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Porangahau-For-Lunch)

[Jackbean]

Hi enjoyed the ride today good meeting you both Route tracker looks great so thats where we went :done:

[Meanie]

Pleased you guys had a good one. weather didnt look that good this morning

[gizmo]

Beaut day east of the ranges today. Thanks Gismo for the planned and unplanned routes. I had a blast. Our route should show up on MotoWhere. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Porangahau-For-Lunch)

What a beaut day, Fine weather, slight breeze, Great dry flowing roads, excellant company, Great food, Cold Beer. What more could you ask for.:done:

[Meanie]

What a beaut day, Fine weather, slight breeze, Great dry flowing roads, excellant company, Great food, Cold Beer. What more could you ask for.:done:
A hot woman of course :wari:

[sarahtvet]

Beaut day east of the ranges today. Thanks Gismo for the planned and unplanned routes. I had a blast. Our route should show up on MotoWhere. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Porangahau-For-Lunch)

Was good to chat to you and the Mrs at Cuba yesterday, nearly didn't recognise you with intact legs, no bike and a huge smile rather than a painful grimace.

Sounds like you had a fun ride:ride:

I went for a short blast around the loop just before I saw you and managed to have no cages in the way and dry twisties:2thumbsup: That had to satisfy me as being on call kept me close to Palmie.

PM re info you wanted:sunny:

[gizmo]

Beaut day east of the ranges today. Thanks Gismo for the planned and unplanned routes. I had a blast. Our route should show up on MotoWhere. (http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Porangahau-For-Lunch)

Any chance of letting us know the brand of tracker that you have?

[86GSXR]

Nice. That's a good run on superb twisties :)

[NZsarge]

A hot woman of course :wari:

Monica Bellucci? :yes: :D

[mowgli]

Any chance of letting us know the brand of tracker that you have?

i-gotU Bluetooth GPS Travel Logger by Mobile Action (http://www.i-gotu.com/).

I had a play with the photo correlation today. If you synchronize your camera clock with GPS time then when you get back the software will geotag the images and add them to the route automagically :wari:

[mowgli]

Any chance of letting us know the brand of tracker that you have?

OMG! This is the same route to Porangahau (http://www.a-trip.com/tracks/view/28431) uploaded to the @trip website. Check out the 3D view!!! Pity I can't change the bike colour :)

[3DKiwi]

When's the next ride folks? I don't see anything in the list of rides. Spring seems to be coming and we're getting more settled weather although the forecast for tomorrow Sunday 16th is looking a bit dodgy.

Nigel

[banditrider]

There's been a fair bit of tag chasing going on lately...

[gizmo]

When's the next ride folks? I don't see anything in the list of rides. Spring seems to be coming and we're getting more settled weather although the forecast for tomorrow Sunday 16th is looking a bit dodgy.

Nigel

Should be 23 August. I will be on call so can't do the ride.

[KiwiKat]

23rd August - We'll run with a group ride. :niceone: 3D we've still got you one to run up through Mangawekas so why don't we run with that. :2thumbsup

Labour weekend I hink we're looking at doing the East Cape / Naki run, so we should also start setting that up. Hands up, who is keen? :rolleyes:

We've stiil got Fields track to do as well.

Crank handle is turning slowly.

[ynot slow]

Naki run maybe first weekend December for toy run,as per discussion thread.

Wairoa east cape is fine by people there,need approx numbers.

[3DKiwi]

Hi Gary. That sounds good to me.

Details of the ride then are:

Sunday 23 August Departing BP Feilding 10.00 a.m.

Ride Distance Approx 250 km

Depart BP Feilding 10.00 a.m. heading north up Kimbolton Road
Colyton via Colyton Road
Awahou North via Taionui Road, Valley Road, Pohangina Road and
Pohangina Valley East Road
Komako Still on Pohangina Valley East Road
Apiti via Oroua Valley Road
Kimbolten (Toilet stop / Cup of tea at cafe) Via Oroua Valley Road, Apiti Road and
Rangiwahia Road

Those that need to get home home early can return to Feilding from
here making a trip of around about 125km

Rangiwahia Heading back north along Rangiwahia Road (Quite
windy in places and some loose chips)
Mangaweka via Ruahine Road. (Bring your camera)

Pit stop / toilet stop at Mangaweka Service Station (DC3 Plane)

Hunterville Via SH2

Suggest we stop at a Cafe here for lunch. People can then make their
own way home via SH2 or back north 5km and over Vinegar Hill. Going
back to Feilding via Vinegar Hill brings the ride distance to
approximately 250km

We will need dry road conditions for this ride to be safe. It's not one that I would want to do if the roads are wet. We may have to go a different road to Pohangina. Last time I went on the road from Colyton there were road works. These may be finished by now. I'll check if I can before the ride.

I could be a starter for Labour Weekend.

Nigel (Blue V-Strom)

[86GSXR]

A good route, I feel like doing the Apiti Loop, been awhile so should be keen.

[KiwiKat]

There is charity ride (Wanganui Triumphs) coming up we might tag along when it happens. I will post up further details when known.

[banditrider]

Have that one before. Last time I did it they got a very good response, heaps of bikes.

[KiwiKat]

Info up on Wangas Charity ride. Thanks to new member Mike.:niceone: 1800 cruiser?

Wanganui Tomcc Charity Ride.
Here's the details of this years ride.We're raising money for the maternity ward at Wanganui Hospital.It was brought to our attention that they're in need of a second Electronic Breast Pump valued at $2700.00 as their other one was stolen some time ago.Thats the recipient for this year.
Ride date.30th August {Sunday} wet or fine.
Registration is at the Wanganui Motor Boat Clubrooms {Tomcc clubrooms}Anzac parade from 9am with the ride departing at 10-30am
Cost.$10.00 per bike.
Destination.Ohingaiti Pub just out of Hunterville.There we will have lunch followed by a mini auction of goods and services donated by local business.
Departure.I would think around 2-30 3 oclock where we will head back to the clubrooms for a debreif {a few beers in other words}.
Backup vehicle.We will have a vehicle with trailer in case of any problems.
A mobile coffee bus will be at the clurooms on the Sunday morning should anyone require coffee before we leave.
cheers mike

[3DKiwi]

The weather forecast for Sunday 23 august is looking pretty good.

I checked Valley Road today near Colyton today. There are still roadworks so instead of turning left at Colyton we'll just carry on to Ashurst, turning sharp left at the bottom of the hill into North Street.

See you all 10.00 a.m. BP Feilding.

Nigel

[cowboyz]

If I show up Ill be waiting at the waterford cafe at about 10.20am

[86GSXR]

What a brilliant day for it!!! We'll meet up at the Waterford as well.

[KiwiKat]

A quick update on todays ride.

Departing BP Feilding 10.00 a.m. Ride Distance Approx 250 km
Kimbolton Road, Colyton ,Ashhurst, Pick up at Waterford (Al's shout)
Pohangina Valley East Road
Apiti, Kimbolten (Toilet stop / Cup of tea at cafe), Rangiwahia
Those that need to get home home early can return to Feilding from
here making a trip of around about 125km

Mangaweka via Ruahine Road. (Bring your camera)
Pit stop / toilet stop at Mangaweka Service Station (DC3 Plane)
Hunterville
Suggest we stop at a Cafe here for lunch.
Vinegar Hill

[banditrider]

If I show up Ill be waiting at the waterford cafe at about 10.20am


What a brilliant day for it!!! We'll meet up at the Waterford as well.

If I come, that's where I'll be too. Don't wait, might have something else on the go so not sure I'm coming yet.

[KiwiKat]

A nice run today. Thanks everyone for making it a great day. Pemberton road was a nice variation. Bugger about the flat bandit (1200) on the road. Low point was we went out with 3 Alistairs and only came back with 2, One of our riders taking a tumble and hitting the road. It doesn't look too bad, nice leathers bud rib cage is a bit painful. So he got a free ambo ride .... eventually.:(

When I know more on his status I will let you know.

Oh and funny award goes to Monamie.:rolleyes: LOL. Riding at the back. Going slow???

Thanks 3Dkiwi for a great day out.

[banditrider]

Yes, a real shame about the mishap. Hope he & bike are ok. Had a great ride and got to ride a Tigger again...

Piccys here: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/230809ApitiOhingaiti#

[banditrider]

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/08/apiti-ohingaiti-loop.html

[KiwiKat]

My ride report for the Pohangina - Ohingaiti run. Credit to Banditrider for his pic.

http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web/ride-reports?hl=en&msg=ns

[ynot slow]

Good ride had by most,bugger about bikes crashing,my bandit handles strange if tyre pressure is under 32psi in front,much better at 36psi(reccomended pressure).
Hope the ribs recover quick,but sure as shit they won't ala mine still sore.

[86GSXR]

A most excellent day for riding. The highlights for me were the Apiti loop, chasing Cowboyz through to Pemberton, my ride on the Connie :woohoo: and chasing Cowboyz and Sarge back over Vinegar Hill.

Really sorry about Alistair, hope he's OK.

[KiwiKat]

A most excellent day for riding. The highlights for me were the Apiti loop, chasing Cowboyz through to Pemberton, my ride on the Connie :woohoo: and chasing Cowboyz and Sarge back over Vinegar Hill.

Really sorry about Alistair, hope he's OK.

An email from Alistair (the 3rd)

Hi All

Not flash for me yesterday. Still don't know what happened. The front was diving a bit under braking. All I remember was the front ducking in and a front washout. Its possible the brakes locked, new brake pads?

Anyways I am fine except for bruising and a broken rib, hurts like a bitch though. Got to sleep sitting up can't breathe to hard, cough or
laugh:(

Good to hear that the rest of the ride was okay. I still have to pick up the bike, its pretty battered.

Cheers for now

Alastair

[KiwiKat]

OMG. :Oops:Tomorrow is the last Wednesday in the month which means it's our meeting night. I nearly missed that one.

Great drinks. :yes:great food 7:30 pm start at Murray's Irish Bar Feilding

To discuss:
Next couple of rides. Labour Weekend Ride East Cape to Naki.

I'll be there so come along and keep me company. ALL MANAWATU RIDERS WELCOME.

[Monie]

A most excellent day for riding. The highlights for me were the Apiti loop, chasing Cowboyz through to Pemberton, my ride on the Connie :woohoo: and chasing Cowboyz and Sarge back over Vinegar Hill.


is that all you did was chase am disappointed in you it should be the other way around...i suppose we have to let them win sometimes ah ...

[3DKiwi]

Sorry I won't be there. I'm working in New Plymouth all this week.

Nigel

[86GSXR]

is that all you did was chase am disappointed in you it should be the other way around...i suppose we have to let them win sometimes ah ...

Sometimes it's kinder eh Monie :yes:


Sorry I won't be there. I'm working in New Plymouth all this week.

Nigel

'Intimate' but nice meeting last night, planned a few rides :soon:

[KiwiKat]

Labour Weekend 2009. :2thumbsup

So for anyone whose keen it looks like we might be doing a run up to Eastcape and then tagging along with the local Ulysses club on the Sunday to shoot across to the Naki. We will be able to down a few beers while we are waiting for them, Stay the night at Ynots contacts and Head home on the Sunday. We've possibly also got accomodation at Waiaroa for the Friday or Saturday Night.

I will post up details of the Sunday run tomorrow but we need ideas and numbers to start running with this one.

I'm on for it and would be after a few other riders to join in.

Oh yeah - Wanganui TOMCC charity run tomorrow. Refer earlier post. Weather is supposed to be crap though so....

[slydesigns]

crap weather? not so far....

[86GSXR]

Michelle and I are in for Labour weekend, sounds like an excellent run!

[KiwiKat]

Ok so more details will come out over the next weekend but this what we are looking at.

From Ulysses Club "The Ride
The ride starts at sunrise on Sunday 25 October from Lottin Point which is an idyllic spot situated right on the coast with pohutukawa tree framed ocean views in all directions. 18km from Hicks Bay, 24km from Waihau Bay and just 4km off SH35. The ride ends at sunset at the Wind Wand on the foreshore in New Plymouth. In between take any route you want or follow the leader. Breakfast at say Opotiki and lunch at around lunchtime some place else. Guess your distance and win a prize. $5.00 ride fee, winner takes all.
Enjoy a leisurely ride back to Palmerston North on Monday.

The idea for our lot, is to head up to East cape Either Friday avo or Saturday for a sunrise Sunday Morning Start. Maybe find somewhere close for Sat night. A plan for accomodation will be worked out this week.

If you have any ideas for Saturday night Accom. can you let YNOT or me know before Wednesday. Cheers Gary.

We also need an idea of numbers so we can get the best deals.

[Radar]

Hope to see you guys in New Plymouth at the end of your East Cape ride.
I will be there (Sat and Sun nights) with a big group from the Wairarapa Ulysses Club.

[ynot slow]

At this stage and having spoken to the hosts 10-14 days ago,they have room for all,albeit maybe tents needed.My plan is leaving Saturday to Wairoa,those brave enough to do the cape ride probably need to head further around the coast for start on Sunday.But that is up to those folk,and probably take the direct route,but we can still tag along to Wairoa,albeit stopping at Te Mata peak or other places along the way.

We can organise both trips I believe.I will not be doing cape to cape so the shorter version is an idea I came up with.
Those doing the shorter trip to Wairoa will definately need numbers,then we can plan route to and fro,and things to do Sunday,maybe fishing,drinking,enjoying local trails,and home Monday.

Will definately find out how many can be housed without tents,or if to many maybe suss out campground,local pubs etc.Originally we said maybe 6-8 people and this was fine,so the more the better.

[KiwiKat]

The following Message is forwarded From one of our newer riders Mike.

"Hi every one im new to your group so hope this works first off.{It didn't}

Im Mike I live in Feilding and ride a silver M109R some of you may have seen me around . I'm hoping to get out for a ride with you all some time soon . problem being I am a shift worker working 4 days on and 4 days off then extra days for over time , so end up working a lot of weekends and to make it worse my wife works weekends as well but am a keen rider so should make it for a ride sooner or later.

I went on the TOMCC charity run was a well organized ride and some good scenery they raised over $ 3000.00 for the Wanganui hospital so was a good
cause .
The TVNZ 1 was there filming every one and then went and said that the run was a protest against michael law and his no patch law -- -that was a real scummy thing to turn a charity ride in to a protest ride ------ there were some good spot prizes and a auctions witch were real good value would recommend this ride to every one next year .

Cheers Mike"



At this stage and having spoken to the hosts 10-14 days ago,they have room for all,albeit maybe tents needed.My plan is leaving Saturday to Wairoa,those brave enough to do the cape ride probably need to head further around the coast for start on Sunday.But that is up to those folk,and probably take the direct route,but we can still tag along to Wairoa,albeit stopping at Te Mata peak or other places along the way.

We can organise both trips I believe.I will not be doing cape to cape so the shorter version is an idea I came up with.
Those doing the shorter trip to Wairoa will definately need numbers,then we can plan route to and fro,and things to do Sunday,maybe fishing,drinking,enjoying local trails,and home Monday.

Will definately find out how many can be housed without tents,or if to many maybe suss out campground,local pubs etc.Originally we said maybe 6-8 people and this was fine,so the more the better.

Thanks Tony. I really like you idea of the quicker route. Might be more fun.:shutup:

[ynot slow]

Open to ideas for labour weekend,need to pray for good weather.Personally I like the short idea,but we should be able to incorporate the ride to suit all.

Cape to cape looks like a good ride,for bed in NP can I suggest Sunflower lodge c/o Boob Johnson,or if in Hawera area a few back packers-Wheatley Downs just out of town,but close to Tawhiti Museum,which is well worth viewing.The back packers is on Ararata Rd which is off Tawhiti Rd and museum is just passed cnr of both roads.Can take this road to SH3 south of Mokoia.Manutahi pub at Manutahi is another good country pub on main road before Patea.

[86GSXR]

Righto, I thought we could depart from the Feilding BP at 1000 on Sunday and head up to Waiouru for the first stop via Vinegar Hill and SH 1.

After a catch up and bite to eat we can then proceed to Feilds Track, a legendary piece of back country rd. Bring your camera's as the scenery is quite spectacular from the top of the hill :yes:

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell.

Obviously if the weather's shite we'll do it another time.

Some idea of numbers wouldn't go amiss. See ya there :yes:

[ynot slow]

Sounds good weather wise for Sunday.
Also City Honda have a couple of ex riders there Friday,Slight rings a bell,caught tail end of add,also a ride Saturday if I heard right,saw a thread awhile back,need to dig it out to confirm.

[banditrider]

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell.


Fields tracks was in pretty good nick when I did the recce a while ago. Still need to be aware of stock, metal on the road and cars on the wrong side of the road. Totally agree about the scenery - fantastic as you drop down the hill towards the Paras.

As for the Paras - seem to be getting converted to a race track - fantastic across the top now.

Not sure if I'll be there yet - need to get in some GC pratice so may go further afield.

[ynot slow]

Sounds like a good ride.

Clicked on the email link and got those girls,each time you click the link they change,gorgeous girls as in tui add.And it wasn't me who opened the email link,both pissed ourselves.

[banditrider]

Jeez, that never happens to me...

[ynot slow]

Jeez, that never happens to me...

Yep hope it isn't just me,bloody virus'.

Janine clicked the email from Kiwikat and came onto Al's ride this weekend update,where the smilies were on it came up as girls,then more writing then girls.Each time click the link new girls,same boring writing though.Must go back and see if it happens again.

[Radar]

:

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.




Is that part of the track sealed, or metal? Sounds like a good ride and its about time I get back over to the Manawatu to ride with :woohoo: you guys.

[retired motoman]

Sounds good weather wise for Sunday.
Also City Honda have a couple of ex riders there Friday,Slight rings a bell,caught tail end of add,also a ride Saturday if I heard right,saw a thread awhile back,need to dig it out to confirm.

Yep thats correct , and some old slow mx rider shane somebody ? lol.
Im after a new lid so ill drop in and see if i can twist brendens arm for a sweet deal, my near new one i got from them a while back took a slide in the taupo track car park along with someones motard:Oops: Forcast does look good for sunday , newbies welcome ? sounds like a nice ride:woohoo:

[banditrider]

Is that part of the track sealed, or metal? Sounds like a good ride and its about time I get back over to the Manawatu to ride with :woohoo: you guys.

All seal, just requires a bit of caution in places.

[86GSXR]

Sounds like a good ride and its about time I get back over to the Manawatu to ride with :woohoo: you guys.

Good shit Steve!


Forcast does look good for sunday , newbies welcome ? sounds like a nice ride:woohoo:

Newbies certainly welcome. The more the merrier!


All seal, just requires a bit of caution in places.

Wot e said :scooter:

[Bonez]

Blacksheep did Feilds track last Friday and should be able to give an update on its condition.

[KiwiKat]

Yep hope it isn't just me,bloody virus'.

Janine clicked the email from Kiwikat and came onto Al's ride this weekend update,where the smilies were on it came up as girls,then more writing then girls.Each time click the link new girls,same boring writing though.Must go back and see if it happens again.

Thanks for the heads up. Got a disgruntled email. I understand it is an attack on google groups. So it was in the smilies from KB. Clever. Hopefully fixed, girls gone, sorry guys.

[ynot slow]

Thanks for the heads up. Got a disgruntled email. I understand it is an attack on google groups. So it was in the smilies from KB. Clever. Hopefully fixed, girls gone, sorry guys.

Bugger,they were gorrrgeous girls,almost tui like.

[Radar]

Good shit Steve!



Can't go now. :( Bugger. On Thursday I had a close look at the rear tyre and saw that it was down to the :eek5: threads. Thought I could squeeze another 1000 k out of it. Ordered a new tyre and the shop promised it would be here this morning but now it will be Monday.

Hopefully see you on the next ride.

Have a great ride and post some pics here.

[KiwiKat]

Today's Fields Track Ride - Weather is in the improve - Should be a great day

Repost "depart from the Feilding BP at 1000 on Sunday and head up to Waiouru for the first stop via Vinegar Hill and SH 1.

After a catch up and bite to eat we can then proceed to Feilds Track, a legendary piece of back country rd. Bring your camera's as the scenery is quite spectacular from the top of the hill

The track itself is reasonably challenging, quite steep in places with the possibility of damp and the odd amount of pea gravel. If we take it easy there should be no problems.

The track takes us back down to the Para's, another iconic road and from there we can head back via Fordell."

Thanks Al for running this one.

[3DKiwi]

See you all at 10.00 a.m. Although the weather now (7.15 a.m.) looks a bit dodgy the forecast for both Waiouru and Wanganui is "Any remaining rain clearing this morning. Fine spells increasing in the afternoon. Westerlies dying out." So we should be okay. Just have to be careful on any corners that don't get much sun and are still wet plus any gravel as Gary mentions.

Nigel

[86GSXR]

Sorry you couldn't make it Radar!

Well, what a great day!

Woke up to a clearing cloud cover. Young Sam is still in hospital after his Op and not sure if he'd be home today so Michelle decided she had better be home if he was. So I was very generously handed the keys to the Buell :woohoo: Reason being is that my rear is just about down to the threads and there was concern that it might be a bit slippery. And the Buell needs a few more km's before some big rides. Well, who's going to complain about an offer like that?

Sam then texted to say he's home tomorrow so Michelle to take Tiger and meet us in Wanga's later after taking care of the remaining young one's :yes:

So off I went to Feilding to meet up with a few of the crew. GREAT to see the fabulous Thunderbird arrive - very, very nice!

Hit Vinegar Hill, magic as always, and then a quick squirt up 1 to Waiouru for lunch. Good to see Banditrider awaiting after trying unsuccessfully to kill his PR2's.

Now, this Buell is a magical piece of kit and set up just right, so I had the most fun on Feilds track as it's possible to have. It was just like being on a big trail bike, razor sharp handling and 200% fun factor :yes:

Had a great run to the bridge with retired motoman and a quick stop for pics and a yak.

Got to the bottom of the track and hit the Para's. Apart from a couple of slips they are in sublime condition and this time of year is probably as good as it gets. No dodgy bits, except for the mud left over from the slips.

Stopped at the pub for a quick thirst quencher and were joined by Monamie, the Toolman and Judy on the two Tigers. Michelle put the 10000th km on my Tiger on the way, so it's time for new tyres (PR2's) and the 10K service next week :yes:

Onwards to Hunterville via Fordell and the Valley then home down 1 and Halcombe. Marvelous as ever!

A visit to the hospital was in order, Sam doing well :yes:

Good to meet the new faces. Thanks all for a great day!!!

[banditrider]

Yeah changed my plans half way up the Paras so thought I'd find you lot and mention the slips. Going to do a write-up later but in the meantime here's me pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/130909FieldsTrack#

[86GSXR]

Nice! Love the one of the GPS lol. Good to see you out!

[NZsarge]

So how did the Thunderbird handle all those corners?

[86GSXR]

Seemed to do pretty well all things considered. It's a very very nice cruiser. This one has the short pipes, sounds farking grouse!

[banditrider]

Yes it went pretty well. Look better in the flesh too.

[Monamie]

So I was very generously handed the keys to the Buell :woohoo: Reason being is that my rear is just about down to the threads and there was concern that it might be a bit slippery. And the Buell needs a few more km's before some big rides. Well, who's going to complain about an offer like that?



I couldn't let you go with a shreaded rear end could I!:whistle:

Hang on....how come it was safe enough for me to ride the Tiger and not you?:gob::eek5:

It was a lovely squirt out to Wangas with the two Tigers claiming the highway-thanks Toolman and judy for the company:yes: Nice ride back through Fordell to Hunterville and then the favourite halcombe hill and through to PN Hospital to see the boy. Ankle is all wired up now and pretty sore-hopefully home tomorrow and in for 6-8wks mending time. Better stock the pantry me thinks.

Great day to be out on the roads:woohoo:

[86GSXR]

Hang on....how come it was safe enough for me to ride the Tiger and not you?:gob::eek5:

Because you are such a wonderful rider darling :love: (I've been framed) :Oops:

[Monamie]

Because you are such a wonderful rider darling :love: (I've been framed) :Oops:

Hmmm I will give you a second to extract the two feet you've placed in your gob.

Swings n roundabouts Darling......can't wait 'til I call the favour in for letting you ride my bike.......sweetie:yes: men are so gullible

P.S tea is cooked babe...and the dog is licking his lips.

**love you-pleased you enjoyed Trusty Thrusty**

[KiwiKat]

An awesome day out.:woohoo: Realised at Wangas I was gonna have to get gas so went through Turakina. Running the Paras was mint. Loved Fields Track. thanks Al. Nice to have the new faces along. A lot of pikers today.

[banditrider]

Blatherings: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/09/fields-track-revisted.html

[retired motoman]

Great ride, 200ks covered of fantastic kiwi back roads :woohoo:
Good to meet you guys and put some faces to forum names .:rockon: edit, 200miles covered

[ynot slow]

Ankle is all wired up now and pretty sore-hopefully home tomorrow and in for 6-8wks mending time. Better stock the pantry me thinks.

Great day to be out on the roads:woohoo:

Nothing to worry about pantry,he'll be hobbling and want you to get food,so all ya need to say is nope.Good luck with bored patient.

[3DKiwi]

Awesome ride yesterday apart from wee mishap that I had after going back up the road to take a photo. I put my foot down to support the bike as I did a tight 180 turn. Problem was the ground was too far away!! Anyway the bike came off pretty light with the back cover of the indicator broken. Nothing a piece of insulation tape couldn't fix.

The last time I rode the paras there were road works. Boy what a difference now that they are finished. Zipping along the top was a lot of fun.

Here's a couple of photos. A team photo, a refuelling stop, cool looking Thunderbird (couple days old I gather) and my bike overlooking the road down from the summit and just before it fell over :) Click again on the photo to get an even larger version.

Nigel (VStrom)

[banditrider]

Great pic of the team drooling over the mighty Connie!

[Meanie]

Great pic of the team drooling over the mighty Connie!

Of cours they are, Have you seen the one in AFC with the twin muzzies, only 3000 kms on the clock

[banditrider]

Have heard about it. Owner must be funny in the head...

[Meanie]

Have heard about it. Owner must be funny in the head...

Probably rides a Harley :laugh:

[banditrider]

<!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Right, gotta get some k's up and wear out my tyres (11k and still going strong). Heading around the mountain tomorrow.

Leaving here at 8 and meeting Gary at the Feilding BP.

Going right through to Te Kuiti for lunch and may possibly be diversions on the way home. Not mucking around - GC rules in operation. Looking at 600km minimum but want to be home in daylight.

If anyone wants to enjoy the pain and meet first in Palmy let me know otherwise meeting point is in Feilding. Departing Feilding at 8:30.

[mowgli]

Anyone else notice an echo?

[banditrider]

Anyone else notice an echo?

Cut and Paste is your friend. You coming?

[KiwiKat]

<!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Right, gotta get some k's up and wear out my tyres (11k and still going strong). Heading around the mountain tomorrow.

Leaving here at 8 and meeting Gary at the Feilding BP.

Going right through to Te Kuiti for lunch and may possibly be diversions on the way home. Not mucking around - GC rules in operation. Looking at 600km minimum but want to be home in daylight.

If anyone wants to enjoy the pain and meet first in Palmy let me know otherwise meeting point is in Feilding. Departing Feilding at 8:30.

First Daylight Saving Ride. Get your clocks sorted tonight :doh:

[mowgli]

Wish I was. Forecast tomorrow is, to quote a local, "fxxking mint slice". Unfortunately this is a school weekend for Liz so I'm stuck with the kids.

[sparkles]

Wish I was. Forecast tomorrow is, to quote a local, "fxxking mint slice". Unfortunately this is a school weekend for Liz so I'm stuck with the kids.

do i hear a whip whaa-tssshh :laugh:

[ynot slow]

Have fun,shame ya can't stop at Mokau for whitebait fritters,beats TeKuiti.

[mowgli]

do i hear a whip whaa-tssshh :laugh:
Nah, what you hear is wah wah wah as daddy dishes out the good news.

[ynot slow]

Nah, what you hear is wah wah wah as daddy dishes out the good news.

Wot kids you're home alone,dads going to Manfeild.

[kudos@xtra.co.nz]

does this group meet on a regular basis or is it just very casual? When and how do you advertise your rides? I would be keen to do a few group rides

[86GSXR]

does this group meet on a regular basis or is it just very casual? When and how do you advertise your rides? I would be keen to do a few group rides

Gidday. The group has rides every third Sunday and meetings evry third Wednesday night at Murrays at Feilding. Rides are advertised either here or here

http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club?hl=en

Join in and have some fun, a pretty good bunch the Manawatu lot :cool:

Welcme to KB too btw :rockon:

[banditrider]

Very FMS ride. 729.7km in 7hrs 27 mins...

Might put some new rubber on soon...

Bloggy: http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2009/09/looping-loop.html

Picys: http://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.l.thomson/270909TheAwakinoAgain#

[KiwiKat]

The Monthly meeting / get together for Feilding Riders Club is this Wednesday at Murray's Irish Bar, Fergusson Street. Feilding:beer:

We will finalise details on the Labour weekend ride and set up some rides for the next couple of Months.

Don't forget the Manawatu BBQ this Saturday.:yes:

[zahria]

The Monthly meeting / get together for Feilding Riders Club is this Wednesday at Murray's Irish Bar, Fergusson Street. Feilding:beer:

We will finalise details on the Labour weekend ride and set up some rides for the next couple of Months.

Don't forget the Manawatu BBQ this Saturday.:yes:

What time? I will have a leave pass so I can make it.

[chanceyy]

hmm & wots the weather forcast for wed? .. need to do a loop before saturday's ride :lol:

Considering it was suppose to be raining all afternoon its come out to be a nice evening .. but since I played at manfield all weekend housework beckons

[ynot slow]

What time? I will have a leave pass so I can make it.

Usually 7.30pm,or early if ya want to graze there.

[Owl]

hmm & wots the weather forcast for wed? .. need to do a loop before saturday's ride :lol:

Considering it was suppose to be raining all afternoon its come out to be a nice evening .. but since I played at manfield all weekend housework beckons

Looking like shit your way and ours for Wednesday!:weep:

Thursday, Friday also!:crybaby:

[chanceyy]

Looking like shit your way and ours for Wednesday!:weep:

Thursday, Friday also!:crybaby:

yeah but thats wot they said about today too .. & once the rain stopped its really cleared quickly .. will wait & see ..

hmm but sat & Sunday looking ripper so far :wari: .. time to ride & partyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[KiwiKat]

What time? I will have a leave pass so I can make it.

Hi there, I have forwarded a a copy of the Feilding Riders Email to your KB email address. :2thumbsup
Cheers.