Feilding Riders

[KiwiKat]

All makes welcome - Experienced, newer and returning riders welcome Meet BP Feilding

Come and meet other local riders and ride some of the regions picturesque roads - Stopping for a snack along the way.

FEILDING RIDERS CLUB - 1st Sunday Ride :soon:
Start time 10:00am 15th March, finishing early afternoon.
Leaving from Feilding Railway Station


Even if you can't make the ride come along and say gidday.

This will be an introductory ride to get some of the surrounding riders together.

You don't have to be a Feilding person, it's a base only.
We will be allowing for all rider levels and using group rides tricks that we've picked up. (Thanks Manawatu Riders and CDMTC)

The plan is to develop more local rides over the next few months with a few runs of 400km upwards. Maybe a monthly big ride.

Note:

This is an informal club but may become more structured later on.
Ride will finish early afternoon but riders will be able to cut back early.
This is a social ride to get to know other riders. Don't expect a fast pace.
All Sensible Manawatu Riders are welcome to join us for the ride.

Will probably go back to "Murray's" garden bar afterwards for a chat and drink.
Rear entrance and car park on Eyre Street (By Vet Clinic)

Look forward to seeing you there.:ride: Future rides suggestions welcome. (The plan is to develop more local rides over the next few months with a few runs of 400km upwards. Maybe a monthly big ride.)

Then monthly social time - Last Wednesday of each month at Murray's - 7:30pm.

If you have any questions please post on this thread, or PM 'Kiwikat',
or Text 027 2469778.

[86GSXR]

We'll be there if possible, sounds like just what the doctor ordered :doctor:

[banditrider]

Not sure yet, maybe. Gotta a lotta stuff to do before that little ride Meanie & I are going on...

[Monamie]

I hope to catch up with you too Kittykat ;) I haven't seen you for ages-since I borrowed your unlucky vest!! :whistle:

[KiwiKat]

I look forward to seeing you there, in the pink.

[Radar]

See you tomorrow with a pillion, and a mate on a GT250R.

[Bonez]

Good turn out. Feilding to Magaweka. then on to Vineger Hill. A few of us cut the ride short there while the rest headed of to Hunterville then on to Turakina valley. My excuse is I need a nana nap ready for a wee poodle later on in the arvo. Nice day for it and quite a few bikes of all sorts out and about.

It was nice to meet Radar and co as well as a few of the Feilding crew. Good to see so many learners out.

[KiwiKat]

Good turn out. Feilding to Magaweka. then on to Vineger Hill. A few of us cut the ride short there while the rest headed of to Hunterville then on to Turakina valley. My excuse is I need a nana nap ready for a wee poodle later on in the arvo. Nice day for it and quite a few bikes of all sorts out and about.

It was nice to meet Radar and co as well as a few of the Feilding crew. Good to see so many learners out.

Yep. The day went well. Special thanks to those friendly Manawatu Riders who came over and supported this first ride. :third:You lot rock.

It was a leisurely ride all around and really great to ride some beaut roads and get some newbies out.:scooter:

Awesome to have visitors from Wairarapa. It was fantastic to meet such sociable riders (route nearly changed to Martinborough). I hope you enjoyed the rest of the day)

Thank you to Bonezandmonamieand86gsxr for leading the visitors back through Vinegar Hill. :chase:

Now to build on this with regular social meets and a mix short and long rides.

Some pics are available at http://www.visualisethefuture.com/apps/photos/ - more to be added.

[KiwiKat]

See you tomorrow with a pillion, and a mate on a GT250R.

Nice to catch up with some out of town KBers and have you along on the ride today. :niceone: Thanks for the tips. Next time we are heading over your way I will try to remember to send you a PM.

Keep and eye on the Manawatu threads and watch out for the green frog we discussed.

[Gerbs]

Sorry ya'll, bloody Hyosung decided to start leaking air out the front tyre yesterday. Hope it was a great ride!

[KiwiKat]

Sorry ya'll, bloody Hyosung decided to start leaking air out the front tyre yesterday. Hope it was a great ride!

Did you turn the wheel half a turn. That'll fix it.

Yeah it was a good ride. Had two riders on L plates but they kept up OK. Had one Hyosung, one Buell, two BMW, two Moto Guzzi's and some old an orrible onda things. there were lots of other cool bikes too, like Yamas and Suzis. Ride report coming soon. No Kwakas !!! There is hope yet.

[86GSXR]

Really enjoyed this ride. Thanks KK and co for organising what I'd say will become a pretty good event on the Manawatu biking calendar :yes: It was GREAT being back in the drivers seat, and what a splendid route! Good to meet several new faces, look forward to another one. Well done :niceone:

[KiwiKat]

15 motorcyclists turned up at the Feilding Railway Station for the 10:00am meet (including two pillions). 3 of the riders (Radar and co) were from outside the region, coming through from Wairarapa, to join us on the ride and then flick across to Te Manawa. The Manawatu reputation :Punk:is obviously strong :laugh:and our visitors were pleased to meet up with the old an orrible Bonez, and enquired about the lime green Kwaka (not frog) rider. Four riders from Rongotea joined us and we caught up with a new Kimbolton Biker on a mighty 919 Monster. (We will see more of this bike on Friday night rides)

A leisurely pace was maintained up to Rangiwahia where the skies and scenery were magnificent with Mt. Ruapehu almost within touching distance. I had forgotten what it was like to sit on a comfy 100k and once I got used to it I was able to appreciate the surroundings instead of just blasting past.

At Rangiwahia we regrouped where I learnt about about the inflexibility of metal pin and 2 finger control. No time for the rust to set in there. The road out to Mangaweka was in excellent condition, so would be worth another look before the damp weather sets in. Over the slippery Mangaweka bridge and a quick run down towards Hunterville was in order. Our two mature newbies did very well with nice lines through the twisties and handled SH1 traffic nicely.

We had arranged a quick stop at Vinegar Turnoff where a few of the group were heading back to Palmy but this was missed :Oops:by a few riders who went past the intersection, not noticing everyone else waving madly at them. A momentary (safe) flick into warp drive on the Kat :chase::scooter:and the group was stopped just before heading out of Hunterville.

At Hunterville we had a relaxing sip, bite and refuel (Not at Challenge which had no gas). After me nearly dropping the Kat :doh:(no one saw) we then headed down to Marton and across to Turkina, then back through Crofton, Reikorangi, Stanway, Makino and to Murray's for a refreshment stop. All in all a good ride, which gave me a good understanding of riding with and supporting newbies. (Now I know.) Thanks again to everyone who turned up on the day.

A couple of weeks ago the idea of this ride was proposed as a way of getting to meet more of the Manawatu riders around the Feilding Region. Everyone knows someone who rides a motorcycle. A small amount of promotion was done but at relatively short notice we were unsure what the result would be. At our next social meet (Wednesday 25th at Murray's) and over the next few weeks we will be building on this and setting up scheduled short and long rides :soon:(not too long Bandit).

p.s the vibrating little monster wants wheelie lessons, mmmnn.

[KiwiKat]

Sorry ya'll, bloody Hyosung decided to start leaking air out the front tyre yesterday. Hope it was a great ride!

See you on the next one!

[banditrider]

and long rides :soon:(not too long Bandit).
S'ok got a decent ride coming up...


Sounds like things went well - good on ya!

[KiwiKat]

All suggestions welcome. Still a newbie at this. Needing your professional help to set up some long ones. At this stage I'm looking at setting up two medium runs. One being Napier / Taupo (National park?) loop, with feed stops for the horses. Another being Taraunga way with an Awakeri stopover. (Poss mid winter/ spring). If we can link into other regions riders for one or two organised rides a year that's good.

Shorter and L o n g e r r r r r r r r r r .

So are you coming on board to share the wisdom Grand Master.

[banditrider]

Will probably see me at some stage. Here's one I prepared earlier (though never completed): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&daddr=Cheltenham+Hunterville+Rd+%40-40.087570,+175.637440+to:Ongo+Rd+%40-39.924600,+175.559970+to:Mangahoe+Rd+%40-39.909480,+175.503800+to:Kauangaroa+Rd+%40-39.961809,+175.213948+to:Harrison+Rd+%40-39.962431,+175.213700+to:Matarawa+Valley+Rd+%40-39.941630,+175.156900+to:SH+4+%40-39.777854,+175.314690+to:National+Park,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:SH+1+%40-38.887300,+175.953220+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Totoro+Rd+%40-38.553360,+174.978030+to:Mangapara+Rd+%40-38.853784,+174.984877+to:Turangi,+Waikato,+New+Zea land+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+%40-39.903220,+175.895200+to:Colyton+Rd+%40-40.255954,+175.697679+to:Saddle+Rd+%40-40.316070,+175.848920+to:-40.396372,175.783997+to:Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=5877639551363491309,-40.087570,175.637440%3B17162497136998431576,-39.924600,175.559970%3B17935232719415029206,-39.909480,175.503800%3B8363083955957288589,-39.961809,175.213948%3B2428039930688389900,-39.962431,175.213700%3B16340901243555674656,-39.941630,175.156900%3B527173394423770186,-39.777854,175.314690%3B14983719318493426115,-38.887300,175.953220%3B12375208015988503690,-38.553360,174.978030%3B7426975487058216953,-38.853784,174.984877%3B14160477377713315735,-39.903220,175.895200%3B3163553023326109401,-40.255954,175.697679%3B8677869629783454733,-40.316070,175.848920%3B14431754183232125895,-40.337910,175.821020&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=17&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,14,15,16,17&sll=-40.377675,175.784168&sspn=0.09677,0.138016&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.325799,175.693359&spn=3.144326,4.416504&z=8

[KiwiKat]

Will probably see me at some stage. Here's one I prepared earlier (though never completed): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&daddr=Cheltenham+Hunterville+Rd+%40-40.087570,+175.637440+to:Ongo+Rd+%40-39.924600,+175.559970+to:Mangahoe+Rd+%40-39.909480,+175.503800+to:Kauangaroa+Rd+%40-39.961809,+175.213948+to:Harrison+Rd+%40-39.962431,+175.213700+to:Matarawa+Valley+Rd+%40-39.941630,+175.156900+to:SH+4+%40-39.777854,+175.314690+to:National+Park,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand+to:SH+1+%40-38.887300,+175.953220+to:Te+Kuiti+to:Totoro+Rd+%40-38.553360,+174.978030+to:Mangapara+Rd+%40-38.853784,+174.984877+to:Turangi,+Waikato,+New+Zea land+to:Rangiwahia+Rd+%40-39.903220,+175.895200+to:Colyton+Rd+%40-40.255954,+175.697679+to:Saddle+Rd+%40-40.316070,+175.848920+to:-40.396372,175.783997+to:Palmerston+North,+Manawatu-Wanganui,+New+Zealand&hl=en&geocode=5877639551363491309,-40.087570,175.637440%3B17162497136998431576,-39.924600,175.559970%3B17935232719415029206,-39.909480,175.503800%3B8363083955957288589,-39.961809,175.213948%3B2428039930688389900,-39.962431,175.213700%3B16340901243555674656,-39.941630,175.156900%3B527173394423770186,-39.777854,175.314690%3B14983719318493426115,-38.887300,175.953220%3B12375208015988503690,-38.553360,174.978030%3B7426975487058216953,-38.853784,174.984877%3B14160477377713315735,-39.903220,175.895200%3B3163553023326109401,-40.255954,175.697679%3B8677869629783454733,-40.316070,175.848920%3B14431754183232125895,-40.337910,175.821020&mra=dme&mrcr=3&mrsp=17&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,14,15,16,17&sll=-40.377675,175.784168&sspn=0.09677,0.138016&ie=UTF8&ll=-39.325799,175.693359&spn=3.144326,4.416504&z=8

Driving directions to Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
984 km – about 17 hours 46 mins

Now this bit I like. I always thought it took ages to get to Wangas. Also can be split into different rides easily with some variations.

[banditrider]

Yep a nice figure 8 and some great roads in there. Also lots of other small changes that could be made and still keep the distance pretty similar. You can usually cut out 1,000km in 12 - 12.5 hours without being silly although that route does have quite a bit of back road stuff.

[Bonez]

Gentle Annie and camp over night in the middle at some point? Scenic route on Saturday via Apiti and the road that is just north of Manaweka come in closer to Taihape. Over night then some nice eastern roads home.

[banditrider]

Gentle Annie and camp over night in the middle at some point? Scenic route on Saturday via Apiti and the road that is just north of Manaweka come in closer to Taihape. Over night then some nice eastern roads home.

I may have to convert the VTR to a Varadero...

[KiwiKat]

Gentle Annie and camp over night in the middle at some point? Scenic route on Saturday via Apiti and the road that is just north of Manaweka come in closer to Taihape. Over night then some nice eastern roads home.

All we need now are some cowboyz and a few head of cattle and we'll be back in the old days. Sorry a bit before your time.

Sounding good, the wagon wheels are turning.

[Monamie]

That was a great ride Kitty-yes I enjoyed myself :niceone:
I think this thing is going to take off as the days are getting shorter and there are plenty of peeps wanting to ride;).
I am happy to have a go at tail end charlie anytime as I too quite enjoy the cruisy ride at the back to enjoy the scenery.:bleh:
You could even go as far as arranging an overnite ride a little further out...with a tipple or two....:eek:

[Monamie]

Gentle Annie and camp over night in the middle at some point? Scenic route on Saturday via Apiti and the road that is just north of Manaweka come in closer to Taihape. Over night then some nice eastern roads home.

Great minds:innocent:

[KiwiKat]

Overnighters, hot pools, great food, great company, tipples - all fit in nicely with the scheme of things but we've got to keep the short distance riders busy and work around / with major events.

Even running with the BUeLLS

[ynot slow]

Overnighters, hot pools, great food, great company, tipples - all fit in nicely with the scheme of things but we've got to keep the short distance riders busy and work around / with major events.

Even running with the BUeLLS

And tiggers hehe,mind you remember guys+booze+ hot pools= water levels rising and no guys get out yewww.:sick::wari::stupid::spanking::apint:

[KiwiKat]

Again the voice of experience:lol:. We are lost without yours words of wisdom.:spanking:

[Radar]

All suggestions welcome. Still a newbie at this. Needing your professional help to set up some long ones. At this stage I'm looking at setting up two medium runs. One being Napier / Taupo (National park?) loop, with feed stops for the horses. Another being Taraunga way with an Awakeri stopover. (Poss mid winter/ spring). If we can link into other regions riders for one or two organised rides a year that's good.


Maybe join KB'ers in Hawkes Bay for a route that they choose, then stay the night in Napier - Archie's Bunker (backpackers) is a great place, has off road parking for bikes and has great location in city centre.

Wairarapa: lunch at Castle Point, Lake Ferry, Tin Hut, Gladstone Pub or Martinborough. Could join with Wgtn KB'ers.

Forgotten Highway. Did this recently with AKL KB'ers.

Had a great time with you lot and hope to join your group again. Will post a few pics and a video later today.

[gizmo]

Don't forget that there is a club meeting at Murray's bar in Feilding 7.30pm on the 25th March.
Come along and intoduce yourselves and have an input into up coming rides.
All welcome. Always looking for great rides and poeple to lead them.

[KiwiKat]

Thanks Gizmo :2thumbsup: for organising and leading the ride last weekend. Totally positive feedback all round.

Any Manawatu riders :scooter:that want to get on board with a new friendly :wari:motorcycling club are welcome to come along to our social meeting at Murray's bar :beer:in Feilding. 25th March.

Come and meet other local riders with a wide range of bikes represented and put your ideas forward for future rides.

Why not, check out the new club website on google groups. Feilding Riders (http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web)

We need some experienced sensible riders to lead some of these rides including several scheduled long distance events throughout the year.

[86GSXR]

Thanks for this KK. I'll be there if I can.

[Switch]

We need some experienced sensible riders to lead some of these rides including several scheduled long distance events throughout the year.

Sure ;) I only have a 250, I don't have many years of experience under my belt, but im willing to lend a hand. Not sure about being in charge of a big event, but i'll definitely help out


And yes i will be at Murrys bar on the 25th :bleh::done:

[slydesigns]

We need some experienced sensible riders to lead some of these rides including several scheduled long distance events throughout the year.

Guess I better stay the hell away from this ride then...lol

Mellissa will probably be into this sort of thing once one of her 400's is up and running again. Maybe you should drop her a line at Pridex sometime KK and let her know about it.

[KiwiKat]

Guess I better stay the hell away from this ride then...lol

Mellissa will probably be into this sort of thing once one of her 400's is up and running again. Maybe you should drop her a line at Pridex sometime KK and let her know about it.

Thanks for the contact. I will check it out.

[Bonez]

Bumpity bump.

[slydesigns]

There is also a guy across the road from Lis's place, works at the hospital and runs the LOUDEST F*&%ing Hyosung GT650R in NZ. He was pretty keen to hook up for some rides.

[KiwiKat]

Guess I better stay the hell away from this ride then...lol

Since when have you :msn-wink:never been a sensible rider:chase:. You are very welcome, quiet shy fellow that you are.


There is also a guy across the road from Lis's place, works at the hospital and runs the LOUDEST F*&%ing Hyosung GT650R in NZ. He was pretty keen to hook up for some rides.

Thanks again. I'll try and get to these two. Passed 7 Feilding riders today :doh: that I didn't know. Some very nice bikes. A bit hard to do a 360 and spread the word. Tomorrow :apint: LOL

[slydesigns]

its 180... otherwise you'd just spin around and carry on the way you were already travelling and all you do is jump on the rear brake, inside leg out slide round the back and clutch out smoothly... then get a ticket.

I AM shy, truely, and I am NOT sensible on a bike, thats a fact.

[Monamie]

Taking my boy to his drum lesson tonight so won't be there Kitty:weep:. I was looking forward to hearing what the plans for this `group' are as it will be great to meet more people and do some more weekend rides.
Keep up the good work...meow and all that:2thumbsup

[86GSXR]

Taking my boy to his drum lesson tonight so won't be there Kitty:weep:. I was looking forward to hearing what the plans for this `group' are as it will be great to meet more people and do some more weekend rides.
Keep up the good work...meow and all that:2thumbsup

I'll put in her apologies :shutup:

[dogsnbikes]

I'll put in her apologies :shutup:

Good too see your house trained AL:crazy:

have trainer wheels for your sensible ride :yes:

[86GSXR]

Bout time you showed up around these here parts :devil2: See you Friday if not before, the Daytona rocks very sensibly now :wari:

[Monamie]

Good too see your house trained AL:crazy:

have trainer wheels for your sensible ride :yes:

Don't be silly...you can't teach old dogs :doh: :lol:

[slydesigns]

might show up in the cage tonight

[sarahtvet]

might show up in the cage tonight

That seems to be a wednesday night thing mate, I will hide the daytona somewhere just in case you have your tool kit with you :lol:

[phantom]

Was going to pop out tonight but after a couple ( or 3 ) wines and still a big tea to come I think it best to stay put tonight.

[KiwiKat]

Keep checking the site. Rides and events will be posted and an overview of tonights meeting.

[Switch]

Lauren and i will be there. Most likely in the car though :P

[3DKiwi]

Hi. New member to the Kiwi Biker forums. I'm a Feilding local and ride a V-Strom 650. I'm keen to come along on a few rides. Sorry I'm working in New Plymouth this week otherwise I would come to the meeting.

I agree that our area has some great roads for rides. Last Sunday I rode up the Pohangina Valley East Road , through Utuwai and across to Apiti then back home to Feilding. Awesome roads.

I'll be going on the Marton to the Mountain ride this coming Sunday.

Cheers
Nigel

[KiwiKat]

Hi. New member to the Kiwi Biker forums. I'm a Feilding local and ride a V-Strom 650. I'm keen to come along on a few rides. Sorry I'm working in New Plymouth this week otherwise I would come to the meeting.

I agree that our area has some great roads for rides. Last Sunday I rode up the Pohangina Valley East Road , through Utuwai and across to Apiti then back home to Feilding. Awesome roads.

I'll be going on the Marton to the Mountain ride this coming Sunday.

Cheers
Nigel

Nice bikes those.:yes: Will have to catch up with on some rides soon. I can't make the Sunday ride but the flyers sound interesting. It would be interesting to know more about it. You might like to post up your comments about the ride.

Cheers Gary.

[KiwiKat]

We muddled along tonight but there was a good crowd and some good ideas came out.
Thanks to everyone who came along, a 367% improvement in numbers on our 1st meeting. From 3 up to 11.

Rides being organised (further details to follow)
- Sunday 5th April, a light cruise for "end of summer" heads 10:00 then lunch
- Sunday 26th April to Napier via backroads, feeds and return
- Weekend 9/10 May Tokaanu, possibly overnight.

Other suggestions included 800km rides, linking in with other groups etc.
to develop over time.

[slydesigns]

day ride, cruisey pass to Tokaanu, just out of Turangi, via Ohakune for lunch. Hot pools, cabins and cards at Tokaanu, return the next day.

[manwithav8]

day ride, cruisey pass to Tokaanu, just out of Turangi, via Ohakune for lunch. Hot pools, cabins and cards at Tokaanu, return the next day.

Hot pools aye. Can I bring my camo banana hamock?

[86GSXR]

Bring whatever you like young laddie :yes:

Nice meeting and some good suggestions floated. So many good rides just a stones throw away. Looking forward to them :cool:

[ynot slow]

Hot pools aye. Can I bring my camo banana hamock?

Does it float and seat 10 or so,and have a chiller on it?

[3DKiwi]

Dates and rides sound good to me. So the 5th of April, is that departing Feilding railway station at 10.00 a.m.?

Thanks
Nigel

[KiwiKat]

10:00am departure - Day after daylight saving makes it 11:00 in today time. Suggestions are to leave from a servo so everyone can fill up etc so there might be a change as to where we leave from.

Mid June - shortest day - Night ride to Wellington is a possibilty. It will be cold.:cold:

[slydesigns]

what about a night ride to the Reading cimema or the Regent for a movie and dinner then back - Wellington

Its random but gives the ride a point. Could be fun....

[3DKiwi]

Thanks. Leaving from a Service Station sounds like a good idea.

Nigel

[KiwiKat]

what about a night ride to the Reading cimema or the Regent for a movie and dinner then back - Wellington

Its random but gives the ride a point. Could be fun....

Date / time. Post it on the site and go for it. :done:You only need to give a little bit of warning and get 3 or 4 on board. Remember that night riding has an increased chill / risk factor for some riders though. Not everyone has the right gear.


Thanks. Leaving from a Service Station sounds like a good idea. Nigel

Agreed. we will pick a site. PM Gizmo (BMW) re Sunday.

If you click onto the Feilding Riders (all neat people) google groups website to join the mailing list we can update you with rides and events.

[slydesigns]

Remember that night riding has an increased chill / risk factor for some riders though. Not everyone has the right gear.

Nothing will be more on my mind, I'm one of those summer weight riders myself. All my gear is armour and mesh and not much else. And if my riding partner comes along, shes only slightly better off.

[gizmo]

:banana: Look at doing a night ride on the shortest day of the year IE longest night.
Head to Wellington for a burger. Will confirm date later.
May leave Feilding at 9.00pm Return 1.00am.
Heated Hand grips would be nice, and woollies a must.
If it is raining then ride will not go ahead, Don't need the extra problem of wet and cold.

:2thumbsup

[NZsarge]

:banana: Look at doing a night ride on the shortest day of the year IE longest night.
Head to Wellington for a burger. Will confirm date later.
May leave Feilding at 9.00pm Return 1.00am.
Heated Hand grips would be nice, and woollies a must.
If it is raining then ride will not go ahead, Don't need the extra problem of wet and cold.

:2thumbsup

Hmmm
......

[KiwiKat]

Shortest Day - weekend is 20th to 21st June.- for possible date for Burger Run.

Sarah showed her SPOT satellite messenger at the Wednesday meeting. These are terrific value for what they do and the suggestion is that the club look at one for future rides. Sponsorship or donations a possibility.

SPOT link for specs etc. (http://www.findmespot.com/australianewzealand/index3.php)

[Switch]

Was a good meeting. Just one point, Not all 250 riders are slow :jerry:

[KiwiKat]

Not all 750 Riders are fast. :crybaby: See you for a burger then?

[slydesigns]

Was a good meeting. Just one point, Not all 250 riders are slow :jerry:

No one said all were, the ones that think they aren't can look after themselves, its the new ones I was referring to that may need extra attention and consideration on longer rides.

That and the fact not all 250's are fast, they range from being tapped out at 120pkh up to about 200kph so some will be at their max for a long time on a long trip even at the speed limit.

Things to consider when we do a trip and invite ALL along. Better to plan now than have them fail later mid ride with no options.

[KiwiKat]

I just did a quick run for next Sunday's ride. I only got LOSTonce and one road didn't exist.:rolleyes:

[Switch]

Fair call Simon :P Im hoping to upgrade soon anyway :2thumbsup

[sarahtvet]

Shortest Day - weekend is 20th to 21st June.- for possible date for Burger Run.

Sarah showed her SPOT satellite messenger at the Wednesday meeting. These are terrific value for what they do and the suggestion is that the club look at one for future rides. Sponsorship or donations a possibility.

SPOT link for specs etc. (http://www.findmespot.com/australianewzealand/index3.php)

Burgers sound like a plan :yes:
Happy for any of the ride organisers to use the SPOT Tracker I have unless I am off on a long ride myself at the same time. Easy to edit contacts list online on the day.

Enjoyed meeting and rides coming up sound good. This weekend was manic so look forward to a pootle next sunday. New rider from over the ridge may join us:ride:

[Radar]

Happy for any of the ride organisers to use the SPOT Tracker I have unless I am off on a long ride myself at the same time. Easy to edit contacts list online on the day.

Enjoyed meeting and rides coming up sound good. This weekend was manic so look forward to a pootle next sunday. New rider from over the ridge may join us:ride:

Hi Sarah. I would be interested to see your Spot Messenger - will you bring it on Sunday? It does seem like a good item for clubs to purchase.

You mention "a new rider from over the ridge". Not sure what ridge that is but I hope to join the Fielding Riders for the second time. Nathan from Carterton may come as well, plus a new KB'er from Masterton.

Kiwikat, are you going to the BBQ Saturday evening (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95047&highlight=BBQ)? I met a group of Wgtn KB'ers yesterday in Upper Hutt who are going, so the BBQ looks to be a big KB event. I would like to go to the BBQ and your Sunday ride, so a night in PNth looks a possibility.

[sarahtvet]

Hi Sarah. I would be interested to see your Spot Messenger - will you bring it on Sunday? It does seem like a good item for clubs to purchase.


Will be there on sunday and if you let me know your email address beforehand I can put it on and we can send ok messages to your email (and anybody elses who wants to play) so you can see how it works.

[KiwiKat]

You mention "a new rider from over the ridge". Not sure what ridge that is but I hope to join the Fielding Riders for the second time. Nathan from Carterton may come as well, plus a new KB'er from Masterton.

Kiwikat, are you going to the BBQ Saturday evening (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95047&highlight=BBQ)? I met a group of Wgtn KB'ers yesterday in Upper Hutt who are going, so the BBQ looks to be a big KB event. I would like to go to the BBQ and your Sunday ride, so a night in PNth looks a possibility.

Yep. Sure will be at the Saturday BBQ but probably not too late.

[Bonez]

Bump for the hell of it.

[KiwiKat]

:banana: Look at doing a night ride on the shortest day of the year IE longest night.
Head to Wellington for a burger. Will confirm date later.


I've got the leather winter gloves ($70.00) now so nearly ready to rock. Next purchase heated handgrips.

Mint weather forecast for tomorrow.:sunny: Feilding Ride this Sunday leaves from BP by roundabout at 10:00am. (non daylight saving time, giving you and extra hour to wake up). :Oi:Just so you don't get lost it will be heading through Colyton, Raumai, Ashhurst, Saddle, Maharahara, Oringi, Kohinui, Pahiatua, Konini, Scarborough, Ballance and finishing at "Cafe Over the Bridge" just through the Manawatu Gorge at 12:15.

Planned stops at Saddle Rd. Windmills lookout (10:30)approx and Pahiatua BP (11:40).

This is planned to be an all abilities Sunday Ride. Hope to see you there.

[Bonez]

Good ride today Gary.

[Monamie]

It was a lovely day to be out on the bikes:yes:
Nice choice of roads Garry-I didn't even mind you cutting me off:gob:...I wasn't quite sure where that road was so pleased you did as I would have gone the longer way :Oops:
More people to meet and great to be out with folk all enjoying the their bikes and the stunning scenery.
Bugger about Mark's chain though:mad:..hopefully it will be fixed for the next one.
:scooter:

[86GSXR]

Verrrrry nice ride, thoroughly enjoyed it. Good to meet some of those many new faces around the traps, amazing who and what is out there eh :ride:

[3DKiwi]

Yup, fabulous weather and some roads that I hadn't been on before. I'm looking forward to a longer ride. The Napier via the backroads ride should be a really great ride.

Here's a couple of photos.

Nigel

[KiwiKat]

A pity that 1st photo didn't come out. You try to get a nice photo of the young lady and all these bikers turn up. See you on the Napier run.

:banana:Ride Report Here feilding-riders-club/web/ride-reports (http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web/ride-reports)

[chanceyy]

Great Ride today .. thanks Garry :niceone: :clap: a few roads I had never been down & a few its been a while since I have ridden

Mark bugger re your chain .. hope its soon sorted but nice to meet you last nite as well :yes:

[mark247]

Bugger about Mark's chain though:mad:..hopefully it will be fixed for the next one.
:scooter:

Heh that was a bugger, I was going about 120km/h and was changing gear, didnt occur to me instantly what had happened, i thought i'd blown up 3rd gear because it happened when i changed. Luckly when it snapped it didn't take out anything else with it, I'm not buying a $80 chain again, it had only been on my bike 2 weeks too...

I got my flat mates to drop off my old chain links and my tool kit and I got to work fixing it, on the side of the road. ( which took over an hour due to fairings )

Slydesigns came out and gave me a hand for a while, then caught up with you guys, then came back and I followed him slowly back to town. My chain link was shagged and it was only a matter a time until it was going to fly off again. We got the ANZA and i bought a new chain, a decent one this time, and took another hour to install it.

Finally after all that drama slydesigns and I got out and went for a good thrash, just what i needed.

A very big thanks to everyone that stopped and offered their help. About 10 different cars stopped, including Meanie. Bonez came back on the mighty GB. Also a big thanks to Slydesigns for coming out and helping out, we had a mean ride.

[chanceyy]

A very big thanks to everyone that stopped and offered their help. About 10 different cars stopped, including Meanie. Also Bonez came back on the mighty GB. Also a big thanks to Slydesigns for coming out and helping out.

Thats wot is all about Mark :yes: .. good to hear its fixed & you got the chance to have a play :clap:

[Bonez]

Good to see you got mobile again Mark.

Just been playing out in the shed on my old GSX750EX. Got a master cylinder off Polly which worked a treat. The rh line was blocked which took a bit to get sorted. Just need to make up a brake switch lead. May even have it road legal ready for next summer.

[KiwiKat]

Just been playing out in the shed on my old GSX750EX... May even have it road legal ready for next summer.

Ummn Shed - Summer 2010 /2011?:laugh:

Nice to have a couple of old Ondas there today, Heaps of Triumphs and Suzukis, Beemers, Yamahas, the Harley but NO Kwakas.

[GSVR]

Good ride yesterday Gary. Really well organised with map and notes on where to go. Only hiccup for me was when the cattle got unsettled and broke through the electric fence.

Just a short note for everyone on these rides. Always stay a safe distance from the person in front of you. If the person infront has to stop quickly for whatever reason be it stock on the road, bee inside their helmet etc. it is the following riders responsibility to be able to ride past or stop before running into the back of the rider in front!

Another thing to take into account is all bikes and riders have different stopping abilities. Stay staggered and be alert to whats going on around you.

[Bonez]

Ummn Shed - Summer 2010 /2011?:laugh:

Nice to have a couple of old Ondas there today, Heaps of Triumphs and Suzukis, Beemers, Yamahas, the Harley but NO Kwakas.It'll be good to get a line up of GSX750s past through to present.

[slydesigns]

GSXR's? Hows this a good thing?

[banditrider]

It'll be good to get a line up of GSX750s past through to present.

Sorry sold mine.

[ynot slow]

It'll be good to get a line up of GSX750s past through to present.

Now ya tell us.I can bring a picture of mine,in memory of gsx es everywhere.

[Bonez]

GSXR's? Hows this a good thing?We're not from Gore so no Raaaaaarrs

[Bonez]

Good ride yesterday Gary. Really well organised with map and notes on where to go. Only hiccup for me was when the cattle got unsettled and broke through the electric fence.

Just a short note for everyone on these rides. Always stay a safe distance from the person in front of you. If the person infront has to stop quickly for whatever reason be it stock on the road, bee inside their helmet etc. it is the following riders responsibility to be able to ride past or stop before running into the back of the rider in front!

Another thing to take into account is all bikes and riders have different stopping abilities. Stay staggered and be alert to whats going on around you.Very good points Gary. There are a few our local riders that still have the habit of being up the backsides of the person in front even though they've ridden with these folk for a few years now.

[86GSXR]

Yes, a couple of instances but I'm sure those involved realised. Right, time to run in a Tiger :love:

[Radar]

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH_All9qKA

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I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends. :2thumbsupThanks for making it happen, Gary.

[Horse]

As I said in the other thread (but should really be here), great video! Very entertaining IMO.

[KiwiKat]

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends. :2thumbsupThanks for making it happen, Gary.

Not a problem. It fitted perfectly after the BBQ which helped.
Look at that relaxed, :bleh:safe, pace. Fantastic work Steve.:niceone: You summed up the day nicely.

Hope to see you on the Napier run and don't forget :nono:that South Wairarapa ride.

[ynot slow]

Not a problem. It fitted perfectly after the BBQ which helped.
Look at that relaxed, :bleh:safe, pace. Fantastic work Steve.:niceone: You summed up the day nicely.

Hope to see you on the Napier run and don't forget :nono:that South Wairarapa ride.

Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

[86GSXR]

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends. :2thumbsupThanks for making it happen, Gary.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!


Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

Indeed :ride:

[KiwiKat]

Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

3 weekly scheduled rides.
The credit for the organised leisurely rides needs to go to quite a few people. In particular to Brent who helped crank things up. Without everyone getting on board over the past month it wouldn't happen.:done:

The concept is to also include and promote newer riders :2thumbsup which means that on some of our rides we may have 'cheats' or shortcuts for some of the slower riders. More twisties for the rest. :clap:

We are now at the stage of getting other riders to help out by taking responsibility for some rides and events. Bonez has been helping out heaps and the ride on the 26th will have a lot of his handiwork in it. The 'Burger Run' to Wellington should also be fun.:soon:

Look forward to South Wairarapa and rides to the west. Check out the website or come to our next meeting on the 29th at Murray's.

[3DKiwi]

See you all on the 26th. Let's hope the weather is fine.

I'm on holiday at the moment and riding to Gisborner tomorrow then around the East Cape over the weekend. Looking forward to it.

Nigel (Blue V-Strom)

[KiwiKat]

See you all on the 26th. Let's hope the weather is fine.

I'm on holiday at the moment and riding to Gisborner tomorrow then around the East Cape over the weekend. Looking forward to it.

Nigel (Blue V-Strom)

NEXT RIDE
Sunday 26th April Feilding - Back roads to Napier or Havelock North - Then back via other roads
Ride organised by Kiwikat and Bonez (Estimated 5.5hrs riding plus Meal stops)
FINE WEATHER EXPECTED Leaving BP Feilding at 9:30am and returning about 4:30pm.

Experience some very scenic Hawkes Bay roads and some lesser known places like Argyle and Patangata.
There will be 'cheat' routes available for newer riders.

We will be heading over to Hawkes Bay (following the Ruahine ranges) via Gorge, Maharahara, Topgrass Road, Dvke, Sh50, Argyll, Rauakawa, Bridge Pa.
Lunch / nibbles at The Rose and Shamrock Snacks and Starters menu (http://www.roseandshamrock.co.nz/index.php?Cid=100004#SNACKS AND STARTERS) then followinging the Tuki Tuki river (east) back through Patoka, the back of Waipukurau, Ormondville for a stop, and subject to time Oringi, Hopelands and home.
If Postponed, the ride will happen the following weekend, If the weather is uncooperative the route may be shortened.


Meeting Wednesday 29th April Murray's Irish Bar Feilding - Social Meeting
Meeting from 7:30pm on, or have a meal prior. Nibbles will be provided. Come along and meet other local riders.

[ynot slow]

Shit you mentioned rose and shamrock in Havelock,that's it I'm in lol,might even do a quick detour up te mata peak?

[86GSXR]

Shit, on the bike you mean :gob: :laugh:

[KiwiKat]

Shit you mentioned rose and shamrock in Havelock,that's it I'm in lol,might even do a quick detour up te mata peak?

Rose and Shamrock was built/started by my Sis and Paul. Te Mata subject to wind.:2thumbsup


Shit on the bike you mean :gob: :laugh:

Use the can next time please.

[ynot slow]

Shit, on the bike you mean :gob: :laugh:

Back to work you.:Playnice:


Rose and Shamrock was built/started by my Sis and Paul. Te Mata subject to wind.:2thumbsup
.

Nice place,used to frequent it about 6 years ago,mum had takeaways there(when there was only 2 there)quiet often end up there and Turks bar.:2thumbsup

[KiwiKat]

NEXT RIDE
Sunday 26th April Feilding - Back roads to Napier or Havelock North - Then back via other roads
Ride organised by Kiwikat and Bonez (Estimated 5.5hrs riding plus Meal stops)
FINE WEATHER EXPECTED Leaving BP Feilding at 9:30am and returning about 4:30pm.

Experience some very scenic Hawkes Bay roads and some lesser known places like Argyle and Patangata.
There will be 'cheat' routes available for newer riders.

We will be heading over to Hawkes Bay (following the Ruahine ranges) via Gorge, Maharahara, Topgrass Road, Dvke, Sh50, Argyll, Rauakawa, Bridge Pa.
Lunch / nibbles at The Rose and Shamrock Snacks and Starters menu (http://www.roseandshamrock.co.nz/index.php?Cid=100004#SNACKS AND STARTERS) then followinging the Tuki Tuki river (east) back through Patoka, the back of Waipukurau, Ormondville for a stop, and subject to time Oringi, Hopelands and home.
If Postponed, the ride will happen the following weekend, If the weather is uncooperative the route may be shortened.


Meeting Wednesday 29th April Murray's Irish Bar Feilding - Social Meeting
Meeting from 7:30pm on, or have a meal prior. Nibbles will be provided. Come along and meet other local riders.

Unfortunately not young Matt (Switch) who is celebrating his 21st that day.:drinkup::puke:


Shit you mentioned rose and shamrock in Havelock,that's it I'm in lol,might even do a quick detour up te mata peak?:msn-wink:

Bring your sails. Forecast is changeable - possibly mint.

[86GSXR]

We'll confirm our starting line up, lets hope the weather stays as mint as it is now.

[chanceyy]

I am workiing this sunday .. have a good one :yes:

[NZsarge]

Shit you mentioned rose and shamrock in Havelock,that's it I'm in lol,might even do a quick detour up te mata peak?

That would good for a photo op provided the weather is good.

[ynot slow]

That would good for a photo op provided the weather is good.


Never been up the peak,mum lived there(Havelock Nth)for about 4-6 years,seemed we would think about it but never got to the top,a must do for view.

[NZsarge]

a must do for view.

Indeed it is, if I win lotto this weekend i'm gonna buy it and plonk a house right on top of it. :laugh:

[86GSXR]

I am workiing this sunday .. have a good one :yes:

Bugger, it's been good riding with you again. Next one then?


Never been up the peak,mum lived there(Havelock Nth)for about 4-6 years,seemed we would think about it but never got to the top,a must do for view.

Stunning up there on a good day!


Indeed it is, if I win lotto this weekend i'm gonna buy it and plonk a house right on top of it. :laugh:

You in Sarge?

[KiwiKat]

If you are thinking of joining onto this Sunday's ride either meet at Feilding BP before 9:30 or Ashhurst Mobile just before 10:00.

For those of Scandinavian Heritage and for those Manawatu Riders that get lost there will be a Ciggy / drink stop at Norsewood Cafe on the way up.

[Radar]

If you are thinking of joining onto this Sunday's ride either meet at Feilding BP before 9:30 or Ashhurst Mobile just before 10:00.



I plan to be on :woohoo: the ride, complete with new rain gear.

The Rose and Shamrock looks so good I might just stay there. :drinkup:

See you in Ashhurst!

[NZsarge]

You in Sarge?
Hmm, too early to tell yet..



For those of Scandinavian Heritage and for those Manawatu Riders that get lost there will be a Ciggy / drink stop at Norsewood Cafe on the way up.

There a cafe at Norsewood?!

[NZsarge]

I plan to be on :woohoo: the ride, complete with new rain gear.


Very wise, there is a reasonable possibility you may need that new rain gear..

[chanceyy]

Bugger, it's been good riding with you again. Next one then?


its definitely been fun riding with you again :clap: juz like ole times huh


so we stop hijacking this thread I have moved all posts discussing cold duck rally to the thread about it here in meeting & events (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=93232) .. good suggestion Blacksheep :)

[banditrider]

Hmm, too early to tell yet..
There a cafe at Norsewood?!

Hate to say it, but I've been there...

[KiwiKat]

Sunny skies and no wind forecast for tomorrows leisurely ride. :no:

Typical (late) autumn weather expected, maybe a bit of rain (but we need it) and a tail wind on the way home.

If you are riding we will see you at either Feilding BP 9:30 or Ashhurst just before 10:00.

[86GSXR]

Good stuff!

[Radar]

Clear skies over Masterton this morning (rain was predicted).

See you in Ashhurst. :rockon:

[KiwiKat]

A bit of cloud around the ranges - should be a sweet day.:wari: Now to find where I put my map.

[NZsarge]

There obviously pockets of rain around coz it's raining here at the moment despite looking out the window and seeing blue sky. :rolleyes: Hope the rain is minimal, enjoy your ride people.

[robertydog]

Bit of cloud around up here but there is more blue sky and the sun is shining.

[NZsarge]

Yep, looking south: MINT! Looking west: MINT! Looking east: MINT! Looking north: passable.

[Bonez]

A beut runs guy n gals. Thanks.:clap:

[blacksheep]

great ride,good company,good beer,hot weather,what more could you ask 4 cheers lads and lassies:rockon:

[gizmo]

Bloody good ride today. Nice and warm in the bay. Good roads. Good company. Good beer. Good lunch.
What more could you ask for.

See you all at the club night this Wednesday 29th 7.30 at Murray's in Feilding.

[Monamie]

Great day out today. Jake really enjoyed his first `long` ride:Punk:Thanks for making him welcome-and to Radar for feeding him all his wedges:shit:
Awesome roads once again KittyKat:done:

[KiwiKat]

YEP a great day, great company. Looking forward to the next schedule of rides and events. :wari:

Missed a couple of people though. :bye:

After a very smooth run through the Manawatu Gorge we ended up behind a very wide and slow tractor...

Ride report is here Hawkes Bay Ride Report (http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web/ride-reports?hl=en)

[oscarnz]

Awesome ride today. Thanks Gary for organising some nice new roads for us to ride.
Mo and I had a good run home. Not too much traffic, and just a little bit of rain.

[chanceyy]

sounds like everyone had a good time :clap:

played with some new ponies this morning .. and it was fun :yes: even better is getting paid for it :done:

[KiwiKat]

A beut runs guy n gals. Thanks.:clap:


Great day out today. Jake really enjoyed his first `long` ride:Punk:Thanks for making him welcome-and to Radar for feeding him all his wedges:shit:
Awesome roads once again KittyKat:done:


Awesome ride today. Thanks Gary for organising some nice new roads for us to ride.
Mo and I had a good run home. Not too much traffic, and just a little bit of rain.

Someone will be a very tired boy tonight - and school tomorrow. Jake was a pleasure to have along and not as cheeky as his mum.

All the roads are courtesy of Bonez. :Punk: What else does the magician have up his sleeve.

Rides - Wairarapa - to Martinborough is a new one coming up. Let's get planning for the next few months. Bring your suggestions on Wednesday.

[86GSXR]

Spiffing day out. Good to see Jake doing so well, a real biker in the making :yes: Had an excellent run down from Havelock after some much needed suspension tweaks. Beaut day :sunny:

[3DKiwi]

Great ride yesterday. Loved the road and scenery coming back from Havelock North. Lunch wasn't bad either. I had a sprinkle of light rain Dannevirke to Woodville.

Here's a couple of photos.

Nigel

[NZsarge]

Saw you guys on the road yesterday, just south of the Matahiwi passing lane north of Woodville, bunch a snobby buggers! From what I saw the only one who managed a wave was Bonez... Mind you I saw Radar pull up in the Vegas BP, would've went and had a chin wag but I had to get home, sorry mate.
Sounds like a good day out and the weather was pretty primo most of the day in the end. :niceone:

[86GSXR]

Nice pics 3D. I saw you Sarge, but didn't get time to wave. The 14 looked pretty awesome head on I got to say. First time I'd seen it from that angle on the move, very impressive!

[KiwiKat]

Great ride yesterday. Loved the road and scenery coming back from Havelock North. Lunch wasn't bad either. I had a sprinkle of light rain Dannevirke to Woodville.

Here's a couple of photos.

Nigel

Thanks for leaving us the rain. I was in lead behind a horsefloat, getting a nice wash from the water YOU left on the road. :spanking:Bugs and spray give an interesting viewpoint. Ban all horsefloats - Sorry Chancey.:jerry:


Saw you guys on the road yesterday, just south of the Matahiwi passing lane north of Woodville, bunch a snobby buggers! From what I saw the only one who managed a wave was Bonez...

Saw you too. Going the wrong way again. I was practicing the Harley wave.:bleh:

[chanceyy]

Ban all horsefloats - Sorry Chancey.:jerry:



:laugh: wonder how many say ban all motorbikes .. meh I always pull over & allow ppl to pass where I can

however cattle trucks .. ewwwwwwwwww are so much worse :yes:

[86GSXR]

Hope this rain stops before the meeting!

[ynot slow]

:laugh: wonder how many say ban all motorbikes .. meh I always pull over & allow ppl to pass where I can

however cattle trucks .. ewwwwwwwwww are so much worse :yes:

Always TRY to pull over,sometimes the bloody camber on road side is huge when truck full of nags,some people don't understand horses move around and that is compunded with camber,I will endeavour to pull to the side,however if I do it 3 or so times and granny don't pass stuff em.

Also when reaching passing lanes uphill usually then find a 40 tonne combo pulls out to pass another rig,instead of waiting till the 2 or 3 cars behind get a chance to pass.

[KiwiKat]

Hope this rain stops before the meeting!

What meeting?:Oops: I meant what rain.
7:30 at Murphy's. You are allowed to cage it.:crybaby:

[86GSXR]

Now that's not very 'hardcore' so that's exactly what I'll do :cold: Yeah, what rain? Meeting? :Oops:

[KiwiKat]

The weather is quite nasty tonight. Not a prob if you decide to stay indoors.

Cheers Gary.

[banditrider]

Is it permissable to bring a spare set of wheels?

[KiwiKat]

Is it permissable to bring a spare set of wheels?

Yes please,:hug: two rears thanks.

[Owl]

Is it permissable to bring a spare set of wheels?

You planning to tie the VTR to the Concours?:eek5:

[banditrider]

Yes please,:hug: two rears thanks.


You planning to tie the VTR to the Concours?:eek5:

2 rears not quite 2m apart and 2 fronts about the same distance apart and inline with the rears...and some other bits and pieces joining the whole lot up.

Anyone want a lift?

[86GSXR]

Good get together last night, now have four months worth of rides sorted out.

[KiwiKat]

The Rides Schedule through to August has now been updated on the website
Feilding Riders Club - Proposed Rides (http://groups.google.com/group/feilding-riders-club/web/rides-and-events-schedule-2009?hl=enhttp://)

[3DKiwi]

Proposed Ride Sunday 10 May (Mother's Day)

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) 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

If the weather is fine tomorrow Sunday 3 May I will be checking the ride route out. The Pohangina Valley East road is superb for spirited riding but care must be taken on several corners after long straits for loose chips as you won't be able to slow down in time if you are going a bit quick. The road between Kimbolten and Rangiwahia has many tight corners and some loose chips. It's fine to ride on however. Ruahine Road to Managweka has some great scenery so we may want to stop to take photos.

Like other rides the second rider will need to stop at corners so that no one overshoots. All roads on this ride are sealed but if you wrong you could end up on a gravel road.

Cheers
Nigel

[Meanie]

Done that loop a number of times now, great ride. Monie and i may join you we will see what happens during the week

[3DKiwi]

Checked out the roads yesterday. Everything is looking pretty good. Just a couple of short sections require care:

1. Valley Road going Colyton. Short piece of resealed road near the summit of the hill. Still some loose chips

2. Pohangina Valley East Road. By Totara Park the corner just after the park has been resealed. Loose chips.

3. Rangiwahia Road. About 15 minutes north of Kimbolten the road has been resealed and there are a lot of loose chips. This is one that could catch someone out travelling too quick and not being able to slow down in time. The other ones mentioned shouldn't cause a problem.

4. The Vinegar Hill road back to Feilding has a few corners with loose chips but that's nothing new!!

I came across about 10 - 12 scooters going the other way near Apiti. Out for a low speed ride I guess :)

See you all on Sunday, weather permitting.

Nigel

[KiwiKat]

Proposed Ride Sunday 10 May (Mother's Day)

Ride Distance Approx 250 km

Depart BP Feilding 10.00 a.m. ... Valley Road, Pohangina Road and Pohangina Valley East Road ... Rangiwahia Heading back north along Rangiwahia Road ... Vinegar Hill. Cheers Nigel


Done that loop a number of times now, great ride. Monie and i may join you we will see what happens during the week

It would be great to have you along Master Meanie


See you all on Sunday, weather permitting. Nigel

I'm looking forward to the Ride this Sunday. Must remember chocy's and roses first.

Other upcoming Feilding Rides: :ride:

:ride: Sunday 31st May Heading through the back roads of Wairarapa to Martinborough for lunch, Ride organised by Steve

:ride: Saturday 20 June Shortest Day NIGHTRide - Hamburger run to Wellington. Organised by Brent

:ride: Weekend 11/12 July Fields Track, organised by 86GSXR

:ride: Weekend 1/2 August Motorcycle Tour de Manawatu, organised by Brent (date to be confirmed)

[NZsarge]

:ride: Saturday 20 June Shortest Day NIGHTRide - Hamburger run to Wellington. Organised by Brent



Hmmm.
..........

[banditrider]

Hmmm.
..........

Hungry? :whistle:

[Meanie]

Hmmm.
..........


Hungry? :whistle:

Yea i might be keen on this one

[Flynn]

Yea i might be keen on this one

Wot, for a burger, hungry too huh:rofl:

[NZsarge]

Hungry? :whistle:


Yea i might be keen on this one

Better be a bloody good burger though! None of that gourmet shite either!

[banditrider]

Better be a bloody good burger though! None of that gourmet shite either!

Maccas? :sick:

[Owl]

Maccas? :sick:

Fair enough too if you have heated grips!:laugh:

[banditrider]

Could have done with them on the Honda this morning...

[86GSXR]

They're definitely going onto the Tiger this year! :cold:

[Owl]

They're definitely going onto the Tiger this year! :cold:

Yeah I might have to have another talk to Sarge about these. All confused now I've found lots of different models.:confused:

[86GSXR]

Sounds interesting. Apparantly the new Oxfords are quite slimline. I'm getting Kerry to throw something together........

[banditrider]

These are the puppies: http://www.oxprod.com/index.php?pg=3&action=dept&id=137&pid=174&p=

No complaints from mine (after I plugged everything in properly and glued the grips down - shop didn't bother doing a proper job). My left hand grip is starting to show a little wear (37,000km with them on) so they won't last forever - but they're pretty cheap at around $100. Couldn't buy a decent pair of gloves for that...

[86GSXR]

Those are the ones. They'll go well on the Tiger, I gave them a miss on the Daytona because they were a bit short when combined with the angle of the bars.

[banditrider]

There's a dude in the 'naki who sells a lot of oxford stuff on trademe and does some reasonable deals. I've got his card somewhere...

[yod]

after enduring 7:30am on the desert rd in winter, my wife took pity and bought me some for my birthday

they're fms

edit: and they're completely manly

[Meanie]

Your all soft :whistle:

[Owl]

Those are the ones. They'll go well on the Tiger, I gave them a miss on the Daytona because they were a bit short when combined with the angle of the bars.

Oxford make "Sports Hot Grips" as well as the standard. It's why I'm all confused, as I don't know if the standard ones have this flash new controller.:confused:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-216875796.htm

Apologies Feilding Rider's for clogging up your thread. I'm sure a Mod will be happy to put this with the rest of the Manawatu crap!

[banditrider]

Apparently they do (though perhaps it looks different to that one). The new bit is the separate on/off. The Connie's ones only has up/down which sux a bit as you have to hold the button down for a while to get them to come on. Also hard to see in the dark - they could do with reflective labelling or something.

If the sports ones are as good as the others then I think I'd be keen too - nice to have a smaller controller etc.

Fielding Riders probably like warm hands too...

[fresh trax]

Done that loop a number of times now, great ride. Monie and i may join you we will see what happens during the week

I hope the weather holds out will join you on that ride :2thumbsup

[slydesigns]

soft... soft... all soft... YOD's the softest by far. And Meanie, your not much better... that Battlestar Concours generates its own localised area of heated air at the front, due to the immense friction and compression of air as you force that behemoth through the space occupied by said air.

[KiwiKat]

Oxford make "Sports Hot Grips" as well as the standard. It's why I'm all confused, as I don't know if the standard ones have this flash new controller.:confused:

Apologies Feilding Rider's for clogging up your thread. I'm sure a Mod will be happy to put this with the rest of the Manawatu crap!



If the sports ones are as good as the others then I think I'd be keen too - nice to have a smaller controller etc.

Fielding Riders probably like warm hands too...

Warm hands are good. Apparently the latest grips are a different rubber compound and thinner therefore better control. I like the new contoller.


I hope the weather holds out will join you on that ride :2thumbsup

Who cares about weather? See you in the sunshine tomorrow.:whistle:

I was however reading about wind shear yesterday which there have been warnings about in the last couple of days.

[KiwiKat]

Proposed Ride Sunday 10 May (Mother's Day)

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 Apiti
Kimbolten (Toilet stop) 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 ... Nigel

Fingers crossed for acceptable weather Sunday. We are lucky to be missing the worst of it. If the weather is total crap :Oops: might look at meeting for a snack / drink at ummm .... Breakers or ???

[Meanie]

Its not looking good :oi-grr:

[NZsarge]

Its not looking good :oi-grr:

Was'nt supposed to be good today either.. But aside from it being breezy at times and a little chilly it was all good, I guess we'll see tomorrow.

[NZsarge]

Oxford make "Sports Hot Grips" as well as the standard. It's why I'm all confused, as I don't know if the standard ones have this flash new controller.:confused:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Other/auction-216875796.htm

Apologies Feilding Rider's for clogging up your thread. I'm sure a Mod will be happy to put this with the rest of the Manawatu crap!

That's the ones Owl, that the new model with the new grip pattern and new design of controller, the model that most of us have is still available albeit with the new style controller and they are $10 cheaper.

If the weather is looking ok tomorrow I might turn up to this shin dig.

[yod]

soft... soft... all soft... YOD's the softest by far. And Meanie, your not much better... that Battlestar Concours generates its own localised area of heated air at the front, due to the immense friction and compression of air as you force that behemoth through the space occupied by said air.

hey, i know you, you're that guy with the toy bike....

[3DKiwi]

Not looking good team. Sunday 7.15 a.m. and it's raining and been raining most of the night. However I can see patches of blue sky so who knows, it may clear up. I think however if it is still raining we should postpone until next Sunday.

Nigel

[NZsarge]

If it's still raining by what time? bearing in mind if I come over it'll take me about 50 mins longer to get there than someone from Palmy or Ashhurst.

[KiwiKat]

Definitely some large blue patches of sky opening up and an awesome rainbow looking south.:yes: Around Apiti looks good for now. We might have a clear idea by before 9:00.

[3DKiwi]

What a difference half an hour makes. The sun is out and the sky is clearing. So fingers coressed, things are looking good.

Nigel

[NZsarge]

Would appreciate updates if it's not too much to ask cheers, sounds like it's getting better, looked on met service... :gob: :crazy: :eek5: But as we all know, they don't know shit at times.

[banditrider]

Alternating between sunshine and pouring rain here...

[NZsarge]

Alternating between sunshine and pouring rain here...

Ok i'll set out and if it looks dodgy i'll haul it up at Meanies place and head back, pretty good over this way but that not where the ride is headed though...

[KiwiKat]

Alternating between sunshine and pouring rain here...

Where are you? No rain in Feilding since 7:00. Clear skies to the North and North East. South Easterly cloud is starting to move in though so a bit cooler.

must be time to move to the suburbs for the better weather.

[86GSXR]

Won't be able to make this one sorry people, meeting up with Chanceyy for awhile today. Have a good one!

[banditrider]

In the 'burbs of Palmy. I'm thinking that Pohangina East (and out Rangi way too maybe) will be a bit dodgy in places - new slips and the like. Good excuse to pootle...

Might get some gear together...

[KiwiKat]

Bad weather has just closed in here from the south east,- rain and some wind gusts.

[banditrider]

Getting worse here too...

[KiwiKat]

Today's Feilding Ride is dead in the water. Duck shooting time.:crybaby: Thanks 3D :yes:for organising it and hopefully next week we can run with it again in the sunshine.

Sorry Sarge. Kwaka make jetskis for a reason.

[3DKiwi]

Yup, today's ride is postponed. It's hosing down at the moment. The ride would not be very enjoyable at all not to mention a bit dangerous on some of the winedy bits.

Better luck next Sunday.

Nigel

[NZsarge]

Yeah got to Woodville and thought F that! Still, got a pootle in without getting wet so..

[Meanie]

Bugger. I gurss winter is rearing its ugly head
Off to Auckland next week so wont be able to join you but we are going up on the bikes rain hail or shine
Have a safe one

[ynot slow]

Bugger. I gurss winter is rearing its ugly head
Off to Auckland next week so wont be able to join you but we are going up on the bikes rain hail or shine
Have a safe one

And you guys as well,must be winter,time for boats.

If fine might join part way even,there's an idea.

[fresh trax]

:chase:
Today's Feilding Ride is dead in the water. Duck shooting time.:crybaby: Thanks 3D :yes:for organising it and hopefully next week we can run with it again in the sunshine.

Sorry Sarge. Kwaka make jetskis for a reason.

Is the ride on this weekend - or just off indefinitely?:chase:

[3DKiwi]

Not looking hopeful. 8.00 a.m. and it's pissing down in Feilding. The forecast for today is morning showers then clearing.

Nigel

[3DKiwi]

Still raining. I think it's safe to say that today's ride is cancelled.

Think I'll go to the movies and watch Star Trek. Should be good.

Nigel

[NZsarge]

Still raining. I think it's safe to say that today's ride is cancelled.

Think I'll go to the movies and watch Star Trek. Should be good.

Nigel

Hmm, Star Trek, there a thought.

[Monie]

did you go and was it good star treck?

[NZsarge]

did you go and was it good star treck?

I did'nt in the end, got in there and it was packed out so I fled!

[3DKiwi]

The wife and I saw Star Trek and loved it. Highly recommended. Yeah the theatre was packed. Anyone arriving late had split their party up as there were only a few single seats left.

I've just put a set of Oxford heated grips on my bike. Went for my first ride yesterday with them on. No more cold hands for me. Wish I had them 25 years ago when I used to ride to work every day all year round.

My apologies for next Wednesday's meeting. I'll be working in New Plymouth.

Nigel

[86GSXR]

Love Star Trek, must get there! Oxfords and Scottoiler go on the Tiger in two weeks, not a moment too soon.

[KiwiKat]

Not to be beaten. I hear heated grips are in short supply at the moment.

Well the weather has manged to put the damper on our planned rides for the last two weekends. The next Feilding Ride is the Backroads to Martinborough excursion on Sunday the 31st May:soon: being organised by Steve from Carterton. This should be a goodie.

We will be getting together for our monthly social night on next Wednesday (27th) at Murray's in Feilding. Bring your bike if you dare.

[86GSXR]

Great ride plan. See you guys there on Wednesday. Managed to get to Star Trek, well worth it. I'd describe it as 'swashbuckling', quite funny too. Loved the bit where they opened the beautifully polished stainless steel warp drive throttle - and nothing happened. Caused a wee 'moment' on the bridge before they figured it out. Hilarious :laugh:

[Radar]

Hi guys - Sunday's ride is ON at this stage: Lunch in Martinborough - back roads (nearly) all the way, to and from P Nth. The route I have planned is fantastic - details will be posted later this week.

Weather is set to clear on Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately showers and southwesterlies are predicted for Sunday in the Wairarapa and Manawatu but forecasts can change so lets hope for sunny warm weather...

[banditrider]

Got a GPS map to share before the ride?

[Radar]

Got a GPS map to share before the ride?

Not a GPS map, but I will give details of the route with a map.

The weather forecast for the Wairarapa (http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/wairarapa.html) on Sunday is "Periods of rain. Strong cold southerlies." Similar for the Manawatu. Seems to be typical Queen's BDay weather. Lets hope for a good weather otherwise it will be yet another canceled ride.

[86GSXR]

Very nice meeting tonight, small group so more time for talking crap. Also planned a couple of rides :yes:

[Radar]

Good to hear that you guys had a good meeting. I was at the White Swan in Greytown with the Ulysses Club where they had 2 for 1 meals.

Sunday's weather :no: forecast: High of 3 degrees + rain. :cold: Looks like another cancellation. :angry:

[ynot slow]

Yep 4 is a quorum hehe.

Might have a reccy on route soon,dad wants me to look after his place when they go to brissy(read feed bloddy horses,work them,feed beefies for free lol),so if I go will check out a few roads.Will take bike and if crappy use their car hehe.Depends if quack organises anything by then.

[Meanie]

Always a bit hard to get people away from their nice warm homes on a cold winter night

[86GSXR]

Don't worry, have a couple of goodies coming up. Starting soon, maybe even Sunday if the weather holds.

[Radar]

.... maybe even Sunday if the weather holds.

The forecast is changing - a bit of sunshine but still very cold.

Cold I can handle but for lots of rain I will have to find my HTFU pills.

[banditrider]

Cracker day today. Here's hoping we can luck out and get a weekend like it. Overdue for some nice weather and well overdue for a ride!

[Monie]

i agree to that i have the dts...


is that better i was multi tasking... lolololololololololol see 86

[86GSXR]

What have you been taking? <_<

[Monie]

What have you been taking? <_<

re read my post now ...lol

[gizmo]

Hay All.
Is this Sundays ride Leaving BP Feilding at10am?
Hope the weather improves.
I will not be able to do it as I am on call. Lucky old me.

The Night ride on the 20th of June will leave BP Feailding at 8.15ish pm :IE meet at 8pm. Will be doing Main roads for most of it. May go Opiki way to Wellington, Pie cart at Railway station then up to Mount Victoria Look out before Heading home.
Fit those heated grips. Pull out the thermals and the winter woolies. It will be cold.
Note that this will be a gentle pace.

See you all there.:Punk:

[86GSXR]

re read my post now ...lol

Whew! Thank god for that. I thought you were having a turn :lol:


Hay All.
Is this Sundays ride Leaving BP Feilding at10am?
Hope the weather improves.
I will not be able to do it as I am on call. Lucky old me.

The Night ride on the 20th of June will leave BP Feailding at 8.15ish pm :IE meet at 8pm. Will be doing Main roads for most of it. May go Opiki way to Wellington, Pie cart at Railway station then up to Mount Victoria Look out before Heading home.
Fit those heated grips. Pull out the thermals and the winter woolies. It will be cold.
Note that this will be a gentle pace.

See you all there.:Punk:

Grips go on in a week! I think Gary mentioned leave Feilding 9.30 meet at BP Fitz 1000. That was it wasn't it Gary?

[ynot slow]

I think Gary mentioned leave Feilding 9.30 meet at BP Fitz 1000. That was it wasn't it Gary?

True,but in proper rides here who knows what time haha.:chase:

[Radar]

Cracker day today. Here's hoping we can luck out and get a weekend like it. Overdue for some nice weather and well overdue for a ride!

Sunday's ride is ON !

I will post the route tomorrow (have visitors staying tonight).

Went out this afternoon on part of the S Wairarapa route - magnificent - its going to be a fantastic ride so get your warm clothes ready!

[86GSXR]

True,but in proper rides here who knows what time haha.:chase:

What, us, late :whistle:


Sunday's ride is ON !

I will post the route tomorrow (have visitors staying tonight).

Went out this afternoon on part of the S Wairarapa route - magnificent - its going to be a fantastic ride so get your warm clothes ready!

Excellent! Those roads are magnificently sublime! Warm clothes on standby :niceone:

[banditrider]

Sounds good! Fingers Crossed!

[Radar]

THE ROUTE FOR SUNDAY'S RIDE

I went out this morning and did the entire route, arriving back home after 5 PM. Here is the route:

Meet in Palmerston North. I will consult with Gary about the time and place but I suggest 10 AM at the start of the Pahiatua Track.

Pahaitua Track - regroup in Pahiatua just before the main street.

Back roads to Alfredton, then Te Ore Ore (bypassing central Masterton).

Wainuioru and around to join the road north of Gladstone.

Gladstone (not the pub) to Longbush to Martinborough.

Lunch in Martinborough.
The Village Cafe - spacious, room for our gear, and a good menu.

North to Ponatahi, brief stops at Stonehenge Aotearoa and The Haunted House, back roads to Masterton.

Tiki Tour through the centre of Masterton and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Back roads to Mauriceville and Eketahuna.

Final regroup at the Tui Cafe, Mangatanoika.

Return to the Manawatu via the gorge or track.

[Radar]

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING - ISSUED BY MetService AT 7:59 pm 29-May-2009

WELLINGTON WAIRARAPA (http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/weatherWarnings/severe-weather-warnings.html)
Strong, bitterly cold southerlies expected to spread north early
Sunday morning. In the 24 hours from about 8am Sunday expect
10 to 20cm of snow above 300 metres and lighter falls down to about
200 metres on the hills.

Wairarapa Rural Forecast for Sunday:
Showers developing and snow lowering to 200 metres. Becoming cold, and southerlies rising to gale in exposed places.


The forecast for next Sunday (http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/wairarapa.html) is much better: SUNNY, DRY, LIGHT WINDS


Forecasts can change, so Gary and I will make a final decision Sunday morning at 7.30, posting here and on the Feilding Rider's Club email list.

[banditrider]

How's this look?

[KiwiKat]

An awesome route for Sunday - Now chocolate fingers crossed for a fine day despite the Met Service.

If postponed we will try to do this ride the following Sunday.

[Meanie]

How's this look?

Well done..............

[banditrider]

Want the Mapsource file?

[Meanie]

Want the Mapsource file?

Yea send it through....

[banditrider]

Can't seem to upload it here so if anyone else has a Garmin & wants it, PM ya email address.

[KiwiKat]

Sundays Martinborough Ride - Weather permitting.


Start confirmed at 10:00am at Start of Pahiatua by Aokautere Turnoff.

Regroup on Town side of Pahiatua Bridge.


THE ROUTE FOR SUNDAY'S RIDE

I went out this morning and did the entire route, arriving back home after 5 PM. Here is the route:

Meet in Palmerston North. I will consult with Gary about the time and place but I suggest 10 AM at the start of the Pahiatua Track.

Pahaitua Track - regroup in Pahiatua just before the main street.

Back roads to Alfredton, then Te Ore Ore (bypassing central Masterton).

Wainuioru and around to join the road north of Gladstone.

Gladstone (not the pub) to Longbush to Martinborough.

Lunch in Martinborough.
The Village Cafe - spacious, room for our gear, and a good menu.

North to Ponatahi, brief stops at Stonehenge Aotearoa and The Haunted House, back roads to Masterton.

Tiki Tour through the centre of Masterton and Queen Elizabeth Park.

Back roads to Mauriceville and Eketahuna.

Final regroup at the Tui Cafe, Mangatanoika.

Return to the Manawatu via the gorge or track.

Forecasts can change, so Gary and I will make a final decision Sunday morning at 7.30, posting here and on the Feilding Rider's Club email list.[/QUOTE]

[banditrider]

Can't seem to upload it here so if anyone else has a Garmin & wants it, PM ya email address.

This might work: http://cid-5c9461d4a76ae35c.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/GPS%20Routes/Martinborough%2031-05-09.gdb

[Radar]

How's this look?

Yes, that is it, basically.

I will post a scanned detailed map later today and will include more road and place names.

But the weather looks GRIM. Latest forecast for tomorrow:
Sleety showers and strong cold southerlies.

The maximum temperature will be 7 degrees, or another forecast puts the max to only 3 degrees. I doubt if many will show up when its so cold - are there any definite starters for tomorrow?

Cold weather is OK with me, even the odd shower, but snow or "sleety showers" is dangerous for cagers and a definite NO for us.

Anyhow, I can tell you that the route is fantastic! We had mostly sunny weather over here yesterday and many times while I did the route I felt like stopping to get pics and videos - the valleys and snowy peaks were magnificent. The cafe in Martinborough is tops, and we can do sneak views of Stonehenge and the nearby Haunted House.

...

Are there any definite starters for tomorrow?
Post here or PM me. Thanks.

If there will only be 3 or 4 of us, it may be better to postpone the ride to next weekend - see forecast here (http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/ruralWeather/wairarapa.html)(dry and sunny).

But hey, if we get a group for tomorrow, I will be there with my thermals and a bottle of HTFU pills! :wari:

[banditrider]

I'm keen if cold. Don't mind if there's a little bit of moisture around but no reason to be silly if it's atrocious. Route 52 can be a little slippery in places in the wet...

The route looks great (if I got it right), takes in a couple of roads I haven't done.

[Radar]

I just spoke with KiwiKat, Gary - at this stage the ride is ON.

At the moment it looks like we have 6 or 7 definite starters for the ride. Nathan from Carterton will join me in Masterton, meeting you at the start of the Pahiatua Track.

We will look at the weather in the Manawatu and Wairarapa tomorrow at 7.30 AM. Some sunshine is forecast for both places, along with a bit of rain. Most of us are OK with cold weather and a bit of rain, but if there are strong winds or if it is bucketing down, we will cancel (postpone) the ride.

I will post a map and further details soon.

Its a ripper of a route so get your thermals and join us!

[Radar]

Maps of the route:

MAP 1 - P Nth > Pahiatua Track > Mangaone Valley

MAP 2 - Mangaone Valley > Alfredton > Te Ore Ore (outer Masterton)

Map 3 - Te Ore Ore > Wainuioru > Gladstone

MAP 4 - Gladstone > Longbush > Martinborough > Stonehenge > Masterton

MAP 2 - Masterton > Mauriceville > Kaiparoa > Eketahuna > (continue north to Mangatanoika's Tui Cafe)

...

Notes of interest to be added later today.

...

[KiwiKat]

Looking good my friend.:niceone: It has been quite mild up here today. I am going out to do some wiring on the bike shortly for my water boiler.

A fantastic cruising day planned.

[86GSXR]

Should be a great run if it's not toooo bad weatherwise. Catch you lot in the morning! :rockon:

[3DKiwi]

I'll be there, assuming the weather is okay.

Nigel

[Radar]

Today's ride is cancelled :weep: (postponed to next Sunday).

It is raining in Masterton and windy. There is a prediction of gale force winds in exposed places, snow to 200m, and rain until late afternoon. Kiwikat says over in Feilding there are dark gray rain clouds on the horizon. Bugger!


See you next Sunday :sunny: when it will be sunny and dry! :yes:

[KiwiKat]

Today's ride is cancelled :weep: (postponed to next Sunday).

It is raining in Masterton and windy. There is a prediction of gale force winds in exposed places, snow to 200m, and rain until late afternoon. Kiwikat says over in Feilding there are dark gray rain clouds on the horizon. Bugger!

See you next Sunday :sunny: when it will be sunny and dry! :yes:

:eek: :scooter::cold: Still like a Ruapehu morning here. Thick cloud moving in from the south.

Just started raining here now.

I am still hoping for a short ride (close to home) so I might head out at 10:00am from BP Feilding if weather allows. Bulls, Sanson, Turakina Valley, maybe Vinegar Hill if weather holds and home. Must be a good coffee shop somewhere. Reality is ... it doesn't look likely.

[3DKiwi]

Raining now in Feilding. See you all next Sunday hopefully.

Nigel

[banditrider]

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

[chanceyy]

Must be a good coffee shop somewhere.

86 will know where they ALL are Garry :msn-wink::niceone::rolleyes:

[86GSXR]

Ahh bugger. Yes, looking a bit foul down that way. We're off to Wellie instead then to see Mum :yes: Plenty of cafe's down there :bleh:

[sinfull]

Ahh bugger. Yes, looking a bit foul down that way. We're off to Wellie instead then to see Mum :yes: Plenty of cafe's down there :bleh:
If ya looking for a pit stop down these ways mate google map swamp rd tehoro nz and where it lands take the st view and pan 10 degrees to the left ! Thats the drive to take (the drive at the very end takes you up to the marae)
My cell is in my details if ya wanna grab that in case !
Not too sure about coffee but there are one or two non alcoholic bevs available lol !