Wellington MX N00B here

[thecharmed01]

Thought I would try my luck here as well.....

Got my first bike on Sunday morning and went for my first ride yesterday.
LOVED IT!

Being very new, I have little idea where to go and lots of questions about how to attack things so would be stoked if there were any locals out there, with a lot of patience and a lot of skills to give me a bit of a heads up, and even show off a few good local spots to ride in that wouldnt get me in over my head too fast.....

I'm in the central city and we have bikes & ute so can go most places but need a little notice so I can drop bubs off with the grandparents!

Would love any advice or tips for riding places, I have been down to Red Rocks for my first ride and I know of Long Gully (will be looking at heading up there one day soon) but dont know anywhere else local.

[Hemex]

Thought I would try my luck here as well.....

Got my first bike on Sunday morning and went for my first ride yesterday.
LOVED IT!

Being very new, I have little idea where to go and lots of questions about how to attack things so would be stoked if there were any locals out there, with a lot of patience and a lot of skills to give me a bit of a heads up, and even show off a few good local spots to ride in that wouldnt get me in over my head too fast.....

I'm in the central city and we have bikes & ute so can go most places but need a little notice so I can drop bubs off with the grandparents!

Would love any advice or tips for riding places, I have been down to Red Rocks for my first ride and I know of Long Gully (will be looking at heading up there one day soon) but dont know anywhere else local.

Get in touch with kezzafish or crfchick on here...they should be able to sort you out :)

[thecharmed01]

Excellent, I shall try and find them!

Thanks a lot!!!!!

[Reckless]

Here's here user thingy

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=22545

You can PM (private message) her from that! or do a search for a post of hers click on her name and then PM her!!
Good luck!

[thecharmed01]

Thanks bud, good forum this......Not terribly hard to get around.
I used to be on the phpBB Styles Team so am not too bad at finding my way around forum softwares these days but it is really nice to see a helpful bunch lurking about here. So many forums people would just leave you to it, or run you down for not knowing how!
Thanks!

I PM'd them both so will see what happens now =)

I think I am discovering a few familiar usernames here though LOL

[kezzafish]

Fantastic pics!! Looks like you guys had heaps of fun! Wish we had somewhere like the Sandpit down here in Welly

we do and it's free! It's just north of Foxton along the foxton straights. It's a big pine forrest that runs alng the beach between the seaside townships of Himatangi and Tangimoana. I was up there yesterday with a mate, my brother and 2 nephewsone of them's on a CRF150 aged 13 and he gets through allright... just gotta get it into his head to pin it through soft sand and not to back off at the top of sand dunes! lol


W3rd to that!!!

What is there thats similar in Welly to ride?
I only know of Red Rocks for flat and open-ish and Long Gully which I havent been to yet - this weekend I plan to head up there and have a look!

the thing is... it's illegal for us to ride up the beach and the cops do moniter it so you gotta be in the know! nah just gotta go in at the Tangimoana entrance and not piss off the locals... they are entirely fine with us using their forrest just not their roads or beaches for wheelie practice

I'd be happy to take you girls up there... anytime... and in return you can convince my wifey to get back on a bike

I posted this reply in the femaleriders thread so just cutnpasted it here incase ya miss it. Red rocks is also illegal to ride without a current wof and rego as it's a beach and therefore the road rules apply. The cops go round there sometimes but they're pretty lax i think... i've ridden there plenty without seeing a cop... just a heads up

Long gully is basically a hard packed, poorly maintained MX track for people with a screw loose (like the land owners son!) the track was made for his sons and they are fast as fuck. Since his son's growing up he has made it available for anyone's use and charges $20 to ride it as well as you must sign the form that says you wont sue him if you get hurt. there is a little enduro loop which is fun but reasonably difficult (not really for learners) and it's short. I like it up there and you will too... you can learn anywhere... just a heads up. Oh and another note is it's windy as fuck up there... there's a reason they put the wind Turbine on top of that hill as i found out whilst flying off the ski jump lol

[Sparky Bills]

Hit up the shops...
Most of them ride dirt too so should know a few good spots that are local.

Happy riding!

[thecharmed01]

Thanks Kezza, I did see your post in that thread, but TBH that seems like its people from up north so almost not relevant enough for me which was why I posted this.
I feel bad hijacking their thread......

I would like to do Tangi, my best friend has a house there and they ride but I really would like to nail down a few basic bike handling skills before I head up that ways and make an ass of myself in front of a bunch of experts LOL

[vr4king]

Sharon???...............hahahaha welcome to my new favorite world pitty im far away now

Make sure you get along to the organized rides to they are a good way to get into the scene...........Id dwayne riding too?

Opps hope Im thinking this is the right person

[DJSin]

Hey C1 - looks like all the kewl kids are getting into motorbikes :)
Hope you are enjoying your ride.

[4stroke]

Sharon???...............hahahaha welcome to my new favorite world pitty im far away now

Make sure you get along to the organized rides to they are a good way to get into the scene...........Id dwayne riding too?

Opps hope Im thinking this is the right person

so your from the mitsi club days too then?

[vr4king]

so your from the mitsi club days too then?

Why yes i am small world huh

[4stroke]

Why yes i am small world huh

damm yeah i allways wondered if it was the same vr4king lol i was ww on the forums once upon a time.

[vr4king]

Ah the old days aye...........thought id try this dirt riding thingy thinking it would be a bit cheaper but seems its not hahahahaha oh well im hooked now so no going back

[4stroke]

Ah the old days aye...........thought id try this dirt riding thingy thinking it would be a bit cheaper but seems its not hahahahaha oh well im hooked now so no going back

same here aye, it is cheaper, not as much police attn aye lol or the fines to go with the cars

[thecharmed01]

Hahahahaha hey Nath, it IS you!!!!!
Give Anna big hugs from me!!!!!

Holy crap, we got ourselves a regular ole MMC catchup!

Yah Dwayne bought a bike, gave it a go and decided it was all good so I sold the Black Widow and bought me the TTR.
We have been to the last two organised rides, me as a spectator with the baby (oh yeah I have an 8 month old son now who is nearly walking and LOVES motors.....any kind) and Dwayne riding. He got an RM250 and has been getting used to the switch from BMX to motors.
Went to the rides up by Shannon about a month ago, and then a couple weeks ago up at Otaki.

I only got my little bike on Sunday so havent had much time on it, went round Red Rocks and really enjoyed it, managed all the holes and ups and downs, streams and bits and pieces without coming off or killing myself LOL
I am really enjoying the change from MTB though, so nice to actually be able to power through a water crossing and up the other side effort free!

We got into it because we have a group of mates doing it, the guy D hired to work for him is really into it, along with his wife, his brother, his daughter and about 4 friends. Then two of the guys who lease a building off us are into it as well. So there is a fair group of about 10 of them that go to all the organised stuff.
My problem is they are all way better than me and I dont want to hold them up, so would like to find some like minded motivated noobies, or even some patient experts to get me up to speed FAST.
I'm a quick learner, and a fair driver too...... my last lap time at Taupo in the GSR (pre-any mods) was a fairly nice 47 seconds. I beat most of the MMC guys at trackday LMAO!!!!!
So I am hoping that I will pick this up quick enough to not hold them too far up......

[vr4king]

Yeah it is fun indeed I been doing it for awhile now...........
We always ride as a group and just charge ahead then stop and wait for the slower ones(normaly me)

Im rather lucky I live in the country now and have some land which we ride on and got a few mates with tracks that live close by to keep me honest

We also have been known to travel abit for riding the 2 day rides are normaly really good fun

Maybe I need to get to welly area with my bike now
Jaysen Eveleigh rides too
Make sure you get all the right protection etc when ya riding cause even with that on you can still fuck yourself up good
Trust me I know first hand

[thecharmed01]

I'm not sure how far we would travel at this stage, I can head up to the Tangi ones as my gf always loves holding bubs but other than that need to be VERY organised LOL

I didnt know Jaysen was riding too! Does Claire ride? You def need to head down these ways, we can organise an ex-mmc member ride LOL

I actually have most of the gear I need from racing DH.
I bought a pair of fox boots new, but gloves, pads, pants etc I already had. I used to race DH in MX pants cause I got a pair of No Fear pants so cheap!
Am trying to get my Dainese back off the gf I gave it to, and hopefully can but if not, I have my eye on another set.
In the meantime, I have a good set of fox 3/4 elbow/arms which should see me till I start to get stupid LOL

Only thing I need to get sorted asap is a helmet. I have my DH full face but I have been investigating MX helmets, sizes, prices and features.
DH will do while I am slow, but I know very soon I will HAVE to have a proper MX one that will cope with speed.

[vr4king]

Yeah DH helmets are not quite cut from the same gib they alot lighter etc
Way I see it is I sold my $100 head awhile ago so why buy a $100 helmet

[thecharmed01]

Heh, well I spent $450 on the last helmet I bought the boy, so I dont scrimp on safety gear......

Right now my biggest concerns are finding gear to fit me thats good and has everything I need and want - at the same time hahaha.

Sucks being a midget........ I dont want kids stuff, but half the grown up stuff doesnt fit me :(
Mind you, it got me a cheaper set of boots cause I have teeeeeny feet and they had a couple size 5 & 6's on special LOL

I dont want a secondhand helmet either, I would rather get new and know where it's been and that it hasnt been crashed in.

It's on my to-do list..... :)

[Reckless]

I'm a Wellintonian to ya know!! Actually was down riding in Tangimoana with a mate of mine from Kapiti at Xmas! We parked down the end where the boats launch and rode in from there.
A Word of warning!!!
He did say to me that you weren't officially allowed into the forest and we where really careful along the beach past the fishing crowd and along the road. So just take it easy around there guys and it'll be open for all in the future. Its very much like The Sandpit and the Woodhill rides we are always going on about up here but yours is free!! Lucky buggers!!! Its an hours drive approx to the sandpit and to Thunder park etc for me so you guys aren't to bad off. Tangi would only be an hour from most places there except out by the airport perhaps???

Anyway Happy riding!!

[4stroke]

its hard finding gear to fit a monster too, not many companys make mx boots for size 14 or larger feet lol. i brought a $1000 arai helmet but after a few hours and a tree i cracked so im back to the fox 600 buck ones lol

[thecharmed01]

I'm just hoping to have found something before next months ride.

IF and thats a big IF.... I feel like I can handle it I'd like to go on the ride the boys are heading out on, but will need one for it I guess.....
I like my noggin in one piece and those tracks are apparently quite demanding so knowing me I'm likely to find myself on my ass a few times (and yes I frequently get my aspirations confused with my abilities LOL) at least I did on the MTB.....

[vr4king]

Theres some good deals to be had on tardme...............But once again you gotta be sure it will fit etc

My first helmet i bought i thought was ok till i came off hard and i feel my head moved way to much so next day with a thumping head ache i went to the MC shop and bought another but next size down feels way better plus invested in a neck brace at the same time well worth looking into

[thecharmed01]

I've been looking at those neck braces, Caleb wears one and swears by it. Have a couple on my watchlist LOL
They arent sized though are they....... one size fits all?

I wasnt sure about the helmets on TM..... Hard for me to look as I have seen a bunch and thought they looked cool, but I dont know if they are worth buying. Was going to try and pop into Motorad today if I can get a park and see what brands they have now. Thats where I got the one I bought D ages ago and they were pretty good to me.
At least I know how to measure my head LOL
I think I know what size I am as long as they have cm measurements.

Are there any of the new ones on TM that would be okay to get?

[thecharmed01]

Right, moving from the ladies thread......

I need a riding buddy for Wednesday afternoon, round 1-ish.

Boy put the hard word on me so I am not allowed out on my lonesomes and I have a sitter so am freeeeeeeeeeee.
If someone would take pity on me and supervise my insanity LOL

[kezzafish]

Ok so Tangi on Sunday the 26th... All welcome. Meeting at shell Mana 10am is that all good for both you gals? have ya both got transport for ya bikes?

I'll probably be bringing the boys so we'll show ya round then make a sand MX track loop and bash it out till we collapse so we can get our fix and travel's worth. Gonna be coooool

I won't bring the wifey, she'll be workin and doesn't have a ride... to be honest i think i kinda put her off bikes lol. But that's cool cos who wants to spend their riding life teaching? i'm here to crash and learn ha haaaa

[thecharmed01]

Ok, Shell Mana at 10 sounds good to me.....

I have transport, and I will have the boy with me and I will let you know how many others will be along.
I'll stick my head out the window and yell at K soon, and give Mark a ring later.
We could have a potential 8 with all of us - if they all come along.

Shame you wont bring the wife!!!!!!!
Dude, shame on you! Teaching is half the fun LOL
And thats what we're here for, to pump up the womens side and show them that we can do as well as you lot WITHOUT killing ourselves in the process LOL

Looking forward to it!!!

Hey Nath, you and Anna should come down, Tangi isnt too far from you guys!!!

[crfchick]

Ok so Tangi on Sunday the 26th... All welcome. Meeting at shell Mana 10am is that all good for both you gals? have ya both got transport for ya bikes?

I'll probably be bringing the boys so we'll show ya round then make a sand MX track loop and bash it out till we collapse so we can get our fix and travel's worth. Gonna be coooool

I won't bring the wifey, she'll be workin and doesn't have a ride... to be honest i think i kinda put her off bikes lol. But that's cool cos who wants to spend their riding life teaching? i'm here to crash and learn ha haaaa
So you're sweet with Sunday 26 then Kezz? Thought you said you had work?
Sunday 26th, 10am at Shell Mana sounds great - lets see how many people we can get to come along, could be a right little kb get together!
I'm pretty sure I'm sorted transport wise, think I will be able to con the flatmate into joining us too. Should be a blast!

[kezzafish]

yeah i'm allgood for 26th. It's the wednesday that i've got work. Charmed wants someone to ride with after 1pm on the Wed

[thecharmed01]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[crfchick]

yeah i'm allgood for 26th. It's the wednesday that i've got work. Charmed wants someone to ride with after 1pm on the Wed
26th it is then! And hopefully me and Charmed1 will get some practise in on the Wed if I can practise getting the bike onto the trailer and learn to back it by myself between now and Wed (should be entertaining!)

[thecharmed01]

Wicked, looking forward to Wednesday!!!!!
Just take it slow hun and you will be fine, use your mirrors and remember you are suddenly longer than you think LOL
At least, if you stop at mine on the way to Red Rocks, I have a giant carpark and once we are down there there wont be much need to back far =)

[Ktmboy]

Wicked, looking forward to Wednesday!!!!!
Just take it slow hun and you will be fine, use your mirrors and remember you are suddenly longer than you think LOL
At least, if you stop at mine on the way to Red Rocks, I have a giant carpark and once we are down there there wont be much need to back far =)

Hey Kezza,

Any chance you could capture this event. No not the ride, but the loading, backing of trailers etc..Could be worth a beer or two when you guys venture up north.

[thecharmed01]

Hahahahahaha
She will be fine I have years of practise driving DH shuttle trailers and tow trucks LMAO
I'll teach you good hun!!!

[kezzafish]

Hey Kezza,

Any chance you could capture this event. No not the ride, but the loading, backing of trailers etc..Could be worth a beer or two when you guys venture up north.

speaking of when we venture north... thinkin we'll come up for a long weekend for the city scramble. What's it cost for your favourite ginger wellingtonian and his buddies to ride at the sandpit again? (we bringin our bikes) ha haaaa. you coming riding with us? the saturday we thinkin... pit or thunder? also is there any rides on the friday night? i real wanna ride riverhead

[Dent]

Helmets...

$149 buys you a quality Italian made Airoh Runner. (on sale)

http://vroom.co.nz/product_info.php?products_id=40&osCsid=367843a90f56cb739c7a21816ccd4332

I have one, and one of the dual sports. Nice gear.

[kezzafish]

Helmets...

$149 buys you a quality Italian made Airoh Runner. (on sale)

http://vroom.co.nz/product_info.php?products_id=40&osCsid=367843a90f56cb739c7a21816ccd4332

I have one, and one of the dual sports. Nice gear.

how come they only show blue? i can see no opton to change colour? good deal though you're right

[crfchick]

Hey Kezza,

Any chance you could capture this event. No not the ride, but the loading, backing of trailers etc..Could be worth a beer or two when you guys venture up north.
hahaha! Yes I think the backing and loading of the trailer is going to be very entertaining indeed - I might even make it onto u-tube! But girls can do anything right?? Well I hope so at least...!

[thecharmed01]

Well the boots arrived from some Honda place in Hamiltron (Go TM!) and they fit so I'm happy. Not so fussed on the colour but for a whole heap less $$ I will put up with them.

I also have found a helmet and goggles and they are PINK bwahahahahahaha
Secondhand, but supposedly practically brand new. FFM Helmet.
I am waiting to see what they actually look like in the flesh, but if they are as advertised they should be okay.

So I have pretty much everything now I think. W00T!

[noobi]

So I have pretty much everything now I think. W00T!

knee guards?

[thecharmed01]

Already had knee/shins but my pants seem to have padding in em too which is helpful. =)

[noobi]

for the money, knee pads are a very good investment, i found out the hard way how sore knees get after i landed on my handlebars :whistle:
they saved me a broken knee on the weekend, and these are $30 ones, dad and i wouldnt ride without them now.
make the boot fit better around the top too

[thecharmed01]

Nice save dude......

I usually wear kneepads, in fact I usually wear pads full stop.
Is a good habit to be in! Injuries suck!!!

[thecharmed01]

Ok so Tangi on Sunday the 26th... All welcome. Meeting at shell Mana 10am is that all good for both you gals? have ya both got transport for ya bikes?

I'll probably be bringing the boys so we'll show ya round then make a sand MX track loop and bash it out till we collapse so we can get our fix and travel's worth. Gonna be coooool

I won't bring the wifey, she'll be workin and doesn't have a ride... to be honest i think i kinda put her off bikes lol. But that's cool cos who wants to spend their riding life teaching? i'm here to crash and learn ha haaaa

Hey did you guys know about the ride at Mt Bruce this Sunday?????
Sounds like my lot wont be coming to Tangi as they want to go over to that instead :(
We are keen to do both if poss...... So could maybe do Tangi Sat instead then we can go to Masterton Sunday for the group ride =)

[kezzafish]

Don't bring me dooooown... bruce

Oh yeah. I'll see what the boys thinks. I still haven't got around to telling em about tangi yet lol. And my bikes in bits... gonna do water pump seal but i got the parts ordered this morn so should be sweet but you never know. with KTM the parts sometimes have to be manufactured from the seamen of the Siberian tunnel moth therefore they take a while to produce and cost arm+leg.

Will let ya know here

[kezzafish]

looks like that trail ride isn't gonn abe at mount Bruce anymore... on silverbullet it says there's a change of venue to "the clark domain" in Mauricevill (24k north of masterton). It also says that "a cancellation due to weather will be broadcast on lacal radio"... who the fuck cancels a trail ride due to weather?

Anyway... We're all sorted for Tangi on Sat and we're planning on doing the masterton one Sunday but if it's raining we'll just go up to Karapoti cos' we don't wanna turn up and find that it's cancelled.

[thecharmed01]

F$%^ing A dude.......

We are all go for Tangi, but I think we are going to head up Friday night and stay with friends in a house up there, so you guys can bowl up anytime, our friends will be more than okay with you guys meeting us there on Saturday!
My friend will be looking after bubs and keeping him at the house so both me and the boy can come ride, and yeah we will look at heading *somewhere* on Sunday, I guess we wait and see whether Masterton is a go or not.....

Gonna be a good weekend either way =)

[crfchick]

looks like that trail ride isn't gonn abe at mount Bruce anymore... on silverbullet it says there's a change of venue to "the clark domain" in Mauricevill (24k north of masterton). It also says that "a cancellation due to weather will be broadcast on lacal radio"... who the fuck cancels a trail ride due to weather?

Anyway... We're all sorted for Tangi on Sat and we're planning on doing the masterton one Sunday but if it's raining we'll just go up to Karapoti cos' we don't wanna turn up and find that it's cancelled.
So Saturday now? Still meet at the Shell Mana 10am Kezza?

[kezzafish]

So Saturday now? Still meet at the Shell Mana 10am Kezza?

yeah minties. save my number in case of an inevitable fuckup 027 220 6030. Charmed give us yours too so we can call ya to figure out a meet point on sat morn.

I'm still waiting on bike parts too so keep an eye on this thread cos it could all go bad

[kezzafish]

Ok my parts have arrived so we're all on for sat.

[crfchick]

Inevitable fuckup already! Totally gutted but unbeknown to me Nick has other commitments on Saturday so cant go, meaning I cant go either...doh! Looks like we may do the Wairarapa ride Sunday..if it goes ahead!!!!

[kezzafish]

oh bugger. sweet crfchick... may see ya on sun. You still in charmed?

[merv]

Any of you dirt only bikers looking for a front tyre, check out my giveaways http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=97698

[secondfield]

Sweeet' just PM'd you my good man. Hope im not too late.

[thecharmed01]

I was until about 5 minutes ago =(
Just got a phone call, a close friend of my partners dad lost his battle with Cancer so we are going to have to go to the funeral, as are the friends who own the house in Tangi we were planning to stay at.
The boys all went to school together so I cant really push for a ride dammit =(

We still are going over to M-Town Sunday if its still on though, as although we will be tied up with funeral Friday and a memorial BBQ lunch on Saturday for Brian, there isnt anything on Sunday, so we will be able to leave the family to themselves.
We knew it was coming, it's been a long time battle for him, but man, real shock round here right now. I'm trying to think what to say and whether we should offer any help and what...........

On a VERY selfish note though, why is there always something interupting my riding plans dammit LOL
I am SO keen to ride!!!!!!!!!!

[kezzafish]

that's no good, sorry about your bad news... Oh well we're free agents now so we may go up to Motuiti for a hoon around the MX track instead and thinking we'll flag masterton... if they gonna cancel it due to rain they must be some soft core poofs lol. We gonna nut out a new hardcore loop up Karapoti i think. Gis a txt if you end up not going to masterton and decide to come up to the poti on Sun

[kezzafish]

ok change of plan for us... again... Went up the poti today and had a blast, i have good gravel rash on my arse tho and while my head was sliding along the ground behind my bike i was thinking: "wow coool sparks" kinda hurts now tho.

Anyway we're gonna go over to this ride in Masterton now cos it's only 25 bucks and i just called him and he said it'd have to be a terrential downpour starting now for him to cancel it. He said we'd be safe to come over from welli and that he wasn't gonna cancel it so we're there. early start tho. we gotta leave welli at 7 to be at riders briefing by 9.30 (at Nissan Homy speed)

So anyone else going or did anyone else go (if you read this after sunday)
CRFchick... humps told me you're in the Nui, we could fit ya in the van if ya need a ride. We start out from the Nui too

[thecharmed01]

Heya,
We decided not to risk it, wish I had read this earlier!!!!
Jo called the organiser who told her that he would only go ahead if the rain was no heavier than a drizzle... Because there are so many of us, she made the call to flag as there is another ride on next weekend in Otaki, more reliable terrain and apparently a better organised event.
We have such a crew that she likes to know exactly whats happening.....
This one was a mess, they had no plan for a kids/learner track, no solid rain plan and she just felt it was a bit up in the air.
Having kids in the crew means she needs to know if there is somewhere for the brood to be while they do the grown up riding.

Otaki next weekens is $25 per rider, lunch included.
Main loops + kids/learner tracks.
Only cancelled for heavy rain as its supposed to be quite rideable even damp.


We actually managed a short jaunt up to the Wind Turbine today, just for an hour or so very late this afternoon, but it was interesting.
Hardcore really....nearly chucked meself off a few times, but a good time had by all!
Thinking if its fine, we will head up for an hour or so tomorrow afternoon, probably after 1pm.
If anyone wants to come along (specially if the weather is crap in masterton) chuck me a text on 021 299 5293

C1

[kezzafish]

was a beaut day in masterton... was like the middle of summer. Hard to believe i know cos it was pouring in welli this morn and was almost terrential when we came back but i got sun burned lol.

Twas a grassy farm ride. not many dusty bits as it was pretty fresh grass. Super slippery with the dew on the first loop and there was a monster hill climb first thing which meant you were in trouble if ya came to a stop cos it was hard to get going again... people were going every-which way up this hill twas a laugh. We were a bit sore and weary from the Karapoti hoon on sat but we warmed up alright and got our 25 bucks worth with 3 laps of the 30k and 3 of the 20 as well as a sausage and a can of coke, great value and would recommend.

Thrashed now with my gravel rashed arse from yesterday and my knee which i slammed into the bar end today on a 4th gear, out of control, grass slide of pain... Love it.

Can't wait for the Otaki ride this weekend... I'm getting used to this grassy farm shit

[pete.ktm]

cheers kezza

just sent your report to my mate, i told him if masterton turned out all good i'd be going over and repo'ing our trailor back into my garage!

you guys all going to otaki next weekend? theres another ride in masterton as well. can't beat the local rides (otaki is about as local as it gets) but i like the masterton hills. had a look at my ride log and in all the years i don't think i've ever done waiawa gorge, anyone got any pics from previous rides?

[crfchick]

I wish I had gone to the Masterton ride (apart from that hardout sounding hill climb!) oh well, theres always otaki next weekend. Did you seriously get sunburnt Kezza?! That is hard to believe considering the pouring rain we had in Welly. Thanks for the offer off the lift over too (didnt log on till just now).
What was the wind turbine like C1? Did you ride the mx track or the trails? I'd be keen to check that place out, have heard some good things about it!
We went round Red Rocks Sat and boy was it BUSY! And good fun (although some of you guys would find it boring compared to Karapoti wouldnt you?)

[kezzafish]

yeah pete saw that one in masterton but i've never done waiawa gorge either so i'll be heading up there, the olds live up there too so we'll pay em a visit and jump in their spa to clean our gear and sooth our weary bods lol.

Yeah cfrchick it was a cracker day honest, hot as hell. Red rocks is pretty straight forward huh but still good fun... 4WD dodging keeps things interesting! and you can go round really far (well past "hells gate") then you come across this cool stream which you can ride up. The track kinda zig zags across the stream. Did you find this? it's good fun

May see ya's up otaki

[crfchick]

Yep I think I know the stream you mean, you go almost as far round as you can (at high tide at least, something or other cove?) past what would normally be a couple of deep mud bogs off to the side of the hill, you end up in the farmers land I think(?), we mucked around there for a bit, was fun but the wairarapa ride sounds way more fun! Especially given the weather!!
Yep hopefully see y'all up Otaki!

[ruphus]

Waiawa gorge was the first ever trail ride I did. They didn't have it last year cause of a drought risk so they postponed it. The week before the new date there was the huge storms in the area and heaps of trees fell across the tracks and they wouldn't have them cleared in time.

I'd like to do this ride again but I think we're heading over to masterton for the pony express which is on the same weekend. Looks like it could be fun. 2 riders, 1 fast and 1 slow. If I find the email, I'll post it up.

[ruphus]

Found it.

Hi all

As you know we are running a SOCIAL PONY EXPRESS at Fish’s property in Masterton. A few pointers to follow:

NO ENTRY FEE
Sunday May 3rd sign on time from 9 am, riders briefing at 10 am, start as soon as look lap complete.
Race duration approx 2 hours
Two riders. A fast and slow rider will be paired together to make up teams on the day.
Free BBQ
Free trailride for those that want to

We are aiming to make this a family/ fun day so bring all and everyone. Race should be finished in time for lunch.

[kezzafish]

cheers for posting that Ruphus. Was aware of that event and the freeness is attractive but i've wanted to know where this otaki ride is for a long time now and it's soo close and easy. Horophenua MCC deserve the support too cos they put a lot into these rides and are getting a good regular "series" going.

Didn't realise it was canned last year. I thought i'd missed it

[ruphus]

Looks like I'll be doing the Otaki ride after all due to the easyness of getting to it. Is down the end of Otaki Gorge road which is lucky for me cause my inlaws live on that road.

I try to get along to all of the Horowhenua rides as imo they are the best organised and best marked rides.

I've been wanting to do this ride for the last 2 years since it was first ever trail ride that I had done. From memory, it was one of the best too. At the start of the ride there was a small hill that for the life of me, I couldn't ride up and had to walk up it. That's how noob I was, never ridden a dirt bike before and I was put onto my mates CRF250R rocket ship. So now I want to wheelie up the damn thing.

I was told that the A loops double back onto the main loop which means that you can do the A loop as many times as you want before continuing.

[secondfield]

Wish I could join you guy's there, its just up the road from where we live.

But....

Im off home to Gisborne to collect a gifted ford transit van and a rebuilt 06 rmz250 from a mate whos decided to live in aussie. Dang, what bad luck.

Cher Bo' :wari:

[thecharmed01]

Sounds like fun was had by all on the weekend!!!

I am looking forward to Otaki, am getting my seat rebuilt this week so will hopefully have a slightly lower, grippier black seat to hang onto for the weekend......
Wll be good to meet some of you guys so make sure you find us!!!!!
We're a bit easy to find seeing as there arent too many kids under 2 hanging out LOL

Went up to the MX Track only on Saturday. Spent the time wombling my way round the track and trying to get used to riding in boots.
To be honest, although it was still fun it was a very frustrating ride as I felt like I was learning all over again... I had to shift my gear lever so it was a bit easier with boots not sneakers and I had to learn how to move my foot differently so that I could get the gears to change up and down.
Boots suck LOL
Felt like I wearing snowboard boots - without the snow!!!!!
Took a bit for them to start softening up so I could get my ankle to bend LOL
Towards the end of the time up there though they were much better. I was able to kick the bike over with less trouble - at the start I felt like a munter!! My ankle wouldnt bend so I had so much trouble just starting the bike LOL

[kezzafish]

ha haa, yeah C1. Boots are a bit different but keep it up and they'll just become an extension of your leg. I just got new boots and the change has taken me a few rides to get used to. My new ones are much better protection but this means they're stiffer and i have less feel with them on. I have been finding myself riding along with the rear brake on LOL

What'd ya think of the track? did ya do the little trail loop down the valley from the middle of the MX track?

[crfchick]

Wish I could join you guy's there, its just up the road from where we live.

But....

Im off home to Gisborne to collect a gifted ford transit van and a rebuilt 06 rmz250 from a mate whos decided to live in aussie. Dang, what bad luck.

Cher Bo' :wari:
That's a score about the van humps and bike Humps! Woohoo! Shame you cant make the Otaki ride though.
And C1 you will get used to those boots real quick, I felt the shame when I 1st got mine, they felt so bulky and cumbersome but now I wouldnt ride without them!

[thecharmed01]

Hehe, well seeing as I felt like I was starting from scratch again it was a bit rough LOL
I did okay, I only rode the little loop a bunch of times and the bigger loop the once. Didnt go anywhere else as I was quite enjoying playing round learning different things on that track that I hadnt encountered before. Weird as it sounds, I hadnt ever gone round a berm on a motorbike, so that took me 2-3 goes to really get my head around, but I sessioned it for a while and have started getting it, am still leaning out too much, but am right up round the top and I have my foot down on the inside, just need a bit more confidence to really get the angle right.

I also was having a bit of a fight with the ruts LOL
Not so much on uphills, but that little bumpy floaty part, where I was coming down into the ruts was just about chucking me over the bars LOL
Need more practise at those LOL
But I was up on my feet.....so thats a good thing right?

Getting myself on the right place over the bike is a bit of a problem.
Riding DH has taught me that without even thinking, when I approach a steep downhill section I automatically try to get my weight over the back of the bike, which I am told is bad on a MX bike??
I keep getting told to get over the middle/front but my brain is so trained I move back without thinking so am having to re-think and force myself toward the front. It will happen.....

I have to keep reminding myself that I have ridden my bike twice LOL

Oooooh and I sent my seat in to be recovered in that grippy stuff LOL
That should be fun when I get it back......

[SpikedPunch]

Getting myself on the right place over the bike is a bit of a problem.
Riding DH has taught me that without even thinking, when I approach a steep downhill section I automatically try to get my weight over the back of the bike, which I am told is bad on a MX bike??
I keep getting told to get over the middle/front but my brain is so trained I move back without thinking so am having to re-think and force myself toward the front. It will happen.....

I have to keep reminding myself that I have ridden my bike twice LOL

Oooooh and I sent my seat in to be recovered in that grippy stuff LOL
That should be fun when I get it back......
Everyone I've talked to has said to stand and keep your weight back downhill and forward uphill...Hope that's the right way, it's what I've been doing anyhow :Oops:
gripper seats are awesome, just put one on m'self! :niceone: Slidey one was driving me nuts.

[L Rider]

Everyone I've talked to has said to stand and keep your weight back downhill and forward uphill...Hope that's the right way, it's what I've been doing anyhow :Oops:
gripper seats are awesome, just put one on m'self! :niceone: Slidey one was driving me nuts.

yeah you've got it the right way, thats what i've been told too. Actually feels better too.
Interesting re the gripper seat. Mine currently is the slidey one but over xmas i rode a RM which had the gripper. I preferred mine as could move so much more easier by sliding rather than lifting. In saying that though, i just got a graphics kit for my bike which has a gripper seat. Haven't had good look but dont think its as grippy as the RM one so hopefully will be all good. My riding has also improved alot since xmas too which prob will make a difference.

[SpikedPunch]

yeah you've got it the right way, thats what i've been told too. Actually feels better too.
Interesting re the gripper seat. Mine currently is the slidey one but over xmas i rode a RM which had the gripper. I preferred mine as could move so much more easier by sliding rather than lifting. In saying that though, i just got a graphics kit for my bike which has a gripper seat. Haven't had good look but dont think its as grippy as the RM one so hopefully will be all good. My riding has also improved alot since xmas too which prob will make a difference.
Ooh, pix of the kit? :D The slippy seat on mine was REALLY slippery. Sort of a good training tool to stand up more, if I sat down on an uphill I'd slide backwards and do a series of unco wheelies :crazy:

[L Rider]

Ooh, pix of the kit? :D The slippy seat on mine was REALLY slippery. Sort of a good training tool to stand up more, if I sat down on an uphill I'd slide backwards and do a series of unco wheelies :crazy:

lol mine aint that slippery, sure would be changing it fast if it was.

[L Rider]

Will try & attach pic of graphics - hope this works

[SpikedPunch]

Sweet! Those'll look cool on. Make you go faster, too :)

[L Rider]

Sweet! Those'll look cool on. Make you go faster, too :)

haha i need all the help i can get to go faster!!

[thecharmed01]

Nice kit dude!!!!

Well, in that case I guess I'll just go with my instinct and stay back on the downs!!! Will sure as hell make it easier, my poor brain was hurting trying to retrain it LOL

[L Rider]

Nice kit dude!!!!

Well, in that case I guess I'll just go with my instinct and stay back on the downs!!! Will sure as hell make it easier, my poor brain was hurting trying to retrain it LOL

Thanx - can't wait to get them on my bike. Jst trying to sort out some other details firstly.
Being forward going down jst seems/feels way to easier to topple over. I aint got no riding style thou - sure must be funny as following me - damn annoying at my slow speed too

[mazz1972]

I've been wanting to do this ride for the last 2 years since it was first ever trail ride that I had done. From memory, it was one of the best too. At the start of the ride there was a small hill that for the life of me, I couldn't ride up and had to walk up it. That's how noob I was, never ridden a dirt bike before and I was put onto my mates CRF250R rocket ship. So now I want to wheelie up the damn thing.

Good luck - just don't wheelie off the side ok! It's quite a laugh being back at the carpark watching people trying to get up (but understandably a bit frustrating for the waiting riders too). Unfortunately we just can't avoid that hill. And it's probably going to be slippery on Sunday!


Horophenua MCC deserve the support too cos they put a lot into these rides and are getting a good regular "series" going.
Cheers for your support Kezza....it's nice to get warm fuzzies after the work put it! This ride in particular takes many hours of paperwork and organising before the fun even starts.



I am looking forward to Otaki, am getting my seat rebuilt this week so will hopefully have a slightly lower, grippier black seat to hang onto for the weekend......
Wll be good to meet some of you guys so make sure you find us!!!!!
We're a bit easy to find seeing as there arent too many kids under 2 hanging out LOL

Boots suck LOL

Gotta have boots.....have saved MANY an ankle....and they do soften up heaps.

Just in case the weather turns to total shit please phone the club infoline 0832 22595 on Sunday morning - it costs 12c per min but maximum of 3 mins and the message will be short and sweet if it's cancelled - not likely tho as it's supposed to fine up Saturday and Sunday and looking out the window (I work in Otaki) I can even see a touch of blue sky...also a few clouds but there's been no rain today so far.

Hope to see you there!!

[thecharmed01]

Well, went along to this, so WOOT for my first Trail Ride hahaha
This is part of what I posted in the thread for the ride......

I did ride, although I only did the first short loop, I didnt do the forest stuff or anything.
It was the third time on my bike and I think I actually did okay..... I got 3 runs of that short loop and got faster and faster each time.
Uphills were pretty good, I managed them all fine (other than one time I *DOH* managed to accidentally knock it into neutral) but the downs were a bit slower. Got one of the berms pretty sweet though so was rather happy with the runs all up.
Getting better with boots, gear changes and finding my footing and the confidence went up about twenty notches after that ride.

I have to say though, props to the organisers, as a VERY new rider - 3 times on the bike - I was really stoked that there was a loop I could ride.
I managed the first loop really easily even though I was very nervous first run out.
It's a shame that there isnt the possibility of a nana line for the hard sections on the larger loops as I would have loved to have been able to spend longer on the bike (time on the bike makes a huge difference to comfort and confidence) but I was given the impression that I wouldnt manage only two key sections (the steep slippery uphill that was giving riders grief and the river crossing) as I am too new a rider...... and those two sections being the only ways to go made me agree that I was stuck on the smaller loop.
Other than that 'wish' the day was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Cant wait for more....

3rd ride on the bike and I think it went really well!!!

Sarah, was bloody awesome to meet you!!! I am very glad you came over and introduced you, we have to figure out some kind of system for meeting new kiwibiker people LOL
I dont think the Pink Carnation thing will work..... are there stickers? LOL

I really enjoyed riding with Sarah, made me up my game a little although I think that was happening anyway as every run I did I felt more confident and I know I got faster.

There was a lot of learning happening as I was riding though and I felt like I achieved a lot in the three short laps I was able to do.
Managed to ride a couple of the berms much better, leaning the right way and all without falling off.....
Managed to get myself skidding round a few corners, again without falling off and staying relatively in control while doing it....
I figured out standing up on the uphills and using the suspension more, and my legs more made the bumpy uphills easier. I tried a few sitting and was getting really thrown around, but when I stood, I felt a lot more in control over the bumps and was able to pump the throttle a bit more easily.
Standing on the downs too when I could made me feel a bit more confident with them, going back to my habitual weight back stance from the mtb was actually feeling really good on some of the steeper DH sections, particularly one rather steep, rutty, gravelly, dry section toward the end of the 1st loop. I found the last time I rode it, on my feet and toward the back, I managed to ride it with no brakes in second gear and didnt feel as much like it was going to go pear-shaped on me.

I think I enjoyed the Trail Riding a lot because it reminded me of being on the MTB, but without the effort LOL
No pedalling fricking ROCKS!!!!!!! :yes:

How did you find it Sarah????????

[crfchick]

Well, went along to this, so WOOT for my first Trail Ride hahaha
This is part of what I posted in the thread for the ride......


3rd ride on the bike and I think it went really well!!!

Sarah, was bloody awesome to meet you!!! I am very glad you came over and introduced you, we have to figure out some kind of system for meeting new kiwibiker people LOL
I dont think the Pink Carnation thing will work..... are there stickers? LOL

I really enjoyed riding with Sarah, made me up my game a little although I think that was happening anyway as every run I did I felt more confident and I know I got faster.

There was a lot of learning happening as I was riding though and I felt like I achieved a lot in the three short laps I was able to do.
Managed to ride a couple of the berms much better, leaning the right way and all without falling off.....
Managed to get myself skidding round a few corners, again without falling off and staying relatively in control while doing it....
I figured out standing up on the uphills and using the suspension more, and my legs more made the bumpy uphills easier. I tried a few sitting and was getting really thrown around, but when I stood, I felt a lot more in control over the bumps and was able to pump the throttle a bit more easily.
Standing on the downs too when I could made me feel a bit more confident with them, going back to my habitual weight back stance from the mtb was actually feeling really good on some of the steeper DH sections, particularly one rather steep, rutty, gravelly, dry section toward the end of the 1st loop. I found the last time I rode it, on my feet and toward the back, I managed to ride it with no brakes in second gear and didnt feel as much like it was going to go pear-shaped on me.

I think I enjoyed the Trail Riding a lot because it reminded me of being on the MTB, but without the effort LOL
No pedalling fricking ROCKS!!!!!!! :yes:

How did you find it Sarah????????
You did SO WELL C1!! All that MTBing experience really comes through in your trail riding - I think you are really gonna kick my arse (which is great, will make me try even harder tehe!). Was fantastic to meet you too (even tho I wasnt sure it was you at 1st!), cant wait for the next ride. Waiawa Gorge was fantastic, well organised, well marked out, great variety of terrain, Wish I could be riding there RIGHT NOW, hehehe! And hell yeah, we need a way of recognising other kb'ers don't we (not pink carnations, cringe!!)
Did you guys ride Kezza?

[L Rider]

Before xmas time Reckless on here organised a run of KB tshirts, stickers & flags. Think this is the 2nd run of them he's done (possibly does once a year,not sure). Lots of pple got the tshirts & stickers done so we wear them & have managed to meet lots of other KB's. could PM him & see if he will be doing another lot & when.

[L Rider]

Well, went along to this, so WOOT for my first Trail Ride hahaha
This is part of what I posted in the thread for the ride......


3rd ride on the bike and I think it went really well!!!

Sarah, was bloody awesome to meet you!!! I am very glad you came over and introduced you, we have to figure out some kind of system for meeting new kiwibiker people LOL
I dont think the Pink Carnation thing will work..... are there stickers? LOL

I really enjoyed riding with Sarah, made me up my game a little although I think that was happening anyway as every run I did I felt more confident and I know I got faster.

There was a lot of learning happening as I was riding though and I felt like I achieved a lot in the three short laps I was able to do.
Managed to ride a couple of the berms much better, leaning the right way and all without falling off.....
Managed to get myself skidding round a few corners, again without falling off and staying relatively in control while doing it....
I figured out standing up on the uphills and using the suspension more, and my legs more made the bumpy uphills easier. I tried a few sitting and was getting really thrown around, but when I stood, I felt a lot more in control over the bumps and was able to pump the throttle a bit more easily.
Standing on the downs too when I could made me feel a bit more confident with them, going back to my habitual weight back stance from the mtb was actually feeling really good on some of the steeper DH sections, particularly one rather steep, rutty, gravelly, dry section toward the end of the 1st loop. I found the last time I rode it, on my feet and toward the back, I managed to ride it with no brakes in second gear and didnt feel as much like it was going to go pear-shaped on me.

I think I enjoyed the Trail Riding a lot because it reminded me of being on the MTB, but without the effort LOL
No pedalling fricking ROCKS!!!!!!! :yes:

How did you find it Sarah????????

Great to hear that you're sussing out those downhills - such an awesum feeling when you do a trail & feel confident on what you achieved. I'm still just doing the small loops at trails - nothing too hard for most pple but parts are a challenge for me. don't wanna jump too far in & get put off majorly

[thecharmed01]

Great to hear that you're sussing out those downhills - such an awesum feeling when you do a trail & feel confident on what you achieved. I'm still just doing the small loops at trails - nothing too hard for most pple but parts are a challenge for me. don't wanna jump too far in & get put off majorly

It is an awesome feeling, and even better when you hear good feedback. It always amps me to go faster and try harder when I am able to get feedback.... like when I have someone fast following me and telling me that I actually did a certain corner in the right way, or if I did this part differently I would be able to get it quicker..... then I just have this need to get out and do it again to try out the advice.
S'why I am so keen on a good rider, who is a bit patient to follow me and nit-pick what I am doing......

Managed to surprise my partner though which was funny......
He thought he was going pretty fast (and I thought I was real slow) but he saw us on the top of the hill, we were stopped for a breather and a chat.
He kept going, barely stopped (his bike wont idle and is a pig to start) to wave but when we got to the bottom of the hill, he said he was quite shocked as he hadnt been down all that long when we turned up LOL
He thought we would be way longer.
Yes, I was rather proud of myself LOL

I would really like to find a good rider who would be keen to take a few of us girls out on a "skills course" type exercise.....
I think it would be well worth paying someone for their time if they were keen.
Sarah and I were talking about it, and in thinking about it, I might start up another thread...

[L Rider]

It is an awesome feeling, and even better when you hear good feedback. It always amps me to go faster and try harder when I am able to get feedback.... like when I have someone fast following me and telling me that I actually did a certain corner in the right way, or if I did this part differently I would be able to get it quicker..... then I just have this need to get out and do it again to try out the advice.
S'why I am so keen on a good rider, who is a bit patient to follow me and nit-pick what I am doing......

Managed to surprise my partner though which was funny......
He thought he was going pretty fast (and I thought I was real slow) but he saw us on the top of the hill, we were stopped for a breather and a chat.
He kept going, barely stopped (his bike wont idle and is a pig to start) to wave but when we got to the bottom of the hill, he said he was quite shocked as he hadnt been down all that long when we turned up LOL
He thought we would be way longer.
Yes, I was rather proud of myself LOL

I would really like to find a good rider who would be keen to take a few of us girls out on a "skills course" type exercise.....
I think it would be well worth paying someone for their time if they were keen.
Sarah and I were talking about it, and in thinking about it, I might start up another thread...

I've got my SIL who i ride with - she's also learning & has same bike as me but lower gearing so tight bits & hills her bikes a bit easier so she tends to gain on them. Great though having someone similar to ride with. i ride way too slow for hubby. I like to just go at my speed & tackle things my way. Great feeling when there's something you couldn't do that you end up mastering.
power adventures do woman's coaching up this way & its not a bad price for the day. I would have thawt there was something your way but maybe not.
Def need someone with patience. When i first when out with hubby it was bit of a disaster & put me off going out with him (i have since but took months before i would). I was struggling & we were both getting agro at each other yet SIL finds him very patient haha

[L Rider]

forgot to say - that would have been the highlight of the day giving your partner a surprise at your speed!! good on ya.

[thecharmed01]

Oh yeah, he was really stoked for me too as he was wondering how I would handle it. I think he knew I would be okay, but he got a pleasant surprise that I was not totally snail like LOL

I am trying to find someone to take on us ladies down this way LOL

Where are you?

[L Rider]

Oh yeah, he was really stoked for me too as he was wondering how I would handle it. I think he knew I would be okay, but he got a pleasant surprise that I was not totally snail like LOL

I am trying to find someone to take on us ladies down this way LOL

Where are you?

Your partner sounds like my hubby - doesn't jst throw me in the deep end & worries bout me getting around parts etc - doesn't want me to end up hating it as our whole family does it (boy 5yrs & girl 3yrs).
I'm in Auckland

[thecharmed01]

no he does worry about me getting hurt or put off, so he does like to keep a bit of an eye on me lol

[evoleigh]

yoooo hows the riding going? did you guys have fun out brooklyn when i saw you out there the other week?
i would have stayed for a bit longer but was in a rush to get home. was that your first ride out there on that bike?

[thecharmed01]

yoooo hows the riding going? did you guys have fun out brooklyn when i saw you out there the other week?
i would have stayed for a bit longer but was in a rush to get home. was that your first ride out there on that bike?


Hahaha SNOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should have stayed, we had fun. That was my second ride EVER.......
First time ever up at Brooklyn and was rather intimidating, but managed to potter round even with all my issues.....
I had brand new boots on so was having battles trying to get my feet to co-operate with me and I didnt know at the time, but I also needed my gear pedal moved as it was fine in sneakers, but the boots needed more room.
I rode that day, then when we got home we had a play and moved a few things round, gave me some more room for my feet, and adjusted my bars, brake and clutch levers which on my next ride, made a huge difference!!

Looking forward to this weekend if I can get my transport sorted out :sweatdrop

[thecharmed01]

Did anyone go up to Ashurst?

[pete.ktm]

the enduro or trail ride?

i had a mutha of a cold so didn't go but a mate did the trail ride:

"It was the enduro loop from the race the previous day. Glad it wasn’t raining as it would have bben impossible.

Very steep terrain and lots of bogs and knarly uphills in forests!"

the description in siverbullet was:

"natural farm land open loop riding". wtf :)

[thecharmed01]

the enduro or trail ride?
i had a mutha of a cold so didn't go but a mate did the trail ride:

"It was the enduro loop from the race the previous day. Glad it wasn’t raining as it would have bben impossible.
Very steep terrain and lots of bogs and knarly uphills in forests!"

the description in siverbullet was:
"natural farm land open loop riding". wtf :)


LOL
Well, as a beginner rider, it was my 4th ride on a motorbike EVER.
My second Trail ride and the first was Otaki about a month ago..... Dry, rolling singletrack style ride, loads of fun.

My experience was pretty hilarious for those lucky enough to watch me but holy hell I was a mess after LOL
I think I spent more time under, or being spat off the side of my bike than on the damn thing and there is so much mud everywhere its beyond funny.
At one point on the trail, after watching a dozen or so riders battling with an uphill section, I asked a marshall if there was another way out as I was getting exhausted and had pretty much realised it was beyond my capabilities and the marshall replied;
"this is the junior loop and no exits for another 3k or so from what I hear.... they only just told me this was the junior loop, I thought I was on the A track from what I rode on my way up here....."
Shits and giggles.... ended up having someone ride my bike up the biggest muddiest hill I think I've ever seen in my life because I had run out of steam and motivation.... and apparently they got worse past the end of the 8k Junior Loop LOL
Admittedly I kind of screwed myself, a few places there were nana lines which I couldnt see (not enough markings) so I followed the main tracks and took myself up some uphills and downhills beyond what I had ever imagined riding this early on in the piece. I did okay on the downhills, kind of felt better after watching some people not make it down the downhill parts I thought werent too hard, but then felt stink when they rode the uphills I couldnt get up in one go LOL
The very first hill was an A line and instead of going round the outside, I went straight up and got about 3/4 the way up before I fell off LOL
I was lucky that I had a mate riding behind me who pretty much saved my ass and my sanity and taught me a lot in the process about boggy hill starts, bog lines and how to get my ass back up off the ground without falling further down the hill....
I learnt a lot, but the guys said if they had done a loop before me they would have told me not to go out LOL
I did end up getting off the loop at about the 6k mark? There was an off and I was so buggered I was starting to take a few silly offs, so I figured I should get out before I hurt myself LOL

I didnt break my bike, I didnt break myself, have a few mean bruises but had fun.

Hoping the next one is a little easier though........:argh:

[pete.ktm]

I think I spent more time under, or being spat off the side of my bike than on the damn thing and there is so much mud everywhere its beyond funny.


reminds me of our first year riding, come round the corner and see a huge muddy rutted up hill and wonder to yourself "am i really having fun".

but even after a lot of off's and a couple of trips to a&e it's still a blast to go to work monday and think about the awesome ride on sunday.

[thecharmed01]

reminds me of our first year riding, come round the corner and see a huge muddy rutted up hill and wonder to yourself "am i really having fun".

but even after a lot of off's and a couple of trips to a&e it's still a blast to go to work monday and think about the awesome ride on sunday.

DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to Foxton, not this weekend but next :rockon:

[thecharmed01]

Did anyone go up to the ride in Foxton on Sunday???
Our pack went up and with 14 of us in our group we had a blast!

I saw Sarah briefly, how did you find the ride chick? Where you saw us, Jo got stuck in the big rut and we had to pull her bike out cause she took the deepest line by accident. Was very grateful to a quad dude who stopped and gave us a hand, her pegs dug into the mud and the two of us werent enough to lift it out LOL

I really enjoyed that ride, but was getting a bit frustrated at losing Jo on the straight stuff.... damn her and her bigger motor LOL

I took the first lap mostly on my own and getting overtaken by my cousin and his mates who were giving me shit till I nearly took him out cause I'm slow through the deep drifty sand. 1st lap I was not too fast, getting a feel for the bike again and figuring out where to go. I accidentally did the first A loop cause my bratty cousin sent me that way telling me that was the way to go and I didnt enjoy the deep sandy hills, but I loved the forest stuff!!!
I skipped the second A loop though and hit the B loop back through the rest of the forest.
I felt quite confident through the forest stuff, reminded me of DH so I enjoyed that. Last ride's mudfest taught me a lot too and I thought I did really well with the paddock bog and all the muddy ditch stuff.

2nd lap I hit with Jo and although the boys passed me in the first rolling hill section, I was doing okay.
She chased me through the first forest section, I chased her through the second. I lost her for a bit in the muddy paddock boggy part but when she caught up, she took me on the second big sandy hilly part.
I chased her back home, although I was right on her through all the mud - cept when she overtook a quad in the sand and I got stuck behind because I am not confident enough to go that fast on sand.
:dodge:

Was an awesome ride.
There didnt seem to be anything super hard, I managed to ride it all pretty well. Took a couple of loops to choose my line on the deep muddy ditch but made it across.
It was interesting seeing the combination of things to ride, all on one track.
I had only done rolling hills so hadnt seen anything like this but I loved it!
There was; rolling hills, small road sections, farm roads (gravel, sand & soft dirt), forest, mud bogs, deep sand hills, rutty muddy sections, a couple of steep downhills, a couple of steep uphills, technical parts and cruisy full throttle parts.
I would highly recommend that ride for a beginner, as it had a lot of fun parts and everything was rideable. All the big stuff did have nana lines round them if you got stuck too which was awesome to see.
:2thumbsup

I rode about 70k and today, I hurt LOL
The most riding I had done was about 8k so this was a huge increase and damn I can feel it! Even an hour in the bath didnt help nearly enough......
In saying that, I had so much fun yesterday I felt awesome and I was pretty oblivious to the fact this might hurt today this much LOL
:whistle:

Did anyone else go along??????

[L Rider]

Did anyone go up to the ride in Foxton on Sunday???
Our pack went up and with 14 of us in our group we had a blast!

I saw Sarah briefly, how did you find the ride chick? Where you saw us, Jo got stuck in the big rut and we had to pull her bike out cause she took the deepest line by accident. Was very grateful to a quad dude who stopped and gave us a hand, her pegs dug into the mud and the two of us werent enough to lift it out LOL

I really enjoyed that ride, but was getting a bit frustrated at losing Jo on the straight stuff.... damn her and her bigger motor LOL

I took the first lap mostly on my own and getting overtaken by my cousin and his mates who were giving me shit till I nearly took him out cause I'm slow through the deep drifty sand. 1st lap I was not too fast, getting a feel for the bike again and figuring out where to go. I accidentally did the first A loop cause my bratty cousin sent me that way telling me that was the way to go and I didnt enjoy the deep sandy hills, but I loved the forest stuff!!!
I skipped the second A loop though and hit the B loop back through the rest of the forest.
I felt quite confident through the forest stuff, reminded me of DH so I enjoyed that. Last ride's mudfest taught me a lot too and I thought I did really well with the paddock bog and all the muddy ditch stuff.

2nd lap I hit with Jo and although the boys passed me in the first rolling hill section, I was doing okay.
She chased me through the first forest section, I chased her through the second. I lost her for a bit in the muddy paddock boggy part but when she caught up, she took me on the second big sandy hilly part.
I chased her back home, although I was right on her through all the mud - cept when she overtook a quad in the sand and I got stuck behind because I am not confident enough to go that fast on sand.
:dodge:

Was an awesome ride.
There didnt seem to be anything super hard, I managed to ride it all pretty well. Took a couple of loops to choose my line on the deep muddy ditch but made it across.
It was interesting seeing the combination of things to ride, all on one track.
I had only done rolling hills so hadnt seen anything like this but I loved it!
There was; rolling hills, small road sections, farm roads (gravel, sand & soft dirt), forest, mud bogs, deep sand hills, rutty muddy sections, a couple of steep downhills, a couple of steep uphills, technical parts and cruisy full throttle parts.
I would highly recommend that ride for a beginner, as it had a lot of fun parts and everything was rideable. All the big stuff did have nana lines round them if you got stuck too which was awesome to see.
:2thumbsup

I rode about 70k and today, I hurt LOL
The most riding I had done was about 8k so this was a huge increase and damn I can feel it! Even an hour in the bath didnt help nearly enough......
In saying that, I had so much fun yesterday I felt awesome and I was pretty oblivious to the fact this might hurt today this much LOL
:whistle:

Did anyone else go along??????

sounds like you had an awesum day & great success in riding so many tracks of all kinds of terrain:2thumbsup

[crfchick]

It was a great ride wasnt it?!! Well organised and marked out, good variety of terrain. Will be keen as to do that ride again next year!! Was Jo stuck when I saw you guys? I thought you guys were just taking a break, sorry!! Guess there wouldnt have been much I could do if you guys needed a quad to pull you out

[Midget200]

It was a great ride wasnt it?!! Well organised and marked out, good variety of terrain. Will be keen as to do that ride again next year!! Was Jo stuck when I saw you guys? I thought you guys were just taking a break, sorry!! Guess there wouldnt have been much I could do if you guys needed a quad to pull you out

Glad you enjoyed the ride CRFCHICK! After you tackling all the difficult bits we took you on at the Sandpit, I'm sure you would have rocked the Foxton ride! I don't think there'd be much you couldn't accomplish! Good on you, you go girl! You rock!!! Can't wait to see you back in Auckland!!! You would fit into the Wednesday riding team with ease!!!

[thecharmed01]

It was a great ride wasnt it?!! Well organised and marked out, good variety of terrain. Will be keen as to do that ride again next year!! Was Jo stuck when I saw you guys? I thought you guys were just taking a break, sorry!! Guess there wouldnt have been much I could do if you guys needed a quad to pull you out

Hehe hey hun,

Yeah Jo accidentally took the deep rut and her bike wasnt big enough to make it through so we had to enlist help to lift her bike out. She jammed the pegs into the sides of the rut and was stuck fast!!!!
We'd just got our breath back from that when you came passed us LOL

We thought about catching you but didnt get moving for a bit LOL

How did you find it???

[pete.ktm]

yeah really enjoyed that ride. bit like the sand country ride. nice, flowing easy ride that you could just have fun on with jumps and sliding round.

bummed we couldn't do a 3rd loop, saw the car park then my mate hit the mud about 500 meters from home and it took a while to pull him and a couple of others out.

and that fence right behind him is live! only touched it three times.

[crfchick]

What a great photo!! Completely sums it up doesnt it? The guy I was riding with came off in that bog too (there was a pipe hidden somewhere under that mud and he hit it!) and then got zapped quite a few times by the electric fence too, I think it happened to a lot of people!
It was a really good ride, nice to have something easy for a change.
Sounds like everyone who went really enjoyed it!

[thecharmed01]

Ahhhhhhh when we came round on our last loop, they were cordoning that last bit off and they sent us round the paddock.
Both my boy and my cousin slammed there too!!!!! They claimed there was a drain that had got them........They were a LOT muddier than your mate though LOL

Awesome pic mate, I was pretty easy to spot as the boy put BRIGHT pink grips on my bike LOL
Come say hi next time!!!

[thecharmed01]

Right, well yesterday, we headed up to Brooklyn and after I had ridden enough, I got behind the camera and took some shots of the guys and gals on their bikes.

I havent taken any MX pics before and would like some feedback (constructive please) on what people want to see.

I took them all on the same philosophy that the bmxers and skaters have told me to use.
While they like the odd arty close up shot, I've been told many a time, that they prefer to see the person, the board/bike AND the obstacle or jump so that they can see the trick as well as the height, or what they are doing the trick off.

I dont know if thats what MX riders want to see though, so would be cool to have a bit of feedback or some things to watch for when snapping pics of motorbikey people.

Link to the pics is here......
http://photobucket.com/C1sMXshots

[clmintie]

Right, well yesterday, we headed up to Brooklyn and after I had ridden enough, I got behind the camera and took some shots of the guys and gals on their bikes.

I havent taken any MX pics before and would like some feedback (constructive please) on what people want to see.

I took them all on the same philosophy that the bmxers and skaters have told me to use.
While they like the odd arty close up shot, I've been told many a time, that they prefer to see the person, the board/bike AND the obstacle or jump so that they can see the trick as well as the height, or what they are doing the trick off.

I dont know if thats what MX riders want to see though, so would be cool to have a bit of feedback or some things to watch for when snapping pics of motorbikey people.

Link to the pics is here......
http://photobucket.com/C1sMXshots

Cool pix, thanks for posting.... :woohoo:

Re what people like... Unless your aim is to sell your photos, it doesn't really matter what people want, just take the shots YOU like and you will develop a style that pleases you

Most important is that you keep posting them here for us to enjoy........

I like close ups and blurred backgrounds/wheels........ :D

[thecharmed01]

Yesterday I was helping out the other half, he was wanting to see how high people went.
Will be interesting to hear feedback though as although everyone has their own style and likes/dislikes, sucks to take pics then have everyone bored as hell looking at them LOL