Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

**phoenixgtr** · 1st September 2009, 09:10

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

Right, I know a few of us have been looking forward to this. The first official ride will be Weds 30th of September. This is the first Weds after daylight savings kicks in. See you all there!!

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

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

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

1. Rider Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each and every rider to ride safely and within their abilities. If any rider acts in a dangerous manner then they will be asked to leave. Remember, you not only put yourself at danger but also the other riders and the general public. If you do not understand this then do not come.

2. Rider Assistance
At the carpark we’ll ask that riders who would like some one on one help will be asked to put their hands up and we’ll ask some of the more experienced riders to provide that help. Please don’t be shy. This is an excellent opportunity.

3. Leader
The cruisy group will have a lead rider appointed each week. Obviously it will be someone with reasonable skill so as to not piss everyone off. The leader will stop at the pre-determined regroup points and wait for the entire group to arrive before departing.

If you wish to do your own thing then feel free, but please leave the BK carpark earlier, before the rest of the group!! We'll see you at the pub (and expect some beers waiting for us). There's nothing worse than someone trying to be Rossi and carving up the slower riders to get to the front. That's when accidents happen. Leave first.

4. Tail End Charlie
A TEC will also be determined as a safety measure.

For a link to descriptions of some of the regular routes we take go here and here.

Please keep this thread on topic
Last years thread is here

Disclaimer: Neither myself, nor any other participant is responsible for another rider's actions. Each rider is responsible for their own riding.

**McWild** · 1st September 2009, 10:35

FIRST POST!

HELL YEAH!!!

First ride, Diamond harbour I think.

Let the riding begin!

**Flip** · 1st September 2009, 10:53

Its going to be a short ride for me.

**phoenixgtr** · 1st September 2009, 10:54

Originally Posted by Flip

Its going to be a short ride for me.

Not if you come down to the carpark first

**EJK** · 1st September 2009, 11:22

**SVboy** · 1st September 2009, 12:36

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

**Dave-** · 1st September 2009, 13:01

Originally Posted by SVboy

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

there's a ride that goes out to Duvachelle every Wednesday, it departs at 6:15.

sometimes the cruisy Wednesday night ride also goes to Duvachelle.

so far as I can tell there is no more a rift between the two rides as there is a rift between two different sunday rides.

**phoenixgtr** · 1st September 2009, 14:50

Just like last year I imagine there will be a group of riders who won't want to deal with the leaders and TEC's and slower riders and all that. That's ok. There's nothing wrong with that, just leave earlier like I said here:

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

If you wish to do your own thing then feel free, but please leave the BK carpark earlier, before the rest of the group!! We'll see you at the pub (and expect some beers waiting for us). There's nothing worse than someone trying to be Rossi and carving up the slower riders to get to the front. That's when accidents happen. Leave first.

Not everyone wants the same thing from these rides. That's natural and that's why the "rift" formed last year

**McWild** · 1st September 2009, 15:33

Originally Posted by EJK

Good timing for not having a bike there EJ. You can always come on the back of the RGV!

Have bling to wipe your tears up with.

**EJK** · 1st September 2009, 16:39

Originally Posted by McWild

Good timing for not having a bike there EJ. You can always come on the back of the RGV!

Have bling to wipe your tears up with.

lol true, bad timing. Oh well.

Back of your RGV? I'd rather walk!

**Flip** · 1st September 2009, 17:15

You are welcome to hitch a ride with me. It's unlikely that she who sets the rules will go on many of these rides (she works wed night).

**fireliv** · 1st September 2009, 17:49

Originally Posted by SVboy

Last evening season I felt we had a wee rift between the "fast" crew and the "social" riders. The fast crew usually left first, then the social group. Is that seen as the way things will go this time. Makes sense to me, as riders can pick their pace/group/ skill level[?] accordingly. As long as it is not seen as an us/them thing, just different riders wanting different things from the WNR.

No rift. I know that these riders prefer to go to Duvouchelle (one day I will learn to spell it) but they could do the same route just leave earlier (6.15?) Otherwise we will always see them when the cruizys go to duvouchelles.