Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

**Retroqueen** · 27th January 2010, 22:33

Enjoyed my ride tonight folks. lovely turn out.
Most of you will have noticed I was riding at an unusually sedate speed for me but that's because young GEforce is under my old duck's wing and wanted some refreshers on cornering.
We did have a nasty experience on the way over the hill and those who saw my blood boiling when we arrived at duvauchelles' will be glad to hear that I actually took the bull by the horns.
The driver who was tailgating Young GEF had a personalised number plate so it was easy to remember and I *555'ed when i got home.
An official complaint has been laid for
1) tailgating
2) stopping in the middle of the road to verbally abuse us after we had pulled over to allow him to pass.

I was just so angry that he would stop in the road and abuse us for going too slow when an L plate is clearly visible. Just no need, no need at all.

rant over I feel better now and it was a lovely night for a ride!!

**Flip** · 27th January 2010, 22:38

If anybody else saw RQ's incident please also report it to *555. The rozza are a lot more likely to act on a multiple complaint.

**Retroqueen** · 27th January 2010, 22:44

Originally Posted by Flip

If anybody else saw RQ's incident please also report it to *555. The rozza are a lot more likely to act on a multiple complaint.

Thanks Flip but we were the tailender's. Was just the young lad, my young Matt and myself and the nasty nasty rude man in the cage ( that was tame RQ) on the road at the time.
Just so so glad another vehicle didn't come flying round the corner while he was stopped in the middle of the road cause I wouldn't be typing to ya now!!

**Dave-** · 27th January 2010, 22:59

haha, ashmore will remember that audi that tangled with us this one time we had a very green learner rider with us on the hill.

**maxf** · 27th January 2010, 23:08

Originally Posted by Retroqueen

it was a lovely night for a ride!!

seconded, and don't mind running interference for any learners; good chance for me to practice some lines & countersteering (as long as they don't freak at the old geezer with the huge headlight, too).

I also hope this isn't becoming a WNR tradition to involve the thin blue line... me with my "swervy lady" last week, you with your "uncouth youth" this...

**h211** · 28th January 2010, 02:23

Originally Posted by Paulus

What was with the guy in the white Evo heading over? That is some of the most dangerous (to bikes) driving I have ever seen. When he went through Little River he tooted and waved out too.

That fukwit had the plate DNF336 if its worth calling *555 about. Last time I called I got told to use the net to do it? :s

**laRIKin** · 28th January 2010, 06:13

Originally Posted by Subike

I now have to pick the bugs out of my hair, hit a swarm comming into little river, my visor was partialy open ....tast fruggin horrid!

Originally Posted by Hey wait for me!

Those bugs are just nasty through little river area! When ever i ride through that way now i always bring my spare visor.

Originally Posted by Flip

I have just finished washing the bike, going to find a shower now as I was wearing my open face lid. I do have a very nice full face but well its just not the same even taking the bugs into account.

Yeah a great wee ride all right and I think I have the bike 99%sorted.
Just need a bigger can of ground clearance.

And those darn bugs, they even got in to my googles.
I had one or two flying around in there.
And I for got now hard they feel, when you hit them at speed.
Still fun tho and so much free-er.

**sammcj** · 28th January 2010, 07:20

Originally Posted by h211

That fukwit had the plate DNF336 if its worth calling *555 about. Last time I called I got told to use the net to do it? :s

Report him here, I have:

https://forms.police.govt.nz/forms/o...watch-report/9

The more people that report him, the more likely he will be 'talked to'

**been_there** · 28th January 2010, 07:26

Originally Posted by Hey wait for me!

Yeah mate wicked ride there and back!! poor wee bike

Great sweeping twisties to lean into and power out of! The sound of the Ducati 1098 ringing in my ears was bliss too!!

I thought it was you at first!! as I only quickly looked back...and thought geez he's keeping up alright, I'll see if he can go faster.....
Then had another look.

RQ good on ya for keeping it together!! Better than what I could of done.

From the front saw that white car in the pack on the way there, kind of glad I keeped going.

Next week is my last wed nite ride...

**KiwiPhoenix** · 28th January 2010, 08:19

Originally Posted by McWild

Hey guys, I had an EPIC ride there and back.

Good to see you back on the road!!

Originally Posted by Subike

Thanks for the ride peoples,
I had so much fun on that hill, up and down both ways,
I now have to pick the bugs out of my hair, hit a swarm comming into little river, my visor was partialy open ....tast fruggin horrid!

Eughhhh! At least you got some protein!

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Damn it...I didn't make it again. I was too busy meeting my new Nephew for the first time. Sounds like you all had a good ride

Congrats on the birth of your nephew!!!

Originally Posted by Flip

What a great ride tonight I had a blast.

I have just finished washing the bike, going to find a shower now as I was wearing my open face lid. I do have a very nice full face but well its just not the same even taking the bugs into account.

I can only imagine what it would be like for you

Originally Posted by maxf

seconded, and don't mind running interference for any learners; good chance for me to practice some lines & countersteering (as long as they don't freak at the old geezer with the huge headlight, too).

I agree, it is a really good chance to learn!

Originally Posted by laRIKin

And those darn bugs, they even got in to my googles.
I had one or two flying around in there.
And I for got now hard they feel, when you hit them at speed.
Still fun tho and so much free-er.

I can just imagine these wee flies in your googles.

Originally Posted by been_there

Next week is my last wed nite ride...

How come? you not love us anymore??

**neels** · 28th January 2010, 08:40

Lovely night for a ride last night, what a lot of people out

Stopped briefly at little river to let the green truck get out of the way and then carried on. Caught up to a white mazda that came to almost a complete stop for the left hander at the bottom of the last little hill over to duv. Yikes. Brakes. Then he pulled left at the interesection at the top, I was about to go past then realised as he pulled right again that he wasn't letting me go he'd just missed the corner. Yikes. Brakes. So passed as soon as i could outside the pub, carried on to akaroa & got hassled by the wife for managing to ride through at exactly the time the bikini clad girls were walking down the street.

Didn't have any problems with being held up by the l-plater and her attendant on the way home

. I have a healthy collection of bugs on the visor of my new helmet. I like new visor, I can actually see where I'm going when I turn into the sun now

**KiwiPhoenix** · 28th January 2010, 08:50

Originally Posted by neels

carried on to akaroa & got hassled by the wife for managing to ride through at exactly the time the bikini clad girls were walking down the street.

Now I know that you being a gentlemen never gave them a second glance!

**helenoftroy** · 28th January 2010, 10:38

Cant believe how many bikes are turning up!over 50 last night! thats awesome & really hope any new guys really enjoyed the night

I had a blast on the mighty DR,really enjoyed following Subike on the XJ over the hill & I had Bikke on the big black Suzi on my tail

3 very excited girls that had a great evening...thank you so much Iggy Flip & Casualty
....and EAshmore(Elliot)for turning up bikeless with a jacket for Kendra

Only downside is hearing bout the stupidity of some drivers....good on you for reporting him RQ

**gloplg** · 28th January 2010, 10:55

Glad everyone got home safe!!!

Shame about the dickheads last night RQ. You handled that superbly.

I would like to lock all of them up on an island where they can play "bumper cars" with each other.

Garry's rant over.

Where are we off to next week???.....................Greta Valley???

**Iggy** · 28th January 2010, 11:02

Originally Posted by helenoftroy

Cant believe how many bikes are turning up!over 50 last night! thats awesome & really hope any new guys really enjoyed the night

I had a blast on the mighty DR,really enjoyed following Subike on the XJ over the hill & I had Bikke on the big black Suzi on my tail

3 very excited girls that had a great evening...thank you so much Iggy Flip & Casualty
....and EAshmore(Elliot)for turning up bikeless with a jacket for Kendra

Only downside is hearing bout the stupidity of some drivers....good on you for reporting him RQ

Was a great evening, Corine was very well behaved on the back, was her protector from all those friggin bugs