Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) -- 2009/10

**sels1** · 19th September 2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

I only went on about 4 wednesday rides last session, but don't remeber there being any carnage? I thought it was more of a regular feature on thursdays though!

Yeah there was some bins on the Thursday ride. There were 2 on the Wed ride very early in the season, causing much hooha and angst on the thread - mostly by people who never attended the rides but felt they should poke their oar in anyway. Ignore them - the folk that actually turn up to the rides generally enjoy themselves.

**ecko_nzed** · 19th September 2009, 23:06

Originally Posted by sels1

Yeah there was a some bins on the Thursday ride. There were 2 on the Wed ride very early in the season, causing much hooha and angst on the thread - mostly by people who never attended the ride but felt they should poke their oar in anyway. Ignore them - the folk that actually turn up to the rides generally enjoy themselves.

I definitely enjoyed myself. There seemed to be just the right level of organisation, without it being too rigid. looking forward to getting along to a few rides this year (if I ever get my friggin bike back!). Everyone seems to ride sensibly and at a good pace. Bring on daylight savings ;-)

**davebullet** · 20th September 2009, 07:12

Yeah, the rides are good fun... just make sure your ego doesn't write cheques that your skills can't cash.

**Cloggy** · 20th September 2009, 09:07

I attended the Wednesday night rides for the first time last year. Didn't see any bins or carnage. Instead, I found helpful and friendly people making constructive comments on my riding, telling me how and where I could improve it so I wouldn't bin or become a statistic. That's gotta be good.
I would encourage anyone new to motorcycling to join in on these rides.
I am looking forward to the rides kicking off again very shortly.

**Laxi** · 20th September 2009, 09:56

+1, cloggy

**Dodger** · 22nd September 2009, 17:01

Didn't make any last season

But will def try and get to a few this time round

**Bullitt** · 22nd September 2009, 19:34

Been looking forward to these starting again for awhile. Will probably miss the first one but should be around after that.

I hope this thread stays cleaner than it did last year. The ride has always been alot of fun.

After attending most of the rides for the past two years I dont recall seeing much/any problems regarding pub owners being offended, how it operated last year was good for me.

**Dafe** · 23rd September 2009, 06:51

Whose up for a ride tonight?
Could be keen for a short stint out to Paekak and back to the Sandbar etc.
Here's hoping the weather stays good.

**Hawkeye** · 23rd September 2009, 07:18

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Not as much as unnecessary apostrophes should.

Now Hitcher. We can't all be perfect like you

**Deano** · 23rd September 2009, 07:45

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The Featherston pub had no food the last two rides, .

Interesting. Food is a condition of all liquor licences. Typical small town malaise.

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

I only went on about 4 wednesday rides last session, but don't remeber there being any carnage? I thought it was more of a regular feature on thursdays though!

Fatjim ya stirrer.

I think the Wednesday Night Ride might have surpassed TRTNR last season. Not that its a competition.

**Hitcher** · 23rd September 2009, 18:18

Originally Posted by Deano

Interesting. Food is a condition of all liquor licences. Typical small town malaise.

Nonsense. Your typical local country publican probably plans a typical evening around a handful of cockies wandering in for a pint and some fries after milking. 30-plus bikers arriving out of the blue is not what they would have been expecting and on that basis I think it's fair and reasonable for them not to offer these interlopers anything more than bags of nuts or chippies.

**ecko_nzed** · 23rd September 2009, 19:15

Originally Posted by davebullet

Yeah, the rides are good fun... just make sure your ego doesn't write cheques that your skills can't cash.

ego what ego? I don't have an ego, when you're the best rider around

you don't have an ego, just super human skillz

**Deano** · 23rd September 2009, 19:37

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Nonsense. Your typical local country publican probably plans a typical evening around a handful of cockies wandering in for a pint and some fries after milking. 30-plus bikers arriving out of the blue is not what they would have been expecting and on that basis I think it's fair and reasonable for them not to offer these interlopers anything more than bags of nuts or chippies.

Originally Posted by James Deuce

We've rung ahead and been told, "No Problem" by the Tin Hut and had a somewhat less than ideal reception when we've turned up.

If you ring ahead then you shouldn't be sent packing when you arrive.

It's not hard for all pubs to have a freezer with some pies, pizza, savouries and a microwave as is required by their licence. But it's an easy option to not sell alcohol if you have no food.....yeah right.

I doubt a bag of nuts or chippies wouldn't cut it with the LLA.

**Deano** · 23rd September 2009, 19:43

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Most Wairarapa country pubs gear up to handle about 15-20 locals for a beer of a Wednesday evening and probably less than a dozen meals. Thirty bikers rolling in and demanding wedges and ales is a little unfair.

True. But some food should be available, even the minimum unless a reasonable reason for running out, then stop serving alcohol as well.

Originally Posted by James Deuce

The Featherston pub had no food the last two rides,

No food at all ? But they still served piss ? Not a good look.