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

[all4A50s]

If the numbers of people participating in these events gets too large, then it warrants splitting into two and taking different routes. There's no point in scaring the shit out of country publicans when a gazzillion bikers turn up at once demanding beverages and food.

I'm serious. 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.

I did 6-7 rides last summer and I never came across any resentment from publicans, nor any demanding from the riders. If anything the publicans were more than accommodating as such numbers are good money and they want the group to come back. i think the worst thing they had to cope with was 30-45 helmets and a couple of full ashtrays.

[Laxi]

I did 6-7 rides last summer and I never came across any resentment from publicans, nor any demanding from the riders. If anything the publicans were more than accommodating as such numbers are good money and they want the group to come back. i think the worst thing they had to cope with was 30-45 helmets and a couple of full ashtrays.

gordy's seemed more than happy, and the pub in featherston wasn't bad cause the group tends to split in two anyway

[James Deuce]

I did 6-7 rides last summer and I never came across any resentment from publicans, nor any demanding from the riders. If anything the publicans were more than accommodating as such numbers are good money and they want the group to come back. i think the worst thing they had to cope with was 30-45 helmets and a couple of full ashtrays.

The Featherston pub had no food the last two rides, and the Tin Hut has asked us to leave before. Just because it didn't happen to you, doesn't mean it won't happen.

[ecko_nzed]

The Featherston pub had no food the last two rides, and the Tin Hut has asked us to leave before. Just because it didn't happen to you, doesn't mean it won't happen.

Perhaps someone could call ahead to let them know that they could be invaded by 20 or so bikes if......

1. someone decides on the exact destination before we leave.
2. We have the phone numbers.

Otherwise we just wing it and hope for the best.

[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.

[ecko_nzed]

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.

well then we vote with our feet......or is it wheels ;-)

[davebullet]

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.

Then there is only one thing for it. Cement the reputation of bikers and tear up the god damn town on the way out.

[spacemonkey]

TChapelli's in Featherston is really nice and I think they do their $10 menu on Wednesdays.

I reckon that would be a good place to descend on, especially if like me, you love Italian food.

Oh yeah, that's got my vote!

[sels1]

If the numbers of people participating in these events gets too large, then it warrants splitting into two and taking different routes. There's no point in scaring the shit out of country publicans when a gazzillion bikers turn up at once demanding beverages and food.

Yes I experienced this a few times in the Waiararapa. West coast pubs like the Sandbar and the Monteiths in Mana and Gordy's in Paraparaumu can cope with the sudden influx better. Its not normally an issue in the earlier part of the season due to the smaller numbers.

It might be a good idea to call the place 2 or 3 days beforehand and warn them to expect 30 or so bikers on Wednesday night...

Good idea but in the past the destination is usually decided on the night due to weather and road conditions, and the mood of the folk who actually turn up.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Perhaps someone could call ahead to let them know that they could be invaded by 20 or so bikes if......

1. someone decides on the exact destination before we leave.
2. We have the phone numbers.

Otherwise we just wing it and hope for the best.

The thing is, sometimes its best to call ahead, but don't mention bikes, otherwise you get a reception like what James Deuce has said.

The Royal in Featherston has always been good to us, and there is the option of ordering, then going for a blat round the lake, giving plenty of time for everything to be prepped.

[Fatjim]

Let the carnage begin!

[sels1]

Let the carnage begin!

Let the shitstirring begin, dont you mean Jim?

[Hawkeye]

There is a better chance than there has been for the last 3 years or so.

I am looking for a chance to weave through debris and downed riders. It's been a while.

Now James, You know you shouldn't bait the local's. It just pisses them off.

So! Are we going to see you this year are are you just on here to stir the shit?

[Hitcher]

You know you shouldn't bait the local's. It just pisses them off.

Not as much as unnecessary apostrophes should.

[ecko_nzed]

Let the carnage begin!

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!