Horowhenua-Palmy Local Protest Action

[chanceyy]

when and where is the rally point for palmy riders?

depends on which ride your talking about as there is two different rides on two dates

First ride is this Sat which is to join Ulysses in wellington for their rally .. no meeting in palmerston but meeting in Levin at fatboyz (just past 2nd set of lights on main drag) be there approx 9.30

and then on the 17th November for the main bikeoi meeting in palmerston in the sqaure & heading off to Levin again same meeting point but if your a newer rider plan to get there earlier so we can send slower riders off earlier than the faster ones ..

your more than welcome to attend both .. be aware the 17th is a tuesday

[chanceyy]

Nice to see you guys are getting along well without me

I would want to be one of those that leave early as i am a Learner

I am more than happy to leave early and will gladly tag along

ok, so you slower riders need to look out for the cruiser with two flags hanging off the back at levin, cos thatll be mine. lol. happy to be TEC as well. [mainly cos the flags stick out quite a bit and i need the whole lane, lol] must look at borrowing one of the first aid kits from a work van, just in case. [im assuming the ambo wont be with us until we leave porirua]

Yup we will do a riders brief earlier for the newbie/slower riders we have lead riders & TEC organised, we need to ensure they know what is expected regarding staggered riding formation and perfer they leave a larger gap for safety ..

Ok we, da Hawkes Bay group, come down Main st, on the morning of the 17th, and go where to find your group in the square for the ride to Levin?
What road are you taking to go South?
Thanks. I would like to check the rout before we ride it.

pioneer highway will take you directly out of palmerston to longburn and then via opiki & shannon come to Levin (Queen Street) and you will see a roundabout just prior to railway lines turn left here (cambridge st) at the next round about go over railway lines (Bath Street) .. through lights and turn into new world carpark .. the bar backs onto the far corner of the carpark

Cambridge st runs along side SH 1 but just saves having to go through 2 sets of lights and middle of town

[sunhuntin]

Yup we will do a riders brief earlier for the newbie/slower riders we have lead riders & TEC organised, we need to ensure they know what is expected regarding staggered riding formation and perfer they leave a larger gap for safety ..

whats the latest time to arrive for slow group rider brief? im fairly used to group rides, but being so slow prefer to keep out of the main bunch.
cool that youve got TEC sorted, but i am still going to position close to the back so i can try and snap some photos. [gonna look at a home made camera mount tomorrow. gotta talk to the auto tutor at work first.]

[chanceyy]

whats the latest time to arrive for slow group rider brief? im fairly used to group rides, but being so slow prefer to keep out of the main bunch.
cool that youve got TEC sorted, but i am still going to position close to the back so i can try and snap some photos. [gonna look at a home made camera mount tomorrow. gotta talk to the auto tutor at work first.]

really depends on what time ppl arrive, and the type of riders who come.

I have you down for TEC if we send several groups.

we (dave, gingin, and myself and chronicle reporter) are having a meeting tomorrow nite & as stated earlier several contingency plans will be in effect, however the major concern will be once the bikeoi gets to welly, will be hard to keep to the rear at that point

oops I should add that after the Ulysses rally this sat we should have some more ideas on what works & what doesn't for the 17th Nov .. call it a practice run

[sunhuntin]

really depends on what time ppl arrive, and the type of riders who come.

I have you down for TEC if we send several groups.

we (dave, gingin, and myself and chronicle reporter) are having a meeting tomorrow nite & as stated earlier several contingency plans will be in effect, however the major concern will be once the bikeoi gets to welly, will be hard to keep to the rear at that point

oops I should add that after the Ulysses rally this sat we should have some more ideas on what works & what doesn't for the 17th Nov .. call it a practice run

cool. just to make sure, you do know im not attending this saturday right? only going to be there for the 17th.

im gonna try and pick up a cheap fluoro vest and strap it to the top box with NEW RIDERS AHEAD written on it, that way the faster riders will know theres newbies.

once there groups have merged, i will try and keep back a bit, just for the photo ops, but if it doesnt work out, then im sure the pics will still be just as good from anywhere in the group.

[Hopeful Bastard]

I wouldnt mind leaving at half 9 that morning. That is, If i feel up to it or else i will grab a ride down with you Chanceyy. So if, Sunhuntin, You want to be a TEC you can be TEC of me

Anyone else that wants to leave at 9.30, i will be with the guys and gals at Fatboyz bar.

[chanceyy]

cool. just to make sure, you do know im not attending this saturday right? only going to be there for the 17th.

im gonna try and pick up a cheap fluoro vest and strap it to the top box with NEW RIDERS AHEAD written on it, that way the faster riders will know theres newbies.

once there groups have merged, i will try and keep back a bit, just for the photo ops, but if it doesnt work out, then im sure the pics will still be just as good from anywhere in the group.

yup I am aware of that C .. no probs .. I would think a number of L plates will also designate the status of the riders .. and a fluro vest for the TEC's , Lets get this sat out of the way & the meeting so we can get stuff sorted

I wouldnt mind leaving at half 9 that morning. That is, If i feel up to it or else i will grab a ride down with you Chanceyy. So if, Sunhuntin, You want to be a TEC you can be TEC of me

Anyone else that wants to leave at 9.30, i will be with the guys and gals at Fatboyz bar.

Adrian depends on what time ppl arrive, I will be at fatboyz at 8.30am both this sat & on 17th. I envisage that we will assess the numbers arriving & make decisions from this .. as stated we will have meeting tomorrow nite & prob one or two after this sat .. it will give us some idea for the 17th

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If you do stop in palmy, the square carpark is the designated meeting space, got heaps of room for bikes.

EDIT: this is all for the 17th BIKEOI ride, I dont think there is going to be any meet in palmy for the Ulysses Rally on the 31st

Thanks Bogan. I hope to lead a group of Hawkes Bay riders down from Napier and arrive at P/North square at 8.45 to join you as you go South on the 17th. Cheers.

[bogan]

Thanks Bogan. I hope to lead a group of Hawkes Bay riders down from Napier and arrive at P/North square at 9.45 to join you as you go South on the 17th. Cheers.

hope you mean 8:45 at the square, we are leaving at 9 to meet in levin at 10

[Gixxer 4 ever]

just a note, there was a speed camera on pioneer highway last time i went that way. its quite close to the outskirts, but still within the 50k limit. its on the southbound side. im assuming its still there?

Thanks for the heads up. We will be at legal speed all the way. As the group builds people need to take a lot of care.

Looking forward to catching up with you at this event. Last time we chatted it was in Taupo for the WRB protest.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

hope you mean 8:45 at the square, we are leaving at 9 to meet in levin at 10

Yes thanks for that. We leave at 6.30 sharp

[chanceyy]

hope you mean 8:45 at the square, we are leaving at 9 to meet in levin at 10

I hope he meant that too If your leaving at 9 should be arriving just before the main rider brief, will be close timing however once rider brief is over will be gear on & leaving 10am

[Hopeful Bastard]

Shoot.. Forgot to mention that i will only be available for the 17th November ride. Not the 31st Oct

[bogan]

I hope he meant that too If your leaving at 9 should be arriving just before the main rider brief, will be close timing however once rider brief is over will be gear on & leaving 10am

yeh 50ish minutes so will be tight, anything of huge importance going to be in the briefing? or just common sense ride responsibly stuff?

[chanceyy]

yeh 50ish minutes so will be tight, anything of huge importance going to be in the briefing? or just common sense ride responsibly stuff?

will know more after this sat .. along with common sense stuff may be a few other points to raise ..

we can have a joint meeting the week prior Bogan can sit down & discuss any issues, points to raise, issues that may arise fr this sat etc ..