Fuckwits on the 'Takas

[Laxi]

I still stay away from that ride because of the vast range of skills on display and the lack of understanding shown by both ends of the spectrum.

ive seen 1 accident on the wncr last year and that was down to someone on a gn with factory tyres trying to follow a zx6r

[James Deuce]

It wasn't the tyres.

[koba]

that vid gave me many a giggle as i recalled his sledging of the way the wncr guys ride the hill

Yeah, you will understand soon enough.

[Laxi]

It wasn't the tyres.

agreed it was down to the rider, but how do you sugest newbies get group ride experience without slow paced group rides like the wncr?

[gunrunner]

There's something about that stretch of road that seems to bring out the fuckwit in lots of guys.

Yeah i agree , they will respect the road after their head falls on it . Ya think ..

[Brian d marge]

Did I crash? Did I not use my indicators? Did I not use overtaking lanes and stay on my side of the road, except for the obvious exception where bimbos either pushed me onto the other side of the road despite seeing me or missed a gear on the exit of a corner after drifting onto the wrong side of the road? Hmmm? I did nothing illegal or dangerous.
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Shocking , absolutely disgraceful

Never in my entire life have I seen so many cars just littered all over the place

Some one should complain

and the noise !

I couldn't hear the engine ....

I so incensed I am going dash of a strongly worded letter to my MP

Stephen

[Maha]

Did I crash? Did I not use my indicators? Did I not use overtaking lanes and stay on my side of the road, except for the obvious exception where bimbos either pushed me onto the other side of the road despite seeing me or missed a gear on the exit of a corner after drifting onto the wrong side of the road? Hmmm? I did nothing illegal or dangerous.

Yeah apart from that one moment where the car stayed in the right had lane of the passing lane, I still stand by what I said about the vid originally

Some would have taken the left lane to pass on the inside, and that could have a very bad outcome. That fact that you chose not to do that is proof that you are a thinking rider whos cares very much about his own life.

[Hawkeye]

The Wednesday Night ride got to the point where Stew was parking the TSS recovery vehicle at Kaitoke Gardens, plus I got hit a couple of times simply riding down the motorway by n00bs barely in control of their super powerful CBR250s and Hyosungs of Doom.

I still stay away from that ride because of the vast range of skills on display and the lack of understanding shown by both ends of the spectrum.

With respect Jim, when was the last time you were on the WNCR. I've been on most of them over the last 2 years and certainly haven't seen or been involved in any incidents. Saying that, I ride like a nana and tend to make sure that all of the faster guys go off ahead of me.

[sinned]

It must be at least a year since I have seen Jim on TCWNR, but then I have missed a few. The ride has changed - fewer 250s, a growing Triumph club, generally less cruisy and more pace. Like Hawkeye I also prefer to stay at the back.

[StoneY]

Ive been on maybe 6 of these rides this year, and not seen one mayhem or even a close call

Newbies are acting smarter and asking for guides/tec's and I had Laxi's green machine right up the Duc's tailpipes all the way home last time


Im a Nana too, I let the fast guys break away, and tend to hold my spot mid pack with no drama

The wet ride down to Wainui Beach over dripping lichen was the one I worried most....and we had a ball! (bloody wet tho)

Come on JD mate, come next week

[James Deuce]

Seriously, I loathe group rides.

You never know, it might be me causing the bins I keep seeing.

[StoneY]

Seriously, I loathe group rides.

You never know, it might be me causing the bins I keep seeing.

HAHAHA spoken like a true journo

Fair enough mate, when I get the little green card back soon, maybe we can go on a ride over there together....see if ya wipe me out or not

[duckonin]

See, I don't understand the line that it's a good road. It's rubbish compared to how it was 20 years ago, and speaking of touching the face of God, I've never gotten close to the bridge to bridge time I did on an '87 RG250FG. 21 years ago. It's been crap for 15 years since lifestylers started commuting by road and all those businesses opened up in the Wairarapa catering to day trippers. It now has "moments" from time to time, but the potential license spanking riding it properly risks makes it a transit road to other places of fun.

Was really good 40 years ago better than 20..

[James Deuce]

I know. The 40 something lads back then used to say that to me and I looked at them like they were mental. Funny how a few miles on the clock changes your perception.

[Maha]

Was really good 40 years ago better than 20..

40 years ago? would have been gravel then eh?....

Has anyone bettered Nev Hiscocks time over the Takas (bridge to bridge)