Minginui - Matawai - Motu Midwinter Madness Ride 30 July - 1 August 2010

**Eddieb** · 28th July 2010, 08:05

Does anyone have a MMMMM gps tracklog from last year?

Mine is incomplete and Iwas trying to make a track up for this year.

**clint640** · 28th July 2010, 09:29

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi there ‘Nothingflash’ – look forward to meeting you on Friday

The Cornerman system is intended to ensure no one gets lost or left behind and that all of the group on a ride are accounted for when direction changes occur and the direction that should be taken is not immediately obvious to following riders.

The person following immediately behind the lead rider – in this instance I would expect Clint to be leading, stops wherever there is a direction change – typically at intersections and waits until the last rider has passed before rejoining the group. The more spirited riders use this situation to make there way to the front of the pack again.

There is likely to be a designated ‘tail end Charlie’ so there should be no doubt concerning whether all riders are accounted for and have understood the necessary direction change when tail end Charlie appears.

Hope this helps – cheers Aslan

Yep thanks for that Aslan, I'll go over that again in the briefing Sat morning. A couple of things to add; the lead rider (me) will be wearing a hi vis vest, if you pass me in Kaingaroa I can almost guarantee you will get seriously lost, so don't. If I point at or am stopped at a corner & you are 1st in line behind me then you just got the job of directing everyone through there.

Rosie will be tail end Charlene for the cornerman sections & will also be wearing hi vis. If you are last & have to stop for something she will wait with you. If you are manning (or womanning) a corner, when you see Rosie you can carry on. If you normally wear hi vis can you please take it off for the sections where we are using the cornerman system to avoid confusion.

Of course the system means that the fastest riders get sent to the back often so there will be lots of passing, so as mentioned please keep an eye on your mirrors & try not to hold anyone up & don't be aggressive when passing.

Cheers
Clint

**Rosie** · 28th July 2010, 09:58

Originally Posted by clint640

Rosie will be tail end Charlene for the cornerman sections & will also be wearing hi vis. If you are last & have to stop for something she will wait with you. If you are manning (or womanning) a corner, when you see Rosie you can carry on. If you normally wear hi vis can you please take it off for the sections where we are using the cornerman system to avoid confusion.

Last year a few people stopped for photos etc, and waved me past, saying they would catch up. This led to a bit of confusion, and I left one of the cornermen behind

So this year, during the sections where I am TEC, I refuse to pass anyone

**wysper** · 28th July 2010, 11:22

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Mate, you're just up the road, you could come down for a day trip even.

You know you want to.

Damn right I want to, just can't swing it this time.

Originally Posted by Roj

I am so keen I started last week, meet me at the Cambridge BP at 5:30 am saturday morning and we should be there on time to start

Hahah Classic. That is a good option. But not this time sadly, I will be watching out for next year though!!

**MXNUT** · 28th July 2010, 17:12

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Yeah MXNUT. You be gettin a bad rep

How can a little ole 4hundy get a bad rep. I aint got a big powerfull 525 / 640 or a stone throwing 9fiddy

**That looks like fun** · 28th July 2010, 17:23

Darn

The boss just brought me a nice new wet weather coat

(he may not be aware of that

) Its Hi Vis

Toyota!!

**Night Falcon** · 28th July 2010, 18:43

next year...next year!!

**DAZZLE** · 28th July 2010, 19:13

Hi guys ,new to this facebook stuff,just want too know if i can hook up for this ride this weekend
cheers DAZZLE

**junkmanjoe** · 28th July 2010, 20:05

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

next year...next year!!

dude....thats shit mate....

and fidys only throw stones if your to close.............

JMJ

**Horney1** · 28th July 2010, 20:08

**Horney1** · 28th July 2010, 20:09

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

dude....thats shit mate....

and fidys only throw stones if your to close.............

JMJ

+1 for the 990

**Crisis management** · 28th July 2010, 20:25

Ok, that's me packed & organised, two more sleeps then the mayhem (sorry, sedate ride) begins.......see you lot at the pub friday!

**Taz** · 28th July 2010, 21:16

Originally Posted by Rosie

Last year a few people stopped for photos etc, and waved me past, saying they would catch up. This led to a bit of confusion, and I left one of the cornermen behind

So this year, during the sections where I am TEC, I refuse to pass anyone

Wasn't me (was it)?

Probably was. Will leave camera at home this year.