The Jade's Round-the-Clock-Ride - Wgtn (11 June)

**Velox** · 30th May 2005, 22:38

*** EDIT: Now 10:30 on Saturday the 11th instead. ***

Well, my little bub is having its 100,000km birthday pretty soon and so we're going on a celebratory ride. The plan is to head over the hill and down to Lake Ferry for lunch (since I haven't been there yet, and also since that Western-something road is real nice). It should click over to 000000.0km on the way down there if my calculations are correct! And if I stick to my rations of kms per day until then.

So this is your official birthday invitation. Presents aren't neccessary but a new paint job for the frame, new instrument panel, and/or a CBR600F4 wouldn't be turned away.

Who's up for it (assuming the weather's ok)?

Caltex Rimutaka at 10:30.

**StoneChucker** · 30th May 2005, 22:50

Yeah, why not

**erik** · 30th May 2005, 23:13

Cool

I hope my bike lasts that long, just over 30,000km to go...

**The Tazman** · 30th May 2005, 23:24

I would but it's a Saturday and I have to work

!! I am used to Sunday's being ride out days is this not the norm in NZ???

**Velox** · 30th May 2005, 23:26

Originally Posted by The Tazman

I would but it's a Saturday!! I am used to Sunday's being ride out days is this not the norm in NZ???

Stink - do you work on Sat? I go to church in the morn on Sun and so I'd only have a half day to ride (Caltex at 1). Which could still be enough I guess if other people that are keen can't make it on Sat. I'll see what the response is.

**StoneChucker** · 31st May 2005, 00:10

Not sure if I'll come on Sunday. 1pm is pretty late to be setting out... (thats just me mind you)

**The Tazman** · 31st May 2005, 00:31

Originally Posted by Velox

Stink - do you work on Sat? I go to church in the morn on Sun and so I'd only have a half day to ride (Caltex at 1). Which could still be enough I guess if other people that are keen can't make it on Sat. I'll see what the response is.

You are too quick Velox I went straight back in to edit my comment to put in that I work!!

As it gets dark earlier now 1pm would be a little late but I would be up for it depending how long the ride would take as I don't know the route you are talking about.

Don't change it on my account though if more are happy with Sat. Thank you for considering the change though

If you go on the Sat I hope you all have a good one. If the sunday I will see you there. Mind you Jazbug5 has just moved her do to the 11th

**Ms Piggy** · 31st May 2005, 08:08

I'd be keen luv. Maybe I can just meet you lot somewhere seeing as I'm a little bit slower.

**StoneChucker** · 31st May 2005, 08:31

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

I'd be keen luv. Maybe I can just meet you lot somewhere seeing as I'm a little bit slower.

Noooo, seriously - don't let that stop you. Rides aren't supposed to be a race. I'll stick with you, it also gives me a chance to practice front tyre economy

**Velox** · 31st May 2005, 10:11

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

I'd be keen luv. Maybe I can just meet you lot somewhere seeing as I'm a little bit slower.

Definitely come, we haven't ridden together for ages! "Regrouping" along the way is the way to go I reckon. With bigger bikes there, I'm be in the same postition as you anyway!

I am seriously thinking of changing it to Sunday though. There's a few people that it would be easier for. I think 12:30 should be ok daylight-wise because that gives us 5 hours until it's dark. SC - is that all good with you?

It's not far to Lake Ferry at all - if you've crossed over those floodgates at the southern end of Lake Wairarapa then you're almost there.

For people that have been there, Lake Ferry does have a cafe/pub eh?