Learners and Newbie Ride

[nathanwhite]

Awesome ride! Little windy, but added to the fun. Thanks Maha and everyone else who made it happen today.

So when is the next one?

[Maha]

I will edit the 1st post when I decide on a date...
I already have the route planned...

[Wizard]

Awesome ride !! . Thanks a lot guys for the ride. perfect organisation , it is always nice to meet new people , Looking forward for the next ride.

[Mom]

Awesome ride! Little windy, but added to the fun. Thanks Maha and everyone else who made it happen today.

So when is the next one?

It did get a bit blustery on the Mangawhai road for sure. Always good to ride it when it is like that, for that was really gentle by comparison to what it can get like in places. The wind shear is an interesting thing to experience. Look to the vegetation on the side of the road for clues, trees that grow in one direction only are a good clue

You guys on your scorpios will get blown around a bit more than I will on my bike, coping with that is a good skill to have. Just relax, keep drive momentum happening, ride into the wind, dont cruise. Relax your arms, grip the tank with your knees and grin like a mad thing

I have seen a rather large bloke on a little 150 FXR, getting hammered on a ride. From behind it looked like he was turning a hard right hander, when in fact he was simply going straight, leaning against the wind to go straight

Thanks for coming along today, we had a blast!

[The End]

It did get a bit blustery on the Mangawhai road for sure. Always good to ride it when it is like that, for that was really gentle by comparison to what it can get like in places. The wind shear is an interesting thing to experience. Look to the vegetation on the side of the road for clues, trees that grow in one direction only are a good clue

You guys on your scorpios will get blown around a bit more than I will on my bike, coping with that is a good skill to have. Just relax, keep drive momentum happening, ride into the wind, dont cruise. Relax your arms, grip the tank with your knees and grin like a mad thing
Thanks for coming along today, we had a blast!

Yea it was good fun for sure! I was surprised at how the scorpio actually managed to keep up!

Great day out, just a little sore from the seat. Not a bad price to pay for some great riding though!

[Mom]

Yea it was good fun for sure! I was surprised at how the scorpio actually managed to keep up!

Great day out, just a little sore from the seat. Not a bad price to pay for some great riding though!

The Scopio is a cool little bike, light on its feet and very forgiving if you make a mistake. Does highway speed and then some. Your botty will get used to riding distances The more you ride the less it hurts... after a while

You guys did really well today...

[Toaster]

What a great day. Good company, good attitudes and good weather as well. Always wonderful to meet new people, and to catch up with some old friends. Toaster, lets not leave it that long again eh?

Thanks to everyone that turned up today, to make it such a cool day. See you on the next one

I am on annual leave until 10 June so will keep an eye out for any rides and any future weekends free when they eventuate during my shift roster.

It was great to finally catch up since our coffee and chat at Nasty's place last year in Wellington. I had a great ride back over Woodcocks and gave the ST a chance to stretch its legs a bit.

Excellent to see so many new bikers getting out there and giving group riding a go.

Will keep up posting shiftworker rides for those free and able to ride during the week too.

[Smallfishnz]

Thanks Maha and Mom for a great route havent been up there for years

[Mom]

I am on annual leave until 10 June so will keep an eye out for any rides and any future weekends free when they eventuate during my shift roster.

It was great to finally catch up since our coffee and chat at Nasty's place last year in Wellington. I had a great ride back over Woodcocks and gave the ST a chance to stretch its legs a bit.

Excellent to see so many new bikers getting out there and giving group riding a go.

Will keep up posting shiftworker rides for those free and able to ride during the week too.

I have every second Friday off. Next one is an off one. Would love to come along if Friday fits your roster.

[TOTO]

thats it , I hate all of you

[Toaster]

I have every second Friday off. Next one is an off one. Would love to come along if Friday fits your roster.

Sweet, I am still on holiday then.

[Mom]

thats it , I hate all of you

I will come hug you tomorrow if you are working I need a TOTO. My helmet had a go at self destruction on Friday, without even hitting the road. Flew to bits at slow speed. I went back and retrieved the bits Well the ones I could find that is

[unstuck]

Sounds like an awesome day. Doesnt look like the mangawhia pub has changed much,and im guessing some of those other pics are at the lookout on sh16? Wish i could of been there.

[Mom]

Sweet, I am still on holiday then.

I am going to Rotorua in the car that day...

Not my fault, I blame Maha

[Maha]

Sounds like an awesome day. Doesnt look like the mangawhia pub has changed much,and im guessing some of those other pics are at the lookout on sh16? Wish i could of been there.

The Tavern is a great place on day like today, heaps of sun/great food.
During the cooler months they have the fire going inside and if its wet? just hang your gear around it, have a beer or coffee, something to eat etc. Its only 40 minutes from home so a nice easy obtainable venue at short notice.
The lookout? yes that be it, a must stop anytime on such a stunning day.