2012 Capital 1,000Km Cruise

[shafty]

(Meanwhile Shafty had gassed up, farewelled the orange Hayabusa, shopped for wine, then popped in to the awards ceremony), riding time: 13 hours

Spotted the new Hitchermobile at the Wind Farm, Swazi Man on a Zed too I see - nice Bikes Mister, a good showing of 'Busa's and Kwaka's. Wished I had a GoPro a couple of times Bandit - sometimes it seems a pity to hurtle thru such nice scenery without slowing to appreciate it.....

Also wouldve been nice to have a beer and a laugh with the main bunch at the finish - getting on the beers 1/2 way thru a 1000k ride doesn't lend itself lol

Hey Jim, I hope you didnt mind me giving that Cop your cell number?

[Maha]

I was very surprised to have you overtake me. I was at that stage convinced in my own mind that I was running last of all the Turangi starters.

He was probaly on his second lap...

[Gremlin]

He was probaly on second lap...

Nah, I took a leisurely lunch at the 66 on 1 Diner. He probably past me then, but I only had eyes for the burger

Normally I pass through Foxton on a schedule, or not a meal time, so damned if I was passing by at lunch time.

[STJim]

Hey Jim, I hope you didnt mind me giving that Cop your cell number?

Shafty That cop is the Coordinator of the new Ulysses Branch in Turangi. Despite the fact that he is Highway Patrol he is a reasonably decent fellow.

[STJim]

He was probaly on his second lap...

That crossed my mind at the time.

[insomnia01]

I was very surprised to have you overtake me. I was at that stage convinced in my own mind that I was running last of all the Turangi starters. I was even more surprised to get to the finish and to learn that Shafty and his mate hadn't yet finished. Something to do with not taking a "business lunch" or stopping to check Facebook.
On the whole a great day. I was very pleased to finish in just over 13 hours.

Was wondering where everyone was !!! Surprised by the cop at the end barman told me he was the Ulysses coordinator departed 6:38am completed 6:45pm hang around chatting with the barman before heading off home ( 2 1/2hrs & 210km ) waved at you guys heading out of Turangi AWESOME DAY

[STJim]

Was wondering where everyone was !!! Surprised by the cop at the end barman told me he was the Ulysses coordinator departed 6:38am completed 6:45pm hang around chatting with the barman before heading off home ( 2 1/2hrs & 210km ) waved at you guys heading out of Turangi AWESOME DAY

And we waved back. Well done. In almost an hour before anyone else.

[Hawkeye]

Well, what a fabulous day for the ride. Had an absolute ball. Out of caltex at 6:35 and back to P&J at 7:25. Thanks for a great route John

[Hitcher]

And we waived back.

Now I know where to come if I ever need a waiver.

[STJim]

Now I know where to come if I ever need a waiver.

That has to rank as the worst pun I have seen or heard in a very long time

[Meanie]

Awesome day, couldnt believe how good the weather turned out to be, got back to Ashhurst about 7.00 with a very sore and tired pillion. Long way to go on the back
Ill make the effort one day and carry on down to the Hutt to sample some Hutt hospitality

[banditrider]

Ill make the effort one day and carry on down to the Hutt to sample some Hutt hospitality

You phrase that like some sort of grand challenge...

[Hitcher]

That has to rank as the worst pun I have seen or heard in a very long time

Pun? Using dictionary.com to check out the difference between wave and waive?

[zahria]

Fantastic day, some of the best riding and roads I've so far enjoyed. I enjoyed the road to mauriceville, had a blast on Vinegar Hill, and broke my cherry on the Awakino gorge road. Thanks to John and crew for the day. And the pizza and beer at the end were well earned.