Te Whakawi U Turners Northland Ride (16-18 Nov)

**BlightyBiker** · 13th October 2012, 20:22

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Oh you have plenty of experience! I had been riding for all of three weeks when I went on my first group ride with these guys. Auckland to Mangawhai and back.

I was pretty shattered by the end of the day never having been on the open road before

Haha that's good to know!! I have ridden 1500 km in 5 weeks and embracing having a bike, going on long country rides so I'm hoping it won't be too scary!

**nathanwhite** · 13th October 2012, 20:27

Originally Posted by BlightyBiker

Haha that's good to know!! I have ridden 1500 km in 5 weeks and embracing having a bike, going on long country rides so I'm hoping it won't be too scary!

Nah, we typically only do 80-100km on a leg. Nice and easy. Theres no pressure to go fast so don't worry about it

**Maha** · 13th October 2012, 20:41

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Nah, we typically only do 80-100km on a leg. Nice and easy. Theres no pressure to go fast so don't worry about it

Thats right Doogle...have to keep in mind that these rides are Learner friendly and frequent stops are essential.
Those in group 1 will just get there sooner than groups 2 or 3....

At times, the group/s will spread out (thats only natural) but what I tend to do is, slow it up for a kilometer or two, thats all it takes for those behind to catch up.
Worked well on the Kawhia trip when I finally got to grips with what the hell was going on.
Always learning...when you think you know everything?....you're fucked.

**swbarnett** · 14th October 2012, 09:18

Originally Posted by English Kiwi

Don't worry about the speed or how your cornering, as long as your on the correct side of the road that's all that matters!

I've been riding for about 2 years, mainly commuting mind, but still slow around corners that I don't know!

Absolutely no need to worry about that. I've been riding since 1982 and I still slow down for corners I don't know (and some I do). This is just part of keeping the black (rubbery) stuff on the bottom.

**swbarnett** · 14th October 2012, 09:20

Originally Posted by Mom

I am not sure what I enjoy more, the riding or the company!

You said a mouthfull there, Anne. This ride is definitely about both.

**Maha** · 14th October 2012, 09:28

Originally Posted by swbarnett

Absolutely no need to worry about that. I've been riding since 1982 and I still slow down for corners I don't know (and some I do). This is just part of keeping the black (rubbery) stuff on the bottom.

Cool Bananas..which, ironically was album of the year in 1982 by DD Smash.....

**Maha** · 15th October 2012, 14:04

I assumed that everyone on the list had already booked?...

Turns out, that is not the case...well, perhaps now it is...

You MUST book with Irene...$180 to paid upon arrival...

If you are not on HER list...things may get a bit...

I believe she is a aware of the numbers turning up (23)...Anne told her yesterday on the phone, but better to be safe than...sleeping on the beach.

**nathanwhite** · 15th October 2012, 14:17

Originally Posted by Maha

I assumed that everyone on the list had already booked?...

I'm booked. John's booked. Leave is applied for now also

**Glowerss** · 15th October 2012, 14:18

Originally Posted by Maha

I assumed that everyone on the list had already booked?...

Turns out, that is not the case...well, perhaps now it is...

You MUST book with Irene...$180 to paid upon arrival...

If you are not on HER list...things may get a bit...

I believe she is a aware of the numbers turning up (23)...Anne told her yesterday on the phone, but better to be safe than...sleeping on the beach.

Mighta been me, just booked today

Leaves all sorted as well. Counting down the days!

**ProTuned** · 15th October 2012, 14:49

Originally Posted by Glowerss

Mighta been me, just booked today

Leaves all sorted as well. Counting down the days!

Nope lol, it was definately me. Just rang her and sorted me a bed in unit 1 with all you single guys

Thanks Mark for the heads up

**Maha** · 15th October 2012, 15:01

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

I'm booked. John's booked. Leave is applied for now also

Originally Posted by Glowerss

Mighta been me, just booked today

Leaves all sorted as well. Counting down the days!

Originally Posted by ProTuned

Nope lol, it was definately me. Just rang her and sorted me a bed in unit 1 with all you single guys

Thanks Mark for the heads up

Unit 1 eh?...the rest of us call the room...The Banjo Suite....

**LankyBastard** · 15th October 2012, 16:10

Originally Posted by Maha

Those in group 1 will just get there sooner than groups 2 or 3....

Damn so I really better learn this route..... may take a test run this weekend I think!

**swbarnett** · 15th October 2012, 16:36

Originally Posted by Glowerss

Leaves all sorted as well.

Pine? Beach? Oak, perhaps?

**Maha** · 15th October 2012, 16:41

Originally Posted by LankyBastard

Damn so I really better learn this route..... may take a test run this weekend I think!

You have the links to Friday and Saturday, and Sunday is a repeat of last year...
Mark W can lead on Saturday...
But if the weather is good (Saturday or Monday look mint) it would be worth a trip...