L's Angels Ride to the Naki (Feb 9/10) 2013

**Maha** · 11th February 2013, 15:57

Originally Posted by haydes55

If that ride was considered unorganised then your standards are very high. 100% home safe and 100% had a fun weekend. I think I've been on enough rides with you lot that i would be comfortable to take the job of tec for either group. For the next ride I want to go up to auckland the night before and start at the very start.

Always a welcome sight Hayden, third ride for you now.

Originally Posted by bluninja

I read the briefing at the start of this thread....it's nice to have someone who cares enough to go through them again so everyone is on the same page. Joining at Te Kuiti I asked you where you wanted me (OOer! didn't realise you and Mom shared undies at the time

) and you said just go with the first group they are all experienced riders. As it was my first ride with you I was a good boy (unlike some) and didn't overtake within my group

You did a fantastic job, and it would be great to meet up for a ride again sometime.

The only reason for the 'no overtaking within a group thing' is to stop the 'sit back and then carve everyone up' scenario from happening.
Group one is for those who perfer to get out there and make the most of it, much like the slower riders.
Good to have you along Simon, looking at April for the next.

**Grashopper** · 11th February 2013, 16:43

Originally Posted by Maha

:If a car is bothering you in any way, indicate left and slow (where it’s safe to do so) and wave them passed.

Ooops, yeah that would be me. Wasn't sure what to do about that. When I'm on my own I just let them pass, but within the group he would have just gone and bothered the next rider and I was a bit worried to be cut off from the others.

Next time I'll now better. Did you say April?

**Maha** · 11th February 2013, 16:48

Originally Posted by Grashopper

Ooops, yeah that would be me. Wasn't sure what to do about that. When I'm on my own I just let them pass, but within the group he would have just gone and bothered the next rider and I was a bit worried to be cut off from the others.

Next time I'll now better. Did you say April?

Yip, April, looking to head your way ...Turangi via Taumarunui...Whakamaru/Cambridge/Nodrogton etc...just a thought.

**Mom** · 11th February 2013, 17:22

Originally Posted by Grashopper

Ooops, yeah that would be me. Wasn't sure what to do about that. When I'm on my own I just let them pass, but within the group he would have just gone and bothered the next rider and I was a bit worried to be cut off from the others.

Next time I'll now better. Did you say April?

Yeah, it was a bit of a shame that you did not get that bit of info

I dont mind taking heat from cars, but sometimes it is just better to let them go, specially if they can get past all/most of the group, slowing right down, indicating left and pulling over just makes it that much easier for them to go away out of youe need to be concerned about list.

**insomnia01** · 11th February 2013, 17:22

Originally Posted by Maha

Yip, April, looking to head your way ...Turangi via Taumarunui...Whakamaru/Cambridge/Nodrogton etc...just a thought.

let us know if myself or LOR in the Waikato can be of any assistance regarding road routes etc,etc

plenty of riders here willing to share this paradise with like minded individuals

**FJRider** · 11th February 2013, 17:46

Originally Posted by Grashopper

... but within the group he would have just gone and bothered the next rider and I was a bit worried to be cut off from the others.

Next time I'll now better. Did you say April?

First priority on a ride is your own safety. But don't worry about being "Cut off from the others" as they will still be in sight (or not far out of sight). They know you are behind them still ... and there is little you can do from behind that car to protect the other riders. Best just to drop back a bit and not get involved in any incident. The others wont be more than a minute or so ahead. If you know where the next stop point is ... there should be no problems with the others getting ahead.

Bunching up can even put more riders into an incident. Spread out and let the road hog pass with ease. Less stress all round.

**bosslady** · 11th February 2013, 18:30

Originally Posted by Maha

Yip, April, looking to head your way ...Turangi via Taumarunui...Whakamaru/Cambridge/Nodrogton etc...just a thought.

I'd be in with a grin if this were a ride I'd be allowed on

**Grant`** · 11th February 2013, 18:47

Originally Posted by bosslady

I'd be in with a grin if this were a ride I'd be allowed on

Remind me to stay away from mighty muff for i fear its power!

**bosslady** · 11th February 2013, 18:57

Originally Posted by Grant`

Remind me to stay away from mighty muff for i fear its power!

Nobody complained about my muff. They were quite impressed about it actually. Most people are.

**Grant`** · 11th February 2013, 19:23

Originally Posted by bosslady

Nobody complained about my muff. They were quite impressed about it actually. Most people are.

Oh very impressed i just fear its awesome power lol

**Mom** · 11th February 2013, 19:27

Originally Posted by bosslady

I'd be in with a grin if this were a ride I'd be allowed on

I never saw yours, though I thought I might be in with a grin after I showed you mine, you looked like showing me yours, but no, just a teaser

Muffs aside, look at longer shorts and you will be fine. NO sweaty calves to worry about

How was CFO today, I hope he ate humble pie

**bosslady** · 11th February 2013, 19:32

Originally Posted by Mom

I never saw yours, though I thought I might be in with a grin after I showed you mine, you looked like showing me yours, but no, just a teaser

Muffs aside, look at longer shorts and you will be fine. NO sweaty calves to worry about

How was CFO today, I hope he ate humble pie

I didn't see him today he works in a different building. But he did ring and try to prank me, something about he'd like to report a speeding motorcyclist on a gn250, but I have caller ID so it was a no go and also complete rubbish no one would ever believe that

**bosslady** · 11th February 2013, 19:33

Originally Posted by Grant`

Oh very impressed i just fear its awesome power lol

Sorry, I'm confused, we're talking about my bike, right?

**Mom** · 11th February 2013, 19:41

Originally Posted by bosslady

I didn't see him today he works in a different building. But he did ring and try to prank me, something about he'd like to report a speeding motorcyclist on a gn250, but I have caller ID so it was a no go and also complete rubbish no one would ever believe that

Mr Silly

Though your speed???????? Scarey shit on a Ginny!