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

**newhere** · 4th February 2013, 17:11

Originally Posted by haydes55

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

We don't bite hard aye, more like nibbles

**Mom** · 4th February 2013, 17:18

Originally Posted by newhere

We don't bite hard aye, more like nibbles

Speak for yourself

Yeah, we are an ok bunch of people really. You staying at ours Friday night eh?

**JafaSaffer** · 4th February 2013, 17:20

Originally Posted by Monkfish

Good luck to yall,

I would love to come but I think I am way too noob to be doing a long ride like that.
+ i dont know anyone.

But i did manage 188k's in one day yesterday with a mate. and it was my only second time on the open road.

(freakin loved the Puhoi Pub

)

Anyways I hope all make it back safe.

Just go. Get experience on the way in a safe environment. Maha and Mom will look after you.

**nathanwhite** · 4th February 2013, 19:21

Originally Posted by Maha

Exciting?...I dunno, gotta watch out for that Doogle, when theres water about he takes off his clothes and jumps in...

Oi! Don't be shifting blame now! You know exactly what was on offer that night.

**Mom** · 4th February 2013, 19:24

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Oi! Don't be shifting blame now! You know exactly what was on offer that night.

You tell him Doogle! That was impressive shit

I am looking forward to taking you lot to Ruakaka so I can laff at you jumping into freezing cold surf

**newhere** · 4th February 2013, 21:19

Originally Posted by haydes55

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

As for the Hamilton riders, I was thinking of going to the ride by heading out toward Raglan, then turning down Te Pahu Rd and heading to Pirongia that way (Get us warmed up). If we are early we could do a lap of Limeworks Loop Rd?

Originally Posted by Mom

Speak for yourself

Yeah, we are an ok bunch of people really. You staying at ours Friday night eh?

Yes please

**arcane12** · 5th February 2013, 08:44

Originally Posted by Grashopper

You know me, I think, from the course in Hamilton. I was one of the girls with a GN

And with you coming I know exactly 2 people

Hmm, girl with a GN - might have to narrow it down from that course! But yes, I think my hazy memory remembers.

Originally Posted by Monkfish

I guess so.

P.s. you're bike is almost identical to mine

Ah, yes. And now I replaced the battery, mine is running rather well. Are you still running the original? If it's anything like mine yours might need a replacement in a bit. It was rather stressful until I figured it out. And don't even ask about getting the new one in...

Originally Posted by haydes55

My first ride with this bunch I didn't know anyone either. Everyone is happy and friendly, so don't be a grouch and you'll fit right in.

As for the Hamilton riders, I was thinking of going to the ride by heading out toward Raglan, then turning down Te Pahu Rd and heading to Pirongia that way (Get us warmed up). If we are early we could do a lap of Limeworks Loop Rd?

Te Pahu road sounds like a great idea, it's been a good ride the time or two I have done it. I probably wouldn't join you for the limeworks loop though. Might be just a tad much extra saddle time for me. I already know the trip will be a long haul for me, and the softer parts would not forgive me if I added more!

**nathanwhite** · 5th February 2013, 10:19

Originally Posted by Mom

You tell him Doogle! That was impressive shit

I am looking forward to taking you lot to Ruakaka so I can laff at you jumping into freezing cold surf

Make the same offer Maha did and we have a deal!

**Maha** · 5th February 2013, 11:17

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

Make the same offer Maha did and we have a deal!

What goes on Tour.........is for everyone else to know about...

**Gremlin** · 5th February 2013, 22:04

mmm not sure how I got on the attending list, but I'll catch up on Saturday (some chores to do first) then scoot back to Auckland same day... things to do as well on Sunday...

At least it allows me to clock up some required kilometres for an upcoming trip.

A trip to say

**Maha** · 6th February 2013, 06:19

Originally Posted by Gremlin

mmm not sure how I got on the attending list, but I'll catch up on Saturday (some chores to do first) then scoot back to Auckland same day... things to do as well on Sunday...

At least it allows me to clock up some required kilometres for an upcoming trip.

A trip to say

GPS us to the Belt Rd Camp then you can leave.

Na should be all good, its by the beach somewhere eh?

Te Kuiti for Lunch?

**bluninja** · 6th February 2013, 07:21

Originally Posted by Maha

GPS us to the Belt Rd Camp then you can leave.

Na should be all good, its by the beach somewhere eh?

Te Kuiti for Lunch?

GPS? yeah you need that to find your way round New Plymouth it's so big

Just don't listen to me for directions...I get lost on my way to the toilet at night. Just head down to the seafront as you come into New Plymouth (Molesworth Street) follow all the way through the centre of NP (becomes St Aubyns) and out. There's a bright red building the junction before Belt road and Haren Dekeb (or something like that) car sales on the left as you need to turn right into Belt road.....actually GPS is probably better...will send you through the one way past Mach 1 Yamaha and New Plymouth Motorcycles.

**Maha** · 6th February 2013, 07:29

Originally Posted by bluninja

GPS? yeah you need that to find your way round New Plymouth it's so big

Just don't listen to me for directions...I get lost on my way to the toilet at night. Just head down to the seafront as you come into New Plymouth (Molesworth Street) follow all the way through the centre of NP (becomes St Aubyns) and out. There's a bright red building the junction before Belt road and Haren Dekeb (or something like that) car sales on the left as you need to turn right into Belt road.....actually GPS is probably better...will send you through the one way past Mach 1 Yamaha and New Plymouth Motorcycles.

The one way system concerned me

Will be sweet as. GPS has lead us astray in the past so would rather not rely on such technology. Probably not so bad for town use though.
Local knowledge is more usefull.

**bluninja** · 6th February 2013, 07:51

Originally Posted by Maha

The one way system concerned me

Will be sweet as. GPS has lead us astray in the past so would rather not rely on such technology. Probably not so bad for town use though.
Local knowledge is more usefull.

I was just thinking of getting a group of bikes through with the least number of course changes and give ways....so a right turn at Elliot Street, left turn atMolesworth...straight along through various traffic lights until right turn for Belt Road. From where you are staying it's just a short trip to Paritutu Rock if anyone wants to give their body a workout to prepare for the pizza fest and have a great viewpoint.