L’s Angels Cape Reinga/90 Mile Beach Ride November 2013

[nathanwhite]

Any concerns about the trip? lets hear them, always willing to improve we I can.

I liked the looser structure of the faster group, it allowed for different paces to be catered to.

Minor improvements though

Not being forced into a group. If there is a huge amount of people who want to be in the faster group/s then more groups.

Shorter first stops. I understand these are learner rides, but I don't think ~1hr stop is necessary after 80km and I would rather be riding. This may just be me however.



Overall still a hella lot of fun though.

All of them will probably be the easiest, plus I would like a copy of most of them, if possible of course, and I'm sure I'm not the only one

I will make up a bulk download for you all tomorrow.

[Maha]

I liked the looser structure of the faster group, it allowed for different paces to be catered to.

Minor improvements though

Not being forced into a group. If there is a huge amount of people who want to be in the faster group/s then more groups.

Shorter first stops. I understand these are learner rides, but I don't think ~1hr stop is necessary after 80km and I would rather be riding. This may just be me however.

Two good points Doogle...the group leader sets the pace and anyone can ride in any group they want to, swap around? whatever, I make that very clear.
That first stop was a waste I agree, I didn't even have a coffee. I may look for another coffee option next time, it's also the odering of food that eats (pun intended) away at the time, when there is 20 + people to serve and only one staff on duty.

*It was also a good thing for some to go off and do extra K's after the being at the Cape, and a stretch on Ninety Mile beach, plus the Matauri Bay loop on the Friday, all adds to it.

[Maha]

I was just lucky I remembered the names from the ride brief is all and saw the street! Was fun doing a "wee" bit of innocent speeding to catch up however

You listened Darryl?....
Basically the ride brief nowadays is ''have fun, see you at lunch''. I have great trust in the group leaders. They have done a great job on pervious rides, and they know exactly what is expected.

You done really well, and fitted in like you had been on these rides before, happy to have along anytime.

[newhere]

Carmel's new man and is four days of riding experience? he rode extremely well after meeting up with him at Kerikeri through to Mangatapere.
Anytime Tim that you want ride with us you're welcome to.

Thanks Mark, im so happy, he is doing fantastically

[Red Dog]

LINKY for pictures

also, by request only: link

Damn! Love your work mate top job on these!!!!!!!!

[arcane12]

Yesterday, it ended up that only two people knew the route to be taken to Mangawhai. Myself and Mark Waters which is why I decided on two groups only. I doubt the TECS knew where to go?
That was part of the rejig on Sunday morning... ''ok everyone not in my group go now''
When leaving Kerikeri I put the slowest rider behind me and kept him in sight the whole way.

The idea of smaller groups is cool, but the only issue would be finding enough people who are confidant with the route to lead/TEC each group. Unless only the constant speed group has both, and the other groups of about 4 just had a lead rider?

You listened Darryl?....
Basically the ride brief nowadays is ''have fun, see you at lunch''. I have great trust in the group leaders. They have done a great job on pervious rides, and they know exactly what is expected.

You done really well, and fitted in like you had been on these rides before, happy to have along anytime.

I think we all do pretty well sticking to the rules, when we remember them! Though I was unsure if we were bothing with the staggered formation.

Damn! Love your work mate top job on these!!!!!!!!

+1 on that! I wonder what you climbed to get that awesome above shot of the Friday morning meet...

Thanks Mark, im so happy, he is doing fantastically

Did Tim find the airhawk? This is the site I got mine from: http://www.airhawk-imports.com.au/

On Sunday I was somewhat so-so with my approval of the seat, but haveing taken a ride with it off - wow! I think I was just saddle sore from 3 days of riding. I need to take a page out of Simon's book for enduarance riding!

[Timmeh:P]

Thanks Maha and Mom for the awesome weekend! I have nothing to complain about... apart from Maha giving me shit... you wanker!

[Maha]

Thanks Maha and Mom for the awesome weekend! I have nothing to complain about... apart from Maha giving me shit... you wanker!

The irony stacked in that post...........

[Maha]

I liked the looser structure of the faster group, it allowed for different paces to be catered to.

Minor improvements though

Not being forced into a group. If there is a huge amount of people who want to be in the faster group/s then more groups.

Shorter first stops. I understand these are learner rides, but I don't think ~1hr stop is necessary after 80km and I would rather be riding. This may just be me however.



Overall still a hella lot of fun though.

On the Prison ride, the first group rode straight to Te Kuiti bypassing the coffee stop at Pirongia. Though I was surprised they didn't go SH22 which would have been an option for a longer ride. I don't have a problem with any group/s doing extra so long as they are at the Lunch stops on time. What happened at Thirty/30 in Paihia was no accident, they knew we were coming, and how many of us, and they catered for that. Having all the meals come out at once for 24 people was brilliant. Even the Mangawhai Tavern got the food out quicker than normal, they can be slow, but once again, pre- arranging time/numbers all helps with the service. Pukenui was the same, we had visited them two weeks prior and talked it over with them.
A question was asked if Russell road could be done on the way up on Friday...that extra time and the ferry crossing would have put agreed lunch time way off so I said no to that idea.
I have put in the Paparoa/oakleigh road the last two trips as an extra for the faster riders.
There was no forcing into groups this time was there?... I elected not to draft the groups (prior to the ride date) and just asked for a show of hands on the day, who wants to go with who.

Always a work in progress.

[Timmeh:P]

I didn't hear of anyone not being allowed in the "fast" group (not that we were going all that fast).

[GravelRashKid]

Not being forced into a group. If there is a huge amount of people who want to be in the faster group/s then more groups.

There was no forcing into groups this time was there?... I elected not to draft the groups (prior to the ride date) and just asked for a show of hands on the day, who wants to go with who.

OK, I'd assumed you would recall: I raised my hand while behind you on Friday morning, someone else alerted you to my raised hand. Then when gearing up you said me something like "no, go in the next group, there are too many".

[Maha]

OK, I'd assumed you would recall: I raised my hand while behind you on Friday morning, someone else alerted you to my raised hand. Then when gearing up you said me something like "no, go in the next group, there are too many".

Really Brian? is that it? I asked for a show of 6 hands who wants to go in the first group (there is NO fast group btw) 6 because I wanted an equal amount as possible in each group. As you said earlier ''we take longer to gear up than anyone else'' you were still gearing up on Friday morning when they started to ride away, no biggie, just go in the second group, they ride at the same pace as the first anyway.

I may have to revert back to sorting the groups perhaps?

[LankyBastard]

Haha I love the way the L's Angels (lets not forget that) and "fast group" are being said in the same sentence.

For all those that found it waaaay to slow, I guess i'll be seeing you all at the Playday at Hamtons on the 30th?

Just enjoy the cruise people, enjoy the cruise!!!!

[reggie1198]

I didn't hear of anyone not being allowed in the "fast" group (not that we were going all that fast).

Tui add right there, mister brake lights "not working"

[Timmeh:P]

Tui add right there, mister brake lights "not working"

Who needs brakes?