13th Jan - A little newbie ride

**Kittyhawk** · 3rd January 2007, 23:25

When - Saturday 13th Jan

Where - McDonalds Carpark Greenlane (take Greenlane off ramp on motorway)

Time - 0800 (depart 0830)

Destination - Auckland - Tauranga - Auckland

Riders - Open to all. This is not going to be a fast ride, and we will be sticking within the speed limits (most of the time) and as a group.
Feel free to open it up on the twisties, but we do have to be careful on the straights.

Please PM me for details on the route we will be taking. Or you can just find out on the day.

**Zapf** · 4th January 2007, 17:02

any reason for Tauranga?

**Scorpygirl** · 4th January 2007, 17:06

Sorry to pour water...That seems a very long way for a newbie ride!! Sorry I won't be ready to go that far just yet. It takes 2.5 hours to get to Tauranga in the car!! Then you have to come back!

**El Dopa** · 4th January 2007, 18:25

Won't this clash with the next Mav/McJim 250 ride?

**duckaddict** · 4th January 2007, 18:33

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

...It takes 2.5 hours to get to Tauranga in the car!! Then you have to come back!

Yes, wherever you go you have to come back

**Scorpygirl** · 4th January 2007, 18:36

Originally Posted by duckaddict

Yes, wherever you go you have to come back

All I am saying is...I think 5 hours + is a little far. But now I know that newbie ride is a little different from what I thought. As you where. Sorry!!

**Kittyhawk** · 4th January 2007, 20:24

I have a few who want to ride and to learn some new skills. So there will be lots of stops if need be. They are newbies to ZX6Rs.

As for the ride to Tauranga - Dmntd will be down there by then so wanna catch up with him and a few others.

Mav/McJim 250 ride - I obviously wont be doin that ride but anyone who wants to do that one they can if it suits them better. Who ever turns up turns up.

Dont worry too much Scorpy Girl you'll work up to that distance eventually, then when you have more experience behind you, it'll be just a quick blat there and back.

**Chisanga** · 4th January 2007, 20:31

Originally Posted by El Dopa

Won't this clash with the next Mav/McJim 250 ride?

I think they normally run theirs on Sunday. But I could be wrong - only been on one so far

**Kittyhawk** · 4th January 2007, 20:47

Originally Posted by Chisanga

I think they normally run theirs on Sunday. But I could be wrong - only been on one so far

Like I said who ever turns up turns up.

Besides if people want to tag along and then go off if they think it's too far their choice

**Chisanga** · 4th January 2007, 20:49

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

Like I said who ever turns up turns up.

Besides if people want to tag along and then go off if they think it's too far their choice

I would love to come along but unfortunately I work on Saturdays

**Zapf** · 4th January 2007, 21:33

long distance rides are the once that will really teach you riding. It'll work your bike fitness / teach you how to get your bike around corners with minium input. How to ride in different conditions. When you come back from the trip, you'll be shattered but happy. And go to bed seeing yourself flowing from one corner to the next.

I won't mind leading a group to to further if you guys are keen.

**Kittyhawk** · 4th January 2007, 22:17

I won't mind leading a group to to further if you guys are keen.[/QUOTE]

Aww yea! how much further we talking??

Today I rode a little further than normal started at 0630 and finished riding around 1700. That shattered me!! but loved every twistie and straight.

It's a feeling of achievement at the end of a good ride and knowing what to expect for the next time.

**Zapf** · 4th January 2007, 22:49

further... options are Waihi -> Tauranga -> Whakatane -> Rotorua -> and back via a combination of routes.

Its an idea at this sage. Not sure if I'll be back in Auckland in time.

**Quasievil** · 4th January 2007, 22:59

A little newbie ride ??

long distance newbie rides is a silly idea !!
the net result is newbies who are not only green but tired as well, thats a DUM idea.
if youre going to organise a ride aimed at newbies get some intelligence around the idea, a newbie in the saddle for 6 hours is dum especially if going the Waihi route.