Dunedin rides

[Virago]

Just gauging what interest there is in Dunedin area KB organised weekend rides.

Some suggested destinations: Middlemarch, or Lawrence, or perhaps south to Scumdog country.

Scumdog is keen to participate, work permitting. He's got next weekend off.

Work commitments are a hassle for me, I'd prefer not to be more than one hour from town.

So who's up for it? Suggestions regarding preferred days, preferred length of rides, and preferred ride speed would be appreciated.

Weather permitting, we could organise something for next Sunday (day after election).

[phaedrus]

I'll be in on it. As for speed, I don't take the limit as just a polite suggestion

[scumdog]

Hmm, as I HAVE indeed got the weekend off a ride to lawrence etc could be a good thing, ,
At the moment (yet to consult with SheWhoKeepsMyLifeInOrder) I don't think I have any prior commitments.

(Could even put a BBQ on at Chez Scumdog if anybody cared?)

[Virago]

......I don't take the limit as just a polite suggestion

A good call - and I'm sure Scumdog would never go over the speed limit either!

Personally, I like a nice cruisy ride with a good mix of straights and twisties, so a run through to Lawrence would be nice, and that detour on the way back to Scumdog's place sounds tempting..... .

[scumdog]

Hope the weather next weekend is as good as this one.

C.B. got home from work today, pushed the Sporty out of the gargre, grabbed my helmet and gloves and said 'we're off for a ride, the day is just TOO nice to waste".
As I was busy sanding the floor of her Fairlane a ride seemed like a better option so of to Pounawea we went, nice road with some twisty/hilly bits - magic weather, magic ride and magic wife eh?

(bit of thread piracy but hey, couldn't resist).

[Virago]

Bugger,

Just consulted with my own "SheWhoKeepsMyLifeInOrder", and we have family commitments again on Sunday. How about Saturday?

[scumdog]

O.K., Saturday is good, are you staying or heading home?
Any of you othe Dunners KBers want to come?

[Jantar]

I'm also off on Saturday, so count me in.

[thehollowmen]

I'm working late sat night, but I'll do my best to get there :-)
Sounds like lots of fun

What time would we leave dunners?

[Virago]

Okay, outlook for Saturday at this stage is showery. Personally I'd rather postpone if it's wet, but I'll go with the consensus on that.

I suggest meeting at 11.00, giving time in the morning for VOTING.

Perhaps meet at BP Connect Southern on Cumberland St South, for introductions, then on the road at 11.15. Re-group at Milton at 12.00 (and pick up Scumdog), then on to Lawrence.

From there everyone could do what they like, heading home, or taking a detour south to Scumdog's place to take advantage of his kind offer of a barbeque.

I'll have a pillion, Mrs V is keen for the ride.

We'll need to be home late on Saturday for family commitments on Sunday.

[thehollowmen]

Okay, outlook for Saturday at this stage is showery. Personally I'd rather postpone if it's wet, but I'll go with the consensus on that.

I suggest meeting at 11.00, giving time in the morning for VOTING.

Perhaps meet at BP Connect Southern on Cumberland St South, for introductions, then on the road at 11.15. Re-group at Milton at 12.00 (and pick up Scumdog), then on to Lawrence.

From there everyone could do what they like, heading home, or taking a detour south to Scumdog's place to take advantage of his kind offer of a barbeque.

I'll have a pillion, Mrs V is keen for the ride.

We'll need to be home late on Saturday for family commitments on Sunday.

MsM is keen for a ride too, I'll take her.
This sounds like a great plan, about what I was going to suggest.
Does anybody have a chill-bag we can use to put steaks in or should I try and nick one from work?

[Jantar]

Okay, outlook for Saturday at this stage is showery. Personally I'd rather postpone if it's wet, but I'll go with the consensus on that.

I suggest meeting at 11.00, giving time in the morning for VOTING.

Perhaps meet at BP Connect Southern on Cumberland St South, for introductions, then on the road at 11.15. Re-group at Milton at 12.00 (and pick up Scumdog), then on to Lawrence.

From there everyone could do what they like, heading home, or taking a detour south to Scumdog's place to take advantage of his kind offer of a barbeque.

OK, I'll meet up with everyone in Lawrence around 12:30, then continue on to SDs in Balclutha.

Our latest weather predictionfor mid-day Saturday is for cool, overcast weather with only a small chance of rain. However IF it does rain then there is a 50% chance of snow on the hills.

[Virago]

MsM is keen for a ride too, I'll take her.
This sounds like a great plan, about what I was going to suggest.
Does anybody have a chill-bag we can use to put steaks in or should I try and nick one from work?

We have one of those silver chill bags with lots of good old-fashioned slikka-pads, which will fit in our bike pack. Should keep perishables okay until we get to Scumdog's place.

[Virago]

OK, I'll meet up with everyone in Lawrence around 12:30, then continue on to SDs in Balclutha.

Our latest weather predictionfor mid-day Saturday is for cool, overcast weather with only a small chance of rain. However IF it does rain then there is a 50% chance of snow on the hills.

Thanks for that Jantar, looking forward to meeting you.

[scumdog]

So far sounds O.K. by me, how does a rendezvous at the Clarkesville Junction sound? (Where SH1 and SH8 meet).

Then off up to Lawrence to meet Jantar, have a cuppa or whatever and then head to Chez Scumdog for BBQ.

Any alterations/additions??