Northern Exposure Tour

**DMNTD:Me** · 24th January 2006, 15:13

Good to see a couple more may be joining
Lets hope this kaka weather passes asap

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 15:22

Originally Posted by Qkchk

I cater for the person who WANTS to ride - that is all. It would be nice to have the company.

Sorry girl, I really wanted to come as I've heard a lot about those roads and was really looking forward to the lamb on a spit....

Don't get disheartened with the response. This affair is quite expensive and everyone may not be able to commit themselves financially or time wise.

It's really nice to see people like you and Jimbo take an interest in us and do something about it. Thanks for that

**socialites** · 24th January 2006, 15:35

Originally Posted by Qkchk

I can see why Yoshi got so frustrated!!

Are all you bloody AUCKLANDERS a bloody bunch of poofs or WHAT!! "Im a big-headed small-cock rider" who sits behind my computer instead of goin on rides. I would rather complain about cops/women drivers/boi racers/whateverthelastesthotgossipisonthenews instead of actual riding!

Well, I don't think I will waste my time organising a group get-together if the bloody group doesn't want to get off it's arse! That goes for Thursday Night rides too. I'm really disappointed in the interest, I'm sure all of you have better things to do like washing the car and curling your hair........

I could not agree with you more Qkchk. We organised the East and Central north Island tour as posted in the events on the same weekend. Finally we got all 8 places filled, but not without almost pulling our hair out. Cant understand how there can be so many ppl on kiwi biker and so few interrested ppl to accually ride. Come on guys and gals...this is not a chat room, its a biker website, with the emphasis on "biker"..which means ppl who RIDE bikes....not just talk about them to be in the "in" crowd.

**Qkchk:Me** · 24th January 2006, 15:47

Originally Posted by socialites

I could not agree with you more Qkchk. We organised the East and Central north Island tour as posted in the events on the same weekend. Finally we got all 8 places filled, but not without almost pulling our hair out. Cant understand how there can be so many ppl on kiwi biker and so few interrested ppl to accually ride. Come on guys and gals...this is not a chat room, its a biker website, with the emphasis on "biker"..which means ppl who RIDE bikes....not just talk about them to be in the "in" crowd.

Thanks you for your support guys, it would of been nice to join you on your tour. Let me know if you are planning anymore in the near future....

I've been watching your thread and as you have said, IT IS HARD to get people motivated and actualy riding on this site...... I've figured it comes down to a matter of things:

- Lack of funds and/or time for riding (not at top of their priorities)
- Handbrake (his or her partner/wife/husband)
- Children or pets
- Not as competant rider as they make out
- Don't even have a bike
- Don't like the thought of doin 200+ kms per day
- Would rather sit behind a computer making motorbike sounds instead.

I'm not picking on any single individual, just giving MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION! As expected I will be giving flak for it.............

**Qkchk:Me** · 24th January 2006, 15:50

Originally Posted by Postie

you'll be happy to know that the KB server was having problems last night and a few threads have multiple posts like this. I'm sure Qkchk has better things to do then post the same thing 5 times anyway......

Thanks Postie, yes the site crashed on me last night as I was posting hence the multiple posts............ hmmmm maybe it was my anger that shut down the site last night! MMMuuuurrrhhhuuuuuueeeeeee

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 15:52

Originally Posted by Qkchk

Thanks you for your support guys, it would of been nice to join you on your tour. Let me know if you are planning anymore in the near future....

I've been watching your thread and as you have said, IT IS HARD to get people motivated and actualy riding on this site...... I've figured it comes down to a matter of things:

- Lack of funds and/or time for riding (not at top of their priorities)
- Handbrake (his or her partner/wife/husband)
- Children or pets
- Not as competant rider as they make out
- Don't even have a bike
- Don't like the thought of doin 200+ kms per day
- Would rather sit behind a computer making motorbike sounds instead.

I'm not picking on any single individual, just giving MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION! As expected I will be giving flak for it.............

Hmm - wonder how many of these real riders will be putting their names down for the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge this year.

**RiderInBlack** · 24th January 2006, 15:59

Would have loved to support you on this ride QC, but just my dam luck to get the love bug with someone South of the Bombays (with kids, it's not easy for her to come the 400km up to me, so it's up to me to go down)

I have tried to organise rides up here before (even offer free accommodation), but have found most riders here are WE/One-Day-Wonder riders who thing 400kms is a long distance (I'm riding twice that every fortnight)

Best bet is enjoy your ride up here anyway. I'm sure those Northland riders who can will try to meet up with you where they can.

**RiderInBlack** · 24th January 2006, 16:01

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Hmm - wonder how many of these real riders will be putting their names down for the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge this year.

Yes, I wonder that as well JSG

**Drunken Monkey** · 24th January 2006, 16:03

Originally Posted by Qkchk

....... I've figured it comes down to a matter of things:

- Lack of funds and/or time for riding (not at top of their priorities)
...
- Don't like the thought of doin 200+ kms per day
- Would rather sit behind a computer making motorbike sounds instead.

..

Well you've got me on three out of seven.

I don't think anyone has had any trouble getting the A's out on day rides, but overnighters are another level of commitment again.

Don't give up, it's a good idea, just one that doesn't suit at this time.

Maybe you could check with that good bugger Quasi for some tips = he gets a big turnout on his Waikato Rally rides, from all over the island, rain or shine...

**Qkchk:Me** · 24th January 2006, 16:19

Originally Posted by Damon

Hey, i'll be heading up that way, i'll meet you at shell westgate at 8.30 is it? we'll be tenting in ahipara i think, than if your keen we'll meet up with you in the morning for the cape trip, maybe come back to your camp for a beer or something

and then we'll be heading off to tutukaka (sp?) for sunday night

Yeah that would be great if you could join us

Meeting at 8.30 up @ Shell Westgate, leaving by 9. Sounds like you are camping @ Pine Tree Lodge in Ahipara. Plans were to head up to the top on Sunday morning then do some other routes (time permitting.....) then have a lamb on the spit for Sunday night dinner.

**Scorpygirl** · 24th January 2006, 17:16

Originally Posted by Qkchk

Thanks Postie, yes the site crashed on me last night as I was posting hence the multiple posts............ hmmmm maybe it was my anger that shut down the site last night! MMMuuuurrrhhhuuuuuueeeeeee

No QC you is all good!!

:spudwave: And for the record I PMed QC and apologised for my mistake!!

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 17:18

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Yes, I wonder that as well JSG

Fingers crossed

**Qkchk:Me** · 24th January 2006, 17:21

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Hmm - wonder how many of these real riders will be putting their names down for the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge this year.

When is that and what is involved? Something about riding 1000kms in 24hrs?

**justsomeguy** · 24th January 2006, 17:25

Originally Posted by Qkchk

When is that and what is involved? Something about riding 1000kms in 24hrs?

Mid Oct down the southern end of North Island, riding 1600kms in 24 hours.

I'm gutted I missed out on last years one and want to enter this one.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...rand+challenge