New Riders Day Out 2 - Auckland - March 5th

**Madmax** · 21st February 2006, 23:31

im up but i normally ride with a hangover on saturday morns
may bring up the back, cant remember who was with me last time
(but i dont think i got out of third gear)
and there was only one bin
(a real slow one) and i rode back with #34 to mt albert
(he will be happy

i just live up the road from him now!
glen eden)
what ever

**duckaddict** · 21st February 2006, 23:33

Thanks for organising these newbie rides. Missed the first one, but am looking forward to 5th March.

Are you guys going to give tips on cornering, etc?

**Lazy7** · 22nd February 2006, 07:38

me and my mate will be there, me a returning rider after some years, and Lance a new rider.

be nice to have a go slow to get back into the sadle!

who long do you think the ride will be? 2 hours al up?

**MikeL** · 22nd February 2006, 11:40

Originally Posted by Lazy7

who long do you think the ride will be? 2 hours al up?

Not if you want to have a few stops AND stay within the law...

**aff-man** · 22nd February 2006, 13:48

might tag along... will have to see what i'm doing that weekend though

**Karma** · 22nd February 2006, 13:56

Good good...

No idea as yet of ride length, but it'll be more than 2 hours I'd imagine.

We'll be running at a legal pace, with break stops and a lunch somewhere...

Remember this ride is about passing on tips the experienced riders have to the newer riders, and for the new riders to get experience and confidence in their own abilities.

I'm sure Gremin could pipe up on a rough time for the day, as I've not actually done the ride myself yet

**Ixion** · 22nd February 2006, 14:05

Nearer 4 hours than 2 I'd say. Remember, some will be limited to 70kph, and the beginners may want to stop a bit to rest and recover.

EDIT: Auckland to Wellsford is 85km - maybe a bit more or a bit less by this route and starting point. That's 170km round trip. Max of 70kph is unlikely to average more than 50kph , so that 3.5 hours travelling time. Plus breaks, lunch etc

**Folcan** · 22nd February 2006, 14:52

Yea im keen to come.. havent been on a big group ride yet

should be good fun

**Acid** · 22nd February 2006, 17:07

heyas was just womdering where westgate shell is?
is it at the end of western motorway?

**Macktheknife** · 22nd February 2006, 18:09

Originally Posted by Weasel

Good good...

No idea as yet of ride length, but it'll be more than 2 hours I'd imagine.

We'll be running at a legal pace, with break stops and a lunch somewhere...

Remember this ride is about passing on tips the experienced riders have to the newer riders, and for the new riders to get experience and confidence in their own abilities.

I'm sure Gremin could pipe up on a rough time for the day, as I've not actually done the ride myself yet

I recommend the pub/cafe on the left where 16 meets 1 in Wellsford (name?), good tucker and reasonable cost, nice beer too!
AND they do coffee and other stuff too!
I may be able to come along if another helper type is needed, PM me and I will confirm availability.

**Balding Eagle** · 22nd February 2006, 20:31

Would love to come along again. The last one was on my wife's birthday but some skillful negotiation got me on the ride. 5 March happens to be the day my daughter is getting married. Sorry I don't have enough money to buy my way out of that one. Have fun, be safe and I shall look forward to reading the reports. Might have to do it solo at some time.

**Keystone19** · 22nd February 2006, 20:36

Originally Posted by 91gsxrida

heyas was just womdering where westgate shell is?
is it at the end of western motorway?

Shell Westgate is at the end of the Northwestern Motorway. Turn left at the end of the motorway and continue on for 300 metres or so through two sets of lights. You will see the Shell station on your left just before the roundabout. Entry is before the roundabout but past the second set of lights.

**GT250R** · 22nd February 2006, 21:07

Can't wait to go for a ride with Y'all this will be my first..........
see you there

**Karma** · 22nd February 2006, 21:26

Originally Posted by Balding Eagle

Would love to come along again. The last one was on my wife's birthday but some skillful negotiation got me on the ride. 5 March happens to be the day my daughter is getting married. Sorry I don't have enough money to buy my way out of that one. Have fun, be safe and I shall look forward to reading the reports. Might have to do it solo at some time.

You really should organise your schedule a little better you know

**skidMark** · 22nd February 2006, 21:31

Originally Posted by Ixion

Nearer 4 hours than 2 I'd say. Remember, some will be limited to 70kph, and the beginners may want to stop a bit to rest and recover.

EDIT: Auckland to Wellsford is 85km - maybe a bit more or a bit less by this route and starting point. That's 170km round trip. Max of 70kph is unlikely to average more than 50kph , so that 3.5 hours travelling time. Plus breaks, lunch etc

50 kph screw that i'm up the front LOL

weasel you happy with me to show up or wouldn't you want me there?