Waioeka Gorge Ride - Sat 26th August

**nadroj** · 27th August 2006, 14:01

Is that a nut mould?

**kiwifruit** · 27th August 2006, 14:29

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

Really good day had by all,

Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.

We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.

See attached pics

dude!! are u ok?
how did your gear hold up?
how fast were u going?
Details please

aww man,im sorry to see you nice new bike in that state

hope u are ok

**Waylander** · 27th August 2006, 14:56

Damn Tony, sorry about the crash Bloddy nice bike too.

Like Kiwifruit said, hope you're ok.

**babyB** · 27th August 2006, 15:47

Bugga WS are you guys ok??

**TONO** · 27th August 2006, 17:10

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

dude!! are u ok?
how did your gear hold up?
how fast were u going?
Details please

aww man,im sorry to see you nice new bike in that state

hope u are ok

Yeh, all OK, thought I had broken my collarbone but just pulled a tendon partially of bone, 2-3 weeks in a sling and some really good bruising on my thigh, few cuts and minor abrasions. Helmet got fairly scraped up but no neck damage to me. Got really sore ribs and chest but supposedly no cracked ribs etc.
Happened right at bottom of Traffids hill on a big sweeper, lots of ice grit, saw it at last moment, braked hard and then just let her go and held on, front just went out and down we went, me of the front and of to the side, bike sliding along on right side, spun around and smack into steel pole with an arrow on it, that's what knackered the tank.
I was really pissed to say the least.
We were taking it pretty easy as there was a lot of road works and dirt on the road so had all slowed down.
"Goblin" was just in front of me and she got caught as well but did the speedway slide around it with the foot out.
I am bloody sore today but will survive.
The bike is very fixable so just hope they can get it done quick as, booked to go across on the ferry 29th Sept to Blenheim for a 50th.Then there is the Suzuki track day 28th Oct.

**Goblin** · 27th August 2006, 17:17

Originally Posted by Waylander

Peaple running late for the start, stopping for a few drinks and a meal, or someone comming off.

Eggs Zachery!!! And it's PEOPLE! NOT peaple!!!

Sounds like a cross between a peach & a pineapple FFS!

**babyB** · 27th August 2006, 17:25

glad to hear ya ok WS well semi oks anyways. well wishes at ya
sounds like ya all was lucky

**Scouse** · 27th August 2006, 17:33

Sorry to hear about your bin Tony I hope your all alright bike damage looks superficial but its those superficial bits that we get ripped of for buy the bike shops oh by the way this didn't happen because you were trying to keep up with Kelly did it Tony...?

**Goblin** · 27th August 2006, 17:34

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

"Goblin" was just in front of me and she got caught as well but did the speedway slide around it with the foot out.
I am bloody sore today but will survive.

"JUST" in front of you?? Ha! You were out of sight behind me & r4q was just out of sight in front of me. I got caught out big time with the pea stones! Did the old left to right to left to right, then the foot down and made it! PHEW!!

. When we got to Matawai I had a dreadful feeling you never made it round that same bend. Glad to hear there's not too much damage. Those young fullas in the little boy racer car sure were giving it the berries most of the way up the gorge

It was when they never came past at Matawai I knew for sure you didn't make it. So sorry to see you down

Btw...r4q2 says he never had a "moment" on that corner but I reckon he did....he just dont wanna admit it. Oh and the ride home after dark in the rain was interesting too. r4q with his tinted visor...I could see diddly squat so I dont know how he kept a reasonable pace.

**saul** · 27th August 2006, 18:47

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

Really good day had by all,

Weather was fine, bit of road works and some tricky Ice grit.

We enjoyed it so much we had a breather for a few hours on the side of the road.

See attached pics

Ouch that has got to hurt mate physically and emotionaly

I am sorry to see that, you poor ba-tard.

All the best in recovery mod.

Regards

**TONO** · 27th August 2006, 21:30

[QUOTE=Goblin;733292]"JUST" in front of you?? Ha! You were out of sight behind me & r4q was just out of sight in front of me. QUOTE]

I actually saw you going up the hill towards the corner from down on the flat.... and No I wasn't trying to keep up had already slowed after a couple of miner rear end movements on the clay bits,

so thought no I will ride at my own pace.

The little car was probably at the bottom of the hill as I went into the corner, think they got held up by the car & trailer in the windy bits further back as one minute they were about 100 meters behind and then when I overtook the trailer they disappeared.

**Goblin** · 27th August 2006, 21:41

Originally Posted by WeeStromer

I actually saw you going up the hill towards the corner from down on the flat.... and No I wasn't trying to keep up had already slowed after a couple of miner rear end movements on the clay bits,

so thought no I will ride at my own pace.

I was looking for you in my mirrors too.

**Matt Bleck** · 28th August 2006, 09:24

Now, now kids, seattle down.

Glad to hear ya collarbone aint broke. And I'm sure the GSX will be sweet. One thing tho, the riding home in the pissing rain sucked! Thanks Tony

Originally Posted by goblin

Btw...r4q2 says he never had a "moment" on that corner but I reckon he did....he just dont wanna admit it. Oh and the ride home after dark in the rain was interesting too. r4q with his tinted visor...I could see diddly squat so I dont know how he kept a reasonable pace.

I've had moments on the corner before but not that time. And it's only because of that past experience that I didn't have one. I've riden the Waioeka Gorge hundereds of times and I know that yah have to expect stones' rocks n mud around every corner. Especially Traffords Hill!

As for the ride home, I didn't find it hard to see where I was going, cept maybe with traffic coming the other way, but when that happens I find the trick is to not look at the cars lights, but at the white line along the side of the road. Good lights helps to I guess.

I don't think I'm gunna organise any more rides, felt pretty bad pulling up to see Tony and his nice NEW bike all banged up

Hope ya heal up soon mate!