Excellent idea. I don't mind being a "sweeper".Originally Posted by Uncle B
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Excellent idea. I don't mind being a "sweeper".
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
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Sure. But they'd be waiting a while at the Rimutaka summit if I'd gone to Mana.
Was there a tail-end charlie behind me to let me know? I never knew who it was.
If I can't ride with the group, there's not much point going on a group ride, is there? I thought that's what the 'C' should help with.
Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed the trip. Just a little more organisation would be good.
Richard
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Because I'm there for a group ride, not a solo one.
That has been discussed many times on many threads. Riding on open roads at 70 is somewhat hazardous. I understand most cops won't ticket me for it; 120-130 may well be a different story.And why are you doing those speeds if your not legal to do so.
And ... I didn't work out who you were, but I'm guessing you were one of those leaving me behind, therefore travelling at speeds you weren't legal for? Hardly unusual for members here ...
Richard
Blowin up bikes since ages ago
Woah!!!! Settle mate! Uncle Bruce is actually one of the guy's that ALWAYS stays behind and makes sure that everyone is OK. He also mentors new riders and is one of the good guys.
I can understand why your so upset as I felt the same as you when I first started going on group rides. Unfortunately not everyone rides at the same pace and while I can see where your coming from re the "group ride" thing it is not viable to have EVERYONE riding up the road in one big line. The group ride thing is meant to be a social thing where we socialise where we stop. There was someone at the end of the group but you would not have seen them as they were quite far behind watching out for the really new, less confident riders. Just keep coming to the rides, someone will be looking out for you, but unfortunately not everyone is going to ride at the same pace. If your really concerned ask someone to stay with you and they will.
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Sorry, I'm possibly coming over a bit harsh. Point taken; sorry Bruce.
Sorry if I sound more upset than I am.I can understand why your so upset as I felt the same as you when I first started going on group rides. Unfortunately not everyone rides at the same pace and while I can see where your coming from re the "group ride" thing it is not viable to have EVERYONE riding up the road in one big line. The group ride thing is meant to be a social thing where we socialise where we stop. There was someone at the end of the group but you would not have seen them as they were quite far behind watching out for the really new, less confident riders. Just keep coming to the rides, someone will be looking out for you, but unfortunately not everyone is going to ride at the same pace. If your really concerned ask someone to stay with you and they will.
All agreed; I don't expect everyone to ride together. I've been on 3 TCWNR's so far, plus the Big Ride to Martinborough. All four were great; the two I didn't hear briefings for were just slightly less great. Well, the dark and windy (ie breezy, not bendy) ones weren't quite so much fun either; daylight savings is good
Apologies to anyone I've offended.
Richard
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What about riding buddies? pairs of 2 people of similiar ability that stick together, kinda like what me and pgtr used to do anyway.
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Oh, and I should especially apologise to limbimtimwim, who I think was keeping an eye out for me (from in front), and never pulled ahead out of sight until Kaitoke, where it was fairly obvious where we were going, and he obviously wanted to have some fun
Richard
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rwh
If you don't want to ride solo, then slow down and hook up with others that do go at a pace your comfortable with.
I admit I aint no saint. But those who know me also know what sort of a rider I am.
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Thank you - that's what I was going to suggest.
Although, perhaps TWO newbie officers - one to lead (preferably who knows where we're going) and one to follow.
When I was a real newbie (particularly on my slower FXR) it was very comforting having other bikes leading and following. Just knowing you're all waiting up the road somewhere, waiting to disappear off again as soon as I arrive, is little comfort.
What a big discussion my 10 cents started... I think we're all agreed that more organisation is required to look after the newbies, but other than that people can do what they like - fair enough.
FTR, if I'm deemed worthy of newbie minding, I'm happy to do it - that's why I followed Dreamer's friend all the way back from the top of the hill - keeping the cars at bay. (Didn't realise at that time Uncle B was behind me!)
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Sorry if I sound more upset than I am.
All agreed; I don't expect everyone to ride together. I've been on 3 TCWNR's so far, plus the Big Ride to Martinborough. All four were great; the two I didn't hear briefings for were just slightly less great. Well, the dark and windy (ie breezy, not bendy) ones weren't quite so much fun either; daylight savings is good
Apologies to anyone I've offended.
Richard
Ah, dont stress it mate. As I say I know exactly how your feeling, I used to say the same thing all the time. Its basically just a confidence thing and that confidence will increase the more you ride. We have a great bunch of people to ride with in Wellys so dont be afraid to ask for help or to get someone to stay with you cause im sure that anyone would be happy to. Hope to see you next week!
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I was ringing the bike out of the lights and some dark GSXR?? flew past as if I was on a vespa!!!
That made me laugh, 2 more months till I can get a bigger bike!! and the need to hold on will grow!
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On a totally different note... Just wanted to recall a funny thing that happened for those of you that weren't there:
We were standing in line at the pub waiting to order our meals when the guy comes out from the back with one meal saying something about "It's for a guy... in a blue jacket..." He's looking a bit worried as he sees the ever-increasing number of bikers standing outside. Stu (TSS) says "Oh, that's Fatjim - just go out there and say 'This is for FAT Jim'" (his emphasis, not mine!). The poor guy gulped, thinking he might be being sent to his death - walking into a group of leather clad bikies and calling one of them fat - and I'm sure I saw him say a short prayer before he headed out the door...
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errr ummm....that was me....sorry.
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Is that "Frosty Boy" for short? "Often lick..." - no, let's not go there!
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You don't need to apologise, Grasshopper.
You remind me of a coiled spring - while you're on newbie-minding duty you keep it under control, but when the job is done.... bye, bye!
Fair enough. You're the man.
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