Sunday 10th December - Where Did You Ride And What Did You Practise?

**Bytor** · 11th December 2006, 10:34

Originally Posted by Colapop

Well I went to rowing this morning and got a sore arse.

That is sooo gay - just sticking my oar in

**Bytor** · 11th December 2006, 10:37

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Just a little one from Howick to Whitford onto Maraetai and back through Clevedon.

Some links to photos i took on my cellphone

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...7&d=1165719849

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...8&d=1165719849

As you can see it was stunning.

Nice bike Dyna, when did you pick that up?

**McJim** · 11th December 2006, 10:51

Went for a Blat with Hellraiser - some sweepers, some twisties, some urban riding, a wave to Dyna 50 on the way past at Maraetai and finally a cup of coffee chez moi. No camera yesterday. I'm waiting for the Pohutakakwa trees to blossom fully then I hope to get some of the Maraetai coast - slow speed though as much of that road is 50kph zone.

**Pukuriri** · 11th December 2006, 10:59

Originally Posted by Dodger

Nowhere this weekend due to some great news (I think after last weekend we need some):

My daughter was born Saturday morning at 7:39am.
"Kaylee Amber Hislop-Croft" 5.11lb. (3 weeks early)

Mother and Daughter doing fine

Fantastic Dodger! You will remember the first time you held your daughter for ever. Mine is 11 and she is blown away that my memory goes back that far!!!

Didnt think I was that old!?

Congrats to you and mum. Every day is a treasure to behold.

**Squeak the Rat** · 11th December 2006, 11:15

Well done DM50, nice bike.

BTW - you shouldn't ride around with black marks over your licence plate though, the cops might bust you.

**carver** · 11th December 2006, 11:33

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

solo ride up 22 from ngaruawahia
then back down 1 very sedately coz my plug broke off from the radar detector

then a night ride with carver, sayam5, hamie, and some others I forget

i practised not using my front bake, and keeping a pace going at night!
cheers man, it was fun.

**Lissa** · 11th December 2006, 15:13

Congrats Dodger! What a sweetie.

Went on chicks ride. Practiced going 100kph.. thats fast for me, by the end of the day, was used to it... and started to relax. Cornering, still bothers me... have to start thinking positive, and lean. Learnt not to drink too much when you are on a ride (diet coke and water that is)... slightly uncomfortable to ride when got full bladder!

But all and all, an awesome day!

**Colapop** · 11th December 2006, 15:50

Originally Posted by Bytor

That is sooo gay - just sticking my oar in

You could at least ease it in. You'll see just how "happy" I am when we meet. A couple of the Aucklanders have met me now...

**hamie1** · 11th December 2006, 16:00

Originally Posted by carver

i practised not using my front bake, and keeping a pace going at night!
cheers man, it was fun.

And I watched as he shot off... crazy? Nope! One day I'll be able to do that too, but until then I'll be happy not running it to wide into the corners (ah cliff) and riding at my own pace... and if that doesn't work then I'll... damn I'll cry...

**TerminalAddict** · 11th December 2006, 16:01

Originally Posted by hamie1

And I watched as he shot off... crazy? Nope! One day I'll be able to do that too, but until then I'll be happy not running it to wide into the corners (ah cliff) and riding at my own pace... and if that doesn't work then I'll... damn I'll cry...

HAHAHAHA noice

coming on saturday? reports surely must be finished by then

**hamie1** · 11th December 2006, 16:06

Hope so... finished them at about 2.00am this morning.

**martypants** · 11th December 2006, 17:35

Good effort dodger!

Went out maraetai, practised expecting cages to brake hard, turn then indicate (happened at least half a dozen times!) On way back went thru twilight road and clevedon, what a buzz! Have added twilight as my scenic route on way home from work. Generally practised road position, entry and exits on corners and enjoy the ride.

**gijoe1313** · 11th December 2006, 20:15

Originally Posted by martypants

Good effort dodger!

Went out maraetai, practised expecting cages to brake hard, turn then indicate (happened at least half a dozen times!) On way back went thru twilight road and clevedon, what a buzz! Have added twilight as my scenic route on way home from work. Generally practised road position, entry and exits on corners and enjoy the ride.

W00t! On ya! Soon you too will be joining the ranks of "5 minutes to work, 2 hours to get home" brigade! I was out and about with a new old rider (he's been riding for 15 years, took a break for 2 and now is back on them again)

His bike wasn't charging the battery and it ran out on the Whitby to Clevedon road - lent him my bike to nip off and get a spare battery while I laid on a bank staring at the cloud and sky and countryside. He's been down all the routes I took him, only in a cage. On a bike, he says it's so much fun it should be illegal!

Keep riding out there safely!