Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[MSTRS:Me]

Ok, you are excused...just this once, mind.
But I still don't know where 52 is, did you mean 50?

Ha! It's been asked for nearly 20 minutes. Finally, a question Hitcher can't answer!! Or does he have the pip with us for not being here to make him (and Mrs H) welcome?

[Hitcher]

But I still don't know where 52 is, did you mean 50?

Note the careful insertion of the descriptor 'route', rather than 'highway'.

Route 52 runs from Masterton to Waipukurau via Alfredton, Pongaroa, Wimbledon, and (almost) Porongahau. This 'route' extends for almost exactly 200km. A more fullsome and eloquent ride report shall be crafted and posted this evening.

[MSTRS:Me]

Note the careful insertion of the descriptor 'route', rather than 'highway'.

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not marked on our maps under any #(semantics)
A lovely set of roads. Which we intend doing this summer.

[Wasp27]

Good to see you folks yesterday, pleasure as always! Glad you made it home safely. We had a great little trip around the block after leaving you. We must work on that ride

Yeah, Thanks heaps for the escort outa town Alistair...man I love that bike And I was impressed with a certain young ladies riding skills....you go girl And it only rained twice on the way home....us H.Bers aint used to that you know Gotta mention the warm fuzzies we always seem to get when we all get togethersuch a awesome bunch of people....no matter where we go or with whom its always good......as the big guy says 'Thats what KBers do' Thanks again everyone, we had a great day...and to you Paddy...you make us so proud...so much potential....gotta be in the genes eh. Cheers Warrick & Donna

[robertydog]

Mrs H and I suck briefly into the Bay on Saturday. In via Route 52, out via SH2.

I reckon Carnalee and myself may have spotted you on SH2.

[Hitcher]

I reckon Carnalee and myself may have spotted you on SH2.

We would have been somewhere between Waipuk at 3:45pm and Greytown for dinner. I remember a couple or three bikes heading north about Dannevirke.

[chanceyy]

What are all the thanks for? It's what we do for our famdambly members...
Took a few shots - only one that came out well and not done by others...
We had a great weekend too. It's always good to catch up with friends we haven't seen for a while. Looking forward to Taupo.
Had no idea who the stranger was behind me on the red and white faired bike when heading to Ashurst...Suggies mentoring will have you up to speed corner-wise in no time (eh S? ). Everyone safe home too.

Yeah, Thanks heaps for the escort outa town Alistair...man I love that bike And I was impressed with a certain young ladies riding skills....you go girl And it only rained twice on the way home....us H.Bers aint used to that you know Gotta mention the warm fuzzies we always seem to get when we all get togethersuch a awesome bunch of people....no matter where we go or with whom its always good......as the big guy says 'Thats what KBers do' Thanks again everyone, we had a great day...and to you Paddy...you make us so proud...so much potential....gotta be in the genes eh. Cheers Warrick & Donna

cheers Guys ... well dunno if it was the esteemed company but man it sure was an awesome ride .. Betsy loves being spanked & once I caught up to you Mstrs was happy just hooking in behind ya .. actually since I knew 86, Rob & steve were behind me honestly thought I would be eating some dust .. LOL

has taken a bit to get used to the new handlebars & tyres but it sure came together yesterday afternoon .. even had a "spirited" ride back to shannon & later Levin .. still buzzing today bout it

[BigG]

cheers Guys ... well dunno if it was the esteemed company but man it sure was an awesome ride .. Betsy loves being spanked & once I caught up to you Mstrs was happy just hooking in behind ya .. actually since I knew 86, Rob & steve were behind me honestly thought I would be eating some dust .. LOL

has taken a bit to get used to the new handlebars & tyres but it sure came together yesterday afternoon .. even had a "spirited" ride back to shannon & later Levin .. still buzzing today bout it

Was John riding with his brakes on!

[MSTRS:Me]

Was John riding with his brakes on!

Ms S will you....

[yungatart]

Was John riding with his brakes on!

Nah, he was chaperoning me...hang on, that is like riding with the brakes on, eh?
As you were folks.......

[chanceyy]

Was John riding with his brakes on!

hmm do not believe I seen them coming on at all .. but I did see Him checking his rear vision .. not sure if it was to suss out who was behind him or to make sure tart was still there

Ms S will you....

hmm now now John dunna be gving away all my secrets

Nah, he was chaperoning me...hang on, that is like riding with the brakes on, eh?
As you were folks.......

hehehe you go tart

[Stickchick]

Just to let you know I won't be riding this weekend, I have a free trip down to Welly due to my flatmate playing darts down there for the weekend, so I am finally gonna get to see my godson...YAY!!!! Will defintiely be at the maintenance night, need to change the oil remember Mstrs. Would you be able to pick up what I need if you get time and I'll pay you when I get there?

[MSTRS:Me]

Yep Sticky - said I would....

[Stickchick]

Yep Sticky - said I would....

Cool and thanks

[MSTRS:Me]

hmm do not believe I seen them coming on at all .. but I did see Him checking his rear vision .. not sure if it was to suss out who was behind him or to make sure tart was still there

I don't use brakes unless necessary....Sugilite will show you how that works. Or come ride with us again and I will. Much smoother riding style, and means your average speed goes up without having to increase your top speed. Trusting yourself and your bike is the biggest part of it.
As far as watching my mirrors...it's a good habit to develop. You keep in touch with what's happening back there so the group stays cohesive. And if you are on your own, still do it cos sometimes what you didn't see can kill you.
And what's with the capital (H)im??? Have I ascended to the throne (at last?)