Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Morepower]

We're all starting to think so - every ride in the last few weeks, has caused problems in one way or another - so think its best not to keep tempting fate and give it a rest. Probably going to Wairoa on Saturday for lunch.... Anyone keen?

Never had a problem with that road myself .. my struggle with the 11 am start this week , will see , perhaps I may go at 1 and may meet at Waikare on way back.

[one fast tl1ooo]

don't be a soft cock. get your ass outa bed and ride.

[crazyhorse]

[QUOTE=Morepower;1129249389]Never had a problem with that road myself ..


Well, don't count your chickens too soon sunshine - although you couldn't catch me much on Saturday - ha ha

[crazyhorse]

.... my struggle with the 11 am start this week , will see , perhaps I may go at 1 and may meet at Waikare on way back.

Oh come on now...... thought you wanted to go to Wairoa???? get on ya bike and ride - 11 am isn't that early......!

[GMcC]

I will be out of town.

Hey RDog you wouldnt happen to be arranging ( with the help of BigG )
a new delivery of sorts would ya ?

[robertydog]

Hey RDog you wouldnt happen to be arranging ( with the help of BigG )
a new delivery of sorts would ya ?

BigG going to Hamilton. Im going to Auckland.

[GMcC]

BigG going to Hamilton. Im going to Auckland.

Roger that

[BigG]

You can buy me breakfast

Can I ride back with ya

[robertydog]

Can I ride back with ya

Sunday

[Gixxer 4 ever]

It's not the Road......

NO it’s not the road.

It’s about riding to your own limits. I use to chase Dave all around the country and had a ball doing it at speed. Then as Dave picked up the pace I realised I couldn’t keep up and I didn’t want to take the risk. I also understand that fast riders need to be out and going at the speed that gives them the buzz.

It is simple really. If you are going to chase a fast group of riders grow some balls and ride at your own pace. This group is great company and look after each other. I saw you stop 3 times to regroup in the short time I was with you on the weekend. As long as everyone knows where the ride is going we will all end up at the same place.

I accept that I can’t ride at the speed of the fast guys/girls and can’t afford the recovery time if I crash cos I would loose the business, and I am an old fart that will take a long time to heal, so I scoot along at the back and still have a great ride. Come on people if we keep fallin off we will have no one to ride with. Grow some balls and do what you feel happy doing. Go flat out if you want to or slot in to the middle or scoot along at the back. Ride to your ability not your ego


Makes no difference at the end of the day but just get out and ride as a group of Hawkes Bay riders.



rant over

[crazyhorse]

NO it’s not the road.

It’s about riding to your own limits. I use to chase Dave all around the country and had a ball doing it at speed. Then as Dave picked up the pace I realised I couldn’t keep up and I didn’t want to take the risk. I also understand that fast riders need to be out and going at the speed that gives them the buzz.

It is simple really. If you are going to chase a fast group of riders grow some balls and ride at your own pace. This group is great company and look after each other. I saw you stop 3 times to regroup in the short time I was with you on the weekend. As long as everyone knows where the ride is going we will all end up at the same place.

I accept that I can’t ride at the speed of the fast guys/girls and can’t afford the recovery time if I crash cos I would loose the business, and I am an old fart that will take a long time to heal, so I scoot along at the back and still have a great ride. Come on people if we keep fallin off we will have no one to ride with. Grow some balls and do what you feel happy doing. Go flat out if you want to or slot in to the middle or scoot along at the back. Ride to your ability not your ego


Makes no difference at the end of the day but just get out and ride as a group of Hawkes Bay riders.



rant over

You are absolutely right - that is what I have always done - and I'm not always in the front couple - depends on how I feel on the day too. I have ridden Middle Road for 10+ years and its great, but I have known many who have come off too.

I agree, just get out there and ride to your ability and yeah, we try to re-group, (I know what its like to be at the back too)

[Dooly]

NO it’s not the road.

It’s about riding to your own limits. I use to chase Dave all around the country and had a ball doing it at speed. Then as Dave picked up the pace I realised I couldn’t keep up and I didn’t want to take the risk. I also understand that fast riders need to be out and going at the speed that gives them the buzz.

It is simple really. If you are going to chase a fast group of riders grow some balls and ride at your own pace. This group is great company and look after each other. I saw you stop 3 times to regroup in the short time I was with you on the weekend. As long as everyone knows where the ride is going we will all end up at the same place.

I accept that I can’t ride at the speed of the fast guys/girls and can’t afford the recovery time if I crash cos I would loose the business, and I am an old fart that will take a long time to heal, so I scoot along at the back and still have a great ride. Come on people if we keep fallin off we will have no one to ride with. Grow some balls and do what you feel happy doing. Go flat out if you want to or slot in to the middle or scoot along at the back. Ride to your ability not your ego


Makes no difference at the end of the day but just get out and ride as a group of Hawkes Bay riders.



rant over

Wise words Steve yer old bugga.

I reckon this is a pretty cool group we all ride with now, and speaking for myself, I love giving it heaps and riding briskly (But never exceeding 100 kph). But I also sometimes like taking it easy, depends on how I feel, and mood etc.
And its great how we regroup and know where we're going.

As you say, each to their own pace, and thats how it should be.

Also, like you, being an old bugga, (but not as old as you) I feel the aches and pains of over 30 fractures and getting real close to my orthopaedic surgeon in the last few years, that sometimes I hold back a bit and am aware of recovery periods of injuries, not just on the body but work.

But, all that aside, aint it great to ride our roads here and ride with folk with similar outlooks on bikes...............
I'm having the time of my life.
Long may it continue!!!
(Touch wood...taps head.)

[Dooly]

Sunday

So are ya getting the Soft Tail or Dyna Glide?

[BigG]

Mmmmmmmmm all senable reading keep back from brain explosions when riding eH! As you get older your reaction time is slower maybe only thou of a second so ride at your reaction pace, all in all it is good to get out in a big group and have some fun.

[stormy1]

I 2nd, 3rd and 4th all that has recentley been posted. Oh Rob what a pity you wont be here this weekend, was gona take you for a ride on the back on Saturday