Newbie ride?

**Str8 Jacket** · 5th April 2007, 12:00

Im heading up North on Saturday for a few days so i'll try and make the 15th. Have fun guys

**Trudes** · 5th April 2007, 13:14

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

erm..... is this still happening?

erm... yes, what gave you the impression it wasn't?

**Lissa** · 5th April 2007, 14:04

For me this Sunday is going to be weather dependant.. dont trust my GN Tyres in the wet, going to look into replacing them. But the 15th should be a goer!! (will give you some money for Uncle B's seat when I see you trudes.. I havent forgotten).

Edit/ will prob meet you guys at the top of the Rimutakas... 11.20am onwards.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th April 2007, 14:06

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

erm... yes, what gave you the impression it wasn't?

OK - sorry, have fun - looks like the weather might be kind

**Trudes** · 5th April 2007, 14:09

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

OK - sorry, have fun - looks like the weather might be kind

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.

**Str8 Jacket** · 5th April 2007, 14:10

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.

Im not coming if *he* is.

**Paul in NZ** · 5th April 2007, 14:13

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Yep, hopefully, if it's not, due to popular demand there's also another one the weekend after! Feel free to come along.

Thanks for the offer, obviously not quite got the hang of the internet as much as I thought - couldn't see the details of where and when. I doubt we would have much to offer you folks - but thanks anyway..

**Terminated** · 5th April 2007, 20:26

I know there is a followup newbie ride the next Sunday [15th], however this weekend the weather looks a bit dodgy both Saturday and Sunday may only be showers but who knows. [Looked at both the Wellington and Materton forecasts:
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/...s=weathertoday

I am thinking the Easter Monday, perhaps an hour or so earlier, so as to get over the hill and back before the holiday traffic builds up in the afternoon. This may be an option.

Heads Up and Enjoy

**Trudes** · 5th April 2007, 20:49

Yep that's an idea Guy. Shall we play it by ear on Sunday and if the weather's crap we could look at who may be keen for the next day. (I will be out riding my share of the new bike anyway!!!!

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**Paul in NZ** · 6th April 2007, 10:51

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Im not coming if *he* is.

Oh I see....... well...... um.... er

**Trudes** · 6th April 2007, 17:11

I may be late as have to drop his highness off to the airport, so if I don't catch up with the group at the truckstop by 10am, just carry on to the Duck pond and I'll hopefully catch you there, otherwise, will definately see everyone at Rimutex by 11!!!! Now we just gotta sort the weather, hopefully it's like it is today!

**elle-f** · 6th April 2007, 19:29

Apparently its meant to be beautiful here - with cloud cover to stop those sunburn prone people getting even redder.

btw - where abouts is this ride headed to? I have taken Sunday off especially for it so you bloody better not leave me in the dust.

**Trudes** · 6th April 2007, 19:35

Geeze, not likely Elle, it's meant to be a slow paced newbie ride (depending on how many newbies turn up!).
Well, I was thinking of maybe heading to Martinbourough and having picnic lunch on the square, that way anyone who can't make a sandwich can grab themselves something at one of the cafés and we can all have a sit down on the grass and chew the fat in a relaxed type manner (a bit like a bunch of cows!). How does that sound?

**Lissa** · 6th April 2007, 19:47

Sounds perfect Trudes. About time elle came on a ride, havent seen her in ages!! I hopefully can make this sunday.... will bring a picnic if I do.

**Hawkeye** · 6th April 2007, 19:56

Hi Trudy,
I'm planning on turning up. Hopefully we can get a few newbies along to make it a good day. Now, you did remember to book the weather didn't you?

Elle/Lissa looking forward to catching up with you girls again.
Lissa, no need to worry about that front tyre. Trudy has booked good weather, haven't you Trudy!