Suggestion for a short ride

[ScottieX]

If anyone is interested I am finally going to ride out past Awhitu ( South Manukau Head ) tomorrow 26th. I will wait at Otara Wendy's from approx 10.00am until 10.30am. The weather looks as if it will be nice.

[bikerboy]

I think that's one of Coldkiwi's favorite routes.

If I'm feeling well enough I might see you there. 10:00 am is a decent start time for me.

[wkid_one]

10am?  Half the day is gone by then

[ScottieX]

It's not a long ride, & the roards will have warmed up & dew dried off them by then. Probably be back by 3.00pm or thereabouts. Starts to get a bit cold around 4.00 - 4.30pm. I have other committments later, so will use the time I have. Beautiful scenery makes up for lack of distance. Round trip from South Auckland is about 220 - 250 kms.

[wkid_one]

I'm not good enought to look at the scenary and ride at the same time

[MikeL]

DAMN!
I did that ride a few weeks ago in fairly miserable weather and was looking forward to doing it again in better conditions BUT I'll be riding most of Sunday AND my wife is not working Saturday AND I'm feeling guilty about not spending enough time with her...

(but don't be surprised if I turn up anyway )

[ScottieX]

Hey there MikeL. It would be great if you do come, but no pressure as I also have family & can understand the juggling of time spent with them & time to oneself.

[Duke of Rogan]

Originally posted by wkid_one
I'm not good enought to look at the scenary and ride at the same time

reminds of an infamous piece of wisdom:
"don't worry, you don't look at the mantlepiece while you're stoking the fire"

so as long as your getting some, who cares about the view

[SPman]

It must be Friday..........the clouds coming in and its getting colder and gloomier............

[mv.senna]

would be keen to join you....riverhead/coatesville/kaukop is a good short loop - depending on where you're based in auck.

i have days off during week too if anyone's ever keen for a mid week ride on one of those fine days....



cheers,
jo

[ScottieX]

I have travelled that route often. It is a nice road. I will watch the weather closer to the weekend & if it's nice may try & get in touch.
Will have to see if I am free, as I have family to consider. I am based in South Auckland ( Mangere Bridge )

[mv.senna]

cool. as it happens i have the weekend off this coming weekend. i usually ride with a group based in glenfield, and more than likely there'll be a group ride on this weekend if the weather's good....

if interested....

email me (JO) at miss_dark_horse@hotmail.com

cheers

[MikeL]

Hey Scottie
Did you do the Manukau Heads ride on Saturday? How many went?
I ended up staying in bed most of the weekend with the flu - rotten luck as I missed the Elephant Ride.
BTW I note you're in Mangere Bridge. I'm in Onehunga. Quite often when I feel the urge for a quick spin but don't want to go too far I head across the bridge to Kiwi Esplanade and do a couple of "circuits" - some interesting bends and very little traffic. The Stop or Give Way signs and the speed humps add a bit of extra excitement. Do any cops ever lurk there??
Will try to meet up with you for a ride one of these days.
Mike

[ScottieX]

No-one turned up. I didn't go. I didn't feel like riding on my own. Ended up just going into toem & checking out Colemans & Red Baron. I know about Kiwi Esplanade - I live about a block away. My favourite two corners are the first two by the old Mobil Gas Station. If you want to get in touch (even during the week) - you're welcome to drop over, then email me at work "graham@compac.co.nz"

[bikerboy]

Sorry I didn't show Scottie. With this flu I've been sleeping in and Saturday morning I didn't get up until noon.

I did however feel rather good and could have gone on a shorter ride later, especially as Sunday turned outso foul and I couldn't be bothered going out in the cold grey wind.

If you ever feel like a short spin on weekend afternoons give me a call. I sometimes don't get up for the earlier rides but usually feel like a ride after noonish. I can also ride during the week, weather permitting.