The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride 2007/08

[Wasp]

I have nothing wrong with advertising other rides nor what Buck did

He made it perfectly clear it was a seperate ride and to pm him for further discussion

In turn, we have now had 4 supposed "off topic" posts discussing his 1 "off topic" post

What are the conseqences of a newbie turning up at 6:15 to go on bucks ride? - oh yea, they just arrive 15 minutes before tcwnr leaves....

edit: pass the popcorn freaky

edit edit: f'it im leaving now freaky, if you want to meet me at my place i plan to leave at about 5 - 5:15 and stay at the old work till 5:45

[sinned]

I will be there - hopefully? And that is for the 6.30pm ride.

[Terminated]

Please don't hijack KB organised group ride threads. If you want to organise your own rides, do it but don't do it here.

Well excuse me for breathing.

[DingoZ]

Pass......see you guys in a couple of weeks.....

[Hitcher]

Well excuse me for breathing.

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.

[Str8 Jacket]

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.

Yeah, what he said... Sorry please keep breathing.

Its just that Uncle B started the Weds night ride for exactly what Hitcher said.... Wasnt trying to put you down mate!!

[Grub]

It's quite simple really. TCWNR is "cruisy" and it is for newbies. That is the purpose of the ride when it was started x number of years ago abnd was celebrated as such by UncleB. The txt that begins this thread is a copy of a copy of whoever started these rides. The Thursday rides are for the serious riders but they also come on the Wednesday nights and are welcome.

TCWNR starts at the duckpond at 6.30. If a whole bunch of people leave at 6:15, where does that leave those that turn up between 6.16 and 6.30?

If anyone wants to have different rides that's cool, the more the merrier ... just not at that place at that time (minus 15mins)

[skelstar]

Hmm... didn't realise TCWNR was a franchise



I could see you were going to get this reaction Buck.

[Sparky Bills]

As has been said. The Wednesday night rides were created by Uncle B, and should stay the same.

[Terminated]

Don't take offence, Guy. The Wednesday night is famous for its relaxed spontaneity and the general vibe is for it not to be a highly organised event. People are happy to go with the flow based on what the weather looks like, who else turns up and so on. These events have worked well for three summers without anybody in particular assuming "organisational" status.

Your organised events appeal to a bunch of like-minded folks. I guess the message I have taken from the earlier posts is that having two KB events happening in the same town on the same night detracts from both.

No offence taken Hitcher.

I have always appreciated the whole concept of the Wednesday Night rides, and since the beginning of 2008 I have been more than happy to take the Tail End Charlie over the hill. I trust that that has not been seen as being a 'highly organised event', nor have I assumed to take on any organisational status. Concensus on the evening is always the norm.

Between now and the end of daylight saving, and I am sure we are all aware that the days are getting shorter, I am going to ride on a Wednesday night, leaving from the duckpond at 6.30, or if as arranged by PM. I may leave earlier and limit the group to myself and a maximum of four other riders. I am conscious of the fact that group rides in the twilight can become hazardous, hence limiting the group to 5 riders. Generally my intention will be to go just for the ride and perhaps a coffee or soft drink. I am not too concerned about ordering something to eat as the sun is setting.

Yeah, what he said... Sorry please keep breathing.

Its just that Uncle B started the Weds night ride for exactly what Hitcher said.... Wasnt trying to put you down mate!!

No sweat, Uncle B as most of you are aware was my mentor, and what I propose doing limiting my group to 5 riders between now and end of daylight saving, I somewhat think Bruce would be supportive, he might even say 'where will you be riding Guy, the main 6.30 ride may see you there.'

It's quite simple really. TCWNR is "cruisy" and it is for newbies. That is the purpose of the ride when it was started x number of years ago abnd was celebrated as such by UncleB. The txt that begins this thread is a copy of a copy of whoever started these rides. The Thursday rides are for the serious riders but they also come on the Wednesday nights and are welcome.

TCWNR starts at the duckpond at 6.30. If a whole bunch of people leave at 6:15, where does that leave those that turn up between 6.16 and 6.30?

If anyone wants to have different rides that's cool, the more the merrier ... just not at that place at that time (minus 15mins)

Brett, don't be concerned, if it is arranged by PM, and limited to 5 riders, we know who we are, then we will have the opportunity to explain, if it is necessary, that 'we are outside the 6.30 ride group and leaving as a core group of five only, wait until the others arrive for the 6.30 group.'

Hmm... didn't realise TCWNR was a franchise




I could see you were going to get this reaction Buck.

Cheers Sean, makes you wonder if the earth is flat or round sometimes doesn't it.

As has been said. The Wednesday night rides were created by Uncle B, and should stay the same.

Sparky Bills, Amen to that, I couldn't agree more. If however there is an option to leave earlier primarily for safety reasons then I am sure, a group of 5, myself plus 4 will not overly disrupt the usual 6.30pm ride.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[sinned]

Twas a nice ride tonight up to Raumati. I always enjoy the soulful last few ks on SH1 from Porirua to Jville.

[James Deuce]

Flat! The world is flat! Miscreants are burnt for their misdemeanours!

My nipples are bled. My brakes are unbelievable and as sad as it sounds, it was worth not going for a ride to get it done. Thanks to Nudemetalz for giving up an evening!

[Terminated]

Twas a nice ride tonight up to Raumati. I always enjoy the soulful last few ks on SH1 from Porirua to Jville.

Thanks for the company back to Greys Rd. In my mirrors your twin lights were lighting up the road fabulously, however Valerie's GN250 light was very very dim. She will need to get the bulb replaced for sure.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Terminated]

Flat! The world is flat! Miscreants are burnt for their misdemeanours!

My nipples are bled. My brakes are unbelievable and as sad as it sounds, it was worth not going for a ride to get it done. Thanks to Nudemetalz for giving up an evening!

Jim2 I can always count on you for a laugh, your second paragraph however, no I won't go there.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[sinned]

Thanks for the company back to Greys Rd. In my mirrors your twin lights were lighting up the road fabulously, however Valerie's GN250 light was very very dim. She will need to get the bulb replaced for sure.

Heads Up and Enjoy

Must be more than the bulb, wiring, voltage etc. Not much more light than from a dull candle - needs fixing.