Christchurch rides?

**blue eyed savage** · 26th September 2007, 01:51

im new to the hole group riding thing and it sounds like fun. i have a 250 and r keen for some weekend rides in christchurch. anyone know if all the bikes meet some where in the weekend and go riding? or anyone want to go riding on the weekend? that is if i have the weekend off, will know on thursday

**dangerous** · 26th September 2007, 05:35

Originally Posted by blue eyed savage

im new to the hole group riding thing and it sounds like fun. i have a 250 and r keen for some weekend rides in christchurch. anyone know if all the bikes meet some where in the weekend and go riding? or anyone want to go riding on the weekend? that is if i have the weekend off, will know on thursday

Hey man, NP a wee haul just for the w/e fella.
anyway to answer ya question, some of the younger guys are organising a week evening ride at the mo, other wise most w/e's we ride, if theres a bikers meeting place then it is the Wheatsheaf pub Teddington.

This w/e is the Little River rally (on the rd to Akaroa) and the finel round of BEARs racing (ruapuna) featuring the Battle of the Buckets TT title, which is where most KBer's will be found.

**Deviant Esq** · 26th September 2007, 10:24

Hey man

Most of the rides that happen in Christchurch aren't posted on KB - heck, most aren't posted anywhere. Generally there's a group of guys that text one another and go for a ride on a Sunday afternoon. The group that do that all ride together because they're friends, and generally don't invite people outside of their group. It's nothing personal, they just like to ride with their friends.

Getting out to rides in Christchurch is all about meeting a few of the guys. The more guys you meet and the more often you ride with them, the more opportunities you're going to get to head out for a ride.

Come along to The Cruisy Wednesday Night Ride next Wednesday - we're starting one up in Christchurch for newer riders, and for those who feel they don't get to ride regularly enough. It'll be a good chance to meet some of the rabble

**dangerous** · 26th September 2007, 21:29

Originally Posted by Deviant Esq

Hey man

Most of the rides that happen in Christchurch aren't posted on KB - heck, most aren't posted anywhere. Generally there's a group of guys that text one another and go for a ride on a Sunday afternoon. The group that do that all ride together because they're friends, and generally don't invite people outside of their group. It's nothing personal, they just like to ride with their friends.

... ok so what group of riders are you refering to here DE???
I asume not us, as you have been included in a few rides with us and a fair bit of effort from me for a starter has been offered in your direction.
Having said that yes we do tend to txt/phone/SBF our rides as we are busy people with property etc and its usually a last minute dision to ride.
also we post up all rallys and bigger rides so all can attend.

**Deviant Esq** · 26th September 2007, 23:21

Originally Posted by dangerous

... ok so what group of riders are you refering to here DE???
I asume not us, as you have been included in a few rides with us and a fair bit of effort from me for a starter has been offered in your direction.
Having said that yes we do tend to txt/phone/SBF our rides as we are busy people with property etc and its usually a last minute dision to ride.
also we post up all rallys and bigger rides so all can attend.

I wasn't just referring to your group, D, but other groups too. Sure, I've come on rides with you guys once or twice, but usually only because I invite myself - I feel like I'm pushing in on your space, getting in the way. Most of your rides I don't go on because I don't hear about - which is fine, you're free to ride with who you want to, don't have to invite me. That wasn't the point I was making, though, I know you don't mind other people coming along on your rides, and heck, I like riding with you guys... I just meant that most of the time you don't post it up on KB (and you don't have to of course), so guys like blue eyed savage here aren't likely to find out about them unless someone tells them. That someone isn't likely to be me, since I don't find out about your rides either.

The effort you've offered to me? What was that, exactly, and are you saying I'm ungrateful? I asked you if you'd be good enough to follow me on a run, then have a beverage and have a chinwag afterwards, and you said you'd be keen. I'd still like to take you up on that, but as yet it hasn't happened. That's not a dig at you, though, it's more my fault that it hasn't, since my bike hasn't been ready to ride (trying to sort through that and get it back soon). Other than that, we haven't really talked a great deal. Summer's coming, though....

**blue eyed savage** · 26th September 2007, 23:34

one of my mates told me that there are a few bikes around the bike shops in town on saturday about lunchtime. so im going to cheak it out. i mean the shops in the middle of town. dont know the name of the st but theres like 3 or 4 bike shops on it. time to meet new people.
im the guy with the blue helmet and 250 cruser bike

**T.W.R** · 26th September 2007, 23:38

Originally Posted by blue eyed savage

one of my mates told me that there are a few bikes around the bike shops in town on saturday about lunchtime. so im going to cheak it out. i mean the shops in the middle of town. dont know the name of the st but theres like 3 or 4 bike shops on it. time to meet new people.
im the guy with the blue helmet and 250 cruser bike

Organised rides from Sportszone Suzuki on Manchester St.

The ChCh boys will know more about them

**The Lone Rider** · 26th September 2007, 23:41

Originally Posted by blue eyed savage

one of my mates told me that there are a few bikes around the bike shops in town on saturday about lunchtime. so im going to cheak it out. i mean the shops in the middle of town. dont know the name of the st but theres like 3 or 4 bike shops on it. time to meet new people.
im the guy with the blue helmet and 250 cruser bike

Are you living in Christchurch or still in naki?

If in Christchurch, you might want to consider coming on rides with my group. It's a cruiser only group, and a supershadow would fit right in with us. Laid back rides, great people, all sorts of cruisers and of course sometimes friends that have sports bike pop along on an invite :P

**onearmedbandit** · 26th September 2007, 23:43

There is a ride from SportZone, 62 Manchester St (I think) this Saturday. Dean from there was telling me about it yesterday. Leaving time depends on what time they close up. But between 12:30 to 1pm.

**Deviant Esq** · 26th September 2007, 23:45

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

There is a ride from SportZone, 62 Manchester St (I think) this Saturday. Dean from there was telling me about it yesterday. Leaving time depends on what time they close up. But between 12:30 to 1pm.

Yep. They usually leave at 1pm, as the shop closes at 12.30 and they have to close up, move all the bikes back inside, bitch about this and that, have a pie, get changed into gear, select a steed... rigorous process

**blue eyed savage** · 26th September 2007, 23:52

thanks i will be there.

**dangerous** · 27th September 2007, 05:34

Originally Posted by Deviant Esq

I wasn't just referring to your group, D,

well your atatude has certinly changed...

did you hit ya head when ya fell off?

**The Lone Rider** · 27th September 2007, 08:41

Originally Posted by dangerous

well your atatude has certinly changed...

did you hit ya head when ya fell off?

This post of mine, and the one I've quoted should be deleted for stirring, pointless drivel and off topic

**Deviant Esq** · 27th September 2007, 09:53

Originally Posted by dangerous

well your atatude has certinly changed...

did you hit ya head when ya fell off?

My attitude has nothing to do with the truth mate, and it sure hasn't changed. If you think that my post was only attitute rather than what actually goes on, then you need to wake up some. I got frustrated with never hearing about your rides, then someone saying "why didn't you come?" Whatever. You can't look down your nose at me as a good for nothing newbie / inexeperienced / young man with attitude until you actually know me.