03/01/2008 - First 250 ride of the year

**WarlockNZ** · 31st December 2007, 11:55

I might come along, I'll see how the hang over feels on the morning in question .. LOL

I'd be happy to hang at the back and act as a meat shield for any newbies

**fireball** · 31st December 2007, 11:56

dude gutted.....
i bloody be at work damn it

you guys have a fun ride!

**discotex** · 31st December 2007, 12:12

Originally Posted by WarlockNZ

I might come along, I'll see how the hang over feels on the morning in question .. LOL

I'd be happy to hang at the back and act as a meat shield for any newbies

Sweet as may call on you for that.

Originally Posted by fireball

dude gutted.....
i bloody be at work damn it

you guys have a fun ride!

Crap! I stupidly assumed that as I won't be back to work then that hardly anyone else would be. Doesn't seem to be the case.

I'm in Chch from the 4-8th but might plan another ride on the 12th or 13th

**fireball** · 31st December 2007, 12:17

i only get monday tuesdays off and some other random days when the boss can let me off.... but let me know when the next ride is

**Kittyhawk** · 31st December 2007, 12:22

newbies and speed = an oh fuck moment.

You guys better not go over 20km/hr or you might just get ya knee down...better play it safe

As for the L plate business, I never wore one, only to sit my restricted...I've broken most rules in the book...I think

**obstacle** · 31st December 2007, 13:47

Originally Posted by WarlockNZ

I might come along, I'll see how the hang over feels on the morning in question .. LOL

I'd be happy to hang at the back and act as a meat shield for any newbies

hey, I might be able to grab that stebel I've been meaning to pick up for how long now? If you do come along can you chuck that in your jacket for the short ride to westgate?

Choice.

**WarlockNZ** · 31st December 2007, 14:25

Originally Posted by obstacle

hey, I might be able to grab that stebel I've been meaning to pick up for how long now? If you do come along can you chuck that in your jacket for the short ride to westgate?

Choice.

No worries mate ... it's still sitting here waiting for you ... LOL .. if i bowl along i'll bring it with me : )

**breakaway** · 31st December 2007, 15:37

Sorry guys, as much as I'd like to come I won't be able to due to lack of WOF/Reg. Couldn't get one on account of holiday season and me sleeping in till 5PM every day

**shingo** · 2nd January 2008, 15:49

Just signed up for the ride. I'm confident on the open road but will just need a quick lesson in group riding as this will be my first. Will see guys tomorrow, can't wait.

**EJK** · 2nd January 2008, 17:41

Just becareful guys, the roads to Shelly Beach had some bad pot holes last time when I went there.

Some parts of the road had no middle-striped lines and it was quite narrow.

Btw, fish n chips there is GREAT. Chunky chips FTW.

**Supermoto Junkie** · 2nd January 2008, 18:11

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Just becareful guys, the roads to Shelly Beach had some bad pot holes last time when I went there.

Some parts of the road had no middle-striped lines and it was quite narrow.

Btw, fish n chips there is GREAT. Chunky chips FTW.

Macstar and I went put that way a while back and it had received a few repairs and had a few spots of fresh seal with a loose shingle in the centre, it was a while ago so should be all good by now

That side road down to Shelly Beach is pretty tight and narrow but usually has next to no traffic...perfect

+1 on the fish & chips

**discotex** · 2nd January 2008, 21:21

Originally Posted by shingo

Just signed up for the ride. I'm confident on the open road but will just need a quick lesson in group riding as this will be my first. Will see guys tomorrow, can't wait.

No worries. The main things are:

a) ride your own ride - ride as if you just happened to find a bunch of other bikes on the road. Don't ride the same line or speed as the guy/gal in front as they may be more or less skilled than you.

b) we'll ride in a staggered formation when in built up areas and maybe on the straights.

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Just becareful guys, the roads to Shelly Beach had some bad pot holes last time when I went there.

Some parts of the road had no middle-striped lines and it was quite narrow.

Btw, fish n chips there is GREAT. Chunky chips FTW.

Yeah that last bit after the turn off had heaps of mud on it when I went through there at the start of last year.

**discotex** · 2nd January 2008, 21:22

Oh yeah and we're all go for tomorrow morning

See you all at Westgate. If you get lost or whatever give me a call - 0272241205.

**TOTO** · 2nd January 2008, 23:05

Cant wait - My first group ride. See you there.

p.s. discotex very nice to give your ph in case we need help. "who da man, You da man, Who da man , You da man , tra la lal la la , ti ri ri ram tadam..." *toto sings song*