Coro Loop

[DMNTD:Me]

SHITE 42 PEOPLE REGISTERD AND STILL 4 WEELS OUT THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG ONE...

I think the register has been set up wrong as if you visit the link it'll put you down for the ride.

[beyond]

I think the register has been set up wrong as if you visit the link it'll put you down for the ride.

Hiya mate.

Ok, how do I change it so only those saying they will be coming get registered for the ride? I want to make sure the Coroglen has enough staff to feed the descending hoards

I think most of the people on the list are coming though and I know about another 10 who will be as well. Could be a biggy alright so more care will need to be taken. Looks like people have been hanging out for a ride for some time eh?

[DMNTD:Me]

Ok, how do I change it so only those saying they will be coming get registered for the ride?

Mate I have no idea... I'm a fat bastard not a nerd!

Looks like people have been hanging out for a ride for some time eh?

LOL...really? Criiiiiky I'm about to shoot off back to work in an hour...a short 400km pootle up the road.
Life does suck sometimes...just not at this very moment

[Gwinch]

Registered, never done the Coro Loop and I'd like to play with my new toy.

[beyond]

Ok, just checked under edit and I have ticked the box saying:
"Allow users to specify that they will be attending this event."

I assume this means they have to say they are attending and it will not add them automatically??

If this is the case which I expect it will be, we are in for a big group ride alright.
Most appear to be experienced riders which is good but we don't want an all out race to be in for a scallop burger at Coroglen. Can't see the scallop burgers going very far unless they rape the seabed the day before.

As long as all take extra care, ride to their own abilities and watch the speeds and overtaking manouevres, there shouldn't be any problems.

Some rules (which I personally don't like too much) will probably need to be put in place on the day. Some help will be appreciated of course

I do not intend stopping at every intersection as it will take all day and all night to do the ride otherwise. Meeting points will be put in place such as lunch stop, gas stop etc so those taking their time or on slower bikes will know they will always be able to catch up with the group.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Perhaps the older generation should not be so uptight about younger people having a bit of harmless fun and get over their mid life crisis already.

[jrandom]

Perhaps the older generation should not be so uptight about younger people having a bit of harmless fun and get over their mid life crisis already.

What are you on about?

Seems like the 'older generation' are the ones organising a Coro loop for your layabout arse here bro.

[beyond]

Perhaps the older generation should not be so uptight about younger people having a bit of harmless fun and get over their mid life crisis already.

Not against anyone having fun at all. Those who have ridden with me know they can pretty much ride however they want to and I aren't actually having a mid life crisis either. In fact, I still think and act like a 20 year old at times, just ask my wife I'm certainly not adverse to having fun myself which is why I ride and own a 1400 and I don't think I ride at a slow pace.... I personally like a good quick blast and especially in the tight stuff.

My only concern is that this is going to be a very big group ride by KB standards and the chance of a bin rises exponentially with more and more riders registered. Other than the odd 250cc ride and one that ZRXER organised a while back, there hasn't been a full on Coro loop for a while and a hell of a lot less since the incident of 2.12.06.

I merely want a great day for all with no incidents which will severely marr future rides if something goes wrong. If we get through this ride and have a great day without problems than I for one will be very happy as I know first hand on several occassion how a great day can turn to shit very quickly, as do many others on this site.

You can be assured I am not going to legislate this ride into a boring pootle around the Coro but certainly want to ensure people know what to expect with a few safety ground rules which will be more about common sense in certain situations anyway. Such as:
1. If you aren't confident in the tight stuff, don't go like a bat out of hell on the straights overtaking everyone and then end up holding people back in the twisties.
2. When in the twisties DO NOT cut right handers which you can see through as there is a good chance a more accomplished rider will be using this point to pass you.... and never undertake.
3. If you know you are holding up other riders, stick your right leg out and wiggle it to let them know you see them and are letting them pass.
4. Don't drop a wheelie when bunched up in case the riders in front brake for any reason and you end up an involuntary pillion

Etc Etc.... common sense stuff only.

Other than that, do what you want if it doesn't affect other riders, but I take no responsibility for other peoples actions as I have already pointed out, I am merely the facilitator of this ride.

[Cr1MiNaL]

LOL Paul I love u man. My last post was not aimed at you. Totally agree on the safety concerns you are raising here. You will see that I always let the faster riders go first and follow their lines constantly learning from them, and thus improving myself.

Dan pls shutup unless you want to get learned on the way to Taupo as well...

[Scouse]

Perhaps the older generation should not be so uptight about younger people having a bit of harmless fun and get over their mid life crisis already.

Maybe some of the older generation can see that certain riders would not even qualify to be a hair on Rossis arse let alone ride up and down the countryside with his number on their bike.

[NUTBAR]

SHITE 42 PEOPLE REGISTERD AND STILL 4 WEEKS OUT THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG ONE PAUL MAY BE TIME TO START BANNING THE LIKES OF ANYONE WOT HAS THE NUMBER 46 TAPED TO THERE BIKE

but i only ride slow...

[NUTBAR]

You will see that I always let the faster riders go first and follow their lines constantly learning from them, and thus improving myself.

yip i can agree with you on that, followed your tyre from waihi through to whanga with no problem last time, always learning.

[beyond]

LOL Paul I love u man. My last post was not aimed at you. Totally agree on the safety concerns you are raising here. You will see that I always let the faster riders go first and follow their lines constantly learning from them, and thus improving myself.

Dan pls shutup unless you want to get learned on the way to Taupo as well...

Cool mate
Just want to be sure that peeps know it's a biggy and hell, I'm the first not to want things to go pear shaped. I'm really looking forward to it and hope the weather fits the bill.

It's going to be great to catch up with everyone. Been sometime coming.

[boomer]

Yeeeeeeee haaaaaaaar i'm mid life crisis material.. can i come?

[Rotor]

I can't wait. Do we have a date?
Last ride with KB went GREAT. As long as you let faster bikes pass and ride at your own pace all will be sweet