Mr Motorcycles ride@Wairamarama-Sunday

[Crisis management]

That was a good ride, a mix of farm tracks, steepish hills, a couple of damp spots and lost of dust. My rain dance for a light rain overnight obviously didn't work. The breeze was good tho, kept the dust from hanging around and appart from when these fast bastards blitzed past me (seemed to happen regularly) visiblity was great.
Can't say as I noticed the views to be honest, I'm sure they were stunning, but I was a bit preoccupied with hiding from the power band on the bike. I'm pleased to announce I can now wheelie, however I have absolutely no control over the timing of it or the resultant "landing". Remind me that giving it a handful to get up a hill is not a good idea.
Actually, the dumbest move I made was not even my fault. Again, I was showing off my hill climbing ability, forward on the pegs etc, when the camelback hose got hooked under the throttle cable and as I leaned back carefully steered me off the track.
I love those big prickly bushy things.

So thanks to Scott and everyone that made it happen, great venue and an even better ride.

[krad_nz]

Yeah I loved it.

Bad luck with the camel back though!

I have a few people of thank.

- stranger who helped me fish my bike out of a wet ditch thing that I didn't avoid. Stupid me, target fixation or something.
- stranger who gave me a chocolate bar and asked me about tyre pressure. I was on my second lap, no doubt they had already done 3-4 and were feeling generous cheers!
- stranger who found my goggles and caught up with me (not hard) and gave them back. Legend!

Definitely met some great people who had no qualms about lending me a hand.

Did a couple of laps. Managed to smack my left knee about three times, all in exactly the same place, very swollen now, but not too sore. Time for some sort of knee protection I think.

About 5mins after leaving we saw an ambulance heading to the car park, fingers crossed no one was badly hurt!

Also saw and heard of a bike that had a bit of a bath. Saw it sitting upside down in the car park. Doh!

[scott411]

thanks for all those wo turned up, to this one and the rest in teh series, we averaged just under 500 riders per round, and all the comunities are happy with the money rasied,

also to the guys that helped with a fairly serious injury on the last lap, and also to the Waikato Recue Helicopter crew that got out there pretty quick,

we will be back again next year, with some slight changes being planned with the way the days run, any suggestions pm me or post in here,
1st ride will be Glen Murray in late november,

[jimmy 2006]

is a mud run, through winter out of the question?

[scott411]

is a mud run, through winter out of the question?

in this area yes, because we use mostly farmland a winter ride would cause a lot of damage, and as the farmers all give up thier land for free, its a bit tuff on them to do some, Winter is a great place for sand or pumice based riding, ie Woodhill, and the central north island,

also we like a bit of a break,

[barty5]

Yeh was a good ride part form mate who had the helicopter ride thanks heap scott and rest of the guy and med team that helped out will advise on how he is latter.
Had a good laugh came round corner on last last pre mate fall and thiers looks like two guys doin a brokeback mountain swiming scene turns out he lost it on corner and when i stopped there was just visable under the water a set of bars water was kind deep. Im sure it wasnt funny for the dude that owns the bike but there was quite a few jokes being thrown around and i think he saw the funny side in the end wasnt to upset.
other wise was a good ride be there again next year.

[jimmy 2006]

in this area yes, because we use mostly farmland a winter ride would cause a lot of damage, and as the farmers all give up thier land for free, its a bit tuff on them to do some, Winter is a great place for sand or pumice based riding, ie Woodhill, and the central north island,

also we like a bit of a break,

ahh, of course..... just looking forward to ridiing in some mud after all this dust this summer..... might have to do a trip to matata.

[barty5]

Just heard Ian broke a virtabra although theyare saying he should be in hospital to long. Kinda explains why he was in so much pain yesterday.

[camchain]

Self and a couple of mates were there yesterday and enjoyed the ride but missed some bits of last years course, eg along top of steep ridge section that was quite spectacular with gullies dropping away both sides. Big Thanks to MR Motorcycle boys and land owners etc. Commented to mate during ride - betcha someone will take a dip in one of those dams! Saw someone taking photos at a spot with a few nice little jumps does anyone know where the photos are?

I hope your mate will be OK Barty. I busted my back at the superbowl (Woodhill) in '02 - mega pain, chopper ride to hospital etc. Finally had MRI last year showing all the damage. Not a pretty picture. Suggest your mate gets into swimming pool etc. as soon as able. However the injury is going to heal can effect rest of life - important to get best result possible. Keep us posted.

[barty5]

Self and a couple of mates were there yesterday and enjoyed the ride but missed some bits of last years course, eg along top of steep ridge section that was quite spectacular with gullies dropping away both sides. Big Thanks to MR Motorcycle boys and land owners etc. Saw someone taking photos at a spot with a few nice little jumps does anyone know where the photos are?

I wondered if anyone was going to take a dip in one of the dams/drains! I hope your mate will be OK Barty. I busted my back at the superbowl (Woodhill) in '02 - mega pain, chopper ride to hospital etc. Finally had MRI last year showing all the damage. Not a pretty picture. Suggest your mate gets into swimming pool etc. as soon as able. However the injury is going to heal can effect rest of life - important to get best result possible. Keep us posted.

there was i little bit of paper haned out with the web address on it for the photos which i left in the car at home ill post it latter unless i can get the wife to find it sooner.

[camchain]

Nice one. Thanks Barty. Even if self not in photos still good memory jogger of event! Get well soon for injured mate.

[barty5]

www.freewebs.com/onthespotphotos they arnt up yet

[dmoney]

awesome ride had a blast, thanks scott and all your team
Photos are on that site now .

[barty5]

Spoke to Ian today still in hospital broke 2 ribs back(virtabra) and puncture spline mind spelling. No riding for a whileno lift etc for 12 weeks should be out soon and just passin a thanks to all that helped out from him.

[scott411]

thanks for the update, give Ian our best,