Manawatu weekend rides

**ynot slow** · 17th July 2009, 19:49

Perfect day today almost weather wise.Left Stratford in fog from dads place,visibility about 70mts,and took 10km for fog to clear,mountain wasn't viewable untill I spied it in mirror at Patea,shitload of snow on it

The sight of Ruapehu snow capped and the view of Palmy hills about lunchtime was brilliant,shame it turned to rubbish this arvo with cloud.

**cowboyz** · 17th July 2009, 21:42

Originally Posted by Meanie

Thinking of doing the Apiti loop on Sunday if the weather is ok, up to Mangaweka then back through vinger hill

could be up for a pootle

**Owl** · 18th July 2009, 07:38

Originally Posted by Meanie

Ah well we will see what Sunday brings

I see the forecast has changed again and looks much better for Sunday.

**NZsarge** · 18th July 2009, 07:45

Originally Posted by Owl

I see the forecast has changed again and looks much better for Sunday.

Yeah I think i'll wait and see, if the weathers ok I could be a starter for a spin on Sunday.

**banditrider** · 18th July 2009, 08:14

What's it like up your way at the 'mo Sarge?

**NZsarge** · 18th July 2009, 10:02

Originally Posted by banditrider

What's it like up your way at the 'mo Sarge?

I'ts pea soup mate, but there does'nt seem to be any sign of the higher winds they were talking of in the forecast's.

**banditrider** · 18th July 2009, 10:39

Yeah, talked to the old man and he reckons it's bucketting down up there. might have to wait til tomorrow...

**NZsarge** · 18th July 2009, 10:49

Originally Posted by banditrider

Yeah, talked to the old man and he reckons it's bucketting down up there. might have to wait til tomorrow...

It's not raining here where I am but as we can get our own little climate going in this valley I would'nt pay that too much attention.

**NZsarge** · 18th July 2009, 10:51

I can't stand sitting around the house so i'm heading over for coffee later if anyone is interested, maybe 3 o'clockish, will check back later and see.

**Owl** · 18th July 2009, 10:55

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I can't stand sitting around the house so i'm heading over for coffee later if anyone is interested, maybe 3 o'clockish, will check back later and see.

I'll probably be keen Sarge! Got a few things to do this morning, but the afternoon is fairly clear.

I'll have my phone on later!

**NZsarge** · 18th July 2009, 11:00

Originally Posted by Owl

I'll probably be keen Sarge! Got a few things to do this morning, but the afternoon is fairly clear.

I'll have my phone on later!

Ok then, i'll check again and post a time later after i've done the stuff I need to do, cell phone on, noted.

**ynot slow** · 18th July 2009, 12:08

Keen to do short ride to see how body reacts to bike,keen for coffee excuse jaunt.If only 10km that be fine,hell can't think last time bike was ridden.