Manawatu weekend rides

**Bonez** · 7th March 2009, 18:19

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Anyone who wants to go for a decent blat (and can handle the early start) is always welcome to join us on the morning

ride through Akatawara Valley and over Paekakariki Hill. I'll be heading to McD's in Rangitikei Street first and then down the road to the BP.

Everyone enjoy your rides tomorrow no matter where you go or who you go with. Variety is good.

Exactly. May even bump into the various groups at some stage on the "not the secret ride"

.

**86GSXR** · 7th March 2009, 18:26

Amen to that

**Meanie** · 7th March 2009, 18:44

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

BTW, regarding this 'secret ride' bizo, nothing too sinister in this case. It started as an idea for Michelle to get some pillion practise in with some good folk further south. Seeing as I physically can't ride for another 3 weeks or so, it's a slow easy ride. There's a couple of newbies along and that's why I invited Adam in the midweek thread. Sorry if it caused any issues, wasn't meant that way

Understood 86 and appreciate the explanation thanks The coments were not aimed at anyone in paticular
I think I,m just get sick of the constant hint dropping of the secret rides,it seems like only those in the know are welcome to ride along and we consantly get our nose rubbed in it. I dont have a problem with organised rides by invite only, we sometimes have them as well but they are certainly not posted here. Rant over, as you were

**slydesigns** · 7th March 2009, 19:20

Kiwikat, please txt me about the ride, I'll be in Himatangi beach tonight then heading to the Slipway drift track early tomorrow morning in Wellington, so come company on the ride would be good.

I'll meet you at the himatangi turn off or in Otaki which ever is easier for you all given the route you may take, just need to know the time to meet you.

**cowboyz** · 7th March 2009, 19:27

Originally Posted by Meanie

Yea thought i might go for a short 6000k or so poodle, You coming ?

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................. tease!

Originally Posted by Meanie

Understood 86 and appreciate the explanation thanks The coments were not aimed at anyone in paticular
I think I,m just get sick of the constant hint dropping of the secret rides,it seems like only those in the know are welcome to ride along and we consantly get our nose rubbed in it. I dont have a problem with organised rides by invite only, we sometimes have them as well but they are certainly not posted here. Rant over, as you were

+2

**cowboyz** · 7th March 2009, 19:37

just got back from leading Norman round the balance loop. Nice night for a bit of a ride but the track is in serious shit condition.

**KiwiKat** · 7th March 2009, 20:14

Originally Posted by slydesigns

Kiwikat, please txt me about the ride, I'll be in Himatangi beach tonight then heading to the Slipway drift track early tomorrow morning in Wellington, so come company on the ride would be good.

I'll meet you at the himatangi turn off or in Otaki which ever is easier for you all given the route you may take, just need to know the time to meet you.

Done.

Will probably shoot through Shannon, Ohau. Possible detour one way through Waitohu Valley.

**Bonez** · 7th March 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Done.

Will probably shoot through Shannon, Ohau. Possible detour one way through Waitohu Valley.

Carefull, seems to be getting far too organised.

**86GSXR** · 7th March 2009, 20:23

Originally Posted by cowboyz

just got back from leading Norman round the balance loop. Nice night for a bit of a ride but the track is in serious shit condition.

Ahhhh, what I wouldn't give to ride wee Norman right now. The ribs and shoulder could take it I think, tho these damn pins in my hand would slow down my throttle reaction time. Mind you, with Norman..............

**KiwiKat** · 7th March 2009, 20:23

Originally Posted by Bonez

Carefull, seems to be getting far too organised.

Ooops. My mistake. bad bad man

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Will probably NOT shoot through Shannon, NOR Ohau. IMPossible detour one way through sic(Waitohu) UNKNOWN Valley.

Originally Posted by Bonez

Carefull, seems to be getting far too organised.

**Bonez** · 7th March 2009, 20:28

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Ooops. My mistake. bad bad man

Cool. I might not see you at 8:30 tomorrow then.

**Meanie** · 7th March 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Ahhhh, what I wouldn't give to ride wee Norman right now. The ribs and shoulder could take it I think, tho these damn pins in my hand would slow down my throttle reaction time. Mind you, with Norman..............

What you must be hanging out for a ride, wanting to ride a Honda now

**Owl** · 7th March 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Ahhhh, what I wouldn't give to ride wee Norman right now. The ribs and shoulder could take it I think, tho these damn pins in my hand would slow down my throttle reaction time. Mind you, with Norman..............

Withdrawal symptoms huh? Won’t be long now Al!

**sarahtvet** · 7th March 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Tomorrow i'd like to have a wee ride that will hopefully include V.Hill, weather permitting.
Been checking the weather as you do and sounds a bit like some average weather over on the west coast but fine over here but we'll see, lets face it, of last the accuracy of the forecast's ai'nt been too stellar!
Might head off after lunch some time as it's not gonna be a long ride, say 1 o'clock.
Again, destination variable with a view to including V.Hill.

Sounds like fun vinegar hill was good on the way back from Auckland on Thursday. 1 o'clock at Ashurst then