Auckland/Taranaki/Central Plateau weekend ride

**discotex** · 6th March 2009, 13:34

Hi guys. I'm gutted but I'm not going to be able to come. Work commitments that I can't get out of

**GSXR Trace** · 6th March 2009, 14:30

and the ditching and piking begins! haha, all good!

**ecobulb** · 6th March 2009, 15:41

hey RM really wants me to come what a dick i think he just hates me and will push me to go beyond my limits some one save me, i don't even have any gear yet.

But seriously he said he will ride with me and turn back if i am not keeping up with the group so we don't bug the rest of you but i think i should be all good, i think i may have made myself sound a bit too newb with my first post. I am sweet with open road stuff (the kaiaua road is my back yard)

will see ya in the morning

**Badger8** · 6th March 2009, 15:50

Originally Posted by ecobulb

hey RM really wants me to come what a dick i think he just hates me and will push me to go beyond my limits some one save me, i don't even have any gear yet.

But seriously he said he will ride with me and turn back if i am not keeping up with the group so we don't bug the rest of you but i think i should be all good, i think i may have made myself sound a bit too newb with my first post. I am sweet with open road stuff (the kaiaua road is my back yard)

will see ya in the morning

Dude... seriously... You have no gear?

It is a long trek on some pretty straight roads and gentle sweepers before we get to any roads that may cause you any problems, but those roads get real unforgiving real quick. Is a LONG way to turn back once we get to them.
I'm not meaning to come across as a dick, and i have nothing against you, but i really dont think this ride is such a good idea for you. And if RM is pushing you to come along, kick him in the balls. If "keeping up with the group" is a concern, or even part of anyones mindset, i would really question if they should be on this ride (not just aimed at yourself here)
We have all seen far too many crashes and close calls recently due to people pushing their endurance limits, or riding beyond their abilities. We really dont want to see any more.

I hope to meet you and ride with you, but somewhere closer to home, and you in riding gear would be much preferred.

**The Pastor** · 6th March 2009, 15:57

Originally Posted by Badger8

Dude... seriously... You have no gear?

It is a long trek on some pretty straight roads and gentle sweepers before we get to any roads that may cause you any problems, but those roads get real unforgiving real quick. Is a LONG way to turn back once we get to them.
I'm not meaning to come across as a dick, and i have nothing against you, but i really dont think this ride is such a good idea for you. And if RM is pushing you to come along, kick him in the balls. If "keeping up with the group" is a concern, or even part of anyones mindset, i would really question if they should be on this ride (not just aimed at yourself here)
We have all seen far too many crashes and close calls recently due to people pushing their endurance limits, or riding beyond their abilities. We really dont want to see any more.

I hope to meet you and ride with you, but somewhere closer to home, and you in riding gear would be much preferred.

he was joking about the gear mate.

I've ridden with him and i know he will be able to complete this ride safely. you will find out tomorrow.

I would not of asked him to come on this ride if i knew he couldn't do it, or compromise others safety.

if you have concerns with his riding tomorrow (after actually seeing him ride and knowing what you are talking about), you can take it up with me. and if we agree we will leave.

i have spoken with trace about this matter and it is sorted.

I may be bit of a dick with my jokes and road speeds, but i know when someone can and cant ride. Ive been on MANY rides with people on there full licenses riding bikes far too powerful for there skill level who i would rate below eco in terms of being able to complete a ride safely.

eco and I will hang out at the back anyways.

**Badger8** · 6th March 2009, 16:03

Originally Posted by renegade master

he was joking about the gear mate.

I've ridden with him and i know he will be able to complete this ride safely. you will find out tomorrow.

I would not of asked him to come on this ride if i knew he couldn't do it, or compromise others safety.

if you have concerns with his riding tomorrow (after actually seeing him ride and knowing what you are talking about), you can take it up with me. and if we agree we will leave.

i have spoken with trace about this matter and it is sorted.

It is the unknown that concerns us all i think. And hard to tell when joking in text form sometimes. It may well turn out to be fine, but the last thing we want is to see anyone putting themselves or others in jeopardy for whatever reason

EDIT: If you've sorted with Trace it's all good, i shall hush now

**The Pastor** · 6th March 2009, 16:08

Originally Posted by Badger8

It is the unknown that concerns us all i think. And hard to tell when joking in text form sometimes. It may well turn out to be fine, but the last thing we want is to see anyone putting themselves or others in jeopardy for whatever reason

EDIT: If you've sorted with Trace it's all good, i shall hush now

its going to be so sweet mate! most of the people going arnt speed demons, so number of bins hopefully will be 0, if toto can keep it rubber side down this time

**Badger8** · 6th March 2009, 16:15

Originally Posted by renegade master

its going to be so sweet mate! most of the people going arnt speed demons, so number of bins hopefully will be 0, if toto can keep it rubber side down this time

He'll have bigger worries than the road if he doesn't

**The Pastor** · 6th March 2009, 16:16

Originally Posted by Badger8

He'll have bigger worries than the road if he doesn't

yeah insurance is a bitch

**Badger8** · 6th March 2009, 16:24

Originally Posted by renegade master

yeah insurance is a bitch

so are size 12's with toe sliders

Nah, should be a good ride. Everyone take it at their own pace and enjoy yourselves

**The Pastor** · 6th March 2009, 16:25

Originally Posted by Badger8

so are size 12's with toe sliders

Nah, should be a good ride. Everyone take it at their own pace and enjoy yourselves

the good thing is, ive ridden with 90% of the people on the list and i dont think there are any dickheads coming

**Radar** · 6th March 2009, 16:27

Hope to see you guys in Taumarunui.

Any other crazies besides me from southern N Island going?

Tracey, how many in the group from AKL?

Looks like we will have a few showers tomorrow, better on Sunday. I don't mind showers but if the forecast changes to heavy rain all day, I'll stay in Masterton.