Next Wellington 250 ride?

**Nofiller** · 24th February 2009, 21:52

Question is asked

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**NZJONESY** · 24th February 2009, 22:26

Good to start up a 250 group for regulars. Been doing the solo missions for a while and have noticed about 2-3 others with the same stallion as me (green that is), be nice to meet em.

**Maki** · 27th February 2009, 00:40

Why not just come along on the next Wednesday night ride?

**vindy500** · 27th February 2009, 00:46

keen
10char

**DingoZ** · 27th February 2009, 02:10

Originally Posted by Nofiller

Question is asked

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Organise one. Post it up. I'm sure you will get some takers.

**Roki_nz** · 28th February 2009, 20:34

Originally Posted by Nofiller

Question is asked

Fire at will !

Good Question

Have you heard anything from Gixxer about the 250 club?

**Laxi** · 1st March 2009, 01:39

Originally Posted by Maki

Why not just come along on the next Wednesday night ride?

gotta agree on this one

**Cloggy** · 2nd March 2009, 05:43

davebullet suggested a ride through Ohariu Valley, Makara, Karori.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=91204&page=3
It is a short one but I am sure we could tag a bit on the end or beginning to make it longer if needed.

**davebullet** · 2nd March 2009, 06:42

Originally Posted by Cloggy

Worthy of a new thread?
Any coffee stops / refreshments in Makara? (haven't been there myself for ages)

There is a cafe at Makara beach. Not sure if Makara settlement has a coffee shop.

I don't know what hours the beach cafe is open, but makes for a nice scenic stop next to the water. On a clear day, you can almost see Aussie

I'll plot out a possible course and post here. I'll include a south coast segment to make the ride a little longer.

**davebullet** · 2nd March 2009, 06:52

Here's a possible ride. It would take roughly 2 hours plus stops. I estimate it would be about 70-90kms. Of course, people could peel off at any time if they have other commitments.

The beauty about this ride; it is on slow roads (50kph limits) and lots of corners and twisty bits. Definitely for cruising or easy riding. Considering I'm on a new bike and still getting used to it, I'm not ready to push things so suits me fine.... The start point would be Johnsonville shopping centre (see green flag). The end point is cable street somewhere... or maybe that icecream shop down oriental parade opposite the fishermans table restaurant.

If one of the aims for these rides is to build up confidence, then this ride combines some city / traffic work, hill work and dealing with most of the distractions / hazards you'll be faced with. I would not recommend this ride to those who have just started riding, but anyone with 500kms+ or 3+months on the road will be fine.

**NZJONESY** · 2nd March 2009, 09:17

Originally Posted by davebullet

Here's a possible ride.

That ones quite good, Ive done it about 15 or so times.
And the end point is where I live so even better!

+1 for this

**Cloggy** · 2nd March 2009, 16:16

Count me in as well.

**ukiwi** · 2nd March 2009, 17:18

Me and Lilly are up for it.
We had a ride around the bays on Friday evening, stopped in at the bach cafe for a coffee, great views and plenty of room.