Next Wellington 250 ride?

[davebullet]

That's a deal then. The Bach afe sounds like a good spot to stop.

I've got the kids this weekend, but don't let that stop you guys from organising something... I might be able to get out for a few hours to do the ride.

Shall we do 10am Sunday - or will that interfere with your usual confessionals or church services?

[NZJONESY]

I'm free then.

Whats a church service? Is this some kind of secret performance enhancement?

[davebullet]

I'm free then.

Whats a church service? Is this some kind of secret performance enhancement?

Hehe.... You are a wise man. Yes... before we ride off, we throw a piston in the air as an "offering to the god of speed" (and safety).

[Nofiller]

Sweeet I will definetely be there as well.
What's the final rendez vous point?
Johnsonville shopping centre, sunday 8th march, 10am?

[davebullet]

Ok - here is our meeting point to start the ride. Note: the view is pointing south and the green arrow marks broderick road in the distance (and on the mini map). The location is the row of angled parking just opposite the train station in johnsonville next to the main road (moorefield). Better to park out here (which will be empty) than in the mall itself as it can get a little crazy in there on the weekend.

We'll head north from here, onto ironside then to ohariu valley road, then onto makara beach. We'll pause and re group there, then carry onto through makara.

Not sure if we should have another regroup point. I think we should. There is a nice pull over / passing bay at the top of makara hill (before the descent into karori) that overlooks the verdent greenery (only spoilt by the power pylons). I'll bring copies of the map with me and we can mark out / agree meeting points on the day.

Let's plan to leave J'ville 10:30am sharp on Sunday 8th march.

How does that sound?

[NZJONESY]

Done. Bits crossed up for a sunny hot day

[davebullet]

Weather might clear up on Sunday... here's saturday's assessment:

"Saturday

Rain over the North Island easing to a few showers, and clearing in the east from Wellington to Gisborne. Over the South Island, some rain continuing in the west, and clearing in the east,although showers come back to the south coast later."

[captain_andrey]

If the weather clears up I might meet up with you guys at Makara, dont want to go all the way to JVille considering the end point is right outside my house.

[Nofiller]

Will take my camera
Will be nice to see you again guys for those I had the chance to meet before and to meet new people !
See you on sunday!

[captain_andrey]

I might swap my radar detector for a video camera if I manage to get it back from a friend who 'borrowed' it for last 4 months.

[davebullet]

If the weather clears up I might meet up with you guys at Makara, dont want to go all the way to JVille considering the end point is right outside my house.

Cool! So it's coffee and cake at the captains! (just kidding)

I'll bring a still camera for all those regroup points (or other interesting vistas along the way).

I'll post back here again saturday night. IF you could all do the same so we get an idea of confirmed numbers. We should have a good enough idea about the weather by sat. night.

Ride safe,
Dave.

[BugSmasher]

Are really s l o w 650's allowed to come along too?

[DingoZ]

Are really s l o w 650's allowed to come along too?

We could probably hang at the back..........

[davebullet]

All are welcome, but the aim is for a slow cruisy ride, without need or pressure to prove yourself to others.

Although the title of the thread is 250s, it's only intended to scare away the 1000 cc bad boys

I personally reserve the right to be overtaken by others I will be riding a 650, but in a 50cc manner.

[BugSmasher]

Sounds cool Dave. As you've probably noticed I'm normally the last one to get anywhere on the "Cruisy" Wednesday Night rides, so I should feel right at home watching the 250s disappear into the distance