Feilding Riders

**Bonez** · 6th April 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by slydesigns

GSXR's? Hows this a good thing?

We're not from Gore so no Raaaaaarrs

**Bonez** · 7th April 2009, 05:26

Originally Posted by GSVR

Good ride yesterday Gary. Really well organised with map and notes on where to go. Only hiccup for me was when the cattle got unsettled and broke through the electric fence.

Just a short note for everyone on these rides. Always stay a safe distance from the person in front of you. If the person infront has to stop quickly for whatever reason be it stock on the road, bee inside their helmet etc. it is the following riders responsibility to be able to ride past or stop before running into the back of the rider in front!

Another thing to take into account is all bikes and riders have different stopping abilities. Stay staggered and be alert to whats going on around you.

Very good points Gary. There are a few our local riders that still have the habit of being up the backsides of the person in front even though they've ridden with these folk for a few years now.

**86GSXR** · 7th April 2009, 06:53

Yes, a couple of instances but I'm sure those involved realised. Right, time to run in a Tiger

**Radar** · 7th April 2009, 10:09

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH_All9qKA

I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends.

Thanks for making it happen, Gary.

**Horse** · 7th April 2009, 11:17

As I said in the other thread (but should really be here), great video! Very entertaining IMO.

**KiwiKat** · 7th April 2009, 16:44

Originally Posted by Radar

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends.

Thanks for making it happen, Gary.

Not a problem. It fitted perfectly after the BBQ which helped.
Look at that relaxed,

safe, pace. Fantastic work Steve.

You summed up the day nicely.

Hope to see you on the Napier run and don't forget

that South Wairarapa ride.

**ynot slow** · 7th April 2009, 18:07

Originally Posted by KiwiKat

Not a problem. It fitted perfectly after the BBQ which helped.
Look at that relaxed,

safe, pace. Fantastic work Steve.

You summed up the day nicely.

Hope to see you on the Napier run and don't forget

that South Wairarapa ride.

Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

**86GSXR** · 7th April 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by Radar

Video of our ride on Sunday is now online:
Pics will be up soon...

I had a great time. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, good friends.

Thanks for making it happen, Gary.

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

Indeed

**KiwiKat** · 15th April 2009, 21:36

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Dunno about that Gary,seems you started the ride idea of leisurely rides,brilliant idea mate.

3 weekly scheduled rides.
The credit for the organised leisurely rides needs to go to quite a few people. In particular to Brent who helped crank things up. Without everyone getting on board over the past month it wouldn't happen.

The concept is to also include and promote newer riders

which means that on some of our rides we may have 'cheats' or shortcuts for some of the slower riders. More twisties for the rest.

We are now at the stage of getting other riders to help out by taking responsibility for some rides and events. Bonez has been helping out heaps and the ride on the 26th will have a lot of his handiwork in it. The 'Burger Run' to Wellington should also be fun.

Look forward to South Wairarapa and rides to the west. Check out the website or come to our next meeting on the 29th at Murray's.

**3DKiwi** · 16th April 2009, 17:22

See you all on the 26th. Let's hope the weather is fine.

I'm on holiday at the moment and riding to Gisborner tomorrow then around the East Cape over the weekend. Looking forward to it.

Nigel (Blue V-Strom)

**KiwiKat** · 21st April 2009, 07:51

Originally Posted by 3DKiwi

See you all on the 26th. Let's hope the weather is fine.

I'm on holiday at the moment and riding to Gisborner tomorrow then around the East Cape over the weekend. Looking forward to it.

Nigel (Blue V-Strom)

NEXT RIDE
Sunday 26th April Feilding - Back roads to Napier or Havelock North - Then back via other roads
Ride organised by Kiwikat and Bonez (Estimated 5.5hrs riding plus Meal stops)
FINE WEATHER EXPECTED Leaving BP Feilding at 9:30am and returning about 4:30pm.

Experience some very scenic Hawkes Bay roads and some lesser known places like Argyle and Patangata.
There will be 'cheat' routes available for newer riders.

We will be heading over to Hawkes Bay (following the Ruahine ranges) via Gorge, Maharahara, Topgrass Road, Dvke, Sh50, Argyll, Rauakawa, Bridge Pa.
Lunch / nibbles at The Rose and Shamrock Snacks and Starters menu then followinging the Tuki Tuki river (east) back through Patoka, the back of Waipukurau, Ormondville for a stop, and subject to time Oringi, Hopelands and home.
If Postponed, the ride will happen the following weekend, If the weather is uncooperative the route may be shortened.

Meeting Wednesday 29th April Murray's Irish Bar Feilding - Social Meeting
Meeting from 7:30pm on, or have a meal prior. Nibbles will be provided. Come along and meet other local riders.