Canterbury road riders: Where the hell are you?

[far queue]

Went out for a nice ride to Godley House today with Far Queue (nicer guy than his name suggests ) for a late lunch, so that was a good way to use up an afternoon. Quite a few slow moving cars around which was a bit of a pest, wasn't expecting that, but otherwise it was good. Cheers FQ

Cheers. It was a good day for a ride and I happened to have the day off, so off we went. Shame about the cars, but oh well. You're doing fine on your bike and getting through the twisties with no problems. I'd say you're ready to move up to something bigger, and the one you said you wanted would be a good choice. I'd be happy to head out for another ride with you sometime, it's just a matter of fitting one in.

[SpeedyGirl]

Far Queue (nicer guy than his name suggests )

he must have had his nice face on today

[far queue]

he must have had his nice face on today

Oi, watch it you I think you have me confused with someone else

[miSTa]

Oi, watch it you I think you have me confused with someone else

No, I don't think so, SG got it spot on.

[Oakie]

Well I led Mrs Oakie on her first solo trip from Lyttleton back over Dyers Pass today. Did pretty well too considering she has a de-tuned 250.

[Paulus]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.

[Deviant Esq]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.

I can understand that, I know the feeling... I'd much rather ride with someone I trust as well. The trouble is, that can make it hard to meet new people when you're relatively inexperienced, and people don't know if they can trust you. I'm sure the people I've ridden with would attest that I'm a totally safe and predictable rider who doesn't try anything stupid, but there's only one way to believe that, and that's to see it in person. If you have any doubts about the way I might ride, that's easily solved. We go for a ride, just me and you, somewhere we both know. You follow me and make your own judgement as to whether or not I'm a nutter. Pass me any time you feel that you need to, and wave me forward whenever you want me back in front. That way, by the end of the ride, you'll know whether you'll want to ride with me again or not.

Cheers for your thoughts though.

[cynna]

how come u need someone to ride with? jjust go by yourself

unless its a big poker run or something i prefer to ride byself. or maybe with a hot girl on the back

[Deviant Esq]

how come u need someone to ride with? jjust go by yourself

unless its a big poker run or something i prefer to ride byself. or maybe with a hot girl on the back

I don't "need" someone to ride with, I just happen to enjoy riding with company. Sure, I go for rides on my own as well and always have a good time, but I like riding somewhere with a couple of mates too. Stop off for a feed and talk some shit, ride some more... good way to spend time IMO. Sure you prefer riding by yourself, and that's great, it works for you. But what works for you doesn't necessarily work for me, and that's why I've asked for people to ride with. Cheers for dropping by though, give us a wave (or a nod... I usually nod) if you see me out there.

[cowboy6155]

I like to ride with two or three others as well, or sometimes a bigger group, but with people I trust. I like to head out most Saturday afternoons, Lyttleton loops, Diamond Harbour or Akaroa. My mobile is 021-723-050.

[SpeedyGirl]

Oi, watch it you I think you have me confused with someone else

No, I don't think so, SG got it spot on.

Bwahahahahah.... i know all

[SpeedyGirl]

No offence meant to you Deviant Esq but many of us ride with the same bunch because we trust them. It's bloody good to know that those you ride with won't try some stupid move on you when you least expect it or try to prove something or show off. One less thing for you to have to worry about. Almost every time I go on a big bunch ride I see this behaviour. Anyway I hope this helps explain why some of us are less inviting than we could be.

I like to ride with two or three others as well, or sometimes a bigger group, but with people I trust. I like to head out most Saturday afternoons, Lyttleton loops, Diamond Harbour or Akaroa. My mobile is 021-723-050.

The people that i ride with are fantastic, all at own pace and no idiots, well not on the bikes anyway

[Deviant Esq]

Where the bloody hell are all the Christchurch riders?

Ah, found them... well, a lot of them at any rate. Hiding on another forum, the cheek of it!

[Rashika]

Ah, found them... well, a lot of them at any rate. Hiding on another forum, the cheek of it!

oh shit... we've been found out!
We like to dabble in various spots on the ole interwebthingammy one might say
good to catch up yesterday DE

[Deviant Esq]

good to catch up yesterday DE

Yeah it was good Didn't get to ride with you or chat very much... but you get that with a big group I guess! Feel free to text me if you're going out for a casual fling...err, I mean ride