Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a ride Thanks for the company Zukin. We went to Tarawera. No rain on the way up to speak of. We got some at the summit that turned in to snow as we went down the other side. It sticks to the visor and makes life interesting. it was settling on the road side but not the road itself. Got to the Pub and the big log fire was on. Free ( yep another story ) and good company. A few people came and went and everyone seemed happy to chat. Bloody silly bike riders out in this weather. Felt sorry for the boyfriends of the two girls that joined us at the fire. Don't think they liked the bike boys chatting to their girls.

We said our thanks and good byes and headed home. :spudwave:
Dry ride home with parts of the road starting to dry.
It was one of the best rides this year. I da winter.

[yungatart]

I can't quite figure out if you are brave or foolish, riding today! I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!
Good on you tough blokes for getting out there tho! I guess someone has to wave the flag for the biker community!

[Zukin]

I agree with G4E
What an excellent ride, for those of you that couldnt make it (or decided to sit in the warm comfort of home) you certainly missed out on a great ride.

Just the riders, their bikes and mother nature

We left the BP at 1.30pm and headed into what we thought would be heavy rain, but alas no rain to speak of.
The snow on the summit was neat to see, and it actually didn't feel that cold

When we got into Tarawera tavern the log fire was burning and it was a great atmosphere, I could of stayed for a while there, but alas the afternoon was drawing to a close

The ride home was spectacular, the clouds lifted enough to see panoramic views of the low snow levels on the Summit.
As we got over the last of the climbs the clouds lifted enough to see the Bay in all its beauty, man I love Hawkes Bay, especially when you are riding your bike through snow covered ranges and can see the sea below in a blaze of sunshine Fantastic!!

Then the sun shined on our backs as the roads ahead were drying in front of us, so it was an incredible ride home

Thanks G4E, I really enjoyed it and it wasnt that cold after all, it makes you feel alive!!
The only rain to speak of that I encountered was a pesky shower once I got to the airport on the way home

Cheers Scott

[Denniso]

Bummer I got all keen for a ride and buggered off into the hills this morning and forgot bout the ride this arvo , oh well had fun in the gravel and only had one trip into the scenery

[Dooly]

Snow!!!
What good keen men!

We got hail here at home this arvo and heaps of rain.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!
!

Ok the secret to this winter riding is what you wear. if you get cold you can't do it. I had plenty of clothes.Layers in this order
1 long sleeve poly prop
1 short sleeve poly prop
I thermal back wrap
1 brushed cotton shirt
1 wool jersey
1 thick wool shearing singlet
1 back protector
1 freshly waxed leather jacket
1 grade 3 blized waist coat.

1 long poly on legs
1 freshly waxed leather pants
wool / thermal socks
Freshly waxed road boots

Silk balaclava
Freshly waxed winter gloves.

Couldn't be cold if I tried. I have found the waist coat and shearing singlet give you bulk without hindering your arm movements.
Fresh bees wax seals the leather from rain and cold. With this sort of clothing mix I have ridden to Taupo in -6 degc.
I love riding

[trxter]

Still waiting for the phone call

Lance

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Still waiting for the phone call

Lance

Sorry.

I didn't think you would ride in the rain Lance. I am sorry. But now you are online you can see what we are up to.

How about a ride tomorrow? I have to go back to Tarawera some time soon. You want to come along?

[BigG]

Well done you guys I pieked out cos back tyre wouldn't thro any water away its a bit bald in the centre a bit like me. Decided to stay home cook a lovely tea for the Mrs and I and have a nice Shiraz then watch the footy.
I dont no how you ride with all that gear on, a good pair of thermals Leathers and a storm proof oversuits what I ware did Auckland last year in the rain and snow same time as this. you hardy blokes.

[BigG]

I can't quite figure out if you are brave or foolish, riding today! I just can't seem to get warm and the last thing I want to be doing is freezing my tits off ridng my bike in the snow!!

Some sort of bird a blue tit.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Some sort of bird a blue tit.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Happy Birthday 2 Chicky
Happy birthday 2 U
Hppy Brthday dear chicky
hapy bthdy 2 U

Have a great day Chicky. May the plane ride not make you

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I see blue sky out 2 sea. And

I smell a ride coming today. Will be Anyone interested:spudwhat: There should be snow on the Taupo road today. We should take the bikes up and do the picture thing. Then to Tarawera for a feed ( lunch?) and then home

EDIT BigG? you da man for the pic's

[robertydog]

I see blue sky out 2 sea. And

I smell a ride coming today. Will be Anyone interested:spudwhat: There should be snow on the Taupo road today. We should take the bikes up and do the picture thing. Then to Tarawera for a feed ( lunch?) and then home

EDIT BigG? you da man for the pic's

What time you going?

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What time you going?

That depends. Are you coming? 11.30? yep say 11.30.
Bay View BP.

Come on you lot. Get outa bed and da house and just do it.

MSTRS, W, BigG, trxter, Dooly, Grumpy etc etc

If we have 3 riders by 11 we will go.

I am in so thats 1