Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) -- 2009/10

**davebullet** · 30th September 2009, 12:15

Seeing the state of our roads... there's a lot of trucks dumping oil / diesel around. All we need is a "dumper" going over the 'takas before we head off to make things dangerous. Either I'm just becoming more observant or diesel / oil leaks from vehicles are getting worse.... (time to start a new thread).

I won't be coming tonight as I forgot Mrs B. is returning from a trip away (sanity escape from Mr. B - that would be me). so I better be home to meet her.

Dazza09 is bailing as well.

**davebullet** · 30th September 2009, 12:20

I don't know if this link has already been posted, but relevant for this ride...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=107628

**Drogen Omen** · 30th September 2009, 12:22

I wont be going either if its still raining...

**sels1** · 30th September 2009, 13:57

Well its a pleasant afternoon on Kapiti Coast as usual- mild, calm and sunny. But I see there is a few clouds to the south so whats the weather like down the Hutt at the moment?

**Drogen Omen** · 30th September 2009, 14:15

Originally Posted by sels1

Well its a pleasant afternoon on Kapiti Coast as usual- mild, calm and sunny. But I see there is a few clouds to the south so whats the weather like down the Hutt at the moment?

Don't know bout the Hutt but Welly is shit... wet and cold...

Have fun guys and ride safe...

If it clears for long enough i might come down and say hi but not gona risk riding my bike any where other than in a straight line, specially since i only just got her back on Thursday...

**sels1** · 30th September 2009, 14:24

Originally Posted by WuZards-Eugene

I'll definitely be there. Water don't scare me that much.

Yeah, I'll put my raincoat on and come for a blat. Why not.

**Hawkeye** · 30th September 2009, 14:32

Don't know how things will pan out tonight, but I'm sitting looking out at Jervouis Quay and the roads have dried out. There is cloud cover but they don't look like they are going to give us any rain in the short term.
I am planning to go tonight but won't make the 6:30 depart.
Once the destination is decided, if someone can let me know, i'll just meet up wherever. (PM sent )

**dave_a** · 30th September 2009, 15:13

wont be there tonight however will make a appearance next week

**WuZards-Eugene** · 30th September 2009, 15:37

Originally Posted by sels1

Yeah, I'll put my raincoat on and come for a blat. Why not.

Yay, I won't be alone this time.

**ajturbo** · 30th September 2009, 16:46

just been told... there is oil ALL OVER the tukus...
also , i am stuffed so will not be riding tonight ..sorry guys...

**BuckBuck#1** · 30th September 2009, 18:59

Destinationation: Paekakariki Hill

Riders: Five

Was interesting to hear the comments expressed at the Duckpond carpark about the Group Riding Guidelines.

In brief as there were only five riders, I spoke up and said 'Well I am going to ride to the top of the Paekakariki Hill, ride your own ride.'

I arrived at the top of the Paekakariki Hill to be greeted by the other four riders ahead of me in what were very blustery conditions, no rain though - and the ride up was very pleasant. Coming down however with an uncharactersitic slip into Neutral, had my reaction kicking in quite effectively as the right hand sweep approached: front setup easy on, clutch then into gear, rear easy on then off, out clutch, gradual acceleration, look through the corner and counter steer.

The Group Riding Guideline
In my opinion the guideline is quite reasonable and one observation comment: if there is any rider with recent first aid training perhaps it could be useful if that rider rode to the rear with Tail End Charlie. [and....if that is you who is recently trained, then when next going on a group ride - bite the bullet and do it.]

The case tonight there were only five riders, an optimum size really for a small group ride, and the bottom line be responsible and ride your own ride.