Auckland - rolling protest ride

**GOONR** · 11th November 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by PhantasmNZ

Ride only within your limits is the key point (though nobody will be going very fast). There's a great guide to group riding somewhere around here on KB.

Might be an idea if you do want to head off on your own to let one of us at the back of the pack (TECs) know so we don't think u r in trouble (breakdown etc) (at least wave us on)

Yeah, I know my limit's quite well and am under no illusions, I'm a new rider with a lot to learn and take on board. If I do get uncomfortable and decide to peel off I will make it obvious that I'm not in trouble and wave people on..

I'm going to hunt out Mom and Maha when I get to the start point and have a chat just to make sure I'm Ok with everything.

I am sure that I will be fine, I'm just a cautious kinda person.

**Maha** · 11th November 2009, 15:25

Originally Posted by GOONR

Yeah, I know my limit's quite well and am under no illusions, I'm a new rider with a lot to learn and take on board. If I do get uncomfortable and decide to peel off I will make it obvious that I'm not in trouble and wave people on..

I'm going to hunt out Mom and Maha when I get to the start point and have a chat just to make sure I'm Ok with everything.

I am sure that I will be fine, I'm just a cautious kinda person.

It can be a bit daunting when riding in a large group for a new rider (other bikes passing etc) but the difference here is, there will be no passing, once you are in formation, thats where you will stay. The speed will be controlled by some experienced riders and this should ensure a nice flowing ride. You will be fine. Yes, come have a chat with me on Saturday Morning when you get there.

**Dean** · 11th November 2009, 15:31

Originally Posted by GOONR

Yeah, I know my limit's quite well and am under no illusions, I'm a new rider with a lot to learn and take on board. If I do get uncomfortable and decide to peel off I will make it obvious that I'm not in trouble and wave people on..

I'm going to hunt out Mom and Maha when I get to the start point and have a chat just to make sure I'm Ok with everything.

I am sure that I will be fine, I'm just a cautious kinda person.

No worries man im a noob on a lil 250 also, I should make it to the ride on my yellow zeal. Probs at the front is the best place to be like mom said, or if you want to hang back with the TEC.

Oh btw how much K's is the full ride?

**Maha** · 11th November 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by Dean

No worries man im a noob on a lil 250 also, I should make it to the ride on my yellow zeal. Probs at the front is the best place to be like mom said, or if you want to hang back with the TEC.

Oh btw how much K's is the full ride?

How many K's?

Well the original route was about 120 K's.
The new improved route should be about the same.

**Mully** · 11th November 2009, 15:40

Originally Posted by Maha

How many K's?

Well the original route was about 120 K's.
The new improve route should be about the same.

New improved route.....

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**Ixion** · 11th November 2009, 15:46

Originally Posted by Mully

I actually thought you weren't allowed to display an "L" unless you were on a learners?

Or, actually instructing a learner. T he rule is silent about the learner and instructor being on different vehicles (as always it assumes a car). But it clearly says that you can display an L plate if you are instructing. Which covers this case I think

**Mully** · 11th November 2009, 15:52

Originally Posted by Ixion

Or, actually instructing a learner. T he rule is silent about the learner and instructor being on different vehicles (as always it assumes a car). But it clearly says that you can display an L plate if you are instructing. Which covers this case I think

Aha, righto then.

Instructing, not instructor? Don't need an "I" endorsment on your licence?

**Ixion** · 11th November 2009, 16:01

Only if instructing for hire or reward. Otherwise Mum or dad couldn't teach junior to drive

**Big Dog** · 11th November 2009, 16:38

What's with all these protests being on the only day of the week I cannot attend?

Surely the fact that there is one every saturday mitigates some of the significance? How about a sunday one to show that even those of us cursed to work on saturday care?

**Maha** · 11th November 2009, 16:40

Originally Posted by Big Dog

What's with all these protests being on the only day of the week I cannot attend?

Surely the fact that there is one every saturday mitigates some of the significance? How about a sunday one to show that even those of us cursed to work on saturday care?

You can feel a cold coming on eh?

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 11th November 2009, 16:45

Originally Posted by Big Dog

What's with all these protests being on the only day of the week I cannot attend?

Surely the fact that there is one every saturday mitigates some of the significance? How about a sunday one to show that even those of us cursed to work on saturday care?

Originally Posted by Maha

You can feel a cold coming on eh?

Ya sounding a bit rough there Big Dog, must be coming down with something