MAD - (Makairo, Akitio, Dannevirke) - 28 Nov

[Box'a'bits]

The weather looks like it will be crap. Sunday works a whole lot better for me as well.

[junkmanjoe]

im out for saturday rideing...and ive been booked to lead the wairarapa protest ride group to toppys on sunday.....how could i refuse.....mmmmm tittys.....opps toppys.

if any ones interested im leaving wild oats in carterton with the group at 11am sunday

so have fun, as ive washed my bike and its all shiny for a larty hiway cruse..

JMJ

[bart]

the weather looks pretty sucky for Saturday and betterer for Sunday

Bart - what do you think of delaying till Sunday?

OK, if that works for you guys, I'm easy.

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back.

[andy mac]

OK, if that works for you guys, I'm easy.

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back.

That's great news Bart, and because you can afford to shout at Pongaroa pub I better join the MAD ride
I dusted off the Transalp & after 3 months retirement she fired up immediately. That seat is so wide & comfy

[Box'a'bits]

I'm just looking at the big gap in my shed where a yellow bike used to be. Yipeeeee, I've got my workshop back.

Just in time, eh Bart. I was becoming concerned at the thought of a forken Dr. Franken-rider. Don't need you any faster than you already are.

So Andy, was Pampera correct about that WR seat extraction???

Steve

[bart]

Cheers. I was just about to strip the DRZ down and sell it as an off road model (with the road kit). Coming up to Christmas, I thought I'd have my little workshop cluttered for a couple of months yet. Suddenly had 3 people interested in the last week. Funny how things work out. I can now buy some farkles for the 650 (and perhaps a new helmet....and boots....and....).

[bart]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

[andy mac]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

10, 10, 10

So Andy, was Pampera correct about that WR seat extraction???

Steve

Yes, Yes, No

[marks]

Looking at the shithouse weather, and I think Sunday might be the go.

What time works for you guys? 9.30.....or 10.00

The weather is nasty here this morning - strong gusty winds and cold with pissing rain

Pahiatua is only 75min or so from home so I'm easy re start time. I'll aim to get there around 9.30 so I can have a leisurely latte (I might stop in Shannon as well - its a long trip....)

Are we meeting at that coffee shop at the north end of town on the west side of the road?

We'll have to discuss what we are going to do about cnut too

[bart]

Overcast here. Road is dry. The wind got up a bit overnight. I thought it would take the roof off at one stage.

I think we made the right choice, as it's still pretty blustery out, and I think it will rain here later. Lets hope it blows through by tomorrow .

[junkmanjoe]

light drizzel light wind...very warm.... i dont think it be a good idea for me to go through with roady tires on....to many chances for photos......

[marks]

light drizzel light wind...very warm.... i dont think it be a good idea for me to go through with roady tires on....to many chances for photos......

meet us at the east end of Makairo
the rest is a really sweet ride and I want to drool on your new toy
(well - you hope its drool....)

[junkmanjoe]

sorry mate im protesting sunday at toppys.....protesting they wont take there tops off........

[bart]

Weather is fine and calm out Pongaroa way. They haven't had any rain at all (yet). Makairo should be dry.

[Dakar]

yeah ggod choice guys, lashing down here,(welly) maybe tomorrow will bring some sunshine!!