Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

**Dave-** · 1st February 2010, 09:02

haha....too fast tris.....ya motorcyclist :P

**Hey wait for me!** · 1st February 2010, 10:47

Ok for those of you that weren't able to make it to the Woodstock Rally it was terrible anyway, rained all the time, camp site flooded, bands were bad, and roads were wet and covered in snow so you can head off now knowing you didn't miss out on anything....ahem...... right..... now that they have gone actually it was Bloody great!!! Yee ha what a cool rally! I went dressed for Antarctic conditions as it drizzled leaving Christchurch and arrived in Hokitika to tropical heat! The roads were great to ride on over there and the atmosphere was really inviting. Heaps of very impressive bikes to drewl over and lots of people to shoot the breeze with and enjoy the company of fellow bikers. The bands were great, the burnouts smokey, the boobs were buxsome and the beer flowing although drunken sensibly to be able to drive past the lovely breath texting officers who wouldn't let ya ride out the gate unless you passed the breathe into this test! I personally didn't see anyone fail so that was great! It was great to get to know some more Wednesday night riders and some KB members. Would i do it again HELL YES!

**tupelo** · 1st February 2010, 11:21

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Sheesh people!! Do I have to play Dad again?

This is not the place for a shit slinging match about cyclists. This is a discussion thread for the Weds Night Rides. Now I don't want to hear the word cyclist again, unless it's directly follows the word "motor".

Ok, now we'll head to Greta Valley this week, via Waikari & Scargill. I'll put a google map up soon and by bajeeezuz I'm going to come this week!!

...Phew ... so it isn't the Leader

It sounded like a good ride for a good afternoon but didn't think I would manage it on a Wednesday night. So Cool, the Greta via Scargil, look forward to it.

**kerryhare** · 1st February 2010, 14:42

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

**Footless** · 1st February 2010, 18:12

Originally Posted by tupelo

...Phew ... so it isn't the Leader

It sounded like a good ride for a good afternoon but didn't think I would manage it on a Wednesday night. So Cool, the Greta via Scargil, look forward to it.

Cool, turn down the taps then, going via the Leader would need to be fast and furious

**gloplg** · 1st February 2010, 18:58

Originally Posted by Peeteey

Guys, hold it!

@thepom - Whilst I was trying to raise concerns about some things, the way I went about voicing them was totally inappropriate! The last thing I want is for what I said to cause further harm and rifts. Offense was not what I intended nor do I want this to turn into a slugging match!

This is obviously an important subject to some people but this is not the place for such a debate nor is the way I went about starting it appropriate.
We should be able to discuss things in a rational, mature and adult way but my comments were definitely not any of those.

I apologise to all for what I said, it was totally out of line.

Regardless of all foregoing posts I would like to see your ongoing participation in WNR.

I think you have good things to contribute to WNR.

Please make yourself known to the greyheaded old fart on the blue GB400.

**gloplg** · 1st February 2010, 19:04

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Sheesh people!! Do I have to play Dad again?

This is not the place for a shit slinging match about cyclists. This is a discussion thread for the Weds Night Rides. Now I don't want to hear the word cyclist again, unless it's directly follows the word "motor".

Ok, now we'll head to Greta Valley this week, via Waikari & Scargill. I'll put a google map up soon and by bajeeezuz I'm going to come this week!!

It will be good to have you back.

Some greyheaded old fart has been your standin for the last few weeks, not as good looking as you.

Hopefully with good weather and a large turnout. 50/51 bikes last week.

**gloplg** · 1st February 2010, 19:10

Originally Posted by kerryhare

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

Good on you I look forward to seeing you again!!!

Does that mean that the nearly bald guy who rides the grey duke will also be coming???

**KiwiPhoenix** · 1st February 2010, 20:29

Originally Posted by kerryhare

I might come Wednesday night, but will wait and see how the day pans out.

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight!

**FJRider** · 1st February 2010, 20:45

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight!

I'm beginning to hate long stories ...

but it did have a happy (ish) ending ...

**gloplg** · 1st February 2010, 20:45

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight!

Be good to see you back on your own bike.

I can't imagine not being able to ride my old banger when the mood takes.

**FJRider** · 1st February 2010, 21:20

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Just a heads up though, as I know there are people that do other rides, you may want to take note that the Leader Valley Road is very very gritty, they are re-sealing the road at various sections, so if you do this road you should be very cautious.

Going over the Waiau (sp?) bridge gave Ewan a wee salute on the way over!

Very gritty indeed ... TWO sections of NEW SEAL with EACH about a kilometer long ... with LOTS (and lots) of loose chips. pour the power on on the hilly bits and you'll get wheel spin.

ps: helmet slaps I can contend with .... I need more armour in the chest area ... due to pokes in the rib's from my pillion ... on the day.....

note to self ... be BETTER next time ...

**Hey wait for me!** · 1st February 2010, 22:13

Yay hey cool you're back in the saddle!! well... the front part of the saddle anyway. Sorry to hear it was a mission eh. I was on a different saddle on the weekend when i was away at Woodstock and it belonged to a Ducati

Woo Hoo it was great! but i must say hopping back onto my bike felt like riding a tricycle up hill!! lol

Originally Posted by KiwiPhoenix

Would be great if you made it along!

As for me I'll be there on my OWN bike this week! Finally got the front brakes done, long story and not really in the mood to talk about it tonight!