Daylight Saving Tuesday night rides until 31 March 2010

**Gone Burger** · 23rd March 2010, 21:34

Originally Posted by BuckBuck#1

I sent Toaster a text around 8pm so I expect you all know now that the Kawasaki Green Machine has moved on to greener pastures. A novice rider from Wellington is riding home on what I can truly say is an excellent bike for the young and old, newbies, returning to riding riders, and those that, like me down-sized from the 900cc for the summer.

Congrats on the sale. Hope you enjoy the golf course for a bit. Sorry I can't join you all for a meal next week. Hope its a good night. I have had so much fun on these rides - thank you very much Guy for organising them, most enjoyable!!!

**BuckBuck#1** · 23rd March 2010, 21:46

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Congrats on the sale. Hope you enjoy the golf course for a bit. Sorry I can't join you all for a meal next week. Hope its a good night. I have had so much fun on these rides - thank you very much Guy for organising them, most enjoyable!!!

Thanks Katiepie your welcome and I am pleased you enjoyed the Tuesday rides.

All the best with your Sth Island acquisition.

**ecko_nzed** · 23rd March 2010, 21:53

Originally Posted by ecko_nzed

would be keen to tag along, what is the route for tonite buck buck?

Well goodness knows what way you all went tonite, but I didn't end up catching up with you. Went for a wee pottle to scrub in my new tyres anyways, DAMN that J'ville - Makara rd is bumpy

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 23rd March 2010, 22:21

We did end up going to makara, down to the beach and then carried on upto karaori. Continued onto the speights ale house in thorndon for bites and a drink afterwards.

Yeah, jville/makara road can be bumpy, I found the haywards road far bumpier though - makes me want to upgrade my rear shock soon.

Congrats on selling the bike Guy.

**Ratti** · 24th March 2010, 09:14

I've noted we all seem to be willing to pack it in for the winter. Is there a reason for this? I fail to see any reason, apart from occasional bursts of violent winds, why we could not just carry on over the winter months. Perhaps shorter rides to a cafe/bar or similar wateringhole would be in order?
Although after being outnumbered by outlanders last night, I do think the Kiwis could put on a better showing!

Given that we are a pretty scattered bunch, can we take it in turns each week to nominate an ending spot in the area we live? A spot in town one week followed by a spot in the Hutt followed by a spot in Porirua. You with me? So since we ended up in Tinakori road last night, perhaps we could find somewhere in Porirua next week? Then somewhere in the HUtt the following week.
This way, as long as we stick to the plan, then folk who can't find us on the road will at least know where we are heading for and can join us at that point.

**magicmonkey** · 24th March 2010, 09:22

Originally Posted by Ratti

I've noted we all seem to be willing to pack it in for the winter. Is there a reason for this? I fail to see any reason, apart from occasional bursts of violent winds, why we could not just carry on over the winter months. Perhaps shorter rides to a cafe/bar or similar wateringhole would be in order?
Although after being outnumbered by outlanders last night, I do think the Kiwis could put on a better showing!

Given that we are a pretty scattered bunch, can we take it in turns each week to nominate an ending spot in the area we live? A spot in town one week followed by a spot in the Hutt followed by a spot in Porirua. You with me? So since we ended up in Tinakori road last night, perhaps we could find somewhere in Porirua next week? Then somewhere in the HUtt the following week.
This way, as long as we stick to the plan, then folk who can't find us on the road will at least know where we are heading for and can join us at that point.

I'd be up for that, probably not every week but I'm sure I'll turn up for quite a few as I'm enjoying these rides so far

**Gone Burger** · 24th March 2010, 09:44

Might do a few but wouldn't be able to commit to anything. If I have the choice, I prefer to ride with a bit of light (especially for my route home, and especially during the colder months. Not going to risk hitting black ice on a tight bend in the pitch black).

Might be a good idea, but good weather seems to be much more fun to ride in than the winter weather I have experienced here in Wellington these last few years. But hey, sure I would be up for it on a good night, having not had as many rides through the weeks.

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 24th March 2010, 10:29

Originally Posted by Ratti

I've noted we all seem to be willing to pack it in for the winter. Is there a reason for this? I fail to see any reason, apart from occasional bursts of violent winds, why we could not just carry on over the winter months. Perhaps shorter rides to a cafe/bar or similar wateringhole would be in order?
Although after being outnumbered by outlanders last night, I do think the Kiwis could put on a better showing!

Given that we are a pretty scattered bunch, can we take it in turns each week to nominate an ending spot in the area we live? A spot in town one week followed by a spot in the Hutt followed by a spot in Porirua. You with me? So since we ended up in Tinakori road last night, perhaps we could find somewhere in Porirua next week? Then somewhere in the HUtt the following week.
This way, as long as we stick to the plan, then folk who can't find us on the road will at least know where we are heading for and can join us at that point.

I think the main reason that the rides were planned to end around now as the organiser (buck buck) expected to sell his bike by now - which he predicted very well.

Perosnally, not too keen on after work rides over the winter months due to the early darkness (you'd just be concentrating on the red light in front of you for most of the ride).

But, if the Tuesday night rides did continue past daylight savings it'll need a new organiser (can't expect buck buck to organise them now he's a cager, lol).

That said, I am always up for a ride over the rimutakas over the weekend. I just don't usually have people to go with, so tend to go up paekok as a quick blat instead. Plus, meeting on a weekend day would mean that you have the light, and you can predict the weather a few days out.

Anyone up for any weekend rides over the takas just let me know.

Chur

**Bald Eagle** · 24th March 2010, 10:44

Originally Posted by wild_weston

I think the main reason that the rides were planned to end around now as the organiser (buck buck) expected to sell his bike by now - which he predicted very well.

Perosnally, not too keen on after work rides over the winter months due to the early darkness (you'd just be concentrating on the red light in front of you for most of the ride).

But, if the Tuesday night rides did continue past daylight savings it'll need a new organiser (can't expect buck buck to organise them now he's a cager, lol).

That said, I am always up for a ride over the rimutakas over the weekend. I just don't usually have people to go with, so tend to go up paekok as a quick blat instead. Plus, meeting on a weekend day would mean that you have the light, and you can predict the weather a few days out.

Anyone up for any weekend rides over the takas just let me know.

Chur

Check out the Ridge runners group

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 24th March 2010, 11:44

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

Check out the Ridge runners group

Thanks for that.

I didn't think there was a group ride as it wasn't in the meetings forum, didn't think of checking the groups.

Ta

**BuckBuck#1** · 24th March 2010, 12:53

Enjoy your rides on the weekends through winter, I recall when the snow and ice were up on the Rimutaka Hill, the roads never opened until after 11am, particularly around end July/August.

See you all next Tuesday evening, in the meantime here is the recent entry to my blogg.

A Review - End Of Daylight Saving 2009/2010

**marine0089** · 24th March 2010, 13:37

Congrats on the sale Buck.

Sadly I had to miss the last few rides which was a real bugger.

Thank you for your organisation of these rides. It was and has been a real pleasure to have meet and rid with you. Hopefully our paths will cross once again in the future on 2 wheels.

Take it easy and enjoy the golf.

Jarrod.

**Toaster** · 24th March 2010, 14:32

A few things:

Firstly, it has been great to come along and meet you all.

Great to get out and do a few roads with newer riders and help encourage social and active regular participation. It was a good environment for practice for all involved.

Lastly, you are all soft. Fancy not riding in the dark when it gets cold and windy! My bike is currently sitting outside in the driving rain getting a post-makara beach salt wash off.

But seriously, hope to see you all out and about at other social rides when they are organised. Ride safe. Have fun.

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 24th March 2010, 14:45

Originally Posted by Toaster

A few things:

Lastly, you are all soft. Fancy not riding in the dark when it gets cold and windy! My bike is currently sitting outside in the driving rain getting a post-makara beach salt wash off.

Yeah but my bike is naked so it feels the cold more. I'm fine - it's just my ride that I'm worried about.

All joking aside, a big thankyou to Buck Buck for taking all the time and effort to arrange the rides.