Wellington Wednesday Night Cruisy Summer Rides (TCWNR) 2010-2011

[mattathm]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS7nqwGt4-I

[Str8 Jacket]

You not riding tonight Matty?

[mattathm]

Nope. Wouldn't want to get labeled as irresponsible !
Or is that too late?

[carbonhed]

Don't worry carbonhead, I don't intend on coming along with attitudes such as yours.

Devastated... but... must....... go.......... on..................................

Which part of my attitude didn't you like?

The acknowledgement that we could have a problem?

The analysis of that problem?

A proposed solution for that problem?

Discussing it with the people concerned and hoping for feedback?

Not holding you in the same high regard you hold yourself?

Yes I've ridden TCWNR quite regularly over the last few years and the only person who's spooked me is Russ on the Harley. I can imagine getting taken out by him... or some newb who hasn't picked up on the vibe of the ride. So maybe we should make it explicit.

[John_H]

RANT FOLLOWS: I generally don't do group rides, because of the questionable attitude of some and because I enjoy riding at my pace. AM I NOT SAFE FROM SOME CRETINS ANYWHERE? As I was riding back over the hill today, I was nearly taken out by some MORON ON A YELLOW HYOSUNG, who clearly doesn't know where his side of the road is and that you don't pass on a blind corner. Yes he was part of TCWNR. YOU COCK. I was tempted to turn around and head back to the Royal to duke it out. Alas, I am older and maybe wiser than I once was. Tone it down you muppet, you know who you are, there was only one yellow Hyo on the ride. RANT ENDS. Hope the rest of you enjoyed the ride.

I saw this exact incident and you're within your rights to be pissed at the bike in question.

[John_H]

Nothing wrong with riding at the back part of the passage (doesn't sound right for some reason.... ). Hey I was really at the back and didn't see you guys for dust! - ok with me though.

I go 40 on the rear and 36 on front. Seems to work nicely for me.

[davebullet]

Cheers John.

Checked tonight - back had dropped to 36. Front still 36 - that will teach me. USed to the SV which drops one pound per month!

[davebullet]

Devastated... but... must....... go.......... on..................................

Which part of my attitude didn't you like?

The acknowledgement that we could have a problem?

The analysis of that problem?

A proposed solution for that problem?

Discussing it with the people concerned and hoping for feedback?

Not holding you in the same high regard you hold yourself?

Yes I've ridden TCWNR quite regularly over the last few years and the only person who's spooked me is Russ on the Harley. I can imagine getting taken out by him... or some newb who hasn't picked up on the vibe of the ride. So maybe we should make it explicit.

How old are you?

[davebullet]

What about a statement of intent before each ride?

This is not a race.
We all want to get home safely.
Don't let your ego take control.
When you're riding in a bunch ride smoothly and predictably.
If you're fast go towards the front of the group. If you get caught behind slower riders just chill the fuck out and look after them. Maybe you can offer some helpful advice at the Royal.
All the responsibilty for the overtake lies with the overtaker.
We all want to get home safely.
This is not a race.

All relative and useless I'm afraid (and too many). Agree with the caught behind the slower rider, but everything else isn't practical.

When you have the attention of a group - less is more. Do it with fewer hard and fast rules. My 3 would be enough.

[carbonhed]

All relative and useless I'm afraid (and too many). Agree with the caught behind the slower rider, but everything else isn't practical.

When you have the attention of a group - less is more. Do it with fewer hard and fast rules. My 3 would be enough.

Fair enough but that's how I try to ride... and your rules mean you can't overtake a car all the way down to Featherston... and you can cram that right up your arse.

[davebullet]

Fair enough but that's how I try to ride... and your rules mean you can't overtake a car all the way down to Featherston... and you can cram that right up your arse.

As mentioned, experienced riders know where to overtake safely. Problem is the newbie behinds you sees you do it and thinks gee - I could probably do it to. Besides, it is meant to be the cruisy ride, yes?

Maybe we don't agree or I'm not very good at explaining the point. Either way continued discussion is pointless.

[carbonhed]

Maybe we don't agree or I'm not very good at explaining the point. Either way continued discussion is pointless.

Meh... continued discussion is only poinless if you're incapable of being persuaded.

[mattathm]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS7nqwGt4-I

[White trash]

Nope. Wouldn't want to get labeled as irresponsible !
Or is that too late?

You irresponsinble cunt, you showed up on TRTNR anyway.

Even inspired the mighty 50 dollar GSX to do a wheelie

[BuckBuck#1]

From my blogg:
Wellington Wednesday Rides Next Spring Summer 2010-11

Though I am no longer regularly riding, I am very pleased to see that a representative of BRONZ has taken up the challenge of the Tuesday evening rides for Learners and Restricted riders. In that regard I would like to think that Uncle B's legacy remains, albeit a Tuesday and not the original Wednesday.

Regarding the Wednesday rides, I think there is room for improvement. The blogg entry link above discusses several aspects.

Ride safe and enjoy the ride.