Mr Motorcycles trail ride series round 1: Glen Murray Sunday 28 Nov

**L Rider** · 26th November 2010, 20:27

Originally Posted by scott411

not really, a couple of small holes, but it is pretty dry out there, nothing to hard in the main loop and it is a bit shorter than it has been in previous years.

the small loop was not ment for people to warm up on it was ment for poeplet that were not confident on the main loop, that is why we have completly seperated it this year, also we had some issues with smaller kids getting knocked around by people on the start and finish of the main loop, it just did not work like we ment it to, but we learn, and go on and try new stuff like we are this weekend,

Completely understand what you're saying about the smaller loop with having 2 small kids who ride myself. Last year i didn't have many hours on a bike under my belt so the learners track was great for the morning then in the arvo i had the confidence to get on the big track.

**clmintie** · 26th November 2010, 20:55

Soo looking forward to this ride, it's my fav.... 2 sleeps to go..

**RJM** · 26th November 2010, 22:06

The advanced learner loop is a great idea.

Thankfully this week has screamed past, just one more day! Best news this afternoon is that I got given a brand new Mitsi Triton ute to demo for the weekend - perfect for Sunday!

**steve_xland** · 27th November 2010, 10:47

It's a pity it finishes wso early, 2.45pm...
I was hoping to get out but looks like I won't make it...

Never mind... next one

**scott411** · 27th November 2010, 10:52

Originally Posted by steve_xland

It's a pity it finishes wso early, 2.45pm...
I was hoping to get out but looks like I won't make it...

Never mind... next one

by the time we get back from doing the sweep loop it is always after 4.00pm, we use working farms so stock needs to be put back etc, the loops open at 9.45 so 5 hours to get out the gate before it closes is a pretty good day

**flyingcr250** · 27th November 2010, 13:52

i hope it rains over night,

**sxyrx7** · 27th November 2010, 16:50

is the shop open on sunday?
would be great to go on the ride but the hole in my tyre is holding me back

**SpikedPunch** · 28th November 2010, 16:17

Really cool ride, hothot weather, sign in people were friendly, cool stuff

Only gutting bit (aint there always one?) at one point I got cross rutted, bailed, hit my head on the bars and was down for a while lying face down feeling pretty yucky. People just rode right past my feet (I landed a bit off the side of the track, very visible though), not a single person came and asked if I was ok, pretty messed up I thought. I don't expect people to come rescue me if they don't want, but if I saw someone lying face down with a crashed bike I'd at least ask if they were alright :/ Once the daze wore off I picked my bike up, a marshall came past and asked if I needed help (was ok by that point) but yeah, really shocked no one offered to help or anything of the 20 or so people who went past in that time.
Anyway, not be a bummer, it was cool fun, good job Mr Moto crew, Glen Murray is always cool

**green machine** · 28th November 2010, 16:46

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

Really cool ride, hothot weather, sign in people were friendly, cool stuff

Only gutting bit (aint there always one?) at one point I got cross rutted, bailed, hit my head on the bars and was down for a while lying face down feeling pretty yucky. People just rode right past my feet (I landed a bit off the side of the track, very visible though), not a single person came and asked if I was ok, pretty messed up I thought. I don't expect people to come rescue me if they don't want, but if I saw someone lying face down with a crashed bike I'd at least ask if they were alright :/ Once the daze wore off I picked my bike up, a marshall came past and asked if I needed help (was ok by that point) but yeah, really shocked no one offered to help or anything of the 20 or so people who went past in that time.
Anyway, not be a bummer, it was cool fun, good job Mr Moto crew, Glen Murray is always cool

Yeah that sucks,unfortunately you had the wrong 20 people go past you because for every one of them that didn't stop i know a person that would have,was a good day,hot and dusty and rough in parts(gotta take the good with the bad),but still a great days fun........Cheers Scott,Craig and the MR's Team

**SpikedPunch** · 28th November 2010, 16:57

Yeah, normally people are so friendly/helpful on trail rides, that's what was so surprising! Couldn't believe it.

**random rider** · 28th November 2010, 17:02

Originally Posted by SpikedPunch

People just rode right past my feet (I landed a bit off the side of the track, very visible though), not a single person came and asked if I was ok, pretty messed up I thought. I don't expect people to come rescue me if they don't want, but if I saw someone lying face down with a crashed bike I'd at least ask if they were alright............ really shocked no one offered to help or anything of the 20 or so people who went past in that time.

I hd a great day and was lucky that on the 2nd lap around I didn't do so well on 2 bog sections and couple of guys came to give me a hand out - one swallowed my bike!
However L-Rider and I stopped on a hill as there was a young kid down (where was his adult....? ) but no one at all stopped for him. We got him back up but the walk up to my bike almost killed me in my gear. But thankfully a guy asked if I needed a hand to get back going again and was really great.

95% of the riders were great but when you need it most it is the 5% that go past! Shame really as the more we help each other the bigger and better the sport gets.

BUT....WICKED WICKED DAY. This is my favourite ride and will keep coming back and will keep telling new riders about it. WELL DONE

**Honda136** · 28th November 2010, 17:25

I think that it's rude to ride past someone that has obviously had a crash and is still lying there; especially given that it's in a trail ride - like scenario! I for one always make sure those that are even pulled off to the side of the track are OK, simply giving them the thumbs up or something; it's just being polite.

On the other hand I thoroughly enjoyed the day, the track was awesome! Had a good mix and was marked out well. A little rough and dusty but it was good fun! I managed two laps of the big 32km loop. Not bad for someone like myself who only gets out on the bike once or twice a month! Rode at my own pace with a few other friends. It was awesome. I always really enjoy the MR Motorcycles rides! Definitely one of the better series. The beer seems to taste better too? ha. I heard there were something like 1100 riders there?! Crazy.

Props must go out to the marshals, they did their job properly! On both my laps, the same 3 came past me, all on MR Motorcycles KX's. Number #3, #114 and #900. Not too sure who they were? (Scott411?), but all looked to be having fun! (Anyone else see them?). Quite skilled riders from what I could see. Although they came past me like I was bolted to the ground, they made sure they were safe passes and slowed down a lot when around the younger ones on the trail! Good stuff. All the marshals looked good on the Kawasaki's, like a team! It must be awesome for Scott and Craig to see.

Bring on Paparimu!

Jack A.

**clmintie** · 28th November 2010, 17:28

No piccies today, managed to get 4 hrs 13 mins on the hour meter, 4 and a bit laps (don't ask!) Helped a couple of kids out from under their hondas and in both cases Dad turned up after said kid was ready to go again, lamenting the fact the little buggers are now faster than him

Sophie zipped round 3 times and Grace, who now disappears into the distance did 4 and is about 10mins a lap quicker than me

This is my favourite ride of the year and certainly didn't disappoint this time.
Roll on 2011, cheers Scott and "one or two" helpers......

**scott411** · 28th November 2010, 17:31

Originally Posted by Honda136

I think that it is rude to ride past someone that has obviously had a crash and is still lying there? Especially given that it's in a trail ride - like scenario! I for one always make sure those that are even pulled off to the side of the track alright, simply giving them the thumbs up or something; it's just being polite.

On the other hand I thoroughly enjoyed the day, the track was awesome! A little rough and dusty but it was good fun! I managed two laps of the big 32km loops. Not bad for someone like myself who only gets out on the bike once or twice a month! Rode at my own pace with a few other friends. It was awesome. I always really enjoy the MR Motorcycles rides! Definitely one of the better series. I heard there were something like 1100 riders there?! Crazy.

Props must go out to the marshals, they did their job properly! On both my laps 3 came past me, all on MR Motorcycles KX's. Number #3, #114 and #900. Not too sure who they were? (Scott411?), but all looked to be having fun! Quite skilled riders from what I could see. Although they came past me like I was bolted to the ground, they made sure they were safe passes and slowed down a lot when around the younger ones on the trail! Good stuff. All the marshals looked good on the Kawasaki's, like a team! It must be awesome for Scott and Craig to see.

Bring on Paparimu!

Jack A.

that would have been Luke Ramsey, Hamish Stone and Van Major (who posts as Sunday Casual on here) they helped us out tody, Hamish is one of our parts guys, all three of those boys can ride pretty good,

awesome ride today, 1115 riders, which is a record for us, thanks to everyone that showed up, it was dusty but we can not control the weather,

as for poeple riding past while you are face down, its pretty disappointing, most of the time people all help each other, shame to see, not to sure how this happens,

Big thanks to the Pukekohe Motorcycle LCub medic crew who helped us out today as well,