Wednesday Night Ride

**Dave-** · 20th December 2010, 14:58

Originally Posted by Peeteey

That's a big ride, would people be interested in having chips and stuff after a ride like that?
I'm keen for anything but my vote would go towards a shorter ride, more time for hanging out, gasbagging and well-wishing afterwards ... but like I said, keen on anything!

yeah I did look at that, i think it was 2 hours 15 minutes from BK around the loop and back to hampton honda, which all in 1 go is probably a bit of an ask.

ideas on going to hilltop or duvauchelle, doing a u turn and heading back?

Flip, Mr Ito doesnt feel beers and strippers fits the family friendly image Honda is going for.

**Buyasta** · 20th December 2010, 14:59

Originally Posted by Dave-

So this week!

Weather is looking okayish at this point, 3 day rainfall data looks promising for both north and south roads till about 10ish when it looks like cloud and rain will spill over the alps.

Do we want to do Peeteey's north flat straight route for a laugh?

Also as a reminder Hampton Honda have offered to put on chippies and fizzy after the ride, so we could re-enter christchurch via Yaldhurst road then just nick down to carmen road, it'd be about a 2 hour ride, few stops at important junctions.

Thoughts?

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

**Spuds1234** · 20th December 2010, 15:31

Originally Posted by Buyasta

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

You wont hold anyone up, everyone just rides at their own pace, minds their own business, and the regroup stops along thew way ensure that we all arrive somewhat together.

Then its a free for all. Do what you what, go home the way you want etc.

If you want someone to follow you just put a post up here or ask around at the ride. No one I know of bites (to much) so you shouldnt have a problem finding someone.

**Gareth123** · 20th December 2010, 15:42

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

I've got Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays off. PM me if your keen to go for a ride. I don't often get a chance to go on the WNR that often, I start work at 5am, a few people go for a ride on Sundays occasionally, you'd be more than welcome to come along then too.

**Buyasta** · 20th December 2010, 15:52

Originally Posted by Gareth123

I've got Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Mondays off. PM me if your keen to go for a ride. I don't often get a chance to go on the WNR that often, I start work at 5am, a few people go for a ride on Sundays occasionally, you'd be more than welcome to come along then too.

Ah, nice, I may well take you up on that once my bike is fixed - I'm keen to meet some of you folks, and it'd probably be a good idea to get some experience riding with others before I try joining a larger group like the WNR.

**Dave-** · 20th December 2010, 16:30

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

bleh rubbish, we've had people with paper learners licenses come along, you'll be fine.

**Gibbo89** · 20th December 2010, 17:01

Originally Posted by Flip

What about strippers and beer?

Your shout? I'm keen

**Gibbo89** · 20th December 2010, 17:06

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

These WNR's are learner friendly. Just hang at the back with maybe 1 person behind you to make sure you are not left behind. The only thing about being on these rides is that not many stick to the 70k limit on the learners. But saying that, there are bugger all big straights on the routes we take so sticking with the people at the back is not too tricky. Just don't push that wee scorpio too hard, as she may blow up!

**Flip** · 20th December 2010, 17:15

Originally Posted by Dave-

Flip, Mr Ito doesnt feel beers and strippers fits the family friendly image Honda is going for.

Aaaaarrrrrrrggggggg Honda strippers! Poke my eyes out please?

**Flip** · 20th December 2010, 17:20

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

I'm wanting to come out to a WNR one night and meet some other chch bikers, and had been hoping you might do a run out over some flat and fairly straight terrain sometime soon, since based on a quick skim of this thread it appears you mostly head out over the port hills, and I'm nowhere near confident enough to ride over Dyers Pass.

While I'm on the topic, I couldn't see any topics mentioning learner rides in Canterbury, am I just blind, or are there not any rides aimed toward more inexperienced riders down here? - I'm assuming that although you split into fast and slow groups, the slow group is still made up of fairly experienced riders who just tend to stick to the speed limit, and I'm not too keen on holding people up.

Hi. If you have any concerns about holding other riders up, well firstly don't, and if you do I can bring along a old bike that only does 80kph and I can hold them up for you.

**Transalper** · 20th December 2010, 18:44

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Bah, curses!

This makes it suck even more that I won't be able to get my bike looked at till the new year, and can't ride it until it's had a bit of work done.

....

What's wrong with the bike? Is it more than just the tyre question over there...

Oh, and this IS supposed to be the Learner friendly ride in Christchurch.
Hang near the back, you'll find the other novices and laid back, relaxed riders and there are some there. (not counting the ones that tear off out riding their skills chasing the ones that just want to go fast).