Wellington Weekend Ride Group

**allycatz** · 2nd July 2011, 14:38

You guys mind if my other half an I tag along?....my first sunday off for ages so we havent had a chance to have many weekends rides for awhile

**Quasi** · 2nd July 2011, 15:29

Be delighted to have you. Chris be at mobil at 9am for 9.10 depart. See you all in Feathers. Need a dramatic improvement in weather between now and then

**Gone Burger** · 2nd July 2011, 15:36

Originally Posted by Quasi

yeah - we want to avoid the big group ride. Just a gathering of the old timers on this one

Oh you do know how to make a girl squirm with jealousy!

**John_H** · 2nd July 2011, 20:47

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Oh you do know how to make a girl squirm with jealousy!

You'll be with us in spirit my friend

**carbonhed** · 2nd July 2011, 21:59

Damn it's cold out there at the moment. Full thermals tomorrow am.

**Gone Burger** · 3rd July 2011, 00:05

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Damn it's cold out there at the moment. Full thermals tomorrow am.

Hell yes. And nice and gentle does it to begin with folk. The ground out here is covered in ice and the Takas may be a little slippery in the morning.

**carbonhed** · 3rd July 2011, 08:28

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Hell yes. And nice and gentle does it to begin with folk. The ground out here is covered in ice and the Takas may be a little slippery in the morning.

Have no fear!

Jon to go first

**BuckBuck#1** · 3rd July 2011, 13:46

A long oil spill, appears as though a truck sump may have blown.

Take it Easy on the way back.

**John_H** · 3rd July 2011, 17:37

Fantastic ride today. Haven't had so much run on two wheels in ages! That road to castle point is just brilliant and a joy to watch Chris' smooth lines round the bends.

Well done Carla for fixing your oil leak, it was an amazing piece of mechanics. While I was following you I noticed your rear light was loose as hell, I meant to take a look but forgot so make sure you check that out.

Nice to see new faces of Russell and Jesse, hopefully you will make it along again. Definately the right call avoiding the masses today I think!

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

**Gone Burger** · 3rd July 2011, 18:16

Originally Posted by John_H

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

I sure was John. Was in my house dreaming of being out with this group all day long, knowing you would have had smiles on your face, knowing the gorgeous road you were heading down (thats where I test rode the R6), and knowing what a great group of riders that were out and about. And you know what? It even made me smile from my seat. Not too long now - will want you and Carla at my side when I do my first ride. xx Great to hear you all had a good day in this lovely smaller group

**allycatz** · 3rd July 2011, 18:25

Sorry to have missed you guys, we got away later as I had a late finish last night

**John_H** · 3rd July 2011, 18:28

Originally Posted by Katiepie

I sure was John. Was in my house dreaming of being out with this group all day long, knowing you would have had smiles on your face, knowing the gorgeous road you were heading down (thats where I test rode the R6), and knowing what a great group of riders that were out and about. And you know what? It even made me smile from my seat. Not too long now - will want you and Carla at my side when I do my first ride. xx Great to hear you all had a good day in this lovely smaller group

Just try and stop me/us! Then we will have lots more of those rides with the finest crew again!

**Quasi** · 3rd July 2011, 19:18

Originally Posted by John_H

Well done Carla for fixing your oil leak, it was an amazing piece of mechanics. While I was following you I noticed your rear light was loose as hell, I meant to take a look but forgot so make sure you check that out.

All that was missing was a blonde but she was there in spirit, eh Katie?

What yah mean - you did have a blonde there

did you know that if you fill your petrol tank to the very top on a frosty morning, then immediately park your bike in the sun, the petrol warms up and expands and overflows out the fuel overflow pipe, onto the road, melting the tar and leaving an tarry mess right under your engine. which can look like oil if you were blonde

Fooled all of yah - Hah

Thanks so much to my great riding mates, for the wonderful day on the roads, in the sun. Was just what i needed to re-ignate the spark in my soul that had dulled. I hadnt realised how much, until I got out today and played on some of my favourite roads with you fantastic people. Great to meet Russell and Jesse and I am sure we will be seeing you again.

**rustyrobot** · 3rd July 2011, 20:26

Fantastic day, a great ride, and some nice people to meet too. Life is good. Seeing those luscious Wairarapa roads on a day like that is tempting to try and convince the family to move over the hill. But then I'd have to commute the Rimutakas and after the slooooow ride home this afternoon - maybe not.

Loved that road back to Masterton Carla. Managed to stay on my own side the whole way

Would have liked to hang about for a beer, but equally happy to get home and have some cuddles with my baby. Maybe next time. Cheers for a great ride folks!

**carbonhed** · 3rd July 2011, 21:45

Originally Posted by Quasi

What yah mean - you did have a blonde there

did you know that if you fill your petrol tank to the very top on a frosty morning, then immediately park your bike in the sun, the petrol warms up and expands and overflows out the fuel overflow pipe, onto the road, melting the tar and leaving an tarry mess right under your engine. which can look like oil if you were blonde

Fooled all of yah - Hah

Thanks so much to my great riding mates, for the wonderful day on the roads, in the sun. Was just what i needed to re-ignate the spark in my soul that had dulled. I hadnt realised how much, until I got out today and played on some of my favourite roads with you fantastic people. Great to meet Russell and Jesse and I am sure we will be seeing you again.

Inspired deduction Carla. Bravo. Certainly looked like a major malfunction for a minute.

Was great fun and that Castlepoint Rd is an open invitation for lunacy isn't it? Have to add it to my alltime favourite "Rapa" roads. Still love love that climb up towards Wainuioru from the Castlepoint Rd. That would be my archetypal wairarapa ride, blue skies, silver poplars and brown summer grasses.

Thanks, everybody.