Learners and Newbie Ride

[blue rider]

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

[Maha]

I am more than happy to meet you at Caltex Fanshaw Street and then cross the bridge together.

If anybody else wants to meet there just post so we now how many are coming

If the weather looks like it will behave, I should be there

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

Yes they do serve caffine in a cup, as does the the Caltex at Diary Flat...
As for the weather?...food is best eaten in the outside in a garden bar right?

[Foghorn]

If the weather is playing along I shall meet you at the Caltex, what time? (do they have coffee?)

I would look to leave the Caltex at about 9am.

[nathanwhite]

He means 80 kph MAXIMUM, not minimum.

yeah? only half of the rides I have been on with you have done this

[Maha]

yeah? only half of the rides I have been on with you have done this

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...

Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

[nathanwhite]

I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.

Fair enough.
First ride I went on, I was scared to death of the 80kph speed, but it was a good introduction to it. Next ride it was easy as pie.

Oh and I'm coming on saturday.

[Mom]

Fair enough.
First ride I went on, I was scared to death of the 80kph speed, but it was a good introduction to it. Next ride it was easy as pie.

Oh and I'm coming on saturday.

Yay! and yes it is all in your mind that speed hurdle. Next thing you know we will have to put anchors on the scorpio to slow you down

[MadDuck]

I will be along as per usual if needed that is

[Foghorn]

I will be along as per usual if needed that is

Your always needed MadDuck

[Foghorn]

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...

Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

I think it is a great thing you guys are doing Maha, I know you have all given me the confidence required to ride better, and the 80Km thing is very much just a mind block, and I can't see there being many officers that would pull you over doing between 80 and 100km with an L plate on unless you were being stupid.

Keep it up I love the rides

[hellokitty]

I can't see there being many officers that would pull you over doing between 80 and 100km with an L plate on unless you were being stupid.

Or in your case, what is left of your L plate, a thin little yellow sliver
the rest of it is in Waiwera....

[nathanwhite]

Next thing you know we will have to put anchors on the scorpio to slow you down

Anchors? Slow down?

Nah, I have a much more reasonable solution, speed time up so I can get my restricted faster

[newhere]

I'll set the dungeon up..........

Oooo now that sounds reaaaally kinky hahahaha

[Mom]

Oooo now that sounds reaaaally kinky hahahaha

[blue rider]

What I mean by that 80kph thing is, that is lowest speed to be maintained when possible (ie: straight bits)...for the real new riders that turn up, that can be fast enough and we have to take that into consideration. That is the whole point of these rides.
We have no problem with giving up every 3rd saturday or so to lead a ride at this pace.
I have said before that ...as a group ride, we ride as a group.
The slowest in that group basically sets the pace.
I couldn't do it every weekend, it would drive (sorry, ride) me nuts...
I admit that on the last ride I couldn't help myself at one point but I pulled it back soon after...


Ride 6 is only about 145kms, but for those coming from outside the area, that could be big enough with a lunch stop.

i think I can handle 80 kmh, but I haven't been on any lengthy rides yet so 145 kms seems much and I have never been on a group ride and most of my riding is in the city and surroundings, and most importantly i do insist on regular feeding times

but i am keen as so I will be at the Caltex on Saturday