Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

[The Singing Chef]

Yep, still going. They might be a bit long for the GN though - 600mm.

They're a pair of these in red:
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product..._panniers.aspx

Drop me a PM if you think they still might fit and we'll arrange a meet.

If they don't fit i could grab them, how much you want for them?

[swbarnett]

If they don't fit i could grab them, how much you want for them?

stifmyster1 says he's upgrading to a GT250r so they should fit that.

[Maha]

Confirmed one mate + me are defs coming, other is still getting his stuff sorted

Has there been a post for the 'what to bring' itinerary? i think its called? one for people wanting to tent, and one for the rooms? it would be greatly appreciated just incase y'know we miss anything

Harry

Bring stuff...

Ok ok, he does have a point. Is linen provided on beds, are towels provided etc.

You wont need anything like that, its a motel/lodge...
Post one is the place to look for info, I update it when I think of things or something needs to be changed.
We are going up to have a look at the place next weekend so should have it all sorted then.
Once that is done, I will put the website up for you to see.
...if you are tenting, bring a tent..

Pic 1 is the fornt lawn...tenting area.
Pic 2 is one of the units

[Mom]

[QUOTE=Gremlin;1130158870]Bring beer...QUOTE]

There I fixed that for you

As Maha says, this place is self contained. The people that run it are friends of ours and will have everything all sorted for us. We will get configurations sorted out an then we can all book our possies for the weekend. I cant wait!

Better be able to ride by then

[nathanwhite]

Better be able to ride by then

Think happy thoughts. you'll be riding by then

[Maha]

We now have enough senior riders (including the ones pending) to help with the ride up to Doubtless Bayand to the Cape.
Still room for new riders
The speed/pace that we will expect, will be 80kph where possible.
Any concerns?

[george formby]

You wont need anything like that, its a motel/lodge...
Post one is the place to look for info, I update it when I think of things or something needs to be changed.
We are going up to have a look at the place next weekend so should have it all sorted then.
Once that is done, I will put the website up for you to see.
...if you are tenting, bring a tent..

Pic 1 is the fornt lawn...tenting area.
Pic 2 is one of the units

Very high tides are expected that weekend..... Strap your lilo's down well.

[Gremlin]

[QUOTE=Mom;1130158992]

Bring beer...QUOTE]

There I fixed that for you

Nasty icky stuff... none of that in my panniers

[Mom]

[QUOTE=Gremlin;1130159047]

Nasty icky stuff... none of that in my panniers

None in my bag either mate, wine all the way for this gal

[gijoe1313]

Bring stuff...

Ok ok, he does have a point. Is linen provided on beds, are towels provided etc.

Gremlin is coming on this ride? Jeez ...

[Newbi]

We now have enough senior riders (including the ones pending) to help with the ride up to Doubtless Bayand to the Cape.
Still room for new riders
The speed/pace that we will expect, will be 80kph where possible.
Any concerns?

Aren't we Learners supposed to go 70km, tut tut! I have no idea what speed I'll be comfortable doing, but whatevs if I don't like it I'll turn back lol, I'm not gonna be the pain in the ass that slows everyone down. And besides I still don't have a licence of any sort yet. It's posing a problem for me at the Mo. Maybe it's a sign I shouldn't bother,hmmm.

[nzspokes]

Aren't we Learners supposed to go 70km, tut tut! I have no idea what speed I'll be comfortable doing, but whatevs if I don't like it I'll turn back lol, I'm not gonna be the pain in the ass that slows everyone down. And besides I still don't have a licence of any sort yet. It's posing a problem for me at the Mo. Maybe it's a sign I shouldn't bother,hmmm.

You will find very quickly that 70 is a bit slow. We sit on 80 to keep safe.

Dont worry to much about the BHS. They seem to help you get through it. Are you going to somebody local? I would really recommend come to Auckland to do it with the guys I went to. They were very helpfull even though I was an ok rider before. I learnt heaps. And they have an easy to ride bike to use. I think it would be worth the trip. they told me they get people that have never sat on a bike before let alone ride anything.

[Maha]

Aren't we Learners supposed to go 70km, tut tut! I have no idea what speed I'll be comfortable doing, but whatevs if I don't like it I'll turn back lol, I'm not gonna be the pain in the ass that slows everyone down. And besides I still don't have a licence of any sort yet. It's posing a problem for me at the Mo. Maybe it's a sign I shouldn't bother,hmmm.

Just over eight weeks to go, you have time. If it all comes together, you'll be fine.
We dont ride at 80 everywhere. That is the maximum speed.
Our statement is 'A group ride with us means we ride as a group'.
At times (depending on the amount of bikes) we do stretch out a bit, but I slow it up so that those behind can catch up. Thats the nature of these rides. Its all about the leaner and new rider.
Now get ya shit together ok....

You will find very quickly that 70 is a bit slow. We sit on 80 to keep safe.

Dont worry to much about the BHS. They seem to help you get through it. Are you going to somebody local? I would really recommend come to Auckland to do it with the guys I went to. They were very helpfull even though I was an ok rider before. I learnt heaps. And they have an easy to ride bike to use. I think it would be worth the trip. they told me they get people that have never sat on a bike before let alone ride anything.

Sound advice there Rob...we all started at the begining once.

[Newbi]

You will find very quickly that 70 is a bit slow. We sit on 80 to keep safe.

Dont worry to much about the BHS. They seem to help you get through it. Are you going to somebody local? I would really recommend come to Auckland to do it with the guys I went to. They were very helpfull even though I was an ok rider before. I learnt heaps. And they have an easy to ride bike to use. I think it would be worth the trip. they told me they get people that have never sat on a bike before let alone ride anything.

Which people did you go to in Auckland? I was planning on going to see Stephen and Dawn this wknd, but my 3 yr old son is quite sick at the mo, so now its a bit unlikely. And it's a long way to come, for an epic fail hahahah. I can ride, and I think its purely cos I'm trying to ride round cones on my 2.2mtr approx wide driveway thats getting me down. Its a bit wider than that but only if I wanna drive thru mud or into trees

[nzspokes]

Which people did you go to in Auckland? I was planning on going to see Stephen and Dawn this wknd, but my 3 yr old son is quite sick at the mo, so now its a bit unlikely. And it's a long way to come, for an epic fail hahahah. I can ride, and I think its purely cos I'm trying to ride round cones on my 2.2mtr approx wide driveway thats getting me down. Its a bit wider than that but only if I wanna drive thru mud or into trees

www.ridertraining.co.nz. Good people. you will be fine.