Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**Maha** · 14th October 2011, 18:17

Originally Posted by T.I.E

Hey you naughy norftlanders and you WW people. nice to see ya all stil about, But MOM what is with the cast???? whats the deal?
Maha? seriously you have to take it easy. She is a little delicate flower.

But thought id drop in and say. WAZZZZ UP!!!!!. I miss old russell rd, and thats mine.

However i got a new job in California... the irony is im a safety Advisor.... can ya believe it they pay someone to be safe and enforce or teach people to be safe.... im a good example. But i found someone to pay me to be safe.... i still working on that.

hope ya all well, keep it rubber side down.

And go the All Blacks

Im watching

Hey Andrew...

This trip is shaping (sorry, has shaped) up to be a real Norflind hoe-down knees-up shing diggyity dog of a time...yessum.
Oh and...I gots me a new bike...

**nathanwhite** · 14th October 2011, 18:28

Originally Posted by Mom

Sadly it is my right ankle

So you should be all good to ride then

You'll have a lovely big cast protecting most of that leg, and as long as you go slow enough in the corners or have to stop while going up steep hills, you wont use the rear brake!

**Mom** · 14th October 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by blue rider

Oh dear, non of this sounds good. Is ACC covering the costs?

Lets just say they "contribute" to the costs. $10 for the taxi to get to the doctors( I should get that reimburst) $66 at the doctors, and would have been $40 at xray. I will go broke at this rate

**newhere** · 14th October 2011, 21:38

Originally Posted by Mom

Lets just say they "contribute" to the costs. $10 for the taxi to get to the doctors( I should get that reimburst) $66 at the doctors, and would have been $40 at xray. I will go broke at this rate

In saying that, at least you wont have to pay a sent towards a $1200 visit to an orthopedic specialist will cost

**reggie1198** · 15th October 2011, 07:51

Well, for those that may be interested, I had the chance to go for a spin yesterday and scrub in a new rear tyre, hmmm why not the cape.....
There are a few road works as you come into and out of Te Kao, and as you leave Waitiki Landing, the petrol station at Waitiki Landing has most definately burnt down (I was hoping it was a sick joke by some one demented, but sadly not).
I had the missus and the kids following in her car (with a 5L jerry can) so thought it was a good idea to test the bikes fuel range.
Brimmed tank in Awanui, ride to the cape, ride down to Tauputaputa beach, then down to Te Paki stream, back to Awanui.
Total distance is about 218 km's
....my bike will go 216 km's on a tank, as I found out.
Sitting on an indicated 120 - 140 (those who know the Italian bikes know this can be anything from 80 - 120 kph realworld).
So I reacon I can do this trip on one tank, I just won't be sightseeing.
Those of you that haven't done this trip before, relax and take your time. I found myself all over the show checking out the scenary while trying to maintain a good speed, the two don't mix.

5 weeks to go.

Reggie

**reggie1198** · 15th October 2011, 07:58

Originally Posted by Mom

What a bugger!

The TV news footage of the whale shows it directly infront of the lodge. I hope they can get it refloated today, poor thing is not very happy looking.

Was that the weekend you guys went up there......had a couple of drinks ........went for a swim......nuf said

**Maha** · 15th October 2011, 08:12

Originally Posted by reggie1198

Well, for those that may be interested, I had the chance to go for a spin yesterday and scrub in a new rear tyre, hmmm why not the cape.....
There are a few road works as you come into and out of Te Kao, and as you leave Waitiki Landing, the petrol station at Waitiki Landing has most definately burnt down (I was hoping it was a sick joke by some one demented, but sadly not).
I had the missus and the kids following in her car (with a 5L jerry can) so thought it was a good idea to test the bikes fuel range.
Brimmed tank in Awanui, ride to the cape, ride down to Tauputaputa beach, then down to Te Paki stream, back to Awanui.
Total distance is about 218 km's
....my bike will go 216 km's on a tank, as I found out.
Sitting on an indicated 120 - 140 (those who know the Italian bikes know this can be anything from 80 - 120 kph realworld).
So I reacon I can do this trip on one tank, I just won't be sightseeing.
Those of you that haven't done this trip before, relax and take your time. I found myself all over the show checking out the scenary while trying to maintain a good speed, the two don't mix.

5 weeks to go.

Reggie

Thanks for that Reggie..
It will be an out an back to the cape stopping at Houhora for a whatever reason (because its there?)...
And the pace will no greater than the slowest bike..

**Mom** · 15th October 2011, 08:28

Originally Posted by newhere

In saying that, at least you wont have to pay a sent towards a $1200 visit to an orthopedic specialist will cost

No, and I am very grateful for that. Just a bit GRRRRRRR and

about it all really. Still, the sun is shining today, and it is Kowhai Festival Market Day so we are off to the wine and food tent

And I hear a rumour that an old friend we have not seen in forever is coming for a visit tomorrow

So all is good.

**Newbi** · 15th October 2011, 17:03

I have completed my first ride on my bike today, went to my Mum and Dad's place, then called in at friends who live on the same road, must have averaged a speed of 80km but it was quite windy and was catching me in the head a bit, worse on the way home than on the way out. How the hell I'm gonna get bike fit enough for a huge Cape ride is beyond me, but I'll give it a go. I'm probably gonna be the slowest so put me in a group that doesn't mind, I don't want people to be disapointed with the pace I'm going. Other than that I really enjoyed it, Just need to practise, practise, practise.

**nzspokes** · 15th October 2011, 17:09

Originally Posted by Newbi

I have completed my first ride on my bike today, went to my Mum and Dad's place, then called in at friends who live on the same road, must have averaged a speed of 80km but it was quite windy and was catching me in the head a bit, worse on the way home than on the way out. How the hell I'm gonna get bike fit enough for a huge Cape ride is beyond me, but I'll give it a go. I'm probably gonna be the slowest so put me in a group that doesn't mind, I don't want people to be disapointed with the pace I'm going. Other than that I really enjoyed it, Just need to practise, practise, practise.

You will be fine. You will improve very quickly. We go as fast as the slowest rider anyway.

The more you ride the more relaxed you are.

**Armi** · 15th October 2011, 17:23

Originally Posted by Newbi

I have completed my first ride on my bike today, went to my Mum and Dad's place, then called in at friends who live on the same road, must have averaged a speed of 80km but it was quite windy and was catching me in the head a bit, worse on the way home than on the way out. How the hell I'm gonna get bike fit enough for a huge Cape ride is beyond me, but I'll give it a go. I'm probably gonna be the slowest so put me in a group that doesn't mind, I don't want people to be disapointed with the pace I'm going. Other than that I really enjoyed it, Just need to practise, practise, practise.

My first >50kph ride had me a bit worried. I didn't get very far before turning around and coming home. The wind was catching me and I could feel it on my ankles and down the front of my jacket.

The next time I tried I had bought boots and and something to keep the wind off my neck. The lack of cold wind made me more comfortable. You get used to the wind catching you a little bit pretty quick though. Keep giving it a go

**Mom** · 15th October 2011, 17:45

Originally Posted by Newbi

I have completed my first ride on my bike today, went to my Mum and Dad's place, then called in at friends who live on the same road, must have averaged a speed of 80km but it was quite windy and was catching me in the head a bit, worse on the way home than on the way out. How the hell I'm gonna get bike fit enough for a huge Cape ride is beyond me, but I'll give it a go. I'm probably gonna be the slowest so put me in a group that doesn't mind, I don't want people to be disapointed with the pace I'm going. Other than that I really enjoyed it, Just need to practise, practise, practise.

Hi Five for your first ride out!

Wind - something that you will get used to very quickly

Important to grip the bike with your legs, and relax your arms on the bars. You might move around a bit, but that is ok, you wont get blown over. It is just a thing you have to get used to on a bike is all.

Speed - dont stress, we are a Learner and Newbie ride by name and by purpose. We dont ride fast, we ride as fast as our slowest rider, and that is just fine

And you go gal! Ride and ride and ride

**Mom** · 15th October 2011, 17:53

I had a failed attempt at getting out of plaster yesterday, the ankle bone has not healed at all so I am back in a cast again. I hope like hell it will heal up in time, but being totally honest with myself I doubt I will be riding to the Cape this time. I have been referred to an orthopedic surgeon with a view to perhaps having a pin inserted to hold the bone together again, I definately wont be riding if that happens

I was prepared to take the car if I was not ride fit in time, now it appears I will HAVE to take the car, but here is the biggest problem of all. I cant drive either

I am looking for a driver please. One with a license

One over 25 to cover off my insurance. I will need transport from Warkworth to the Cape and back again as part of this ride. It will mean someone having to take that Friday off work/study. As payment for their driving skills I will pay the standard $150 cost for the weekend for them, they can buy their own refreshments

Do any of you guys know someone that can help me out? I will ask out on the big forum if I dont get any joy in here.

Anyone?

Mom

Does anyone of you guys know someone that can do this for me? I really dont want to miss out on this weekend.

**nzspokes** · 15th October 2011, 17:56

May re-think what I want to bring. Bike not easy to ride with a load on. I went to Pukekawa to ride motocross bikes today and carried my tools etc on the bike. I had panniers on and my pack rack bag and it was fairly heavy.

Bike was hard to get up on the stand to.

Mind you the old girl still pulled up the southern side of the Bombays at 100kph no worries. Not bad for a 25 year old 250.

**nzspokes** · 15th October 2011, 17:58

Originally Posted by Mom

I had a failed attempt at getting out of plaster yesterday, the ankle bone has not healed at all so I am back in a cast again. I hope like hell it will heal up in time, but being totally honest with myself I doubt I will be riding to the Cape this time. I have been referred to an orthopedic surgeon with a view to perhaps having a pin inserted to hold the bone together again, I definately wont be riding if that happens

I was prepared to take the car if I was not ride fit in time, now it appears I will HAVE to take the car, but here is the biggest problem of all. I cant drive either

I am looking for a driver please. One with a license

One over 25 to cover off my insurance. I will need transport from Warkworth to the Cape and back again as part of this ride. It will mean someone having to take that Friday off work/study. As payment for their driving skills I will pay the standard $150 cost for the weekend for them, they can buy their own refreshments

Do any of you guys know someone that can help me out? I will ask out on the big forum if I dont get any joy in here.

Anyone?

Mom

Does anyone of you guys know someone that can do this for me? I really dont want to miss out on this weekend.

Serious question, you cant pillion? To much risk?