Shaggy Wet Arse Drippy Cold Nose Ride (25-26 August)

**Sharry** · 26th August 2012, 19:02

Hi Guys, Rob (AKA NZspokes) here using my lovely girlfriends login as I cant remember mine.

Sounds like you had another eventfull day today! More pics needed!

I had an intresting run home with a stray cow on the road and a ute that cut a corner.

And on the way down yesterday something didnt feel right in the front of the bike and on the way home the front slid twice on RH corners at high speed. So backed down to legal speeds, dropped the highway pegs and cruised to Sharon's to be looked after. So today after sorting the things I had to do in the morning I checked my front tyre out. It looked a bit stuffed to me so we went to Cycletreads to get a new tyre. Turns out I was through to the canvas in 3 small places and I was close to losing the tyre....

So new tyre and the bikes back to normal.

Hope last night was fun for you guys.

**GravelRashKid** · 26th August 2012, 21:09

Awesome weekend, great bunch of people, thanks for having me along. I'm keen to do another one!
Sorry to disappoint, the possum fur mankini wouldn't fold up small enough to fit in my bag.

The roads we discovered during the first geographical misplacement were some of the best roads of the weekend. Sorry to the folks who missed out.

I pulled my battery out when I got home. She was pretty warm, and I recall that once it had some kinda fluid inside...
I'll try juicing and charging it, but I don't hold much hope.
At least running alongside my bike countered the bacon & eggs.
After one particular stall then a couple of run jumps, I was feeling a tad frustrated you might say. The front wheel popped up in response

Didn't know she could do that...

Shopping List: Battery, Jumper leads, Ipod speakers, Ipod, Lycra mankini, Sunglasses.

**Mom** · 27th August 2012, 06:14

Originally Posted by GravelRashKid

Jumper leads.......................................

I have never taken jumper leads away on a trip before, but I do believe that they might become a must have item in future. I had to borrow a set off Tonys dad after his funeral because I had managed to flatten the battery on Millie. Was good to meet you!

**Maha** · 27th August 2012, 07:07

Originally Posted by GravelRashKid

Awesome weekend, great bunch of people, thanks for having me along. I'm keen to do another one!
Sorry to disappoint, the possum fur mankini wouldn't fold up small enough to fit in my bag.

The roads we discovered during the first geographical misplacement were some of the best roads of the weekend. Sorry to the folks who missed out.

I pulled my battery out when I got home. She was pretty warm, and I recall that once it had some kinda fluid inside...
I'll try juicing and charging it, but I don't hold much hope.
At least running alongside my bike countered the bacon & eggs.
After one particular stall then a couple of run jumps, I was feeling a tad frustrated you might say. The front wheel popped up in response

Didn't know she could do that...

Shopping List: Battery, Jumper leads, Ipod speakers, Ipod, Lycra mankini, Sunglasses.

The irony/plus of that geographical misplacement Brian is..some time ago I googled the Nikau Caves Cafe as a place for a day ride.
Now I know where exactly it is, I could find no way of knowing if the road was sealed or not, another plus.

**swbarnett** · 27th August 2012, 08:08

Originally Posted by blue rider

what was lost got found....there are honest people around!

Awesome! Glad to hear it.

**swbarnett** · 27th August 2012, 08:10

As others have said, an awesome weekend. A great way to kick off a week of just chilling out. No work for another seven days

Planned or not, we had a great little side trip. Glad I had the map book on me. Something I never go out of Auckland without. Largely because I like to explore the side roads and have no problem with luggage space (unless I'm tenting - gonna get larger side bags when I can afford them).

Was nice to be able to lead the group back to civilisation. The first time for me at the front of a group. I was never quite sure what pace to set. I thought I was going too fast for the group then Mark would be right on my tail... Oh well, at least I didn't lose anybody.

Originally Posted by Mom

I have never taken jumper leads away on a trip before, but I do believe that they might become a must have item in future. I had to borrow a set off Tonys dad after his funeral because I had managed to flatten the battery on Millie.

When I installed Irene's grips I wired them to the ignition. No chance of that happening to her.

I used to carry jumper leads all the time in the car. I never used them on our car but they came in handy several times helping out stranded strangers.

Weather looks good for the rest of the week too. Rain today then fine until next Monday.

**Maha** · 27th August 2012, 10:22

I was so blase' about this trip that, I knew in myself I was not organised, even before we left home...

But thought, what can go wrong?...

Nothing really did, but I am such an organised peep normally, that it doesn't take much to upset the grey matter enough to turn a slight reddish colour...

Leaving my best intentions in the hands of wont happen again

Map book is a must..I have perfect one sitting here..must...briing..next time.

Mark Waters might/will come in handy for the North Trip in Nov'.

Right, smoko over, back to work I go....

**Rehab** · 27th August 2012, 11:12

Originally Posted by Maha

Now I know where exactly it is, .

Really? Are you really really sure......

The usual huge thanks to M&M for organising another great weekend. Fabulous time despite the worst ever case of sticky legs resulting in abandoned pants (not lost though). Woke today to discover that mixing cider and Parkour has rendered me unable to walk properly. And I can still taste insect repellent... Fun times. Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

**GravelRashKid** · 27th August 2012, 11:29

Originally Posted by Rehab

Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle, yeah.

**Phreak** · 27th August 2012, 12:18

Yup, Abbee and I had a great time too! Was kinda nice to be able to just cruise along in the car behind everyone, except for when those two bloody fast guys kept catching back up to us and high beaming me in my rear they mirror! Lol nah, had a blast, thanks to Mark and Anne for another fun weekend!

**blue rider** · 27th August 2012, 12:33

Despite my lost things and unhappy tummy this was a great ride, cant wait for the next one.

**Maha** · 27th August 2012, 12:44

Originally Posted by Rehab

Really? Are you really really sure......

The usual huge thanks to M&M for organising another great weekend. Fabulous time despite the worst ever case of sticky legs resulting in abandoned pants (not lost though). Woke today to discover that mixing cider and Parkour has rendered me unable to walk properly. And I can still taste insect repellent... Fun times. Now to get that fucking Sexy and I Know It song out of my head before I go mental.

No not really sure... Te Whakawi U Turners MC will turn turn turn anywhere anytime...

Originally Posted by Phreak

Yup, Abbee and I had a great time too! Was kinda nice to be able to just cruise along in the car behind everyone, except for when those two bloody fast guys kept catching back up to us and high beaming me in my rear they mirror! Lol nah, had a blast, thanks to Mark and Anne for another fun weekend!

Good to have you along Scott..there were a few 'first moments' for me which all adds to the occassion I guess.

Originally Posted by blue rider

Despite my lost things and unhappy tummy this was a great ride, cant wait for the next one.

Dates are booked (NOV 16/17/18) ...new thread can wait a bit, but Irene has the San Marino saved for us for the two nights.....

Anne and I will get up between now and then to rekky the whole Saturday ride.

**nathanwhite** · 27th August 2012, 12:53

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