L's Angels Ride to the Naki (Feb 9/10) 2013

[JafaSaffer]

I like Pizza.... and riding my scooter.. also never been to New Plymouth...

[Maha]

Ok, well there is that also....

[Zamiam]

Some things go without saying, but in your case...the L part was derived from the word Learner....simple now eh?
Our rides are Learner friendly, but not always learner loaded...iykwim. (oh, that stands for If You Know What I Mean )

...and we are all Angelic....

Thanks for the reply and the nature in which it was provided. Being ignorant and admitting it on KB is a tad like Russian roulette

[Zamiam]

We are a group of people that ride together. Our membership is random and unplanned. We have no structure, and at the moment relate to "Te Whakawi U Turners" In any thread title. We support friends that are dealing with shit. We also raise money for the cancer society...

http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/

as we recently lost a member

Come join us, we are not exclusive

Ta. I'll check my schedule as it may be a good excuse to visit my elderly ma in New Plymouth

[JafaSaffer]

Hopefully you can make. Mongolian and myself are not learners.. Not racers either. Happy to help out where we can.

[Zamiam]

Cheers been riding for a few years but never too old or stupid to think I can't do better. As for speed given what I ride enough said.

[swbarnett]

Thanks for the reply and the nature in which it was provided. Being ignorant and admitting it on KB is a tad like Russian roulette

Never be afraid to show your ignorance. If those around you have a problem with it the problem is theirs.

Now, when you figure out how to do this without feeling very exposed please let me know...

[Maha]

Cheers been riding for a few years but never too old or stupid to think I can't do better. As for speed given what I ride enough said.

A ride of this nature generally gets split into smaller groups (depending on numbers) and each group leaves with five mintue intervals.
Each group has a ride leader who controls the speed of that group.
In essence, it is a group ride, not the kind that fragments into 25 riders trying to get to the next stop before everyone else.
We have riders of all levels and skill turn up, and without question, everyone shows self control and respect for those around them.
If getting from A to B is about getting the most out of everything in between? then you'll enjoy it.

[Grant`]

Everything? It WILL FIT or else

Just not sure with looking at entering into some clubmans racing and I have a sneaking suspicion that it falls on that weekend at Taupo so may have to give it a miss.

If I am wrong then I will be there with Bell's on.

[Zamiam]

A ride of this nature generally gets split into smaller groups (depending on numbers) and each group leaves with five mintue intervals.
Each group has a ride leader who controls the speed of that group.
In essence, it is a group ride, not the kind that fragments into 25 riders trying to get to the next stop before everyone else.
We have riders of all levels and skill turn up, and without question, everyone shows self control and respect for those around them.
If getting from A to B is about getting the most out of everything in between? then you'll enjoy it.

Cool. Don't get me wrong I'm more than happy traveling at 100 and have done the road in question a few times on the Harley and hundreds of times by car (spent 7 months commuting weekly). Haven't done any group rides but will always ride how I'm comfortable - I ain't a leeming

[bosslady]

This sounds fun. Pity I don't think I'd be experienced enough by then. Maybe year after next?!

[Maha]

This sounds fun. Pity I don't think I'd be experienced enough by then. Maybe year after next?!

There'll be another in April, and again at the better end of Winter, then back up North for a three dayer (taking in a ride to the Cape) in Nov 2013.
All you have to do is get out there and ride, experience is built up with time on the road.
Just remember, the rides we do are learner friendly, there is no place for heroic attitudes, you'll be fine when you feel that 100kph is comfortable. We stop every 80-90 Ks or so either for a coffee or lunch or just tyre kick.

[bosslady]

What's the latest date id be able to get in on it? If I practice as much as I am at the moment and keep improving like I am, I may just be able to go. Id have been riding for almost two months by then.. Won't push myself to go if I'm not ready but would be nice to have the option to..

[JafaSaffer]

What's the latest date id be able to get in on it? If I practice as much as I am at the moment and keep improving like I am, I may just be able to go. Id have been riding for almost two months by then.. Won't push myself to go if I'm not ready but would be nice to have the option to..

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

[bosslady]

Just go. You only get more experienced by riding. After this ride you would be two full days more experienced and there will be some great mentors on the ride to provide advice should you want. There will be plenty of rest stops. We'll look after you..

Yea I just would hate to push myself too much and potentially ruin everyone's ride and/or look like a dumbarse.. I think I will know if my confidence and skills are such that I can go within the next cpl of weeks..