Cruisy Night Rides

**Mikkel** · 24th October 2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by Deviant Esq

I don't think I've ever been so cold and wet, for so long, at any other point in my life. I really got caught out, no weather protection whatsoever - a leaky (read: deluge) jacket, a regular pair of jeans that are about as much protection as a tent in the sea, totally waterlogged boots and gloves. I was beyond cold. In fact, on the way home I knew it was bad when I noticed it wasn't so bad any more - parts of me had stopped aching because all feeling had been lost.

Had a shower when I got home and tried to warm up... by god it hurt. My fingers and toes are still aching even now.

I really need to get some decent gear. My gloves just aren't up to scratch... and wearing shorts and a t-shirt on the way back probably would have been better at least weather protection wise - they wouldn't have held the cold water against my skin.

Other than that, great turnout, good to see some of the usual faces again and a few new ones too.

I really enjoyed the ride over there - great fun honking along in the evening sunshine... noone predicted it'd turn to a hammering hailstorm, thunder, lightning, and sideways rain after the lovely day we had! One day I might thaw out.

You should have done the wise thing and joined the three of us for a beer at the warm pub at Ferrymead. Thawed us out nice and slowly - no pain

But I hear you on the lack of wet weather gear - especially the part from Diamond Harbour to Wheatsheaf Inn was nasty. My fingers lost feeling and I had wet balls by the time we got there - and it wasn't because it was scary. Also, I had a nice facewash since I couldn't close my visor without everything fogging up.

But good to see a nice big turn out tonight. I do however suggest that we try and organise it a bit more in the future with an option for the speed crew and an option for the cruisy crew so that we could stay a bit more together. But then again, what do I know?

Was fun when the hail hit though - rarely have I seen so many go fast bikes travel that slow. Both feet on the ground and very very easy on the corners.

Looking forward to next week - perhaps we'll even have nice weather. (oops, jinxed it again)

**Spuds1234** · 24th October 2007, 21:46

Had a blast tonight.

And the weather was awesome. To be honest I couldnt wipe the grin off my face when the hail started I was really enjoying myself, until we caught up with the people taking it easy at the front. Got a bit to slow for my taste at that stage but the hail and rain was still fun.

Thanks to Fireliv and co on the way back for stopping to see if I was ok. I'd just stopped to tuck my gloves into my jacket as the rain was running down my arms and into my gloves

For those wet days I really want heated hand grips now. It was really nice to be able to lean over going along and putting my clutch hand on the top of the engine. No such luck for my right hand though.

Stopped off at the Watershed on the way back into town and spent an hour shooting the breeze with Dave- and Mikkel. Pity about the weird guy that came over and started talking to us. Kept telling us horror stories about what the police do to you when they chase you if your doing a runner (apparently they will touch your rear wheel with their bumper if they can around a corner to knock you off). Heh he sure didnt want us to leave and we sure couldnt get much of a word in to say we were leaving lol but we got away in the end.

All in all a good night and I'll see you guys next week.

**Dave-** · 24th October 2007, 22:04

You would have to pay a lot of money at a lot of amusement parks and perhaps add a few drugs, to get the same blend of psychedelic sensations as a single night weather ride on an fxr150

I loved that hail aye, i was cracking up in my visor, sitting back watching the lightning and counting the seconds till the thunder.

on the way back I was amazed by the light from the city in the clouds, it was so orangey reddish, was so surreal.

**dangerous** · 25th October 2007, 05:09

Originally Posted by fireliv

(was 17 of us there in total) not bad for crap weather!!!!

bloody good effort people

**SVboy** · 25th October 2007, 07:39

Well done for HTFU and dealing with the weather-I saw it coming through just before 6.00 and wimped out like the softc%$k that I am.....!

**Mikkel** · 25th October 2007, 08:47

Actually - and I have this from the press so it's gotta be true - we rodeTHE BOMB!.

Nice work

**helenoftroy** · 25th October 2007, 08:59

Originally Posted by fireliv

Great ride!!!

Was pretty nervous when we set out but I took on the advice of "it doesnt matter how fast you go, as long as you get there" and so thats what I did. Pitty we got stuck by the lights at the top of dyers, but much to everyones relief phoenix and I made it in the end. And we made it back which was even better! Figured if I can ride in that, then I aint doing to bad.

Great to meet some new people (was 17 of us there in total) not bad for crap weather!!!!

Thanks Tris for staying with me at the back (like you had a choice

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Good on ya girl

most of that ride was new roads for you and in those weather conditions

you did good!!

Just wish you young fellas could sort out the weather on Wednesdays....

Every rides an adventure

**phoenixgtr** · 25th October 2007, 09:23

What is with Wednesdays??!!!

Oh well, it just made the ride more interesting. Great to see so many bikes turn up!! I spent the ride looking after Liv and I reckon she was doing alright. Pity we got stuck at those damn lights at the top of Dyers.

Transalper, sorry you went so far trying to find us!! PM me your cell number so I can let you know if we change our route when we're at the carpark.

Cheers all. See you next week

**Spuds1234** · 25th October 2007, 11:08

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

Transalper, sorry you went so far trying to find us!! PM me your cell number so I can let you know if we change our route when we're at the carpark.

He might have gone a bit out of his way but I bet he really enjoyed himself.

**NiggleC** · 25th October 2007, 11:16

Well done to those who were out last night. you will never forget that ride. rides on fine days with little wind are great at the time but as the years pass the rides in adverse conditions are the ones that you will remember.
see you next week.

**imdying** · 25th October 2007, 12:29

What? It rained?

**phoenixgtr** · 25th October 2007, 13:26

Originally Posted by Spuds1234

He might have gone a bit out of his way but I bet he really enjoyed himself.

I was thinking that myself just quietly

Originally Posted by NiggleC

rides on fine days with little wind are great at the time but as the years pass the rides in adverse conditions are the ones that you will remember.

So very true!!

My most memorable ride was back in my days on an FXR150. I was riding around the bays in Wellington in fog so thick I could barely see 5m ahead or behind. It was so sureal. There was no sound other than my bike. It was like the whole world had dissappeared. I'll never forget that

**NiggleC** · 25th October 2007, 14:16

Next time we are at the pub remind me to tell you of a ride i did from Blenheim to Nelson (c1979) that took 7 hours which included 4 individual breakdowns.