03/01/2008 - First 250 ride of the year

**Jacko2** · 3rd January 2008, 13:37

Nice cruizy ride, just what I needed today.
Thanks Matt.

**Supermoto Junkie** · 3rd January 2008, 13:41

Great ride guys, good to meet you all.

Perfect weather

, good roads, and only one minor bin (don't worry about it dude, we've all been there)

Bling to Discotex for organising the ride and taking the lead all day, and to the guy on the BMW (sorry not sure on your name) for being TEC,

Just what the doc ordered for scubbing in my new tyre

When is the next one???????

**TOTO** · 3rd January 2008, 14:41

Originally Posted by Supermoto Junkie

Great ride guys, good to meet you all.

Perfect weather

, good roads, and only one minor bin (don't worry about it dude, we've all been there)

Bling to Discotex for organising the ride and taking the lead all day, and to the guy on the BMW (sorry not sure on your name) for being TEC,

Just what the doc ordered for scubbing in my new tyre

When is the next one???????

+1

Thanks alot guys it was so cool to finally go for a ride with a group. Can't wait eough for the next one.

Supermoto Junkie, brother I loved the one tyre stuff

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BIG THANKS TO DISCOTEX

**TOTO** · 3rd January 2008, 14:51

Some pics

**erix** · 3rd January 2008, 15:49

Great ride everyone, Bling Bling TO DISCOTEX

Some pics:
The 4 L plate looks good on the bikes...Its good to see everyone is behaving themselves on this matter

**EJK** · 3rd January 2008, 15:58

Lets do another when I get a bike!

Just recieved a call from the insurance, and it's half way there!

**TOTO** · 3rd January 2008, 16:00

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Lets do another when I get a bike!

Just recieved a call from the insurance, and it's half way there!

Just say the word bro , I'm with ya. As long as I'm not working or in lectures

**Supermoto Junkie** · 3rd January 2008, 17:28

Originally Posted by TOTO

+1

Supermoto Junkie, brother I loved the one tyre stuff

--->

That called Scrubbing in a new tyre

you did a great job for your first time in a group...

**trump-lady** · 3rd January 2008, 19:36

Thanks Disco, these rides are so important for learners and a great intro. Organisation and speed was newbie right and everyone did great. I didnt see anyone pushing to hard or over their limits. Everyones lines looked good from the back and everyone left space for the conditions.

Hope to see you all out there

SOON

**doozy** · 3rd January 2008, 20:04

Yeah thanks disco, was a great day ... even with the little dirt nap

**Big T** · 3rd January 2008, 20:14

Cheers Disco, had a great time today, looking forward to the next ride!!

**shingo** · 3rd January 2008, 21:08

Originally Posted by Big T

Cheers Disco, had a great time today, looking forward to the next ride!!

+1

Was a good introduction to group ridin for me, will be looking forward to the next.

**discotex** · 3rd January 2008, 21:15

Thanks for all the props everyone.

Contrary to what some might expect from someone riding a bike like mine I had a great time taking a more lesurely pace up there.

I struggled at first to pick a pace that was fast enough to give a little challenge but slow enough to be safe but I think it wasn't too far off. Really keen to hear if you found it too slow, too fast, too long, too short etc.

I could only really see the 5 or so riders directly behind me but from what I saw everyone was giving eachother room and riding their own pace. From what I heard it was the same the whole way through the pack.

I think having a few more experienced riders who were happy to cruise really helped settle things down. Was great to have you lot on bigger bikes along and helping with marking turns etc.

Big thanks to gunnyrob for being our last minute TEC and obstacle for taking the other way home.

I'll try to get something up mid week if I can do another one next weekend. If it's saturday it might be an afternoon ride as I have somewhere to be at lunchtime. More info to come.