A group of us Ulysses Club members will be riding over PNth for the event. Our coordinator has promoted it quite well - after I forwarded details via email to him and other committe members. Weather looks dodgy but could be worse; there may even be a bit of sunshine with the showers tomorrow.
Hope there will be some sort of rain proof cover at the sausage sizzle.
chanceyy - is your post of 4 May still valid (sorry but do not want to wade through the many pages of this thread)? Any new updates that I should pass on to our Masterton group?
Your 4 May post:
we are now riding the route in REVERSE:
we are now going Pahiatua Track, Mangamarie, State Highway 2, Turning left at Hamua turn left Rongamai back to Pahiatua turn left back towards the track, right turn towards Ballance, Left turn into Gorge back along Napier road & main st PN with final destination to be confirmed.
The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving
2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & Banditrider
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)
The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself
Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visibility)
The Marshals & Novice/Newbie riders will head out 20 mins prior to the main bunch leaving
2 lead riders for the novice riders are Bonez & TBC
Tail End Charlies for this group are BlackSheep & Paul (rgvrider)
The lead riders for the main Group are Cowboyz & 86GSXR
Tail End Charlies are Rottiguy & myself
Marshal points, please note we require some experienced riders for these jobs plz, If we have enough marshals we will have at least two on each post (can chat while waiting for riders to come through, also several turns may require 3 esp the right turns involving hazards (state highways or Aokautere with poor visability)
point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (Oscarnz )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (Sarge, Mrs Blacksheep Caroline & daughter )
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua (Support Vehicle Jodi now U4ea )
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & gorge rd (Horse)
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge. (Support vehicle & several of the marshals)
regroup by Ballance Bridge for final ride to Palmerston North Via Gorge & Napier Rd to Main St, Right turn into Ruahine St to hospital & hangar base
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My KB Videos (and pics): here
Don't ever argue with an idiot.... they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
The way the weather is going I'm going to have to leave my decision to ride to the last minute. Can't ride if the weather keeps up like this.
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death
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point 1 right turn onto the Pahiatua Track (Meanie, Monie & .... )
point 2 right turn at Mangamarie (Yod & Mrs Yod)
point 3 right turn at State Highway 2 (Sinfull & Hedi)
Point 4 left turn at Hamua corner (Oscarnz )
Point 5 left turn at Rongamai (1 )
point 6 right turn at Pahiatua (by BP garage) (Sarge, Mrs Blacksheep Caroline & daughter )
Point 7 left turn at Pahiatua (Support Vehicle Jodi now U4ea )
point 8 right turn over bridge cnr Mangahao & gorge rd (Horse)
Point 9 Right turn cnr Post Office Rd & Gorge Rd (GSVR)
Point 10 Left turn from Ballance to Gorge. (Support vehicle & several of the marshals)
Point 11 four very tall fella's to hold the sausage sizzle cover !
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
It was pissing down like hell before I typed that reply. Besides I don't have proper wet weather gear so I wont risk damage to myself or bike if the weather is shit. Plus I suck at rising in the wet weather as I've had far too many close calls on those dam road markings
If weather turns to to shit then I'll just turn up and make a donation and hang around a bit.
As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death
Γύρος στη νίκη
On ya ! Ridings never fun in crap weather, (unless your mad) Be good to see numbers there, even if its just to eat the sausies !
Have had a word to the weather gods and i'm sure they'll listen ! Will still be wet patches on the ride (but at this time of the year they don't dry up at all) so all care should be shown in those areas !
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
I hear ya dude, no sense in putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation when your concerened about binning it, fair call. The donation will be gratefully received none the less though i'm sure.
Keep in mind though mate, it's not a race and slow and steady will be just fine on the day.![]()
i'll be packing a brolley for standing on the side of the road![]()
F M S
Well said sarge,
this is definately not a race and care is needed, the weather is definately on the improve tomorrow.
I know some ppl are planning on coming to PT's in the morn .. then coming to the hangar in the afternoon as well .. but do not want to do the ride .. that is fine as well
there will not be any pace on this ride .. The novice/slow riders will be leaving 20 mins prior to the main bunch, and I do not envisage the two groups meeting until we all regroup again at Ballance for the final ride back to Palmy
All I can ask is that everyone is respectful of the event and the other riders around them. I would hope that everyone gets into the spirit of the occassion and takes it easy on the ride .. after all we do not want a call out
Oscarnz has also offered to host a BBQ at her place later in the day for those KB members and it will be a chance to relax and have a debrief and mingle for those who come .. just bring your own meat & beverages
All I know is that a few stiff drinks will be in order & I have my bed already booked for the nite ..
Have toKarma ... Justice catches up eventually !!
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