Wednesday Evening Cruises 2008-09

[Mr Triple]

Im still waiting for that frigging seat!

Ya don't need a seat, just stand up. Shrek does it all the time on his beemer

[Ghost_Bullet]

Ya don't need a seat, just stand up. Shrek does it all the time on his beemer

That is avery sensible solution for one with no seat.... How about one for me whom still has bike in shop getting repaired???

[phoenixgtr]

Insist that the shop lend you another bike for the night...for transport purposes of course. Not to take it for a thrash or anything

[Flip]

I will try to make it, got to get out of work on time, ride home, swap the vehicles, ride back into town all before 1830.

[helenoftroy]

Would like to come along for a blat and a yarn since I won't be the oldest one there hehe.

Watch out I dont get ya shins with the zimmer frame lol

Big age range... some as young as 16, some as old as, well, old enough lets say
I like you.........
The rides are generally aimed at being pretty inclusive... if you're not so sure about hill work, then definitely say so. There's a tail end charlie to make sure you're doing ok, and plenty of the riders are happy just to cruise along, so if you're just looking to take it easy, you won't get lonely. On the flip side, there's a few quicker riders who you can follow if you're looking for a little more excitement.

Thats spot on

Also if any newer less confident riders have a word,there will always be someone who you can follow,watch their lines etc

I personally found that a great learning tool early last summer on these rides

Thank you Transalper

[robo555]

If all goes well I'll be there tonight.

Any tips for cold hands? I find my leather gloves get quite cold even on a warm'ish morning on the way to work just 'cos of the wind blowing on them, it'll probably be worse on longer rides.

I'll need to suck it up for today since I'm coming straight after work, but for future, glove liners? insulated gloves?

[Subike]

robo555
I invested in a pair of Oxford heated hand grips
Best $120 I have spent in a while.


And before all you buggers say HTFU you dont need heated grips,
Take you heaters and aircon units out of your cages for a winter and HTFU yourselves!

[imdying]

Gloves are like helmets and jackets, can never have too many. Get yourself some more suitable ones for colder riding

Alternatively, you can get thin thermal gloves that'd possibly fit underneath your existing ones.

Failing that, you're only left with a small HTFU pill which you take with water

Weather is looking pretty good... bit of luck we won't arrive at BK 20 minutes after everybody has left again

[imdying]

Wonderful

[Transalper]

.....
Thank you Transalper

No problem.
Unfortunately I have other commitments again this week but hope to get a Wednesday ride or two in soon.

[JMemonic]

Big age range... some as young as 16, some as old as, well, old enough lets say

The rides are generally aimed at being pretty inclusive... if you're not so sure about hill work, then definitely say so. There's a tail end charlie to make sure you're doing ok, and plenty of the riders are happy just to cruise along, so if you're just looking to take it easy, you won't get lonely. On the flip side, there's a few quicker riders who you can follow if you're looking for a little more excitement.

What he said however point to note you do not haver to keep up with the quicker riders, ride to your ability and you will be fine, these are a social ride there is no need to out ride what you feel is safe for you.

[JMemonic]

If all goes well I'll be there tonight.

Any tips for cold hands? I find my leather gloves get quite cold even on a warm'ish morning on the way to work just 'cos of the wind blowing on them, it'll probably be worse on longer rides.

I'll need to suck it up for today since I'm coming straight after work, but for future, glove liners? insulated gloves?

Thermal liners of those fine wool merino gloves are good and you should be able to get them at the right price given the time of year.

[imdying]

What he said however point to note you do not haver to keep up with the quicker riders, ride to your ability and you will be fine, these are a social ride there is no need to out ride what you feel is safe for you.

Yep, what he said I'll be on my little 250, so I won't exactly be setting any records

[cruza]

Yep, what he said I'll be on my little 250, so I won't exactly be setting any records

pretty cool last year , could tell a few corners away when I was catchin up , smell of burnt castrol 2 smoke!! . be nice if the wind dies down a bit

[cruza]

I should be there tomorrow night, so where we going? Over the hill this time?

+1 ova the hill.