Manawatu Friday Night Ride. (Be there or be in the square).

[kiwi_adam]

count me in guys, ditching work early again

[sarahtvet]

count me in guys, ditching work early again

Will be good to see you again and actually get to ride with you
Remember to get your scarf I have been carrying it around all week
Scott says he will come if the weather is good, maybe you should give him a nudge, think he is scared of Daytona competition

[slydesigns]

so... your going on this friday nights ride Sarah?

[Horse]

the friday night ride is not compulsory and all things considered dont you think you should be finding something else to do?

I think I'm confused - didn't we just have a discussion about how these are public rides and everyone's welcome? Perhaps you can enlighten me tonight.

[yod]

I think I'm confused - didn't we just have a discussion about how these are public rides and everyone's welcome? Perhaps you can enlighten me tonight.

anyone?

[slydesigns]

Actually Horse, I beleive, as your well aware, that there is a piece of legal documentation with clearly overrides ones right to show up to this "public" ride, if a certain condition is met.

In my case having no electrics also precludes this from being a ride I can do. I just can't be assed pedaling that fast on the spare bike and Bonez has pillioned me enough.

[Horse]

Actually Horse, I beleive, as your well aware, that there is a piece of legal documentation with clearly overrides ones right to show up to this "public" ride, if a certain condition is met.

It sounds like some people are misinformed as to the specifics. I wonder how that happened?

[GSVR]

Well I'm off for a ride on my own tonight if I decide to go for one at all.

These rides have just got too popular and it doesn't feel comfortable riding in large groups.

[GSVR]

It sounds like some people are misinformed as to the specifics. I wonder how that happened?

Why don't you bring everyone up to speed Horse.

[86GSXR]

Yes please, seeing as you have about 1/10ths of the facts.

[slydesigns]

or on a more serious note, why don't we split the rides into fast twistie lovers and the cruisers. As Al, Lance, myself, yod, sarge, Owl etc fit into the first group and , Horse, sarah, the learners, the average two up riders etc may wish to fit into the second group, all problems will be solved.

Still meet up at Ashurst as one group, with lots of people around, then say our hellos and goodbyes and go ride - and enjoy the riding.

Those that float between the groups can still do so, and this means all can still ride with thier friends without anyone being put under any undue duress as they can choose to go to the OTHER group. Should they be followed by circumstances that still cause duress, it will be pretty obvious to all present, and can be actioned or documented as required. No stress.

Honestly I have no probelms riding with either party and enjoy the company when on 2 wheels, but fail to see the necessity of having to ride with both at the same time. Its like chaining a dog up then beating and torturing it. The dog can't run away, it can't fight you either as your just out of reach. Hardly fair. Why do it at all. Unless you want to see the dog broken...

Its a simple plan that keeps everyone safe, avoids brain fade crashes and lets everyone avoid or enjoy watching me pull out on people thoughtlessly for one thing.

[Elysium]

or on a more serious note, why don't we split the rides into fast twistie lovers and the cruisers. .

You forgot "Chuck Norris" fast.

[sarahtvet]

Special condition in 'documentation' allows attendance on all public posted rides. As discussed yesterday in the prescence of court appointed professional the two involved parties have no issue with this an we both have documentation to prove it.

This is a rides thread not discuss everybodies life thread so perhaps we can leave it at that. Thanks for everybodies comments.

[slydesigns]

na I didn't, I've been told to tone it back, so the Norris rage has been bottled for now. 3 highside attempts and the mother of all bucking headshaking tank slappers in the space of 2 kms will do that to you...

[slydesigns]

In conclusion then... keep in mind the both of you, we are your friends and as such we don't want to pick either of you up off the road during a ride due to distraction.

please, the bikes are weapons that can and will maim and kill when we get sidetracked. I should know with my history of bins and injuries.

Thats the point of all this, sort it now, ride tonight clear headed and in the right headspace, make it home and get tanked.