Wellington - The Thursday Night (Summer) Rides

[Fatjim]

If you see other people disappearing in front of you, then so be it.

This is me every thursday night. But I'm a big wanker so they let me come anyway.

[quallman1234]

Lot's of good advice here, but please be mindful of the following. The people on some of these rides have years, perhaps even decades of experience. They may have done multiple track days or even been actively involved in bike racing. If you are new to biking don't even dream of trying to keep the same pace as these people. The price you pay for overestimating your own skills could be your life or permanent disability. It is not worth it.

Ride at a pace YOU are comfortable with. If you see other people disappearing in front of you, then so be it. They are more experienced and skilled than you are. Keep yourself in one piece and one day you will be at the same level.

Thats what i was pretty much trying to say. Except i suck at words.

Cheers

[flame]

This is me every thursday night. But I'm a big wanker so they let me come anyway.

But ya never crash from doing stupid shit FJ....thats the main thing!

Ive hardly been on these rides lately simply because of the 'dumb stupid shit' (ie. passing into blind corners, running over center lines, passing up the lefty, blah blah stupid blah) that I see relatively novice riders trying to pull off in attempt to take on the front. And the 'dick stroking' they get handed out by certain others encouraging there pace and spectacular talents! .....until it goes bad! Look after the newish guys n gals eh! One 'stroke' to much and it could be their last!!!!

There was this time....not all that long ago when the TRTNR rides were fast, shit talking bollocks fun, but in control.

Any of us can crash, but upping the odds by outriding yourself is just mental. If you want good advice listen to Deano, hes dam fast, smooth, sensible and a bloody good track racer and not a 'crasher' like some

EDIT: sorry, I'm only referring ONLY to a couple of peeps here (mostly they're a frigging well sorted bunch of course! )

[Fatjim]

One thing I've learned is that good riders riding well within themselves still have accidents. What's important to remember is that we all make our own rules. I don't care if some body wants to wipe out a chevron/armco or two. As long as he only hurts himself. Shit. I'll even help pick him up, crack jokes about his beaver etc. They're still mates.

If you did something stupid, whether or not it was stupid stupid or or just a stupid mistake, I'd still be there to help pick up the pieces. If you deserved a bollocking, I'd give you one. But I'd still ride and drink with you afterwards.

What I'm trying to say, is at the end of the day. Friendship/family is more important than being right.

[Number One]

Ride at a pace YOU are comfortable with. If you see other people disappearing in front of you, then so be it. They are more experienced and skilled than you are. Keep yourself in one piece and one day you will be at the same level.

I have never felt the pressure to try to keep up on the TRTNR's I have attended - I would for sure do myself and/or someone else damage if I tried!

Sometimes the Wed night ride just doesn't work and at the end of the day if you are riding outside your limits that is YOUR choice.

Personal responsibility and all that eh? Besides for me the Wed night ride isn't really an option - they go too far meaning they stay out too late and I can't see proper in the dark so don't feel comfy riding on roads I don't know.

[Drew]

Yep back in the day. Everyone had already paid up and there was a cafe at the top selling hot bowls of shame. Deano's repsol has still probably got bits of GSXR paint on it.

Yeah, good times. That traded paint from you guys bikes cuddling in dispair, after a shitty old FZR smoked you or summat?

Fuck the warnings and ride within your limits shit, BRING BACK THE SMACK TALK!!!

[Sully60]

Fuck the warnings and ride within your limits shit, BRING BACK THE SMACK TALK!!!

SMACK!

So how'd you like that bitch?

[Drew]

SMACK!

So how'd you like that bitch?

I would have done it louder, and faster.

[Sully60]

I would have done it louder, and faster.

Yeah but I can go longer:


SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAACK

[Trudes]

Your smack made my screen go all funny Sully!

[Sully60]

Your smack made my screen go all funny Sully!

That's not the first time someone has said that to me

[wayne708]

So, who's out for a good smacking tonight? we'll see you there.

[_STAIN_]

So, who's out for a good smacking tonight? we'll see you there.

OK then........ I'll bring the Jockey Whip

[Sully60]

OK then........ I'll bring the Jockey Whip

Oh really? Stop it!


No don't

[Trudes]

Then you'd have this