New girl on the block - topcat83

**topcat83** · 5th April 2009, 22:16

Hi all

Really good to see a forum that is just for us girls!

I learned to ride a BMW 650GS in the UK ('Direct Access' course) about 3 years ago, before we emigrated - definitely a case of 'if you can't beat them, join them!' Hubby's been riding for years!

We've done quite a few trips since we've been here, and plan to do the Gentle Annie, and the gravel road between Waikaremoana and Murupara (Napier way) this Easter weekend.

Looking at all the guys organized trips, they all seem to do huge distances. I'm generally happier with 350 km max per day! And t'other half agrees.

So - do you have girls rides out, and is he allowed to come? (he is house trained).

We're in South-East Auckland.

**YellowDog** · 5th April 2009, 22:33

Hello Topcat83 and welcome.

There's nothing to stop you organising a 'Girlie Rideout'.

I sure there will be lots of takers.

Good luck and don't take KB too serious.

The Yellow One

**Trudes** · 6th April 2009, 07:37

Hi topcat!! Welcome to KB. If you organise something people will generally turn up, so go for it!

Love to hear how you find the Waikaremoana Rd this weekend coming, my mum lives in Wairoa and I'm always temped to go for a ride through there when I'm visiting her. Have fun, ride safe.

**JimO** · 6th April 2009, 07:48

i remember when "new girl on the block" ment something else

**kiwifruit** · 6th April 2009, 07:57

Welcome to the block

**TOTO** · 6th April 2009, 08:13

welcome.

+1 on organising your own desired ride. We could use some more sedate rides instead of the hoonage thats been happening lately.

**CookMySock** · 6th April 2009, 14:56

When the girls organise a GIRLS ride over here, they are quite clear that its a GIRLS ride. I think they have only had to be a little blunt to one person so far. Not impolite, mind, just blunt.

Steve

**MsKABC** · 6th April 2009, 15:18

Originally Posted by jimjim

i remember when "new girl on the block" ment something else

Actually, I think it meant what she means before it meant what you mean. What I mean to say is....ah, f*%k it, who cares!?

Welcome to KB TC. You'll like it here, as long as you're a bit unhinged that is

**Burtha** · 6th April 2009, 15:33

welcome topcat. you'll love riding NZ and if you make it down this way let us know!

**A_Mans_Ruin** · 7th April 2009, 09:32

Welcome and enjoy the humour that is KB....

**BiK3RChiK** · 7th April 2009, 14:57

Hey, TC, Welcome to KB! Nice to see you doing a ride down our ways.. Haven't ridden that road, and don't intend to on my bike

There's heaps of chicks on bikes around, and I'm sure you'll get to meet some. Shame I'm working this weekend...

**Disco Dan** · 7th April 2009, 15:15

Originally Posted by topcat83

Hi all

Really good to see a forum that is just for us girls!

I learned to ride a BMW 650GS in the UK ('Direct Access' course) about 3 years ago, before we emigrated - definitely a case of 'if you can't beat them, join them!' Hubby's been riding for years!

We've done quite a few trips since we've been here, and plan to do the Gentle Annie, and the gravel road between Waikaremoana and Murupara (Napier way) this Easter weekend.

Looking at all the guys organized trips, they all seem to do huge distances. I'm generally happier with 350 km max per day! And t'other half agrees.

So - do you have girls rides out, and is he allowed to come? (he is house trained).

We're in South-East Auckland.

Welcome 'new girl' - do you like porridge?