Wellington Newbie Ride 29 Jan 06

**Uncle B** · 27th December 2005, 08:09

This is a chance for newer riders in the area to get togeather and head out on an organised ride.
THIS IS NOT A RACE...This is most important as we don't want anybody crashing cause it will be a fun day out.
Go at your own pace, there will be people who will wait for you.
Make sure your bike is road legal ie: warrant, rego, chain oiled and adjusted, tyres the correct pressure......

The plan is to gather at various meeting points with the main gathering at Caltex Rimutaka Upper Hutt for the trip over the Rimutakas to Featherston and on to Martinborough.
Townies: Meet at the caltex truck stop Hutt road Kaiwharawhara 9:45am for 10:00am depature.
Hutt riders: Car park at the bottom of Maungaraki Hill Road 10:20am for 10:35am departure.
All others meet at Caltex Rimutaka 11:00am for 11:20am departure.

LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT DAY

Also looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.
PM me if you can help.

**phoenixgtr** · 27th December 2005, 10:35

Sounds cool. I might just be there

**skelstar** · 27th December 2005, 12:59

I encourage anyone whos only gone over the takas a couple of times (even) to come along on this ride. Make sure you ask questions of the senior...whoops sorry Jim2...I mean 'more experienced' riders.

Ill be there.

**Darkman** · 27th December 2005, 13:31

[QUOTE=skelstar]I encourage anyone whos only gone over the takas a couple of times (even) to come along on this ride. Make sure you ask questions of the senior..

Mmmmmm, sound like it will be fun. I will be there, have loads of questions too. Like "how the fark do you overcome the fear of falling?" Maybe I should get a good set of leathers?

**skelstar** · 27th December 2005, 15:35

[QUOTE=Darkman]

Originally Posted by skelstar

I encourage anyone whos only gone over the takas a couple of times (even) to come along on this ride. Make sure you ask questions of the senior..

Mmmmmm, sound like it will be fun. I will be there, have loads of questions too. Like "how the fark do you overcome the fear of falling?" Maybe I should get a good set of leathers?

Dude...I reckon your riding/confidence has come a long way since our first ride eh? That was a shit (weather) day though eh? And first taka ride since my accident.

**James Deuce** · 27th December 2005, 16:06

Harr harr, Mr Skelstar.

I won't be able to make this one as I am working AND on call.

Darn it.

Have fun people.

**madboy** · 27th December 2005, 16:06

Darkman - don't overthink it. Too many people over analyse riding. I've been guilty of that myself. Just go out, have fun.

**skelstar** · 27th December 2005, 16:08

I reckon you gotta workout what you have control over and ride within those limits. Rationalise the 'problem'...but dont overthink it like MB said.

**sels1** · 28th December 2005, 20:42

Originally Posted by VTWIN

Also looking for experienced riders to help out with back markers and to share riding tips and any questions the newbies might ask.
PM me if you can help.

pm me a couple of days beforehand (too far away to remember....!)

**Dafe** · 28th December 2005, 20:47

Originally Posted by skelstar

I reckon you gotta workout what you have control over and ride within those limits. Rationalise the 'problem'...but dont overthink it like MB said.

Nobody does more analysis than GP riders. Then again, they do need to know their limits! Casual riders still need to do some analysis, if they want to improve their riding skill.

Bruce, Can I go tailend Charlie.......
That way if I get bored.... Nobody will see me behaving!

RATSHIT! I just noticed it was 29 January, not tomorrow - 29 December. I hope nobody turns up tomorrow!

**Str8 Jacket** · 28th December 2005, 21:03

Bummer, i'll be up North... On the plus side I am riding my own bike up, so i'll be getting heaps of riding in anyways!

**Darkman** · 28th December 2005, 22:19

Originally Posted by Dafe

Nobody does more analysis than GP riders. Then again, they do need to know their limits! Casual riders still need to do some analysis, if they want to improve their riding skill.

Bruce, Can I go tailend Charlie.......
That way if I get bored.... Nobody will see me behaving!

RATSHIT! I just noticed it was 29 January, not tomorrow - 29 December. I hope nobody turns up tomorrow!

I just noticed today too. Just in time, cause was planning on going..ha ha

**Charlie** · 29th December 2005, 13:59

Originally Posted by Dafe

RATSHIT! I just noticed it was 29 January, not tomorrow - 29 December. I hope nobody turns up tomorrow!

Cool - thought it was today and I'm stuck at work!

So 29 JAN - I'll be there! Done the tuckers all of two times now!

Looking forward to it!

**madboy** · 29th December 2005, 14:49

Bruce, I can offer tips on correct attachment of numberplate, high-speed lanesplitting, tax evasion and picking the best route home/hiding place. Do you think the newbies will be able to take that all in on one day?

**Str8 Jacket** · 29th December 2005, 14:54

Originally Posted by madboy

Bruce, I can offer tips on correct attachment of numberplate, high-speed lanesplitting, tax evasion and picking the best route home/hiding place. Do you think the newbies will be able to take that all in on one day?

Look here Madboy, Uncle Bruce said "Its not a race" so there will be o need for your kid of tips this time, ok?...