Where did you ride today?

[Coopz]

Aw I had a black K5, biggest dust magnet ever..

[Hooli]

That's cause they're so slow the dust can keep up 

[Irish in Oz]

Was never any dust on my K7.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

No dust in Ireland as its too wet

[Irish in Oz]

No dust in Ireland as its too wet

My K7 is in Oz only got a K5 here it's only half black the rest is red like a Ferrari.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Any water in it, like LeClerc's Ferrari?

[Pommeroy]

Rode out to Mangaweka this morning via the Inland Scenic Route. Cool to begin with, but warmed up in the sunshine.

A typical rural NZ ride...vehicle-wise, saw only three farm utes in the 80kms to the café, but came across a cow, a sheep and a lost-looking heading dog at various points. Regarding the dog, I pulled up at a nearby house to enquire if it was theirs and paused at the shut farm gate with a "Beware of the dog sign"...while weighing up going in or not, the bike alerted the homeowner who came out, behind a large Rottweiler who was displeased to see me. Definitely a case of discretion being the best part of valour.

Then continued down the road, to come across a flock of wax eyes on each side of the road...up they flew, with one smacking me in the chest. I think I came out of it better than it did.

Came across several lengthy sections, including 25km/h downhill bends, of fresh, deep unconsolidated gravel...no signs to alert as to what was coming. A squirrelly 14 is not my idea of fun!

Arrived at cafe for brekkie...very nice, as it always is. Then down SH1 towards Palmerston North. All good until a truck and trailer unit coming towards me was overtaken by a dozen blokes on Harleys, forcing me to the left of my lane...f*****s!! The manner of their riding, type of bikes and clothing strongly suggested they were gang members...much harder to spot them since the Govt made it a crime to wear gang insignia in public.

Enjoyable time afterwards, going along Vinegar Hill with still little traffic...suspect the clocks going back meant the Kiwis were having a lie in.

Got home without any further adventures.

175kms trip, long enough to put a grin on my face, and short enough for me to get jobs done at home after. Winner winner, chicken dinner.

[Kiwifruit]

Did you stop at Dukes Roadhouse ? Nice there always smells of Macrocarpa.
Good riding country but plenty of that loose gravel to watch out for.

[GSXKING]

Excellent write up Roy. 👍🙏

No pics Roy ?

[Phill P]

Whiteways yesterday, turbo gsx in car park, didn't get to speak to him though

[Notty]

Usual Sunday trip to Chepstow for coffee and bacon roll - 90 mile round trip - a very enjoyable slow ride today as our normal pacesetter was busy - not much over 50mph ( ok sad old gits I know !! ) 

[Pommeroy]

Yes, Duke's Roadhouse. Will give Awastone a go next time.

I'm terrible at taking photos, but will make an effort next time.

[Kiwifruit]

Don't have to be going quick to enjoy the ride Notty. Bacon roll and coffee   

[KiwiCol]

I Agree with Col above, whilst spirited riding can be such a buzz, a more sedate pace with stops for pic's & food etc can be very enjoyable and stress free - not concerned should plod be coming round the next corner.

Good on ya Notty for being out there & doing it.   

[GSXKING]

Usual Sunday trip to Chepstow for coffee and bacon roll - 90 mile round trip - a very enjoyable slow ride today as our normal pacesetter was busy - not much over 50mph ( ok sad old gits I know !! ) 

How are the new brakes ?