Weekend rides and the end of Summer

Donna Summer has died aged 63

-- Saturday 19 May and Sunday 20 May  

Weather looks average.

SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0600 LABC HQ depart for moderate Hunua spin. Back 09030-ish. 
SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY: UPDATE. Weather looks dry. 0630 LABC HQ depart for moderate Hunua spin.  

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Weekend rides and missing skin

Roberto Ferrari's reckless sprint cost Mark Cavendish skin
 in the closes stages of Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia

-- Saturday 12 May and Sunday 13 May  

Weather looks mixed.

SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0630 Meadowbank Bakery depart for 2-hour spin. 
SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY: At this stage (Friday) Sunday morning weather looks wonky. Check back Saturday evening for riding plan update.

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Weekend rides and sharing the love

Hello there. Drive safely now. 

-- Saturday 5 May and Sunday 6 May  

Weather looks OK.

SATURDAY 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY OPTION 1: 0615 LABC HQ depart for Hunua loop.
SUNDAY OPTION 2: 0630 Gladwin Road depart for Butterchikcen loop.

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Weekend rides and champion mashups

We were the champions - of the world.

-- Saturday 28 April and Sunday 29 April  

Weather looks OK.


SATURDAY OPTION 1 0615 LABC HQ depart for Hunua loop. Back 0930.


SATURDAY OPTION 2 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.


SUNDAY UPDATE: 0615 LABC HQ depart for Hunua loop. Back 0930.



In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Anzac rides and slurs

Australians rage at NBR "poachers and thieves" slur

-- Wednesday 25 April  

OPTION 1. Usual 0550 LABC HQ depart for loop or two..or more....coffee..who knows. We should perhaps avoid the Newmarket crush heading for the Domain dawn parade. 


OPTION 2. 0730 depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop and Newmarket coffee.    

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Weekend rides and the perils of self-administered blood transfusions

Italy's Riccardo Ricco receives 12-year ban
for self-administered blood transfusion 

-- Saturday 21 April and Sunday 22 April  

SATURDAY 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.  

SUNDAY No word. Please post plans (in comments box below) should you fancy riding company   


In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Weekend rides and magic moments in sport

Them were the days

-- Saturday 14 April and Sunday 15 April  

SATURDAY 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.  

SUNDAY 0600 LABC HQ depart for 2hr spin 
In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.