That's actually the name of a business in Wellington who hire a variety of motorbikes and scooters, and going by todays activities, most definately lives up to it's name.
Having not had the time to actually get out for a social bike ride since getting the 636 in December, I used my father in law coming to stay as the perfect excuse!
We rolled up to the bike shop on Dixon Street around 7pm on Friday night. We were met by Frank who runs the business and chatted about the various bikes he had on offer for Peter. After some deliberation between a Harley and a Triumph, the British bike won out over the fat American pig... I mean hog...
Peter followed me back to our house, enjoying the wind that Wellington had to offer. After a few Km's he was used to the feel and was up on the seat, doing hands free wheelies down State Highway 2. (Legal disclaimer: that never actually happened.)
We were met this morning by a good friend of mine who lives up the coast in Raumati. I met him and his lovely wife a few days after moving to NZ in 2006. He has a passion for classic bikes, owning a few which look better now than they did 40 years ago when they were produced! Paul brought a friend who like us, was looking for a chance to get some riding in that wasn't just a commute to work.
We set off around 10am and headed over the Blue Mountain road towards Upper Hutt and out towards the Wairarapa. The main road to and from the Wairarapa region is the Rimutuka Hill road, 13km's of pure motorcycle bliss. Twisting sweeping bends, sharp corners and a place to stop at the top to admire the view - what more could you ask for?
We stopped at the top, looking out over the valley, and what a view it is! Oh, and the bikes were cool too!
We made our way over to Martinbrough, round the lake Wairarapa, through a few local towns and back over the hill. We stopped off an an awesome little cafe for lunch, and I managed to fit in a giant steak burger before heading home.
Of course, when I say heading back over the hill to home, I actually mean stopping off along the way for coffee and a rest!
All in all, an awesome day. The weather held out, the bikes performed well and the scenery was fantastic!
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