Wauchope strong hold on members. – OLD Bull Trailriders

This topic contains 40 replies, has 0 voices, and was last updated by Anonymous 16 years, 2 months ago.

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 41 total)

1 2 3 →

Author

Posts
February 7, 2009 at 6:36 am #95835

Mick D
Member

Just looked at some stats and Wauchope/the Hastings Valley, have a very strong members base. At this stage there are 31 members from the Hastings.
Must have a lot of riders per capita here?
Keep up the good work Wauchope, keep talking up OBT.
Can any other region other than Sydney boast that many on board?:laugh:

February 7, 2009 at 8:01 am #121340

David
Member

Yes Mick it is great that we have such a strong membership here, its just a shame we cant grow any bigger, with the rides being capped it really just promotes people not worrying about it and going their own way, we really need to work out a way of keeping the thing growing the right way as far as this goes, otherwise it wont get anymore from here, you really need to think it through if you want to grow more.

If every one was to talk to a friend about it then the ride will be full before it even hits the ride forum, then you get attitudes like “they are local, they live there , they can ride any time”…..As I have said before if it was not for the locals where would our visitors ride , other than around in circles missing the good tracks.

There is nothing wrong with more riders in the group, you just may need to split at some sections and this would suit some riders anyway, as there is always the easy way around and the hard way. You will get a better response from all around if all were welcome….Dont loose sight here again my friend….Think Bigger so you dont go backwards

February 7, 2009 at 8:42 am #121345

Puddles
Member

Ktmrat wrote:

Quote:

Yes Mick it is great that we have such a strong membership here, its just a shame we cant grow any bigger, with the rides being capped it really just promotes people not worrying about it and going their own way, we really need to work out a way of keeping the thing growing the right way as far as this goes, otherwise it wont get anymore from here, you really need to think it through if you want to grow more.

If every one was to talk to a friend about it then the ride will be full before it even hits the ride forum, then you get attitudes like “they are local, they live there , they can ride any time”…..As I have said before if it was not for the locals where would our visitors ride , other than around in circles missing the good tracks.

There is nothing wrong with more riders in the group, you just may need to split at some sections and this would suit some riders anyway, as there is always the easy way around and the hard way. You will get a better response from all around if all were welcome….Dont loose sight here again my friend….Think Bigger so you dont go backwards

totally agree with you rat

February 7, 2009 at 8:45 am #121346

Puddles
Member

I did’nt get my name down for the Wauchope so now because it’s capped I miss out

February 7, 2009 at 8:59 am #121347

Dean
Member

what if you guys did an OBT ride every second weekend :laugh: then no-one would miss out,just joking I know what is involved with organising these rides.The ride I organisd on the second day of the xmas party I was peaking out for 3 weeks before hand :laugh: Because I wanted it to be awsome. shouldnt have worried to much;) Good to see sch a large number of the Northern chapter boys,well doneB)

ollie

February 7, 2009 at 10:01 am #121341

TheBoss
Member

Guys this thread as been locked for a short while, we are just looking at a point raised by puddles and Rat

Cheers

Admin

February 7, 2009 at 10:04 am #121348

Mick D
Member

Don’t get us wrong guys. Having organised and ridden several larger rides (over 15 riders) I feel that I am qualified to speak on the subject.
It is all well and good to turn up at the designated meet spot and do your ride. You’ve paid your rediculously low $20 for the supplied lunch and fuel. You know your bike is full of fuel, the air filter is clean and the chain is lubed and you know you went out of your way to make sure it was done and that is it for the day,Right?
Please consider what the guys involved in organising the ride do prior to the ride.
Pre running the trails, organising the food, setting up a fuel dump, crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s, just so you can have a awesome ride with a group of guys with the same passion in life.
Please accept the fact that if we cap the rides,it is for a logistics reason, if your are prepared to help us set these rides up, you are more than welcome to help. if not, please accept any management decisions we make.
We (as in the NTH Coast OBT) also reserve the right to adjust the amount of riders, relevant to the help offered.
Hoping this is OK with the masses?
Cheers
Mick

February 7, 2009 at 10:28 am #121351

Greg
Member

Its now unlocked

TB

February 7, 2009 at 10:51 am #121353

David
Member

Mick, as mentioned to TB I will more than happily help out with these rides in any way needed so we dont have to shut the doors on any like minded poor fool that wants to throw himself in the dirt:laugh:

As always, and you know it is true, I will help anyone ride a bike because of my passion for the things, why else would I do the hours at the HVMCC like I do, Just wish I could be there so I could help Rider X with the huge load of leading so many, I will also help with the organizing of extra fuel out there, as far as food goes, I thought Rider X had that base covered, let me know how I can help and we could sort something out I am sure:kiss: :kiss:

Mick I have lead rides before with 60 riders and yes it is hard, you can only do so much as 1 or 2 people but together it is possible to do anything, :laugh:

February 7, 2009 at 10:55 pm #121356

Mick D
Member

If I have to wear any grief,regarding a decision I make about a ride I have organised,it will certainly make me think about organising another. If anyone thinks they can cover all the bases required to get a big ride happening they are welcome to throw their hand in the air and organise one themselves.Untill you do,please think about the big picture.
Really guys, if you can’t do anything but sit back and post negative comments,you will fit in nicely at some other sites I can think of.
This is not what OBT is about.
I organised the Wauchope ride for fun, I don’t need the extra worry about having to defend myself.
If I posted what I am really thinking at this moment,I would have to move this thread to the BULL PIT.

February 7, 2009 at 11:04 pm #121391

Greg
Member

Yeah Mick I back that to the hilt, you people that have posted negative comments and are not going or want to go, sit back and stay out of it! The couple of people that organise all rides here on the site do it for everybody, not to have what they do picked to pieces by people that just turn up and ride and do nothing else or wont even be there.

If you dont like it or the way the rides are organised by people that do it for the sport and for everyone here at OBT, maybe you should look for another site we here at OBT are for everybody at every skill level.

End of story, lets get on with it, this is locked now and finished.

TB

February 8, 2009 at 1:26 am #121392

Greg
Member

After a PM from Puddles I thought maybe he is right and this should be an open discussion, I dont think it will benefit the site in any positive way but for freedom of speech here it is, Puddles was upset the thread was locked

No worries Puddles, I will open the forum on it, I will post my PM’s to you and this one here from you because as you say its an open forum for discussion

Hope thats ok, sure it is because you want open discussion

Puddle said

Hi TB
Its a shame if you have an opinion that differs from others that you get shut down.
i thought the idea of these forums was to be able to have your say & meet new people especially for those of us that are only just getting back into riding after a long brake.
however its seems to not the case.
If these rides take alot to organise all that is needed is to ask people like myself who are more than willing to help out were they can,but seems to be the few who don’t want that because they may loose some glory.
could you please remove me from yous site & I will no longer be encouraging any more people to join
Regards Puddles

My reply was

I dont have to remove your membership mate, you if you choose you just need not come back, if you stay and decide to organise a ride I will be there and will help where I can. Also if you think we organise rides for the glory, please explain to me and everyone that organises them what is this glory you speak of?

TB

I cant believe this has come to this,

My open forum questions for you Puddles are

1/ How does this site not help people getting back into the site?

2/ And please explain who is stopping anybody from organising rides?

3/ And what is the glory that we get from organising a ride, except for spending time with like minded people?

I look froward to your reply here on an open forum

TB

February 8, 2009 at 1:43 am #121393

Anonymous

Guys please respect the decision of the people that are organising rides. Anyone that has done one knows what it takes to get it sorted and get a ride to run smoothly.

Rides are often capped to ensure good fun is had by all participants and beacuse only a limited few want to sacrifice their ride to help out.

Please remember you are all free to organise a ride yourself, that way maybe the poeple that always do the organising might be able to turn up and just have a ride for once.

Whilst constuctive criticism is encouraged at OBT we would ask that you think about things before posting and decide if a PM to the relevant person may be a better way to go first. This doesn’t go for this thread/post, it goes for all of them.

Happy Trails

February 8, 2009 at 1:46 am #121395

Puddles
Member

Trailboss wrote:

Quote:

After a PM from Puddles I thought maybe he is right and this should be an open discussion, I dont think it will benefit the site in any positive way but for freedom of speech here it is, Puddles was upset the thread was locked

No worries Puddles, I will open the forum on it, I will post my PM’s to you and this one here from you because as you say its an open forum for discussion

Hope thats ok, sure it is because you want open discussion

Puddle said

Hi TB
Its a shame if you have an opinion that differs from others that you get shut down.
i thought the idea of these forums was to be able to have your say & meet new people especially for those of us that are only just getting back into riding after a long brake.
however its seems to not the case.
If these rides take alot to organise all that is needed is to ask people like myself who are more than willing to help out were they can,but seems to be the few who don’t want that because they may loose some glory.
could you please remove me from yous site & I will no longer be encouraging any more people to join
Regards Puddles

My reply was

I dont have to remove your membership mate, you if you choose you just need not come back, if you stay and decide to organise a ride I will be there and will help where I can. Also if you think we organise rides for the glory, please explain to me and everyone that organises them what is this glory you speak of?

TB

I cant believe this has come to this,

My open forum questions for you Puddles are

1/ How does this site not help people getting back into the site?

2/ And please explain who is stopping anybody from organising rides?

3/ And what is the glory that we get from organising a ride, except for spending time with like minded people?

I look froward to your reply here on an open forum

TB

1. each time I have entered into a discussion it has just about been killed or the thread dies
2. never said no one can not organise a ride.
3. the glory I speak of is the massive ego boost you all get after organising a ride. example Hillend ride 5 pages of pat on the backs if you enjoy riding you should’nt expect anymore then the enjoyment get get out having the ride. not 5 pages telling how wonderful you are

February 8, 2009 at 1:55 am #121397

Anonymous

Puddles, nobody has asked anyone to post anything about Hillend. People have posted what they want up there. They have had a good time and having attended the ride see the amount of effort that goes into it so some feel to say a thank you to TB (or whoever organises the ride) is common courtesy. You don’t HAVE to do this.

I don’t know where you are going with all this. Are you unhappy that you are missing the Saturday part of the Wauchope weekend or the fact that poeple have the manners to thank someone after organising a ride?

Also, help for rides is usually offered as it’s not practical to canvass every member on here for help, there is enough organising to do as it is. If you want to help stick your hand in the air make an offer and it will be all good. Saying you are glad to help if people had asked you isn’t very proactive.
I hope you don’t leave, stay and we go out riding at some point
Author

Posts

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 41 total)

1 2 3 →

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.