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Kiwi Graham

22nd December 2010, 11:17

Crickey this has come around fast!!

In just 4 short weeks will be our next ART day, The organised amongst you have already booked you spots and it would appear we are going to be sold out again before the day so dont delay in sending in your entry forms. We will be checking the mail box regulaly over christmas.

Have a great Christmas and see you all in the new year.

Toaster

4th January 2011, 10:51

Looking forward to it!

Anyone else riding down from North Auckland?

Jacko2

4th January 2011, 11:56

Looking forward to it!

Anyone else riding down from North Auckland?

Hey there Cam, long time no see buddy.
Have to catch-up on the 16th mate.
JACKO

Kiwi Graham

5th January 2011, 11:36

Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year.

So groups 2 & 3 nearly full and group 4 well on the way.
Still room in group 1 at the moment.

Our Star Instructor this time is Nick Cole the current National 600 champion he is going to be on hand to anybody who wants to pick his brains. He will shortly afterwards heading down south to kick off his 2011 National campaign in the F1 class.

Come and blow away a few cobwebs and get your brains back into motorcycling gear with the ART team.

Toaster

5th January 2011, 19:37

Hey there Cam, long time no see buddy.
Have to catch-up on the 16th mate.
JACKO

Absolutely! :scooter:

Kiwi Graham

10th January 2011, 08:13

Hi all,

We are now running a reserve list for group 2
Group 3 is about to close as is group 4 so get in quick, I suggest you contact Colleen to assure your place 027 423 1433

Group 1 still has a few places left but is expected to be full before the day.

Qkchk

11th January 2011, 14:38

Looking forward to it!

Anyone else riding down from North Auckland?

Will be heading down early to help set up. Not sure what time at this stage, will let you know.

EDIT: Will be leaving Albany around 6.30am.

Toaster

13th January 2011, 14:48

Will be heading down early to help set up. Not sure what time at this stage, will let you know.

EDIT: Will be leaving Albany around 6.30am.

Going to be a blimin' early start from Cowslapacoppa I can tell you! :eek:

Kiwi Graham

13th January 2011, 21:12

Groups 2,3 & 4 now full with reserve lists running
Space still available for a lucky few in group 1.
Ring Colleen to confirm your place if booking between now and Sunday 027 423 1433

miloking

13th January 2011, 22:01

Fingers crossed weather doesnt turn into shit...

Toaster

14th January 2011, 09:50

Fingers crossed weather doesnt turn into shit...

After all this hot dry weather it would be gutting for that Monday rain to arrive early! Yep, fingers crossed it stays fine. Overcast and cool would be nice.

miloking

14th January 2011, 21:59

After all this hot dry weather it would be gutting for that Monday rain to arrive early! Yep, fingers crossed it stays fine. Overcast and cool would be nice.

yeah little overcast would be awesome ...I reckon if it rains it will be sunday evening. Still at least we have rusty pits to hide under not like those poor suckers at hampton downs this sunday :D

OutForADuck

15th January 2011, 08:54

Guys the forecast is if anything hotter than today so bring some sunscreen and plenty of water.

Still a few places left in group one so if you are borderline about coming, get over it and get out there you will thank yourself believe me.

Should be a fantastic day again as usual, capacity crowd out there, weather booked ahead and everyone ramped up for a great day.

See you all there.

Toaster

15th January 2011, 10:16

Guys the forecast is if anything hotter than today so bring some sunscreen and plenty of water.

I assume there is a tap or two we can refill water bottles from?

p.dath

15th January 2011, 14:44

I assume there is a tap or two we can refill water bottles from?

The water quality at the track is questionable - do not use it for human consumption.

Bring about 2l of bottled water for yourself to consume. Especially if it is hot like today.

Take a read of the Wiki:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/AMCC_Advanced_Rider_Training

Neon

15th January 2011, 19:04

First time there, can't wait!

Gwinch

16th January 2011, 07:27

Actually miloking, we have pits. Nice ones too. Plus the main convention building with Carl Cox & friends playing inside it. I know where I would rather be! ;)

zealchick

16th January 2011, 18:19

OK so i'm pretty happy with today (as everyone that attended ART should be) I got Most improved Rider for the day:first:
Thanks Greg for all your advice and guidance clearly its made a huge impact on my riding:yes:
Thanks too all the instructors and organisers of today, once again an awesome day:ride::hug:
Very tired girl will sleep well tonight:sleep:

OutForADuck

17th January 2011, 06:58

Wow what a great day. As usual were were booked out again. This time we still had places in group 1, which is unusual but they were snapped up on the day to the point where it was the most difficult I have ever seen it to re-seed people in groups.

The day was hot and fairly still, only a couple of offs and no one hurt.

Neil won best instructor ( for those that want to put a face to him he's the guy videoing you all and usually smiling under his helmet right behind you).

Tania McGonagle won most improved rider after a consistent improvement and a very consistent ride.

Nick Cole was our celeb instructor and he was seen all over the groups giving advice and helping inspire. Even in group one guys were blown away as he explained that even at his level pushing to hard would slow you down and it smoothed them out amazingly.

There were a lot of grins all round as usual and I wait with great enthusiasm to see the comments come back (Link at the bottom of this page AMCC ART Day (http://www.amcc.co.nz/advanced-art)) and see how we can make it even better.

The next date fpr Pukekohe is April 17th, entry form available on the AMCC website. If you have noted a gap in March there is a reason and watch this space... we might have some news :eek:

Fantastic to see you all out there and what a fantastic day. A special thanks needs to go out to all the people that put their time into making this day for you, from the marshals that sat around all day in the heat and started earlier than all of you and finished later to the instructors and roving marshals that donate their time, bikes and tires to help you enjoy your day and become safer more competent riders. Thank you all I'm sure, as usual alot of the feed back with enforce how much you are appreciated.

and of course a very special thanks need to go out to the sponsor for this event, Cycle Treads (Northern Accessories) and Star insurance who not only provide so much assistance but always make sure they are there in so many other ways for you guys during the day.

One lass was asking how she could show her support after they helped her go from a no way day to a fantastic day (lending a hand with compulsory safety gear ).... The answer is of course put your money down when you next need something. After all you know they are going to look after you :niceone::niceone:

See you out there next time guys.

Toaster

17th January 2011, 14:01

Ninja82

18th January 2011, 18:11

Does anyone have photos from the ART Day? Especially of Group 2? Other than Highside. I thought there was another photographer there on the day but could be mistaken.
Not overly impressed with Highside's pics this time round...

p.dath

19th January 2011, 07:50

Go Jo Go

19th January 2011, 13:23

woohoo! thanks.

was gutted that Highside didn't get any of me coming off the track :doh:

I found this URL with Google:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/sets

Go Jo Go

19th January 2011, 13:32

A special thanks needs to go out to all the people that put their time into making this day for you, from the marshals that sat around all day in the heat and started earlier than all of you and finished later to the instructors and roving marshals that donate their time, bikes and tires to help you enjoy your day and become safer more competent riders. Thank you all I'm sure, as usual alot of the feed back with enforce how much you are appreciated.

and of course a very special thanks need to go out to the sponsor for this event, Cycle Treads (Northern Accessories) and Star insurance who not only provide so much assistance but always make sure they are there in so many other ways for you guys during the day.

One lass was asking how she could show her support after they helped her go from a no way day to a fantastic day (lending a hand with compulsory safety gear ).... The answer is of course put your money down when you next need something. After all you know they are going to look after you :niceone::niceone:

Yes, definitely a BIG, HUGE, GINORMOUS, thank you to everyone who helped make the day happen. Especially to Phil at CYCLE TREADS for lending me gear!!! Will be seeing you on late-night Thursdays!

OutForADuck

19th January 2011, 16:04

You can also try Damian Tomen’s Facebook site as he was also there taking photo's. Personally I thought our photographer was doing a pretty good job, but I guess you never get everyone appropriately.

Toaster

20th January 2011, 19:30

Hmmmm I came to the conclusion I need to ride a lot faster and lean over a whole lot more.

Still riding like a pussy....:eek:

SPP

20th January 2011, 19:55

Yep, very impressed with Group 1 again. The Instructors didn't have an ego and genuinely wanted to improve their riders. A good day to get out and meet some cool dudes.

Really want to pester Group 2 dudes next time :devil2: but these days are so popular!

Hmmmm I came to the conclusion I need to ride a lot faster ...
Were you on the bus in my group, Group 1? we're all extremely thankful you didn't friggin wind that thing up eh lol... "Comin through, OUTDA WAAAY!" :eek: