Motorcycle Rider Improvement Day - Taranaki - Sunday 18 September

[Movistar]

Roadsafe Taranaki together New Plymouth Injury Safe and ACC are hosting a Motorcycle Rider Improvement Day on Sunday 18 September at the Kartsport Taranaki Kart Track, Waitara.

Numbers are limited to a maximum of 25 riders.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

[Movistar]

Spots are filling fast!

If you want to register, be in quick.

[Gremlin]

All in the bottom or middle of the Island... where's the ones in Auckland? :(

[KoroJ]

All in the bottom or middle of the Island... where's the ones in Auckland? :(

Why? Do you need to learn how to ride on the left side of the road again?

[Movistar]

All in the bottom or middle of the Island... where's the ones in Auckland? :(

Come on down and join us!

The ride here and back will be worth it alone... :msn-wink:

[bluninja]

Do they teach wheelies, stoppies and getting your knee down at the go-cart track?:yes:

What sort of skills are they teaching? what's the format? What's the background of the instructors? How will they handle the differing skill/experience levels amongst 25 riders?

I read the PDF file, and the info wasn't there. Yes I could call up, find out and post the answers here, but thought the OP may know and could just fill it in.

[Gremlin]

Why? Do you need to learn how to ride on the left side of the road again?
:lol: No, I just reckon that rider training is a good thing. Once the BMW is back, I'll be seeing Tricia (slofox had those posts saying she was really good). I also like the skills stuff you did, finding tarmac up here etc, goes into the too hard basket, but I do like the idea of REALLY being able to handle the bike.

Sort of like the cop stuff as well, like taking off with the bike in full lock etc.

Come on down and join us!

The ride here and back will be worth it alone... :msn-wink:
Tempting, but my BMW isn't back from the USA yet, otherwise I will do that at some point...

[Movistar]

Tempting, but my BMW isn't back from the USA yet, otherwise I will do that at some point...

Well, we have another day coming up in November so keep an eye out for the next notification for that day!

It would be great to get some out-of-towners along.

[Movistar]

Do they teach wheelies, stoppies and getting your knee down at the go-cart track?:yes:

Ah, no.


What sort of skills are they teaching? what's the format? What's the background of the instructors? How will they handle the differing skill/experience levels amongst 25 riders?

On the track we will be going over braking, counter-steering, cornering. The kart track is not conducive to high speeds, so it is more about technique.

The 25 riders will be split into four even groups: two will be on the track, one group will be covering theory in the 'classroom' and one going over maintenance, bike set up etc. After one hour the groups not on the track switch.
After two hours (from the start), the groups on the track move off track, while the two groups that have been doing the theory, move out to the track.

The instructors all have a wealth of experience, both individually and collectively.
Three of them are 'I' endorsed, one is an assessor for IAM, one has been running similar training days for 15+ years.
More importantly there are all passionate about rider training and have excellent delivery techniques that cater to all experience levels - this is not a dictorial session, more an informative approach to heighten rider awareness of the skills and issues that face riders every time they venture out.

The afternoon concludes with a road ride that we will stop at different points on and discuss the hazards that are/could be present.

The whole day is about getting feedback from the attendees about what their views/issues/weaknesses/strengths are and discussing these with the rest of the group. This way more experienced riders get to share their knowledge, less experienced riders get to ask questions, with the trainers explaining the theory behind the knowledge.



I hope that explains it well enough. If you have more questions, please give me a call or post them here.

[bluninja]

Thank you for the comprehensive response...not sure how you split 25 into 4 even groups....but that's just me taking the 'p' :innocent:

The practical side sounds really good.

Shame there's no knee down stuff on the track, it looks almost as long as the old Taupo track.

Is there any chance that people can come and just observe at the track, to see whether they may want to come along at a future date?

[Movistar]

Thank you for the comprehensive response...not sure how you split 25 into 4 even groups....but that's just me taking the 'p' :innocent:

The practical side sounds really good.

Shame there's no knee down stuff on the track, it looks almost as long as the old Taupo track.

Is there any chance that people can come and just observe at the track, to see whether they may want to come along at a future date?

We split one person into 4, easy really :rolleyes:...you can certainly come and have a look.

[bluninja]

Ok thanks.

[ynot slow]

Was thinking of heading to the naki to visit folks,and heading up on Sunday,but alas can't get Monday off.

[Movistar]

Was thinking of heading to the naki to visit folks,and heading up on Sunday,but alas can't get Monday off.

We'll be finished around 4.00pm. If you have time, see them on the way home...
nothing like a full day before a week at work!

[ynot slow]

But a 4-5hour ride to Napier not nice lol,will see how Mondayitis goes.

[naughtygirl]

This is exactly what i need.
I have emailed the organiser, fingers crossed there is a spot left.

[Oblivion]

I would love to come and do it. Ill see if I can scrounge $40 together. :facepalm:

Would be nice to get some serious training down so I am as competent as can be when I go for my full. :yes:

And how many places are left as of now?

[Movistar]

This is exactly what i need.
I have emailed the organiser, fingers crossed there is a spot left.

You're all sorted!


I would love to come and do it. Ill see if I can scrounge $40 together. :facepalm:

Would be nice to get some serious training down so I am as competent as can be when I go for my full. :yes:

And how many places are left as of now?

There are only a few left, and there is always a last minute rush with some disappointed people that miss out.
So email the address on the flyer and you will be sent a registration form to enter. :yes:

[bluninja]

Well it was persistent precipitation on Sunday morning so I gave coming to watch at the track a miss as I had a meeting in Wanganui at lunch time.

I did persuade my work colleague to attend the course, and he was really amped and pleased he did the course. He got loads out of it. Lets hope he practices and absorbs the lessons. He had nothing but praise for the instructors.

The pictures of all the bikes outside Icons Sports bar showed the range of different bikes that had brought their riders along to the course.

[Movistar]

Well it was persistent precipitation on Sunday morning so I gave coming to watch at the track a miss as I had a meeting in Wanganui at lunch time.

I did persuade my work colleague to attend the course, and he was really amped and pleased he did the course. He got loads out of it. Lets hope he practices and absorbs the lessons. He had nothing but praise for the instructors.

The pictures of all the bikes outside Icons Sports bar showed the range of different bikes that had brought their riders along to the course.

Thanks for the feedback, that's great to hear.

We were on the brink of calling the day off as the weather was that bad :facepalm: but we said 'No Cancellations' and I'm glad we persisted, turned out to be a great day! :yes:

Yes, Icons put on a great feed for us as by that stage everyone was well used. This is a perfect location for us to end the day as it is right at the end of the road ride. Amazing hospitality, the fire was going, and the rugby was on the big screen. Best of all, everyone got to share their experiences from the day. :niceone:

The next one is on Sunday 20 November, and we will be having two groups: one for women and one for men - look out for the new thread here soon!