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buffstar
6th September 2016, 21:36
Hi all
I'm relatively new to road riding, have ridden dirt for a long time, but recently purchased my first roadie (not counting hooning about as a youngster on dodgy bikes)
Id like to know if there are any mentors in my area that I could have an observed ride with and maybe get some tips?
any help to shove me in the right direction appreciated
Cheers
Buffstar

Maha
6th September 2016, 21:41
Graham is in Swanson, he is a really nice guy. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/18979-Kiwi-Graham
Also Tricia if it's a one on one tutor you're looking for. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/4684-Tricia1000

buffstar
6th September 2016, 21:54
cool thanks for that Maha :yes:

nzspokes
7th September 2016, 17:24
Try Phill at Riderskills. The best and isbased out west.

http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

Supermac Jr
8th September 2016, 12:58
Getting a mentor is very helpful - especially when you're new...

I had a few rides with a mentor when I started out and found the feedback great. it added to my early experiences and gave me confidence.

Thumbs up for trying to get one!:niceone:

Scubbo
9th September 2016, 13:58
Try Phill at Riderskills. The best and isbased out west.

http://www.riderskills.co.nz/


+1

Phil is Brill...iant

buffstar
9th September 2016, 19:10
awesome guys - thanks for all the feedback :yes: I will touch base with Phil next week. Off to do the coro loop this weekend with some mates, I'm loving this road gig!!

jellywrestler
9th September 2016, 20:15
Hi all
I'm relatively new to road riding, have ridden dirt for a long time, but recently purchased my first roadie (not counting hooning about as a youngster on dodgy bikes)
Id like to know if there are any mentors in my area that I could have an observed ride with and maybe get some tips?
any help to shove me in the right direction appreciated
Cheers
Buffstar


Off to do the coro loop this weekend with some mates, I'm loving this road gig!!

that's a big learning curve in one step, take it bloody easy.

buffstar
9th September 2016, 21:38
that's a big learning curve in one step, take it bloody easy.


Thanks I will! we've already done a big trek up to Cape Rianga (sp?) from North Auckland, and another smaller adventure up to Kerikeri a couple of weeks ago, I'm riding with trusted friends & no pressure from them to be fast or loose. Another friend of mine was giving me some advice today re: the logging trucks from Kopu (sp again!) & generally to be bloody careful, so I'm going into it with a huge amount of caution - if its too scary I can always tell em all to gedda fuck, turn about and go home! :bash: