Any lady riders still on this site?

[buffstar]

as above, any ladies still frequent this site? Ive come back recently and it seems pretty quiet, but where there is life there is hope! I would love to find some more girls to ride with - from north of Auckland, but its not hard to get places. was thinking of tootling along to the NASS ride tonight if it still exists, maybe I will met some new riders there!

[trufflebutter]

I asked a similar question and a testosterone fueled moderator obviously deemed it an unsuitable subject.. :baby:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/178186-Female-free-zone

[buffstar]

oh lol, I did see that. so where are you located and what do you ride? as I said above I'm in Rodney & have an MT07, I do ride with the boys too but would love to meet more lady riders, just coz

[Maha]

This place used to be seething with female riders..just to name a few. Several still lurk/post at times out of that list. Out of the 25 listed I would say that 15 are prolific FB users. So they're out there, just not on here any longer...shame really... in some cases.

A_Mans_Ruin/chanceyy/Nasty/Trudes/yungatart/MsKABC/Stirts/Trumpess/Gurlracer/coffeejunkie/Lissa/MadDuck/Miss Piggy/Number One/ Mom/English Kiwi/Newhere/Maakz/Blue Rider/Grashopper/cc rider/Bosslady/Blightybiker/ikiebikie/Gina.

[buffstar]

This place used to be seething with female riders..just to name a few. Several still lurk/post at times out of that list. Out of the 25 listed I would say that 15 are prolific FB users. So they're out there, just not on here any longer...shame really... in some cases.

A_Mans_Ruin/chanceyy/Nasty/Trudes/yungatart/MsKABC/Stirts/Trumpess/Gurlracer/coffeejunkie/Lissa/MadDuck/Miss Piggy/Number One/ Mom/English Kiwi/Newhere/Maakz/Blue Rider/Grashopper/cc rider/Bosslady/Blightybiker/ikiebikie/Gina.


I recognise some of those names from back about 5-6 years ago - its a shame this site is not what it used to be, I should've gotten my road bike earlier I guess *sigh*

[Banditbandit]

as above, any ladies still frequent this site? Ive come back recently and it seems pretty quiet, but where there is life there is hope! I would love to find some more girls to ride with - from north of Auckland, but its not hard to get places. was thinking of tootling along to the NASS ride tonight if it still exists, maybe I will met some new riders there!

They're probably out riding .. unlike many of the keyboard warriors here ...

[Pound]

oh lol, I did see that. so where are you located and what do you ride? as I said above I'm in Rodney & have an MT07, I do ride with the boys too but would love to meet more lady riders, just coz



I'm not a lady, but I probably have more estrogen than testosterone in me.

Don't care for the whole "ego fueled" riding mentality.

I ride sloooooooow.

Oh and I live in Hobbyville, and ride a purple MT 07 too :)

Yay!

[Stirts]

I am not a lady, I don't frequent this site much lately, and I barely ride these days :weep:

But HI :wavey:

[buffstar]

I'm not a lady, but I probably have more estrogen than testosterone in me.

Don't care for the whole "ego fueled" riding mentality.

I ride sloooooooow.

Oh and I live in Hobbyville, and ride a purple MT 07 too :)

Yay!

Eeeeee!! Mines purple too - twinning! Have you gone on one of the NASS rides? I'm very tempted but not sure that they are still a thing? Nice & close for you 😎

[buffstar]

I am not a lady, I don't frequent this site much lately, and I barely ride these days :weep:

But HI :wavey:

Hi Stirts 😉 I'm not very ladylike either, what a shame you don't ride much anymore, but I understand life takes over, maybe you could come out of retirement? - I recognise your name from aaaages ago.

[Pound]

Eeeeee!! Mines purple too - twinning! Have you gone on one of the NASS rides? I'm very tempted but not sure that they are still a thing? Nice & close for you 😎


Ahh, but mine is "custom" Pasti dipped blaze purple :)

I haven't actually, but I have read about it, and yes, I am sure they still hold it every Wednesday at the west gate shell I think? Then off to Albany car park next to rebel sport.

I'm not a great people person, and I'm embarrassed at my lack of skill, which has prevented me from attending.... :(

[buffstar]

Ahh, but mine is "custom" Pasti dipped blaze purple :)

I haven't actually, but I have read about it, and yes, I am sure they still hold it every Wednesday at the west gate shell I think? Then off to Albany car park next to rebel sport.

I'm not a great people person, and I'm embarrassed at my lack of skill, which has prevented me from attending.... :(

Well, I wouldn't worry about giving two fucks about what others think of your skill or lack of! I think the whole idea is to upskill and time in the seat is the best way to do that.
I'm not able to go this week as my hubby is working late but I would be really keen to go next week
so if you wanted to meet up at the gas station that would be good? I'm far too busy trying to work on my cornering etc and staying alive to have time judging other peoples riding, I just really love riding & keen to make some new riding buddies :woohoo:

[Pound]

Well, I wouldn't worry about giving two fucks about what others think of your skill or lack of! I think the whole idea is to upskill and time in the seat is the best way to do that.
I'm not able to go this week as my hubby is working late but I would be really keen to go next week
so if you wanted to meet up at the gas station that would be good? I'm far too busy trying to work on my cornering etc and staying alive to have time judging other peoples riding, I just really love riding & keen to make some new riding buddies :woohoo:


Ah yes, very true, wise words:)

I try not to of course, but I think it's still human nature to compare yourself to others somewhat. I think when done in the correct way, and with a positive attitude, it can be a good thing.

But I, like you, just want to stay safe on the roads, and like I always say, a good ride is a ride when I come home safe and sound without incident.

That sounds marvelous, now all we need is a few more fellow biker lasses to join us!

[buffstar]

I'm working on it! I have a guy mate who might be keen also, I'll keep you posted

[Black Knight]

NASS moved to Facebook-you can contact them there.

[nzspokes]

Nass is indeed still going, no longer on here though for obvious reasons. https://www.facebook.com/NassNZ/?fref=ts

My girl and myself are west based and its not hard to talk us into a ride. Approaching daylight savings will help.

I have a vague recollection we may have meet on a trail ride years ago, but could be wrong.

[buffstar]

NASS moved to Facebook-you can contact them there.


Nass is indeed still going, no longer on here though for obvious reasons. https://www.facebook.com/NassNZ/?fref=ts

My girl and myself are west based and its not hard to talk us into a ride. Approaching daylight savings will help.

I have a vague recollection we may have meet on a trail ride years ago, but could be wrong.


Thanks guys - I will search them out on FB.
Its likely we have met at a trail ride - I don't get out to many any more, I kinda grew out of the MR rides, especially after eating it badly at Paparimu a couple (or more) years ago. It would be really cool if you and your lady came out next week too - I'm pretty sure daylight savings starts next week innit? so glad to have had some great responses on this thread, I really hope something can come from it :yes:

[Kickaha]

and I barely ride these days :weep:
Gordie not putting out anymore?

[nzspokes]

Thanks guys - I will search them out on FB.
Its likely we have met at a trail ride - I don't get out to many any more, I kinda grew out of the MR rides, especially after eating it badly at Paparimu a couple (or more) years ago. It would be really cool if you and your lady came out next week too - I'm pretty sure daylight savings starts next week innit? so glad to have had some great responses on this thread, I really hope something can come from it :yes:

Yeah all good. PM me next week and we can work it out.

Ive not been out on the traily for a year or so, just not getting the time.

[WristTwister]

Thanks guys - I will search them out on FB.
Its likely we have met at a trail ride - I don't get out to many any more, I kinda grew out of the MR rides, especially after eating it badly at Paparimu a couple (or more) years ago. It would be really cool if you and your lady came out next week too - I'm pretty sure daylight savings starts next week innit? so glad to have had some great responses on this thread, I really hope something can come from it :yes:

There is also The Litas Auckland. (https://www.facebook.com/thelitasAKL/?fref=ts)

[nodrog]

This place used to be seething with female riders..just to name a few. Several still lurk/post at times out of that list. Out of the 25 listed I would say that 15 are prolific FB users. So they're out there, just not on here any longer...shame really... in some cases.

A_Mans_Ruin/chanceyy/Nasty/Trudes/yungatart/MsKABC/Stirts/Trumpess/Gurlracer/coffeejunkie/Lissa/MadDuck/Miss Piggy/Number One/ Mom/English Kiwi/Newhere/Maakz/Blue Rider/Grashopper/cc rider/Bosslady/Blightybiker/ikiebikie/Gina.

What About Auntfanny?

[Virago]

What About Auntfanny?

She was a good root.

[Maha]

What About Auntfanny?

Didn't she end up selling her soul to the ice cream man? :killingme

[**Rach**]

I'm still around (not often active though as it does seem a bit quieter). I'm up north, Whangarei, & have a Nightster :)

[Stirts]

maybe you could come out of retirement? - I recognise your name from aaaages ago.

I am not THAT old...yet :bleh:

324453


Gordie not putting out anymore?

Gordie? Oh is that who that is in the garage?!

[buffstar]

I'm still around (not often active though as it does seem a bit quieter). I'm up north, Whangarei, & have a Nightster :)

Hi chick! we were up your way not too long ago for a ride thru to Kerikeri - you've got some great roads up there :devil2:

[QUOTE=Stirts;1131000429]I am not THAT old...yet :bleh:

324453

bah haha that is NOT the angle I was going from, just that I recognised your name from the last time I was an active member which was ages ago :msn-wink:

[MrMarko]

They're probably out riding .. unlike many of the keyboard warriors here ...

Yeappppp thats what its for... :headbang:

[Maha]

They're probably out riding .. unlike many of the keyboard warriors here ...

No, they are on FB ...same ole' ranting and raving just on a different site.

[Kickaha]

Gordie? Oh is that who that is in the garage?!
Probably one of many

[mossy1200]

Im in a biker angels thread. Do I still get spanked for that?

[caspernz]

Im in a biker angels thread. Do I still get spanked for that?

I'm sure Bruce can make time for your "punishment" in his busy schedule...:wacko:

[mossy1200]

Its a downward spiral
I just facebook stalked The Litas Wellington.
Wonder if I would be able to join.

[Grashopper]

I still stop by here every few days, but usually don't stay too long...

I'm a bit farther south than AKL

[buffstar]

I still stop by here every few days, but usually don't stay too long...

I'm a bit farther south than AKL

Hi Grasshopper 😜 We've got friends down your way who ride too. Looking forward to doing a wee mission down there one day - any recommendations for fun jaunts?

[buffstar]

Its a downward spiral
I just facebook stalked The Litas Wellington.
Wonder if I would be able to join.

Give it a go 😂 Pics or it didn't happen! Don't forget your eyeliner & lippy 👍

[Banditbandit]

I'm still around (not often active though as it does seem a bit quieter). I'm up north, Whangarei, & have a Nightster :)

You have my sympathies ...

[WristTwister]

Its a downward spiral
I just facebook stalked The Litas Wellington.
Wonder if I would be able to join.

Ladies only, but there are rides that are open to males. Tomorrow's ride was cancelled because of crap weather :( If you're registered in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride next weekend you might bump into some members there.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Ladies only, but there are rides that are open to males. Tomorrow's ride was cancelled because of crap weather :( If you're registered in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride next weekend you might bump into some members there.

A couple of them are regulars in our shop. Good people and dead keen, which is great to see.

[mossy1200]

Ladies only, but there are rides that are open to males. Tomorrow's ride was cancelled because of crap weather :( If you're registered in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride next weekend you might bump into some members there.

Lucky. Ride bike and wet weather wouldn't work. I wouldn't be able to sell it later.

[Grashopper]

Hi Grasshopper 😜 We've got friends down your way who ride too. Looking forward to doing a wee mission down there one day - any recommendations for fun jaunts?

Pretty much all the back roads between Hamilton and Taupo are fun. I like going around the lake, too, but there is a lot of traffic on the eastern side over summer.

[swtfa]

Its a downward spiral
I just facebook stalked The Litas Wellington.
Wonder if I would be able to join.

Litas all over NZ now, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Nelson even ;)

[Tricia1000]

Yep, still riding and still teaching riding. Haven't been on my bike in a couple of months due to fractured ankle, (not bike related), but will be back on the road this weekend..


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[nzspokes]

Thanks guys - I will search them out on FB.
Its likely we have met at a trail ride - I don't get out to many any more, I kinda grew out of the MR rides, especially after eating it badly at Paparimu a couple (or more) years ago. It would be really cool if you and your lady came out next week too - I'm pretty sure daylight savings starts next week innit? so glad to have had some great responses on this thread, I really hope something can come from it :yes:

Well Daylight savings just started, along with the rain. We shall see what the weather does this week.

[Pound]

Well Daylight savings just started, along with the rain. We shall see what the weather does this week.



Sadly the weather is not looking too great for the coming week :(

Be gone nasty weather!!

[buffstar]

Fingers crossed for good weather!

[Number One]

This place used to be seething with female riders..just to name a few. Several still lurk/post at times out of that list. Out of the 25 listed I would say that 15 are prolific FB users. So they're out there, just not on here any longer...shame really... in some cases.

A_Mans_Ruin/chanceyy/Nasty/Trudes/yungatart/MsKABC/Stirts/Trumpess/Gurlracer/coffeejunkie/Lissa/MadDuck/Miss Piggy/Number One/ Mom/English Kiwi/Newhere/Maakz/Blue Rider/Grashopper/cc rider/Bosslady/Blightybiker/ikiebikie/Gina.

Seething? Interesting choice of words Mr Maha hope you and Mom are well


I am not a lady

My favourite thing about you ;) also your bank of inappropriate pics and responses.


Im in a biker angels thread. Do I still get spanked for that?

Bend over and let's see....

[Maha]

Seething? Interesting choice of words Mr Maha hope you and Mom are well



Inundated? :rolleyes: We couldn't be better.. nine days away from work then four days back at work then more time off where we will go up to the caravan by the beach.

[Madness]

Inundated? :rolleyes: We couldn't be better.. nine days away from work then four days back at work then more time off where we will go up to the caravan by the beach.

You deserve it. Cleaning toilets must be hard work.

[IkieBikie]

oh lol, I did see that. so where are you located and what do you ride? as I said above I'm in Rodney & have an MT07, I do ride with the boys too but would love to meet more lady riders, just coz

just had bike on hold through to end of Oct, if heading up Whangarei be great to catch up for a ride/coffee etc, let me know. Should have bike back on the road late this month. Plan is to get it ready for big trip Cemetery circuit

[mossy1200]

Bend over and let's see....

Even though I have been good your comment makes me feel naughty.

[Number One]

Even though I have been good your comment makes me feel naughty.

Wiggle closer naughty boy...

[mossy1200]

Wiggle closer naughty boy...

Runs back to boy zone. Staying out of Biker Angels threads. Its dangerous in here.

[STEPHASAUR]

Come to nass!!!
:D

[Pound]

Do any ladies actually attend NASS, or is it just a chorizo sausage fest?

[STEPHASAUR]

Do any ladies actually attend NASS, or is it just a chorizo sausage fest?

every now and then. Only semi-regular females are myself and Juniper. cant remember the last time there was another womans at nass also :P

[Pound]

every now and then. Only semi-regular females are myself and Juniper. cant remember the last time there was another womans at nass also :P

Ahh that is a pity. :(

We really do need more lady riders to balance things out (And *Cough*, tone down the large stick waving)

[STEPHASAUR]

Ahh that is a pity. :(

We really do need more lady riders to balance things out (And *Cough*, tone down the large stick waving)

100% hahah

[Pound]

I will give a bottle of V Zero to every lady who shows up at NASS this Wednesday.

Now that's an incentive!:2thumbsup

[STEPHASAUR]

I will give a bottle of V Zero to every lady who shows up at NASS this Wednesday.

Now that's an incentive!:2thumbsup

hahahah!!

save one for the pub section!! (i got family shiz so probably wont be able to make the rider part of the meet)

[Pound]

Ahh, that's a pity.

I went for the first time a few Wednesdays back.

I enjoyed the ride over to the Albany car park, but didn't partake in the low speed drills (too embarrassed by poor skills).

[STEPHASAUR]

Ahh, that's a pity.

I went for the first time a few Wednesdays back.

I enjoyed the ride over to the Albany car park, but didn't partake in the low speed drills (too embarrassed by poor skills).

aww but looking like a noob is half the fun!

[Pound]

Trure, but I guess I'm just afraid of dropping my bike! (again) :laugh:

[STEPHASAUR]

Trure, but I guess I'm just afraid of dropping my bike! (again) :laugh:

Still failing to see an issue :P

[Pound]

Still failing to see an issue :P

Replacement fairing $600+ per side.....:(

[buffstar]

having only been to the one NASS ride, I'm not really qualified to have much of an opinion. Unfortunately I am an opinionated person lol, it was a sausage fest. the ride over there was ok, but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of direction going on with learning skills, some one just plonked some cones down and others rode around them.... and then off to the pub.
I ditched before the pub as being the only female there and ever so slighter older than the rest of the crowd I felt really out of place. Personally I think I learn more just riding my bike with my friends or solo.
Ive done one of the ride forever courses and that was ok...

[nzspokes]

having only been to the one NASS ride, I'm not really qualified to have much of an opinion. Unfortunately I am an opinionated person lol, it was a sausage fest. the ride over there was ok, but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of direction going on with learning skills, some one just plonked some cones down and others rode around them.... and then off to the pub.
I ditched before the pub as being the only female there and ever so slighter older than the rest of the crowd I felt really out of place. Personally I think I learn more just riding my bike with my friends or solo.
Ive done one of the ride forever courses and that was ok...

Do you have something specific you want to learn? Or more general?

[Madness]

Personally I think I learn more just riding my bike with my friends or solo.

Worked perfectly well for us old cunts before the days of social media.

[WristTwister]

having only been to the one NASS ride, I'm not really qualified to have much of an opinion. Unfortunately I am an opinionated person lol, it was a sausage fest. the ride over there was ok, but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of direction going on with learning skills, some one just plonked some cones down and others rode around them.... and then off to the pub.
I ditched before the pub as being the only female there and ever so slighter older than the rest of the crowd I felt really out of place. Personally I think I learn more just riding my bike with my friends or solo.
Ive done one of the ride forever courses and that was ok...

From what I've heard about these rides from those who have gone to one or two before is that they're just regular meet-ups thinly disguised as skills rides. #heatedgrips #comparingtirewear #oldboysclub :tugger:

[STEPHASAUR]

aww I must have just missed you!
arrived as they were packing up. Juniper was there (chick in black cbr600rr) she must have arrived shortly after you left too :(

I wouldn't say they're useless meets. i don't know what they were practising yesterday but generally its stuff like emergency braking, fig 8's, slaloms etc
idk, i find them pretty helpful in real life situations, but suppose it really depends
can agree its a bit of a measuring contest sometimes, and they DO tend to be a bit overwhelming if you're the only chick attending (last time i went was a total nightmare) but idk, when the groups are smaller and/or there are other ladies present it's not too bad

Certainly hope it doesn't put you off coming along to the next one. would love to meet other lady riders :)

[Maha]

having only been to the one NASS ride, I'm not really qualified to have much of an opinion. Unfortunately I am an opinionated person lol, it was a sausage fest. the ride over there was ok, but there didn't seem to be a whole lot of direction going on with learning skills, some one just plonked some cones down and others rode around them.... and then off to the pub.
I ditched before the pub as being the only female there and ever so slighter older than the rest of the crowd I felt really out of place. Personally I think I learn more just riding my bike with my friends or solo.
Ive done one of the ride forever courses and that was ok...

In all honesty, you probably will learn about your riding style/technique over time, riding by yourself or with a small group of friends rather than attending a meeting where you get to do, and learn less than you would at a BHS course.

2011, a few of us use to arrange Learner friendly day rides that took place once a month, we did 7 in total. What really impressed me was that experienced riders would turn up and ride. Chatting over a burger with the novice riders and offering a bit of advice was appreciated, no mentoring, just a little bit of advice on something that may have been picked up by the more experienced rider such as road position/following distances/corner set and speed. No need to inundate newer riders with too much advice at once, it won't all sink in.

[Pound]

I have to agree with Buffstar.


I felt terribly out of place myself.

Needs more ladies and maturity.

[buffstar]

Worked perfectly well for us old cunts before the days of social media.


yeahhhh I think I might be an old cunt lmfao. I will just ride my damn bike, ive got most of the basic skills down from years on the dirt, I just thought there was 'more' ya know? meh fuckit

[Pound]

yeahhhh I think I might be an old cunt lmfao.

Yeah but us whipper snappers could learn a thing or two from our elders :)

Respect for one....;)

[nzspokes]

My time is starting to free up if anybody is looking some rides.

[hokckeyholic]

I'm new to riding, pretty keen to see if there's any groups around? Obviously NASS has been suggested which I'll have a look at, but any other suggestionsuggestions?

[Pound]

I'm new to riding, pretty keen to see if there's any groups around? Obviously NASS has been suggested which I'll have a look at, but any other suggestionsuggestions?


Honestly, for a beginner, I wouldn't recommend NASS. They ride unnecessarily aggressively and don't focus of safe riding technique.

That being said, if that's the sort of thing you are into, then by all means, head along, but be warned, there is quite a lot of testosterone and "showmanship" flying around at the meet ups for NASS .

I would be keen to ride with a few learners who want a slow pace, no pressure ride.

[hokckeyholic]

Honestly, for a beginner, I wouldn't recommend NASS. They ride unnecessarily aggressively and don't focus of safe riding technique.

That being said, if that's the sort of thing you are into, then by all means, head along, but be warned, there is quite a lot of testosterone and "showmanship" flying around at the meet ups for NASS .

I would be keen to ride with a few learners who want a slow pace, no pressure ride.

Yup honestly doesn't sound like something I'd be too keen on, hearing that...

And yeah I would too

[Maha]

Honestly, for a beginner, I wouldn't recommend NASS. They ride unnecessarily aggressively and don't focus of safe riding technique.

That being said, if that's the sort of thing you are into, then by all means, head along, but be warned, there is quite a lot of testosterone and "showmanship" flying around at the meet ups for NASS .

I would be keen to ride with a few learners who want a slow pace, no pressure ride.

I tagged onto one ride years ago and surprised at the lack of 'street skill' shown. There was no structure what so ever on the ride, it was just like the several previous group rides I had been on...''here is where will are going/see ya there''. For a learner based ride, that is unacceptable. That is one reason why a few of us started learner friendly rides once a month. I my opinion, new riders get a lot more out of riding with experienced riders in a safe/structured environment rather than ride around markers in a car park for an hour then fuck off for a drink and a burger somewhere afterwards.

[Pound]

I tagged onto one ride years ago and surprised at the lack of 'street skill' shown. There was no structure what so ever on the ride, it was just like the several previous group rides I had been on...''here is where will are going/see ya there''. For a learner based ride, that is unacceptable. That is one reason why a few of us started learner friendly rides once a month. I my opinion, new riders get a lot more out of riding with experienced riders in a safe/structured environment rather than ride around markers in a car park for an hour then fuck off for a drink and a burger somewhere afterwards.

Couldn't agree more Maha.:yes:

I too went along to one of these 2 months back, and it's just as you say.

The whole "Lets go to the pub afterwards" made absolutely no sense to me.......:facepalm:

[hokckeyholic]

I tagged onto one ride years ago and surprised at the lack of 'street skill' shown. There was no structure what so ever on the ride, it was just like the several previous group rides I had been on...''here is where will are going/see ya there''. For a learner based ride, that is unacceptable. That is one reason why a few of us started learner friendly rides once a month. I my opinion, new riders get a lot more out of riding with experienced riders in a safe/structured environment rather than ride around markers in a car park for an hour then fuck off for a drink and a burger somewhere afterwards.

Are those learner rides still going?
And yeah, obviously that would be a lot better. It seems to me that a lot of people who get into riding tend to do it because of a friend who already ride, but unfortunately that wasn't really the case for me.

On another note, anyone know anything about the mentoring programme and if it's still running?

[old slider]

I tagged onto one ride years ago and surprised at the lack of 'street skill' shown. There was no structure what so ever on the ride, it was just like the several previous group rides I had been on...''here is where will are going/see ya there''. For a learner based ride, that is unacceptable. That is one reason why a few of us started learner friendly rides once a month. I my opinion, new riders get a lot more out of riding with experienced riders in a safe/structured environment rather than ride around markers in a car park for an hour then fuck off for a drink and a burger somewhere afterwards.

Good post Maha.
I think riding with not only experienced riders, but those who can leave their egos at home would be beneficial for many of us.

[Maha]

Couldn't agree more Maha.:yes:

I too went along to one of these 2 months back, and it's just as you say.

The whole "Lets go to the pub afterwards" made absolutely no sense to me.......:facepalm:

Some can't help themselves when it comes to ''Look how good I think I am at this riding lark''...leaving the new riders a tad bemused.

Are those learner rides still going?
And yeah, obviously that would be a lot better. It seems to me that a lot of people who get into riding tend to do it because of a friend who already ride, but unfortunately that wasn't really the case for me.

On another note, anyone know anything about the mentoring programme and if it's still running?

Unfortunately no the rides no longer happen. But a number of NASS/SASS attendees use to turn up...then we progressed into some over night and three day rides, which also no longer happen.

Good post Maha.
I think riding with not only experienced riders, but those who can leave their egos at home would be beneficial for many of us.


Yip our ride policy was 'No Hero's No ego's... We Just Don't Care'.

[PrincessBandit]

Are those learner rides still going?
And yeah, obviously that would be a lot better. It seems to me that a lot of people who get into riding tend to do it because of a friend who already ride, but unfortunately that wasn't really the case for me.

On another note, anyone know anything about the mentoring programme and if it's still running?

South Auckland Street Skills is great. I haven't been on a ride with them for ages; kinda gotten really really busy, but they were very helpful. Would meet up do some riding technique exercises e.g. practicing emergency stops etc. in a quiet car park, then go for a pootle together, end up at the pub (although not all of us drank grog!) Learner friendly. But it is out souf.
NOT to be confused with South Auckland Thursday Night Ride.

[hokckeyholic]

South Auckland Street Skills is great. I haven't been on a ride with them for ages; kinda gotten really really busy, but they were very helpful. Would meet up do some riding technique exercises e.g. practicing emergency stops etc. in a quiet car park, then go for a pootle together, end up at the pub (although not all of us drank grog!) Learner friendly. But it is out souf.
NOT to be confused with South Auckland Thursday Night Ride.

I love out southish haha so that's fine. When are they?

[Maha]

I love out southish haha so that's fine. When are they?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117274-South-Auckland-Street-Skills

[Sis]

Hi

I attend SASS every Tuesday (unless it is raining). We have some regulars like PrincessBandit and Caseye turning up occasionally. Always great to catch up.

The aim with SASS is to improve your skills. So no matter how long you have been riding, you need to keep practising. Rossi and all the riders of MotoGP or Superbike keep riding the same circuits but each day they are out there practising. Now I have no plan on being Rossi but I want to ride and enjoy my mototrbike as long as possible so I need to keep on top of the game. My not-so-secret aim to to be riding my motorbike on my 90th birthday. At this stage, that is acheivable :2thumbsup

SASS is just like PrincessBandit said - we do slow exercises in a car park (MItre 10 at Southgate at the moment). Something different each night. Example - doing circles and then going for a pootle . The corners become so much easier as you work out it is all in your head. We travel at about 80 k on the back country roads so that we can learn and have fun. My philosophy is you wont learn much if you aren't having fun and you can't learn anything if you are too busy trying to keep up or worried about getting lost. So we try to remove some of the threats.
We have a RIC (leader) who has to think of what he/she is dragging the rest of the group into. Hence why at some intersections we will wait till there is a good gap so we can all make the turn. Then we have a TEC (Tail end charlie) who has to be slightly aggressive when we get vehicles wanting to travel faster than what we are doing. We will also pull over in safe places to let traffic pass. This keeps the pressure off those in between who can then concentrate on their skills. And for those of us who are slighlty more skilled I recommend playing with the corners by over exaggerating the turn (safely of course). We also operate with respect for all road users.
This might seem like a nana group but there is a lot of skill hiding amongst the group to keep everyone safe.
We do end up at a pub - BRONCOS. They do food and beverages. We have one rider who has a handle of flat white - triple shot. I tend to have a hot chocolate but we are not judgemental about what you may drink or eat. And we talk. I mean we talk and talk and talk about bikes. How the ride went. What happened to us during the week. Tyres and pressures. How to do mods. Where the best after-market parts are. etc etc etc.
We gather at the Takanini Z Station on the corner of Taka St and Great South Road just south of the Takanini Off Ramps. We leave at 7 pm. I get there earlier to have a healthy dinner of either a pie from Z or burger from Burger King.
All egos are left behind and can be collected from their homes after the evening has finished.
I hope this gives the reader an idea of what SASS is. The thread is so old that I cannot update the front page anymore. I dont want to start a new one as there is history.

[mossy1200]

Hi

I attend SASS every Tuesday (unless it is raining). .................................................s there is history.

That is clever. A post so long men wont read it. There is likely a hidden girl message in there somewhere.

[Wifebetty]

I hope to be soon ! Starting reaserch to buy my first bike :) will be looking to join a group in the West Auckland /Central area .

[Pound]

Just don't go to "NASS" (North Auckland Street Skills) whatever you do.

It's just one big sausage fest with overconfident and cocky riders.

Instead, try to meet up with some of the older, more experienced riders on here (ADV, touring, dual sport riders, commuters etc).

[nzspokes]

Just don't go to "NASS" (North Auckland Street Skills) whatever you do.

It's just one big sausage fest with overconfident and cocky riders.

Instead, try to meet up with some of the older, more experienced riders on here (ADV, touring, dual sport riders, commuters etc).

Thats a shame, it used to be a good thing. I know SASS is not like that even though I dont attend these days as too busy. Sis runs a tight ship in that regard. She doesnt put up with that.

Plenty of good rides about but you just have to look. If you are looking for learning then IAM is a great place. Also heaps of good ones on FB.

[Pound]

Thats a shame, it used to be a good thing. I know SASS is not like that even though I dont attend these days as too busy. Sis runs a tight ship in that regard. She doesnt put up with that.

Indeed, from what I hear it was much better way back when it started.

SASS on the other hand, I've only heard good things about.

[thehovel]

Indeed, from what I hear it was much better way back when it started.

SASS on the other hand, I've only heard good things about.

Maybe I should rock up again. Sadly too far to commute.

[bikaholic]

I hope to be soon ! Starting reaserch to buy my first bike :) will be looking to join a group in the West Auckland /Central area .
The last female, wonder why?

[strumpet]

Wellll. I'm still here, and now living in Welly. I think this site just got overtook with the prolific F/B sits..NZ Biker chicks, NZSR, women on wheels to name a few. Anyways, I touch base on here occasionally, and lurk...so we are out there!

[bert_is_evil]

I still pop my head in occassionally, but not often because there's not very much activity any more.

[u4ea]

Just poking my nose in. Wanting to buy a trike that not bastardised or look like something out of Mad Max.

[Bonez]

Just poking my nose in. Wanting to buy a trike that not bastardised or look like something out of Mad Max.Yeah most road bikes these days look like they have been hit with an ugly stick. Triumph have a nice selecttion of twins. Any one tried out the 650 Enfields?

[u4ea]

Yer . You got that right.

[Bonez]

There use to be an outfit in Taupo that did trike convertions. Unsure if they are still going though.