beginners/learners ak

[T.I.E]

wondering what the demand out there if any for a medium/slow paced road ride for learners and or beginers, to mingle with more experinced riders, at the above mentioned slow pace.
a cruise out west on the open roads. not exceeding 100kph. with all 250's and smaller welcome.
and wanna know if there are any experienced farts that want to help out getting some newbies up to speed with skills and experience on open roads. and just a general get together.
so if anyone is interested post away of message me.
summer is coming lets keep it safe out there and help others.

[ducatilover]

thats a real good idea. teach the learners not too be a dumb cunt like me. it'll save a few lives....

[T.I.E]

thats a real good idea. teach the learners not too be a dumb cunt like me. it'll save a few lives....

i have been a dumb cunt too in the past, and i still can be. but just trying to keep them alive. and teach them a few good points hopefully. so i guess its aimed at people with little experience whom can hadle open roads just. and it gives them a chance to ride in a group and how to ride in a group.

[ducatilover]

i have been a dumb cunt too in the past, and i still can be. but just trying to keep them alive. and teach them a few good points hopefully. so i guess its aimed at people with little experience whom can hadle open roads just. and it gives them a chance to ride in a group and how to ride in a group.
its a really good idea, do it.:yes:

[Magua]

Yeah I'm keen for something like that once I get another bike.
I'm sure Indy would be too.

[John Banks]

I'd have to take the L-plates off for the open road, but I'd be willing for a ride like that.

[Black]

Yeah, I'd be keen if I'm not working ... need to learn ...

[juzzer]

I can show you how to be a dumb cunt....
Always up for a ride at any pace and i might even have a full pearls of wisdom...or not :)

[chickin]

Appreciate the idea and I would be a starter - my partner (Sarg) is happy to come along and provide added guidence and support. Been on a few KB rides but only 2 up, so looking forward to the day I can ride alongside with confidence and ability !!

[T.I.E]

excellent the numbers are growing. there is an interesting point. "L" plates on or off and do we need to keep at 70kph. any biker cops want to comment on this? on the quiet that is pm me any pointers.
i am sure i will hear the obvious 'THE LAW IS THE LAW"
maybe a ride with a few motorcycle police along for the ride " no tickets" we could learn alot.
but i hope to plan a ride soon, and also looking for experienced riders.
and not looking for any bad habits.
you know who you are :)

[John Banks]

Looking at it, the 70km/hr restriction is open road specifically, not motorways. Am I right? Could that change anything about the course?

[InDeSkyz]

Seems most beginners/250&under arn't that interested in rides.
There's heaps here and writing in uber large text that a ride is learner friendly doesn't pull them out of the woodwork.

[InDeSkyz]

hmm double post :( soz

[T.I.E]

Seems most beginners/250&under arn't that interested in rides.
There's heaps here and writing in uber large text that a ride is learner friendly doesn't pull them out of the woodwork.

well i got to try. i don't want to be just sitting on my ass doing nothing.
and it is experience for them. some rides organised by members are bloody fast rides. and with accidents happening, which i am sure were caused by riders going past their limits. or riding past the conditions.
i want to tone it right down, and get them used to riding in groups, and also build up their confidence on the open road. with so many experienced riders out their to lend a helping hand and advice the learners might just come out for a fun day riding. and meet some cool KB's

[ducatilover]

if i lived up there i would come out on someone elses bike. i'd be all for a ride in palmy, might have a celebration rid ewhen the bros is back on the road:yes:

[S&S]

Hey all,

Sounds like a good idea, i'll be in for a spin, show L Platers how to share lanes & pass other bikers on group rides. Once the ride is organised i'll try & get Dynamytus50 "L Plate Super Cop" :Police: along with us for any questions towards rules & regulations towards the police (depending weather hes healed & has a new bike by then) other wise i'll throw him on the back of my bike & drag him along for ya.

Sounds good all, will be waiting for the date & place :)

[Cookie]

I would be interested in a ride that is suitable for a Nana like me :blink:
(Depending on the date).

Sounds like the emphasis would be on safety and fun so that's good.

At this stage I find I prefer to stay in a traffic que rather than try to get tricky filtering or squeezing to the front at lights. I prefer to stay with the flow of traffic rather than overtake if I don't need to but I am happy at open road speeds up to 100km if conditions are good.

If that's cool, count me in. :yes:

[T.I.E]

I would be interested in a ride that is suitable for a Nana like me :blink:
(Depending on the date).

Sounds like the emphasis would be on safety and fun so that's good.

At this stage I find I prefer to stay in a traffic que rather than try to get tricky filtering or squeezing to the front at lights. I prefer to stay with the flow of traffic rather than overtake if I don't need to but I am happy at open road speeds up to 100km if conditions are good.

If that's cool, count me in. :yes:

yep it will be a nice steady slow trip. nothing over 100kph. and porbably alot of pit stops for everyone to catch up. to make sure we stay together.
there will also be a few experienced riders along to offer assistance and to show the way so no one will get lost.
i have ideas for roads but any suggestions would be appreciated.

[T.I.E]

Hey all,

Sounds like a good idea, i'll be in for a spin, show L Platers how to share lanes & pass other bikers on group rides. Once the ride is organised i'll try & get Dynamytus50 "L Plate Super Cop" :Police: along with us for any questions towards rules & regulations towards the police (depending weather hes healed & has a new bike by then) other wise i'll throw him on the back of my bike & drag him along for ya.

Sounds good all, will be waiting for the date & place :)

excellent. thanks ill put out a date and time soon. just looking for more beginners/learners.
the more the merrier.

[El Dopa]

Seems most beginners/250&under arn't that interested in rides.
There's heaps here and writing in uber large text that a ride is learner friendly doesn't pull them out of the woodwork.

I disagree. PF's ride a couple of months back pulled in 50-odd bikes.

There was also a specific 'training' ride last summer down 22 that pulled in 30-40 bikes.

Hardly small numbers. However, both those rides were organised and a date set well in advance, so people had plenty of time to get their shit together and pull themselves out of the woodwork.

Set a date, and they will come.

P.S. I'm interested, but only if the date suits.

[John Banks]

If the date suits, I'll definately be there. I've been looking for a learner ride since I joined.

[T.I.E]

as its coming into the silly season it will either be mid december or mid january. they both suck, january is looking better. hell might just do both months, a learners ride in each.
it will only be a fairweather ride. any rain no go.will be delayed.
tomorrow i will post a date and time for all.

[crashe]

Hey all,

Sounds like a good idea, i'll be in for a spin, show L Platers how to share lanes & pass other bikers on group rides. Once the ride is organised i'll try & get Dynamytus50 "L Plate Super Cop" :Police: along with us for any questions towards rules & regulations towards the police (depending weather hes healed & has a new bike by then) other wise i'll throw him on the back of my bike & drag him along for ya.

Sounds good all, will be waiting for the date & place :)

Aye what happened to his bike... he was riding his bike on the Saturday ride...
cos I was chatting to him..
Is he ok....?
PM me rather than putting it up here... lol.

[S&S]

Aye what happened to his bike... he was riding his bike on the Saturday ride...
cos I was chatting to him..
Is he ok....?
PM me rather than putting it up here... lol.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20237 I thought I would post it here for the learners to read to show that even the safest of ridders can still run into problems on the road.

[crashe]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20237 I thought I would post it here for the learners to read to show that even the safest of ridders can still run into problems on the road.

thanks... * off to read it now*

[Leong]

Seems most beginners/250&under arn't that interested in rides.
There's heaps here and writing in uber large text that a ride is learner friendly doesn't pull them out of the woodwork.

I enjoyed the ride you organised!!:yes: . Though it would have been good to see more 250s and more than 3 L plates!!

I'm always keen to do more rides, but again depends on the date etc.



some rides organised by members are bloody fast rides. and with accidents happening, which i am sure were caused by riders going past their limits. or riding past the conditions.
i want to tone it right down, and get them used to riding in groups, and also build up their confidence on the open road. with so many experienced riders out their to lend a helping hand and advice the learners might just come out for a fun day riding. and meet some cool KB's

It's good to push the boundaries, else you don't learn, but even though you're supposed to ride at your own pace, it's hard to not feel guilty about keeping the group waiting.....

Your idea's good. Hope it's well supported. When you organise your ride, I'll be there!!

[TwoShades]

I'll be in if I'm free. Just set a date.

[notme]

I'll bring me broom and be the sweeper at the back.....

Serious offer though, I'll be keen to help out. :banana:

[Lord Alster]

I'd be keen for such a ride after my bike arrives in 20 or so days of course. I haven't been on a bike for years so it'd be good to get some nice gentle experience again. Oh yes and I want to show of my new bike of course.:banana:

[T.I.E]

the dates at this stage will be the 11th sunday or the 18th of december. so hope you all get your christmas shopping in before hand.

we will be meeting at several different points. i will be leaving from south ak, into central, out west and onto the shore. where we can meet and pick up people along the way.

the ride will mainly be north of auckland. heading to warkworth and taking several back roads or limited speed roads. there will be a few open roads aswell. hoping to make several stops along the way for regrouping, i will post the maps closer to the time as i will be doing a test run through the route to be taken on the day.

depending on numbers of learners and willing helpers, maps will be given out and put into smaller groups with leaders. so if the larger group is broken up there will be people who know they way and you can follow.

speed will be under 100kph. nothing over. and it is a learners ride slow pace, here to help getting newbies out on the road and to get new KBers together.

but remebr ride at your own pace. i can't stress that enough we will wait it's ok. its not a race. but if your turning up on a 50cc scooter i might have something to say. remember open roads.

and if ya crash you can't sue me. so make sure you ride safely as your in a group and ride at your own pace please. safety is a huge concern.

and if the weather looks crap we aint going. so look carefully at the post on the morning or ring me number will be posted. a slight drizzle might be ok.

more info will be posted at a later date. so who is happy with those dates? and who's coming, and could all experienced riders whom want to lend a hand PM me please. will need a hand organising and preping and taking the group. who can help with what? remeber PM me please.

thank folks.

[crashe]

9th and 10th December is Pukekohe race day... with the KB Team racing on both days. Just letting you know that heaps maybe be going to Pukekohe... to watch them race and support them.

So maybe the 17th December is a better day...

[T.I.E]

9th and 10th December is Pukekohe race day... with the KB Team racing on both days. Just letting you know that heaps maybe be going to Pukekohe... to watch them race and support them.

So maybe the 17th December is a better day...

excellent thanks

[T.I.E]

opps fixed my previous problem, what a grat thing edit is. so it looks like the 18th for the ride.

[T.I.E]

soon as i find out how to set up a calander events it will be up for the 18th of dec.

[T.I.E]

1 week away now. numbers please poepl how many am i expecting, need to know sign up and see ya out there.
roads have been planned, with many stops on the way, and it will be a long day, lots of chatting along they way with maps handed out to everyone.
and experienced ones i will be pming you soon.

[KLOWN]

awwwww unfair!!! I move to palmy and then get a bike then join this web site annd fi:crybaby: nd out all the rides are up in auck !! I would ride my bike up to auck if my Gf knew how to drive. I'm heading up to auckland to see my folks for christmas:violin:

[Magua]

Yeah I'm keen.

[T.I.E]

so where are all the old farts experienced ones. still looking for a few to help with advice and look after some of the group on the sunday run. come on up guys/gals.

do i have to bribe you all?

[T.I.E]

great now got all the old farts/experienced ones now. jusy need some more newbies. have ahand full. so getting there.

[DJ DOOWOP]

No Doubt let me know when ya coming to the shore I'll join in, only got a 150 though but shall be aiight under 100k! Sounds excellent

[Magua]

All the details in there DJ.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=646&day=2005-12-18&

[placidfemme]

Ok I've joined up for the ride... and Sam will be with me... I'll text TIE tomorrow morning at about 7.30-ish to see if the ride is still on (or if that is too early to txt ca you txt me on 021 1302670).

Sam and I will be parked in the big car park at Pak n Save in Albany... I'll have my yellow mohawk on so you'll know us when you see us :)

Weather depending of course

[T.I.E]

CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED

sorry guys due to showers, i'm having to cancel the learners run for sunday. its too dangerous taking leaners out with ocassional rain.
now i have said this i bet it will be fine. i'm sorry hope i have not ruined your weekend.

if you wish to have a one on one or small group ride during boxing day or there abouts let me know. i'm up for it. and about new years drop me a pm when ya free and i hope to see what i can do.

i can't risk the learners out there unless it's perfect.

really sorry people

[crashe]

T.I.E. - I have txt'd PlacidFemme that the ride has been cancelled...

I wont repeat what she said back :rofl: :rofl:

[T.I.E]

T.I.E. - I have txt'd PlacidFemme that the ride has been cancelled...

I wont repeat what she said back :rofl: :rofl:

long as it's not me and a fair weather rider in the same paragraph its ok i think.

what she say?

its sucks i hate doing it but its a safety factor, but man i feel stink.

if it was not learners hell its all on.
just having a hard time editing te first post and trying to contac everyone and not spoil their saturday night. i should have got phone numbers from the get go.

[crashe]

long as it's not me and a fair weather rider in the same paragraph its ok i think.

what she say?

its sucks i hate doing it but its a safety factor, but man i feel stink.

if it was not learners hell its all on.
just having a hard time editing te first post and trying to contac everyone and not spoil their saturday night. i should have got phone numbers from the get go.

Its all cool mate...
I explained its all about not risking any of the learners out there in the rain....

She is ok about it........

[Cookie]

long as it's not me and a fair weather rider in the same paragraph its ok i think.

what she say?

its sucks i hate doing it but its a safety factor, but man i feel stink.

if it was not learners hell its all on.
just having a hard time editing te first post and trying to contac everyone and not spoil their saturday night. i should have got phone numbers from the get go.

Ignore the PM T.I.E. I didn't read this post before I sent it.

Fair call - especially given all the discussion about saftey on KB rides recently.

[T.I.E]

thas it, i swear if it's a good day tomorrow i'm gonna bomb the met service.
but please do text me all folks. any problems i'm 021 233 6310.

but this bites and sorry for any inconvience.

and learners as i say im still keen to take you all on one on one ride when ever i can so do drop me a line.

[Magua]

It's cool, you can't control the weather. I might venture out into the unknown between showers.

[Leong]

No worries T.I.E, understand the risk. Next time....

[Leong]

I see a few of us signed up for this ride are logged on. Are we going?

[John Banks]

It's funny... the weather's looking alright.

[Leong]

I was talking to TIE earlier this morning, he's trying to get this ride organised again

[crashe]

I was heading to Taupo this morning and it was looking alright....
until I got over the Bombay Hill and then the Heavens opened up...
I had to turn back..... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=21874
I am now trying to dry all my gear out...

Out in West Auckland, it is sunny and some dark clouds hovering...

[T.I.E]

i'm sorry to all as i am now going to bomb the met service and i may be in prison for a while.

i will be putting uletrnatives in place for next time, if due to semi bad weather a non-learners ride may still be established.

sorry for all incovience, i did get out for a small run, and found with evidence that some roads were not learner friendly, and some due to rain. so more oads will be sought after for a january run. or possibly early new years ride.

[aff-man]

no rides happening so I decided to tag along with this one. Turned out to be pretty damn good weather and was shown a road that i had never done before.

Was pretty good except for a few incidents but i got to do the road a couple times so i'm not complaining. :shifty:

Now you have seen me ride TIE can ya find someone to teach me??:ride:


P.s. don't tell him cause we don't want him getting an ego or nutting but Dave was riding pretty damn good on that zxr... ahhhh the memories hahahah:shifty: :shifty:

[Leong]

Yes it was a pleasant days riding, apart from the incidents. My first venture on SH16 and that nice road to Warkworth. Good to talk to you aff-man and SuperDave - we seemed to spend an eternity waiting. Good to also talk to those other groups of riders, the BMWs, Buells etc and the pair on the VTR250 and SV650S.

T.I.E - Hope you don't get disheartened about what happened on Sunday. Your ideas and intentions are good. I'll be happy to tail end charlie for you next time if you like