Finding a Mentor in Wellington?

[steelestring]

Hey there!!

I am just wondering about the mentor programme... I was very interested in having an experienced sport rider to shadow for a bit.... I dont know what I need to do to be so lucky to have one....:blink:

I am not a tottal newbie.. just need to get fed the right things before I start creating new bad habbits.

Very interested in the taupo track day also


Cheers

Andrew:2thumbsup

[Trudes]

Hi there, check this page out and select one in Welly who rides a sportsbike maybe??? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/mentors.php?

Send them a pm. Good luck, it's fun too, believe me!!!

[Grub]

Hi Andrew, great to have you in KB!!

There is a mentor programme on KB, just be careful who you choose - but wait, there's MORE!

You'll note there are two regular weekly occasions when we get together, Sunday morning (Rimutex) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48572) and Wednesday at 6 for 6.30pm (Kennedy Good Bridge duckpond) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57104).

Both of those have "Cruisy" in their titles for a very good reason. The Wednesday night ride in particular was specifically created for new riders, uncertain riders and riders of low-powered bikes.

There's a large number of senior riders there who love to mentor on those rides. The catch-phrase for them is that everyone "rides at their own pace". We travel slowly, stop often and talk about lines and hazards and the cool bits as well.

Having said all of that tonight is the first official Wednesday ride of the summer season and look at the weather!!! The group decides when they assemble where to go and already the suggestion of Haywards, Grays Rd and a pub/cafe sounds typical of what will transpire.

[bistard]

Hey there Steelestring.I have put my hand up as a mentor,send me a PM with some contact details & we can have a chat
Think of what your expectations are & what you would like to learn,riding skills,cornering,braking,maintenance??
I am in Wgtn & keen to share my knowledge
Regards
Bistard

[steelestring]

Hey there Steelestring.I have put my hand up as a mentor,send me a PM with some contact details & we can have a chat
Think of what your expectations are & what you would like to learn,riding skills,cornering,braking,maintenance??
I am in Wgtn & keen to share my knowledge
Regards
Bistard




Hey Bistard.. I have sent you a PM

I am very keen!

[steelestring]

Hi Andrew, great to have you in KB!!

There is a mentor programme on KB, just be careful who you choose - but wait, there's MORE!

You'll note there are two regular weekly occasions when we get together, Sunday morning (Rimutex) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=48572) and Wednesday at 6 for 6.30pm (Kennedy Good Bridge duckpond) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=57104).

Both of those have "Cruisy" in their titles for a very good reason. The Wednesday night ride in particular was specifically created for new riders, uncertain riders and riders of low-powered bikes.

There's a large number of senior riders there who love to mentor on those rides. The catch-phrase for them is that everyone "rides at their own pace". We travel slowly, stop often and talk about lines and hazards and the cool bits as well.

Having said all of that tonight is the first official Wednesday ride of the summer season and look at the weather!!! The group decides when they assemble where to go and already the suggestion of Haywards, Grays Rd and a pub/cafe sounds typical of what will transpire.

Thanks for that info Grub!!:2thumbsup

I will attend every ride I am able to from now on!!

Might see ya on one one day soon eh? :)

[Nasty]

Thanks for that info Grub!!:2thumbsup

I will attend every ride I am able to from now on!!

Might see ya on one one day soon eh? :)

What I like is that Grub says go on these ... we will see you on the rides on our return from AUstralia!!