Nicola W
22nd September 2008, 14:57
Well maybe an elaborate thread title but a weekend spent doing what we love! :D
I thought I would start a thread to show how we spent our weekend and although we are all aching all over, it’s always completely worth while. :lol:
Saturday was spent at Tokora trying out a big wheeled 85cc for our son who is 10 and currently on a 65cc. Although he could not touch the floor, once on, he was away and enjoyed his time on the bike. It was a bit tricky getting off and on the bike but with a little practice he managed without help throughout the day. It’s still a bit of a decision to make by skipping the 85cc small wheel to just jumping straight on the big wheel, but we’ll have to work out what is best for him.
We were pleasantly surprised (to say the least) to be joined by the lovely Cody Cooper who was over there practising. He was a joy to watch and very happily sat with my sons for a photo and some shirt signing. I’m a bit miffed to see the pen I used wasn’t as permanent as I thought :mad: because in the wash today his autograph has disappeared but we had the pleasure of meeting him, so it’s not that bad.
On Sunday was our first ever visit to Awakaponga Track, Whakatane where my husband and two sons raced in their Round 5 Winter MX Series. An early start to the day saw a heavy covering of thick mist but throughout the drive taking in the magnificent scenery, the air cleared to see a glorious day breaking through. I also met a forum member for the first time! Katoomer who spotted my Kiwi-Biker t-shirt! :2thumbsup
My eldest son Sam rode well and finished 5 rounds with 1st’s and 2nd’s with little brother Ethan coping very well on his air-cooled amongst the speedy water cooleds. A few non-serious off’s for him as the surface became very dusty with not much grip but he didn’t finish last.
I’m very proud of my husband who rode his first race on Sunday. The sensible ‘need to go to work on Monday’ style proceeded, but the velocity of many in the Vets racing surprised us - some very fast gentlemen/ladies in that group! He enjoyed his races and has monkey-butt to prove it! :lol: And considering he’s had a back operation and suffering with tennis elbow and didn’t come last means there’s life in the old dog yet! :D
We were joined by our good friends Roger and Nicola in which after the day’s racing we spent having a few beers together in the wonderful sunshine. I’m in the process of uploading all photos to my website. I only managed the mini races and Expert Senior, Vets and Expert B, due to running around like a blue-arsed fly but if you were in any of those and they are on my website, I’ll post them on here.
First pics of my son on the 85
I thought I would start a thread to show how we spent our weekend and although we are all aching all over, it’s always completely worth while. :lol:
Saturday was spent at Tokora trying out a big wheeled 85cc for our son who is 10 and currently on a 65cc. Although he could not touch the floor, once on, he was away and enjoyed his time on the bike. It was a bit tricky getting off and on the bike but with a little practice he managed without help throughout the day. It’s still a bit of a decision to make by skipping the 85cc small wheel to just jumping straight on the big wheel, but we’ll have to work out what is best for him.
We were pleasantly surprised (to say the least) to be joined by the lovely Cody Cooper who was over there practising. He was a joy to watch and very happily sat with my sons for a photo and some shirt signing. I’m a bit miffed to see the pen I used wasn’t as permanent as I thought :mad: because in the wash today his autograph has disappeared but we had the pleasure of meeting him, so it’s not that bad.
On Sunday was our first ever visit to Awakaponga Track, Whakatane where my husband and two sons raced in their Round 5 Winter MX Series. An early start to the day saw a heavy covering of thick mist but throughout the drive taking in the magnificent scenery, the air cleared to see a glorious day breaking through. I also met a forum member for the first time! Katoomer who spotted my Kiwi-Biker t-shirt! :2thumbsup
My eldest son Sam rode well and finished 5 rounds with 1st’s and 2nd’s with little brother Ethan coping very well on his air-cooled amongst the speedy water cooleds. A few non-serious off’s for him as the surface became very dusty with not much grip but he didn’t finish last.
I’m very proud of my husband who rode his first race on Sunday. The sensible ‘need to go to work on Monday’ style proceeded, but the velocity of many in the Vets racing surprised us - some very fast gentlemen/ladies in that group! He enjoyed his races and has monkey-butt to prove it! :lol: And considering he’s had a back operation and suffering with tennis elbow and didn’t come last means there’s life in the old dog yet! :D
We were joined by our good friends Roger and Nicola in which after the day’s racing we spent having a few beers together in the wonderful sunshine. I’m in the process of uploading all photos to my website. I only managed the mini races and Expert Senior, Vets and Expert B, due to running around like a blue-arsed fly but if you were in any of those and they are on my website, I’ll post them on here.
First pics of my son on the 85