PRO RIDER Training day at Manfeild - Next one May 10th

**Toaster** · 4th May 2010, 17:51

How many heading north? I am leaving Waikanae around 4pm Sunday.

Weather forecast has improved markedly too.

**Smifffy** · 4th May 2010, 17:52

Originally Posted by Toaster

What are we going to do? Give the coffee cart a cuddle??!!

Drink lots of it, and pee down the inside of your rain gear.

**Toaster** · 6th May 2010, 17:38

I am heading up from Waikanae late Sunday afternoon for those keen to tag along.

Roughly 4pm depart.... get up there before dark to respective accommodations.

**Gone Burger** · 6th May 2010, 17:51

Originally Posted by Toaster

I am heading up from Waikanae late Sunday afternoon for those keen to tag along.

Roughly 4pm depart.... get up there before dark to respective accommodations.

Sure - I'd be keen to tag along for that.

**Toaster** · 6th May 2010, 18:07

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Sure - I'd be keen to tag along for that.

Cool. Will finalise closer to the time.

Apparently they don't let keeways on the track anymore so you will have to buy that new bike before then and get me to road test it for ya

**rapid van cleef** · 6th May 2010, 18:22

Whats the chances of getting one of these training days on a weekend? I am sure that its not ust me that cant make it to what ive heard is a great day due to work etc.

**Pro Rider** · 6th May 2010, 21:23

Yep, theres some coming up in Aug to Sept , unfortunately we dont often have much of a choice for dates, its basically whatever those higher up the pecking order dont want..... during the peak summer months we cant get a look in for weekends - its all taken by motorsport racing events

**Pro Rider** · 6th May 2010, 21:25

Havent got much time have you? Best you be waiting outside that bike shop first thing in the morning....!

**Gone Burger** · 6th May 2010, 21:49

Originally Posted by Pro Rider

Havent got much time have you? Best you be waiting outside that bike shop first thing in the morning....!

Tell me about it... test riding something tomorrow and if I like it, I'll buy it. Gives me 2 days before the course. Haha, now hows that for leaving it to the last minute? Think it would be a great chance to learn how to ride my new bike!!

Still, may not be able to make it all happen in time. Have only had my license for 2. Boy oh boy, no pressure hehe

**quickbuck** · 6th May 2010, 22:04

Hi All,
For those that are afraid of the rain.
Well, Manfeild is very grippy in the wet compared to the road. You will also be learning to ride your bike smoother, so there will be that "Fear of the Wet" being taken out of your psyche.....
That said, it looks like SUN for Monday..... I can't say there will be no wind though, after all this is the Manawatu we are talking about...

Oh, and you will get to meet me, as Karel has got me along to help out.
Cheers.

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 6th May 2010, 22:08

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Tell me about it... test riding something tomorrow and if I like it, I'll buy it. Gives me 2 days before the course. Haha, now hows that for leaving it to the last minute? Think it would be a great chance to learn how to ride my new bike!!

Still, may not be able to make it all happen in time. Have only had my license for 2. Boy oh boy, no pressure hehe

Oooh - any hints on what you are testing?

It's a hayabusa isn't it?

I know people say the busa is a good choice for your first big bike but you really want to look at something with a little more power. ;-)

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 6th May 2010, 22:12

Originally Posted by Toaster

I am heading up from Waikanae late Sunday afternoon for those keen to tag along.

Roughly 4pm depart.... get up there before dark to respective accommodations.

Happy to meet up at waikanae for the trip up to palmy.

See you there around 4.