Safe Riding Course for Kiwibiker Newbies

[jazbug5]

I had a quick look at the BRONZ website yesterday, and it seemed (please correct me if I'm wrong) that they weren't offering anything like this in Wellington..? I think this is a GREAT idea, Justsomeguy, and would love to see it available to all.
I went to the Training Day last Sunday in the Hutt; it was great fun. I discovered I'd got into nasty (emergency) braking habits (too little front brake, due to my teeny wee hands). Going around the cones was good for handling as well; a second day would have been perfect, then we could have covered some more of the things on that list.
It was just for women, as well- 'great, but what about the boys?', I thought.
Okay, it is up to us all individually to be practising, but that doesn't necessarily stop you forming bad habits, or seeing the things in your techniques that an experienced onlooker will...

[bugjuice]

For those who have been riding a bit longer (bit like meeeeeeeeee), I might look at an intermediate/advanced course. I'm sure there's still stuff for me to learn, if that's a popular idea.. Guess see how this goes, then piggy-back off this.

[justsomeguy]

If we have a large enough turnout the people will look at perhaps organising a special day for us.

So say about 35 people max.

The course is held on every 3rd Sunday of the month.

Consider this: The worse the weather- the better the experience, cos you'll be learning skills in more challenging conditions and it would be excellent wet weather practice.

[Ixion]

not just for new riders that course--Ya just never know how many bad habits you've picked up.

This is true. Especially things like emergency braking, because (hopefully) one very seldom has emergencies to brake for, and when they do occur one is much too busy with other things (mainly screaming ) to take note of technique. I'm sure mine is terrible.

[Skunk]

I had a quick look at the BRONZ website yesterday, and it seemed (please correct me if I'm wrong) that they weren't offering anything like this in Wellington..?

BRONZ in Wgtn is gone... Lack of interest.

[Waylander]

I should have my goin by then and if so count me in. Also might have my Rebel up and running for people to use as a practice bike if they want.

[Brett]

Hey, count me in. My bike is in the shop after being knocked over while parked, and hopefully it will be back in time...If so...I will definitely be in.

[Brett]

I am on learners licence also.

[Yokai]

I'm definitely up for that...
learner, lack of money, want to ride better.
Yokai

[Biff]

I'm definitely up for that...
learner, lack of money, want to ride better.
Yokai

And where do you think you've been Mr Yokai?
Have you been avoiding this place of late?
Got youself another biking web site biatch somewhere eh?
Being unfaithful ? Ya Tart.

Welcome back

[Sparky]

I'll be keen to join ya all.

[pyrocam]

does anyone have any work I can do for the $45 nessesary for this course?

I have a loan bike from colemans and Im looking for weekend work at the moment to get day by day but if theres something I can do (I dunno manual labour / courier / fix your computer) that could help me out to cover the course cost?

Cheers

[Phurrball]

I like the sound of this course - but I won't be 'ready'/available for this one...

This being the sorry situation, I was wondering if any wise KBer knows when the course *after* this one is likely to be/how often these courses are run?

¡Muchos gracias! to anyone who can help me out!

Cheers!

[Ixion]

does anyone have any work I can do for the $45 nessesary for this course?

I have a loan bike from colemans and Im looking for weekend work at the moment to get day by day but if theres something I can do (I dunno manual labour / courier / fix your computer) that could help me out to cover the course cost?

Cheers

I've PM'd you

[PuffMan]

I have been riding for the grand total of a month now but have been commuting to work every day. I would love to learn if i'm doing things right or wrong, and how to go about improving my riding and safety. I would love to attend this course.