Fair weather rider
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-Street-SkillsOriginally Posted by Mrs weekendwarrior
We have a little ride first and then practice some skills in a safe carpark in Manukau.
You can get the 'feel' of riding with a group, but under the watchful eye of a mentor and at a learners speed.
If you'd like to go for a ride PM me. My hubby accompanies me on rides, and I don't go over 105.
Whip it, whip it good!
Well said that woman!
There are a few of us that ride about the place. East is not that far from north.
Hardcore Biker
Hello there you....... count me in that thought!
Whip it, whip it good!
Sometimes a trip north is in order too. 105! You hoon
Forum whore
I know how you feel, I only know guys that ride big bikes and ride fast! I want to cruise around at my speed. I don't know about you, but I used to feel very nervous going out on my own, I wanted my husband to be there to "look after me".hey guys, wanting to try the group ride thing, which is the best group ride to join bearing in mind that im still on learners, have only been riding 6 months & havn't been over 100... i live in pakuranga but keen to go anywhere.... just don't want anyone to laugh at me when i show up on my little GN125 (note: planning on buying ninja in couple of weeks time.. hopefully if i past my restricted it will be my present to myself)
I think you could build some confidence riding with other women - I know I could.
We need to have a circuit where we pick other ladies up and head out somewhere for a ride!!
Hardcore Biker
Honestly when mom is on a roll she is the perfect roll model.. going north is not so bad... some great roads up there... and some great riders. And now greys is on... laterz wink
Double shot!!
If you can't get to ride with your husband or your boyfriend, then ride in a small 1-3 person group with you in the front.
It is vital that you do not find yourself trying to keep up with more experienced riders. Never never permit this to happen.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Forum whore
it is also vital that you ride with people that respect the fact you want to go at an easy pace - nothing worse than people pushing you to go faster or taking off and leaving you
Insert Title Here
Group rides give me the screaming hebejebes,, a very dangerous mentality takes over and everyone wants to be in front.. I do not mind small packs of 2 to 3 riders and only people I know, even then I keep alert
Double shot!!
That is all about you and nothing about them. If they are behind you, then ignore them and do your thing at your pace. Stop putting pressure on yourself.
If they burn you off, then find someone else to ride with.
In group rides, the newbie goes in front. Everyone else stays the fuck back.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Forum whore
I will always be the one at the back, no one is going to push me beyond my capabilites. Which is why I get teased....... a lot
I have a friend who rides like an idiot, which is why I never ride with him ( the fact he smashed his bike and his body and lost his license just reinforces my point)
Insert Title Here
I hear ya, I'm always at the back. I'm into riding now to enjoy the scenery, the independence and the ability to stay upright and on track (no pun intended). I had my fair share of bikes on the deck and have learnt many a lesson
Loud music and a steady pace
Hardcore Biker
Steve.. that is right... I always ride point... but often would prefer to just cruise behind.. but that is just recent... now a little more knowledgable.. I know my own pace.
Deus ex ukulele
A slower rider riding at the back is a pain in the arse because the lead rider knows not where they are or what they're doing. It's too easy for the trailing rider to lose contact with those in front -- particularly in town or on motorways. If the rearmost rider is riding their own ride, they might as well be riding alone, because that is most likely where they will end up: they choose a lane other than the bikes in front, get boxed in and bingo, there's six cars between and a change at the next set of lights missed. Inevitably they will have to ride faster than they would have liked to catch up and then blame the front bikes for riding too quickly -- which most often isn't the case at all.
Slower riders incorrectly assume that because they're in front they're holding things up, which is rarely the case. It's much tidier and way less stressful for those they're riding with if they do.
Slow riders have generally never had another rider with whom they were supposed to be riding follow them and drop off the pace to a bothersome extent. If they had, they would understand the grief that this practice causes.
There's a big difference between "following" and "riding along behind somewhere". Trust me on that.
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Forum whore
The behaviour depends on the group. Open invitation group rides are dangerous IMHO. Ride with 2 -3 who know and respect your ability and you should be fine. I go on many Ulysses rides and find these are enjoyable and relatively safe. The problem with open KB rides is you don't know the ability or mentality of those in front, behind and passing you. If you ride at the rear of one of these larger group rides you will need to speed at times to keep up as the group spreads out. Ride at the front and risk being carved up by some who just have to pass you.
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