Brand new to biking!

**Anita** · 29th October 2010, 09:59

hi everyone. I am fresh off the start. Had my learners now for three weeks. Owned a bike for two weeks! So yeah, I am NEW with capital letters. I live in Whitby and I am looking for someone who will go riding with me. I work "on call" so have time during school hours and some time on weekends. Would love someone to go riding with me and point out where I am going wrong. I am worried that riding alone allows me to develop bad habits. Would love another newbie to practise with....who will ride with me?

**Edbear** · 29th October 2010, 10:07

Welcome Anita! I'm sure there are many down your way who would love to ride with you. Don't put any pressure on yourself to "progress" too quickly, falling off can hurt...

**duckonin** · 29th October 2010, 10:09

Originally Posted by Anita

hi everyone. I am fresh off the start. Had my learners now for three weeks. Owned a bike for two weeks! So yeah, I am NEW with capital letters. I live in Whitby and I am looking for someone who will go riding with me. I work "on call" so have time during school hours and some time on weekends. Would love someone to go riding with me and point out where I am going wrong. I am worried that riding alone allows me to develop bad habits. Would love another newbie to practise with....who will ride with me?

Nope two newbies together, end up showing each other bad habits !!

Be aware of everthing around you making sure you can be seen by all other road users give yourself room to move do not follow vehicles to closely and when following DO NOT take your eyes off the vehicle directly in front of you for if he makes a bad move what do u think may happen?

take care ride safe looking ahead and around u at all times...

**Cayman911** · 29th October 2010, 11:38

Finally, someone who started, and didnt buy a GN

. congrats on the smart decision and welcome!

**Spazman727** · 29th October 2010, 12:22

Originally Posted by Cayman911

Finally, someone who started, and didnt buy a GN

. congrats on the smart decision and welcome!

Hey man, I didn't get a GN when I started. I plan to never have a GN. I'm sure they aren't all that bad though, and they are a dime a dozen.

I know a few riders down that way but unfortunately they seem reluctant to become part of the fun that is Kiwibiker.
Hope you can find someone and you have a great time learning the ropes, I know I am

**mattian** · 29th October 2010, 18:13

HEY ! what the hell is wrong with the mighty GN?? you miserable buggers

**Hiflyer** · 29th October 2010, 18:18

Originally Posted by Cayman911

Finally, someone who started, and didnt buy a GN

. congrats on the smart decision and welcome!

agreed, even my first bike (hyo) was a great choice compared to the GN

**Hiflyer** · 29th October 2010, 18:20

Originally Posted by mattian

HEY ! what the hell is wrong with the mighty GN?? you miserable buggers

Theyre good to learn to countersteer on and that's about it. I'm not trying to be a dick about it but a bit of power does help to get out of sticky situations

**Quasi** · 29th October 2010, 18:22

Originally Posted by Anita

hi everyone. I am fresh off the start. Had my learners now for three weeks. Owned a bike for two weeks! So yeah, I am NEW with capital letters. I live in Whitby and I am looking for someone who will go riding with me. I work "on call" so have time during school hours and some time on weekends. Would love someone to go riding with me and point out where I am going wrong. I am worried that riding alone allows me to develop bad habits. Would love another newbie to practise with....who will ride with me?

hi anita - welcome to our madness. Re newbie riding - this is what you need - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ed-rides/page7

Its a learners ride - every Tuesday, and its been really useful for the newbies. No pressure, nice relaxed pace. They were over you way this Tuesday.
PM Ratti and she can give you any other info. Enjoy your riding - summer is almost here

**riffer** · 29th October 2010, 19:10

I'll second what Quasi's said about our Learners Ride.

Supported by BRONZ Wellington Branch and co-ordinated by one of the local committee members (Ratti), the aims of these rides are as follows:

1. To offer safe on-road time to inexperienced riders.
2. Hazard recognition.
3. Learn how to ride responsibly in a group

During daylight saving hours this ride gathers at 6p.m and departs at 6.30 p.m. The starting location varies depending on the intended route that evening. The routes are largely urban because of the 70-80 kph speed limit imposed on these classes of rider. Where it is necessary to venture onto a main highway, all riders will be accompanied by an experienced rider.

Although there are as yet no accredited mentors accompanying this ride, all learners will be ‘buddied up’ with a group leader (GL) and a tail-end-charlie (TEC). These are experienced riders and will look out for learners, assisting should anything go wrong.

This season we have had a wonderful representative sample of the variety of people attracted to motorcycling. A roll call of learners would show a 15yo lad accompanied by his Dad, women aged from 20’s to 40’s and young men. Ability of the learners has varied greatly from very nervous first-timers to those who are nearly ready to attempt the Restricted or Full license. This ride would not be able to go ahead without input from experienced riders and these marvellous folk are equally as varied in gender, age and the type of bike they choose to ride.

Any rider (including returning riders) is welcome to attend the gatherings and enjoy the company. Although this is supported and sanctioned by BRONZ Wellington, everyone rides at their own risk and must take full responsibility for their actions.

PM Ratti for more details.

Simon

**riffer** · 29th October 2010, 19:10

Damn. Re-read your initial post. Does working shifts mean you can't do nights at all?

**mattian** · 29th October 2010, 19:21

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

Theyre good to learn to countersteer on and that's about it. I'm not trying to be a dick about it but a bit of power does help to get out of sticky situations

we're talking about 250's arent we?..... they're all roughly the same power overall, just distrubuted differently.