Learners and Newbie Ride

[_Shrek_]

Nah he is a youngster, dressed up like an old fart

would be a good ride to send our 15yo on he just got his learners on friday

[Mom]

would be a good ride to send our 15yo on he just got his learners on friday

Cool! Is he around this way?

[The Everlasting]

That sounds like a great idea,I'd be keen if there is space.

[Maha]

Very cool...
Might get the numbers sooner than first thought...
Shrek!!...is your boy up this way?

[_Shrek_]

Cool! Is he around this way?

no he down here with us, but we go out together, he takes Mrs Shrek's bike, I think he best be getting his own soon as he is already been look'n at following me when ever he can pry his mums bike off her...., he does ride an old XR250 off road but it has no reg... or wof

[Maha]

Does this coming Sunday suit anyone?
Weekend weather looks supurb...

[hellokitty]

Of course, I am a newbie to the max on Millie, and will TEC the ride for Maha.

Those big rides are one thing, open road group riding needs a different appraoch. Maha does some nice rides. The route he has planned will be wonderful! I hope we can get a few newbies along.

Exactly! I did an open road ride with the WIMA ladies and found it fun but a little difficult and I was obviously slower than the sports bikes but faster than the cruisers on the twisties. Heaps of fun but lots of new things to learn.

[hellokitty]

Does this coming Sunday suit anyone?
Weekend weather looks supurb...

Any idea of time of day and what area? I have to be at Rosebank Speedway for a 1pm race start. The season is nearly over and I haven't been a very supportive wife...

[Maha]

Any idea of time of day and what area? I have to be at Rosebank Speedway for a 1pm race start. The season is nearly over and I haven't been a very supportive wife...

Sorry, forgot about the speedway, I was told about that at the weekend....
Maybe Saturday?

[The End]

Sorry, forgot about the speedway, I was told about that at the weekend....
Maybe Saturday?

Would depend where/when for me too. Again, it would be my first group ride so I don't wanna be outta my league

[Maha]

Would depend where/when for me too. Again, it would be my first group ride so I don't wanna be outta my league

This is all about the likes of yourself.
The reason why I dont want 30-40 bikes along is because its just to much to take in for those who not been on a group ride before.
A small group of 10 or so a good size to get the feel of what its like to ride as a group.
No heros, speed to suit, three stops over about 150 Kms, very comfortable conditions.
Go away thinking wow that was pretty cool...hopefully.

[GPXchick]

Definitely interested. I get sunday mondays and tues off most weeks. Please be on a sunday i miss everything. Done close to 4000 k's in the last 7 weeks, since i got my boy. I haven't even left auckland yet!!!!!!!!!

[Gremlin]

Juss a tip if'n I may. When a mate and I ran a few years ago, we found about 4 bikes the limit for the rider assessing the learners.

We did a leader (me), then groups of 6, a leader, 4 learners (ideally grouped to the same level) then a tail assessing their riding, and then a TEC (my mate) behind all the groups.

[The Singing Chef]

bugger wont be able to make it, could possibly do next week though? would have to check with the chef.

[Maha]

Juss a tip if'n I may. When a mate and I ran a few years ago, we found about 4 bikes the limit for the rider assessing the learners.

We did a leader (me), then groups of 6, a leader, 4 learners (ideally grouped to the same level) then a tail assessing their riding, and then a TEC (my mate) behind all the groups.

I do remember that...sounds way to organised Alan....
Seriously though, on some group/ish rides, leaners are 'encouraged' to ride outside thier comfort zone.
I may just have to nominate a day and run with it.
If you are avaliable on the day?
That'll be four of us plus who ever turns up.
Might just be the first of a number of learner rides.