Wellington Region Training Days

[Paul in NZ]

I've often thought that if the effort that goes into moaning about accidents was spent preventing them the world would be a brighter happier place (and cheaper to live in too)

[Paul in NZ]

Registration forms here

[Dlewy88]

I went on the september wellington one for begineers well worth $20, Teach you a few things and boosts confidence. You do 2 hours of theory (watching videos etc) and 2 hours of skills

[davebullet]

Hey Paul,

Do you know if the experienced ones are on road or the same as we did back in August?

Cheers

[Quasi]

hi Dave,

i did the advanced one a couple of months ago and the morning was in the classroom and the afternoon on road (well an industrial subdivision nearby that was closed off). It was a very good day and we should all do these no matter how many years riding we have had.

[Paul in NZ]

Hey Paul,

Do you know if the experienced ones are on road or the same as we did back in August?

Cheers

Yup - I think they are - I have not heard about the on road ones yet? I should drop him an email but been a bit frazzled with too much to do and not enough time... But of course I could have done it now intead of writing this... damn - I'm so conflicted.....

[SenseiEpu]

I've just completed the Experienced Riders' Course and I highly recommend it. Believe me, as a biker, it's the best $20 you'll ever spend. Novice and experienced alike.

So, what are you waiting for!!?

[GingerMidget]

Kicking an old thread back to life, are these going to happen again? I'm as noob as they come, and I want more than just a BHS before I really get on the road.

[PeloNZ]

I contacted WCC about future riding courses. They should be running again from August.

[RuoskaNZ]

Last course I did was a Roadsafe Advanced Refresher Course when I first got onto a road bike in early '10 that was very good and helped a noob liek me out heaps.
Now that I have upgraded am hoping to do a lot more training as I want to be able to do justice to the bike.

Have been looking at their Performance Course, the California Superbike School, one of the upcoming track days or one run by other companies but these are quite expensive and im needing new tyres.
Is there any more info on these council run ones PeloNZ?
Am slightly worried they are filled with scooters? are they?

[PeloNZ]

I only just found out about these yesterday, but there are more subsidised training courses available: http://www.wellington.govt.nz/servic...oadsafety.html

[Hoarn]

Thinking about doing one of these, not 100% sure which one.

Beginner seems aimed at learner/restricted, and I've had my Full for maybe 4 months, riding every day. I certainly feel more "beginner" than "advanced" though, and will be picking up a new bike in a week or so , that will take a bit of getting used to. Wondering if anyone who has done the advanced course would suggest I do that one, or the beginner one?

Cheers

[oneofsix]

Thinking about doing one of these, not 100% sure which one.

Beginner seems aimed at learner/restricted, and I've had my Full for maybe 4 months, riding every day. I certainly feel more "beginner" than "advanced" though, and will be picking up a new bike in a week or so , that will take a bit of getting used to. Wondering if anyone who has done the advanced course would suggest I do that one, or the beginner one?

Cheers

I did the beginners after many years riding and still found it worth the effort, I am still to do the advanced. After only 4 months on the full go for the beginners unless you have many years experience and are very good at emergency stops, figure of 8's etc.

[mrchips]

From the Roadsafe Website ....

A one day course, highly subsidised with the support of Greater Wellington Regional Council.

This course has received great feedback from previous participants!!!

The day is a mixture of theory and practical riding, covering best practise riding techniques for balance and control, braking and skid control, cornering, roadcraft, hazard avoidance, risk management, avoiding crashes and much more.

Usually $230, your investment for this course is only $20 !!!

Places are limited - please book through Roadsafe to secure your place.

An awesome training day for a measly $20, so book a place while you can... linky here

get in quick else you'll miss out on this one ...........see you there