Group riding attitudes - Upcoming daylight saving 2011/2012

[BuckBuck#1]

This evening I looked back over one of my summary blogg entries:
A Review The End Of Daylight Saving 2009-2010

The review was written when I had just sold my previous bike.

Since that review was written over 15 months ago I tend to think that there has since been a gradual shift in group riding attitude and also focus being made upon positive aspects.

Last year BRONZ - Wellington picked up the ball and ran with Tuesday evening rides for novice and returning riders, following on from 2009/2010 initiatives.

Recently local government council (specifically Hutt City in this region) in conjunction with Roadsafe (Andrew& LynneTempleton) have held Rider Improvement training courses.

While Ulysses also recently conducted a skills rodeo riding circuit in Lower Hutt.

Also I have noticed that "Wellington Riders" has taken the initiative through Facebook promoting a safe riding edict at the start of their Facebook page/site.


Looking toward the upcoming daylight saving period 2011/2012 and the social rides that no doubt will occur, I am somewhat pleased to see that there does appear to be a positive shift in riding attitude here in Wellington.

I sincerely hope that the positive initiatives continue. I will be very pleased to arrive at the numerous social-ride gathering points on my GSR600 this summer in anticipation that group riding will have shifted to another level of collective and individual responsibility.

Enjoy the upcoming spring and summer.
(Daylight saving starts on 25 September 2011)

[Hitcher]

Oh for those those lazy, hazy, overregulated days of summer. People will have to get their Mums to fill out consent forms for them at this rate.

[Gone Burger]

I too am pleased with the way Wellington Riders is going. It did not start off so well a year ago when Stefan started it up with support from me. And it has taken a full year to begin to get a few things in place, in a positive light. Still got a long way to go, but I am pleased with the progress and direction, as 6 months ago I was at heads with him about it.

You going to come back and take Tuesday rides Guy? You did many of us the world of good just getting out there with other riders, hitting the roads with like minded fresh meat.

[BuckBuck#1]

Gidday Hitcher and Katiepie.

Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer - Nat King Cole. Let me sing it in my helmet during my rides, trust me you wouldn’t want to hear my singing.

I look forward to the social rides this upcoming daylight saving period. If or when asked by the social group gatherings, I will reserve judgment on any direct involvement in the conduct of the preliminary group ride briefings.

[Eyegasm]

Also I have noticed that "Wellington Riders" has taken the initiative through Facebook promoting a safe riding edict at the start of their Facebook page/site.

Hahahahahaaaaaaa.

At least on this site our views are not deleted or blocked!!!

"Promoting safe riding edict" - I take it you have not seen (video) or been on any of these rides?

Promoting and actively following the safe riding edict are two completely different animals.

[Gone Burger]

Hahahahahaaaaaaa.

At least on this site our views are not deleted or blocked!!!

"Promoting safe riding edict" - I take it you have not seen (video) or been on any of these rides?

Promoting and actively following the safe riding edict are two completely different animals.

atually, I do agree Clint, and made my post before all this happened. I am not impressed at all, and that takes the group straight in the wrong direction. I will also note that a select few of those riders in charge refuse to attend any training days, like the rest of us do, as they seem to think they are of the level where further training is not needed. I have opinions on this, and am dissappointed with the recent events in there.

It seems that you and I will be hitting the roads when I'm back at 'em again Clint. Miss my old riding buddy, on those great rides we had right through last year.

[Ronin]

atually, I do agree Clint, and made my post before all this happened. I am not impressed at all, and that takes the group straight in the wrong direction. I will also note that a select few of those riders in charge refuse to attend any training days, like the rest of us do, as they seem to think they are of the level where further training is not needed. I have opinions on this, and am dissappointed with the recent events in there.

It seems that you and I will be hitting the roads when I'm back at 'em again Clint. Miss my old riding buddy, on those great rides we had right through last year.

I have been banned from the group. Maybe because I suggested that the video would make great evidence for the police...

[FJRider]

I have been banned from the group. Maybe because I suggested that the video would make great evidence for the police...

Send a copy to Mr smith ...

[Eyegasm]

It seems that you and I will be hitting the roads when I'm back at 'em again Clint. Miss my old riding buddy, on those great rides we had right through last year.

For sure. I might even have a new bike by then!!

I have been banned from the group. Maybe because I suggested that the video would make great evidence for the police...

If they wish to post video on an open group of riding that is IMHO absolutely shocking, then they deserve anything that comes their way (Including big fricken trucks)

[Ronin]

For sure. I might even have a new bike by then!!



If they wish to post video on an open group of riding that is IMHO absolutely shocking, then they deserve anything that comes their way (Including big fricken trucks)

The riding behaviour was one thing. We have all fucked up from time to time although, I'm pretty sure I have never forced someone off the road. What got up my nose was the way it was handled on FB

[nodrog:Me]

so who won?

[Toaster]

I too am pleased with the way Wellington Riders is going. It did not start off so well a year ago when Stefan started it up with support from me. ...

You going to come back and take Tuesday rides Guy? You did many of us the world of good just getting out there with other riders, hitting the roads with like minded fresh meat.

It's because you all miss me.

Fresh meat? Just watch out for the bacon, they give you a good ribbing and there is too much at steak. Wouldn't want to be gone-burgers.....

[Katman]

Bikers kill bikers.

[James Deuce]

My Mum won't give me a note, so I'm just gonna forge one.

[Kickaha]

My Mum won't give me a note, so I'm just gonna forge one.

Don't you need a bike first or would you like to borrow my MTB?

(I'll start on your list once the weather clears now all my other shit is out of the way)