Hey Guys, Can anyone recommend a route in Auckland for riding and practice? Just getting prepared for my restricted license test. Cheers
Fair weather rider
Hey Guys, Can anyone recommend a route in Auckland for riding and practice? Just getting prepared for my restricted license test. Cheers
Hardcore Biker
When I did my restricted I rode around central Auckland, although this was on the "old" restricted test.Originally Posted by Merlin.pgd
Went from Quay street up into Parnell, around some roundabouts, back down through a few big intersections and then onto Quay Street.
Only took about 10 minutes.
If you're nervous just practice going through intersections, giving way, stop/starting etc.
There's nothing to it really.
Fair weather rider
Thanks for your reply The End, That's almost the route I usually take, but I'm looking for a route that is a fun ride, more like mission bay with longer distance.When I did my restricted I rode around central Auckland, although this was on the "old" restricted test.
Went from Quay street up into Parnell, around some roundabouts, back down through a few big intersections and then onto Quay Street.
Only took about 10 minutes.
If you're nervous just practice going through intersections, giving way, stop/starting etc.
There's nothing to it really.
Cheers
Que?
Head out to Maraetai through Whitford for something a little different. Just watch out for the locals during peak commute times.
KB's Chief Cats
yeah maraetai, kawakawa, kaiaua, hunua, papakura, auckland is a pretty sweet ride. not so much good if yer "practicing for a test" (and there's some really tight shit north of kaiaua)
what you want is a test-route. from someone who's done one at the station you're booking at.
but if you've been riding for a whilesy it shouldn't be a problem. they don't need to see anything too tricky. just a lot of nodding.
elsewise go the other way, out west. up to huapai pub used to be good, too many 'muters now. unless you take the bac roads.... don buck, scenic drive, etc. else piha, muriwai, karekare, is pretty schweet...
Fair weather rider
Cheers man, I looked at the map and looks like that would be a joy to ride!
Hardcore Biker
I can vouch for out Maraetai way, on a nice day it makes for one awesome ride. Not too long either. There are plenty of country roads and alternative routes you can take which make it longer too.
I guess it depends what you're wanting to achieve. If you are trying to get more confidence at open road speeds then the above route is good during the day as there is barely any traffic. However if you want "city riding" skills then riding out in the country won't achieve much
Que?
On the contrary, I sat my full practical test on the road between Meadowlands & Whitford. Simply enjoying a ride in new surroundings can also do wonders for general confidence, something that is important if you're going to be relaxed whilst being examined.However if you want "city riding" skills then riding out in the country won't achieve much
i'm motarded
Coro loop, thats where most aucklanders go to learn a thing or two. Take duct tape.
L-Plate Rider
I'm new here so I'll ask the dumb question...
Why duct tape?
Hardcore Biker
Why not duct tape?
It fixes everything. If it can't be fixed with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape haha.
Que?
Who needs a PhD when you have duct tape?
L-Plate Rider
I have both
Que?
Sounds like you should hook up with the OP then. You might have to share your duct tape though.I have both
ArseBiscuit
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