Good practice spots near Wellington?

[aimee]

Hi all

So, coming along nicely with the wee bike

I was wondering, though - can anyone suggest really good spots for getting some practice? Preferably something that's on a road somewhere, so I can practise getting up to over 20km/hr, without having to do donuts (the problem with parking lots), but has buggerall traffic.

Thoughts welcome.

Also, if you DO know of any ginormous empty parking lot spaces, do sing out! Ideally, close to Wellington CBD...

[Maha]

Mt Victoria has all you need....

[oneofsix]

Hi aimee,

What stage are you at, apart from donuts in car parks, have you got your BHS, 6L or not started on the licensing path yet? Because you ask about roads I could presume 6L but not all peoples obeys laws. How long have you been practising? I'm guessing you want to avoid CBD traffic and same for Oriental Parade, as a 6F these are still a challenge in the best weather but once you get around the bays, especially the likes of Shelly it can be enjoyable.

I also assume you are aware of the Wellington slow paced rides when you are ready.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ial-Rides-2012

[Stirts]

without having to do donuts

Why for you need to practice if you can already do donuts hmmmmm?

[oneofsix]

Why for you need to practice if you can already do donuts hmmmmm?

Oh and here I thought she meant doing donuts as in the way do donuts



next it will be wheelies.

[Stirts]

Oh and here I thought she meant doing donuts as in the way do donuts

LOL true!! Maybe aimee is a super awesome multi-tasker and scoffs donuts while stunting?

[oneofsix]

LOL true!! Maybe aimee is a super awesome multi-tasker and scoffs donuts while stunting?

could be competition for you then.

[aimee]

Hi aimee,

What stage are you at, apart from donuts in car parks, have you got your BHS, 6L or not started on the licensing path yet? Because you ask about roads I could presume 6L but not all peoples obeys laws. How long have you been practising? I'm guessing you want to avoid CBD traffic and same for Oriental Parade, as a 6F these are still a challenge in the best weather but once you get around the bays, especially the likes of Shelly it can be enjoyable.

I also assume you are aware of the Wellington slow paced rides when you are ready.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ial-Rides-2012

I am indeed aware of the rides, yes, thanks! Not quite there yet, though...

I'm on a learner license (well, I will be by Friday). And yep, want to avoid all possible traffic until I'm a bit more confident and practised

[aimee]

Why for you need to practice if you can already do donuts hmmmmm?

Heh. They're not QUITE donuts - more circuits and bumps, really. But no real chance to get above 20 km/hr in a straightish line :P

[Rhys]

I can't think of any were in the cbd, but if you can get out to porirua, aotea subdivision and new whitby subdivision sare very quiet and what cars do go there are normally only traveling at 30 kph or so

[Stirts]

could be competition for you then.

Donuts - Breakfast of champions

[JimmyC]

I'm on a learner license (well, I will be by Friday). And yep, want to avoid all possible traffic until I'm a bit more confident and practised

I live in Miramar and find the roads around here perfect for practice, doubly so on a sunday if you're looking for something quiet. Park Road can get a little busier, has lots of side streets, but it's very wide and easy to see a long way ahead. You can get a nice loop going up Para St, which turns into Darlintgton Rd, a good mix of flat and mildly hilly. And on a good day, nothing beats a cruise around the peninsular, just keep your eyes open for sightseers and cyclists. Traffic is usually only going between 30-40kmph however.

[James Deuce]

Police College car park.

[oneofsix]

Police College car park.

No pressure then.

[JimmyC]

I should also add Seatoun for practising intersection skills. Short blocks give you lots of 1st, 2nd 3rd, back down again and stop, rinse and repeat. Good spot for practising hill starts too with varying degrees of sloped streets. Always quiet, particularly on weekend afternoons.