Ride Right Ride Safe Course

**Keystone19** · 15th July 2005, 22:37

I have heard from Finn at BRONZ to say that there is a course being run this Sunday (July 17th) and one on July 31st for those whose last course was cut a little short.

I'm going to do the one on the 31st, so if anyone will be requiring first aid on the day, please notify me in advance so I can bring my rubber gloves.

**Zed** · 15th July 2005, 23:28

I hope you guys don't go through anything like last times madness...learns heaps btw!

Ps. It's always reassuring to have a nurse present Keystone.

**justsomeguy** · 15th July 2005, 23:29

I'll do my best to turn up.

**placidfemme** · 16th July 2005, 10:30

I won't be able to come to tomorrows session... and not sure about the next one either... Sam still hasn't got her bike back yet and I'm really lazy lol

**pyrocam** · 16th July 2005, 12:05

fuck. tomorow or 31st.hmmm. so whos doing tomorow?

edit. ok im going to the one tomorow

**johnny** · 16th July 2005, 20:54

i want to go tomorrow but not so keen if tomorrow is a heavy rain day ....... and cant do the 31th July .....lets pray

**pyrocam** · 17th July 2005, 07:54

High wind and heavy rain predicted.
postponed to 31st

**justsomeguy** · 17th July 2005, 08:30

Thanks for that pyro.

**justsomeguy** · 17th July 2005, 19:25

BUMP

All those who attended - please do come on the 31st - there is a lot you WILL learn.

**pyrocam** · 17th July 2005, 20:19

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

BUMP

All those who attended - please do come on the 31st - there is a lot you WILL learn.

shame met was wrong, the storm being last night didnt come today. was actually kinda nice.

with luck biker gods will give us good weather for 31st. im not big on doing it in thunderous rain. Finn said hes fine doing it in rain just not high winds

**justsomeguy** · 17th July 2005, 20:24

Originally Posted by pyrocam

im not big on doing it in thunderous rain.

Can you think of better and safer wet weather riding experience??

PS:This is not a

at you, just trying to point out this fact to the others who may stay home if it rains.

**pyrocam** · 17th July 2005, 20:56

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Can you think of better and safer wet weather riding experience??

PS:This is not a

at you, just trying to point out this fact to the others who may stay home if it rains.

No I do agree. although perhaps a dry session and a wet session would be ideal its not possible. Im much more confortable riding in the wet now than 3 months ago (since I communte and its winter) and the runway doesnt have man-holes or white paint on it.

and the best thing is. I can do my emergency stop (back wheel lock up) without fear of damage and much easier.

ok so maybe I have been practicing locking up my back wheel. on my bike its harder than you might think, Im pretty sure it needs calibrating since it squeals like a pig at anything under 25kph.

but its definatly fun, only managed 1/2 -> 1 sec at a time at the moment. different surfaces have a different effect on my tire. concrete driveway = straight skid whereas ashphalt road = slides out to the right ussually.

**placidfemme** · 18th July 2005, 07:40

I got a call from them on Saturday afternoon (while washing and waxing and polishing my bike) and confirmed for both Sam and I to be there on the 31st (I think).

Will we have to do the whole course again from the start?

**johnny** · 18th July 2005, 10:42

ahaha i got a call when i was geting ready to go on my bike yesterday !!

but .... i think i was booked for work on 31th......

**crashe** · 18th July 2005, 10:57

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I got a call from them on Saturday afternoon (while washing and waxing and polishing my bike) and confirmed for both Sam and I to be there on the 31st (I think).

Will we have to do the whole course again from the start?

YEP..... and it will be good for you to re go over what you have just learnt.