Ride Forever ACC

[caseye]

Same color toys or different colors? What about riding at night or with sun strike? Not to forget with planes over our heads? Man, some people are crazy. But this line of arguing is some special kind of crazy.

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Now, this guy, this guy is making real sense, never thought of it/her in this way before.

[george formby]

Or use a dog whistle to clear the path for those unlucky riders...

Probably have the opposite effect.

A tank bag full of cats from Gareth Morgan which can be hurled, screeching, towards the pavement when required, would be more helpful.

[nzspokes]

Same color toys or different colors? What about riding at night or with sun strike? Not to forget with planes over our heads? Man, some people are crazy. But this line of arguing is some special kind of crazy.

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Well we do have to think about breeds here. A toy the size of my Mastiff would be hard to carry, maybe more Pitbull size. Breed will dictate the colour.

[Moi]

Maybe trainers should carry dog soft toys so they can randomly throw them at new riders.......

Is that why they're called handbag dogs?

Probably have the opposite effect.

A tank bag full of cats from Gareth Morgan which can be hurled, screeching, towards the pavement when required, would be more helpful.

You leave the cats out of this...

Well we do have to think about breeds here. A toy the size of my Mastiff would be hard to carry, maybe more Pitbull size. Breed will dictate the colour.

What about a plump chocolate coloured lab called "Cadbury"?

[george formby]

Is that why they're called handbag dogs?



You leave the cats out of this...



What about a plump chocolate coloured lab called "Cadbury"?

Nah, I've had experience with chocolate labs. The merest whiff of a schmacko and the bugger would have you off. Passing a takeaways could be catastrophic.

[Zedder]

Probably have the opposite effect.

A tank bag full of cats from Gareth Morgan which can be hurled, screeching, towards the pavement when required, would be more helpful.

Haha, I'd prefer it if Gareth Morgan was hurled at a bag of cats, big vicious ones about tiger size...

[Jeeper]

But has Gareth Morgan done his rider training? He is an avid rider.

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[quickbuck]

I'm booked onto Ride Forever tomorrow, going to get wet - ugh! - but still going! It is a good opportunity to get input in less-than-ideal conditions. Very glad I got waterproofs recently

Well done, I trust you enjoyed it.

[Moi]

Nah, I've had experience with chocolate labs. The merest whiff of a schmacko and the bugger would have you off. Passing a takeaways could be catastrophic.

A few years ago was waiting at the lights in the local village behind a young mum with a toddler and one in the push chair and a very large chocolate lab... when the little green man showed it was safe to cross, off she went with the command "Walk, Cadbury!"... chuckled all the way home after that!

[Moi]

But has Gareth Morgan done his rider training? He is an avid rider.

Perhaps he could go and practice on the steppes of outer Mongolia...



But back on thread...

if a rider chooses to go and do a course of some description then they will gain some benefit from it...

and the RideForever courses are a very good starting point.

[nzspokes]

Nah, I've had experience with chocolate labs. The merest whiff of a schmacko and the bugger would have you off. Passing a takeaways could be catastrophic.

My Mastiff has a little Lab blood. He is a 60kg eating machine. I think the Lab part is his tummy.

[nzspokes]

I've had horses for a looong time and attended many training courses where the environment/location caused them to be on less-than-perfect behaviour - but that's what you pay for: help with the difficult stuff, not the easy stuff

So far I have kept the healthy respect for my bike and the dangers, but I love riding it, so I'd really like to keep riding it safely for many years!

So how did it go? Who did you do it with?

[george formby]

So how did it go? ?

+2 I'm keen for some freshly minted feedback.

[HEsch]

Well, it didn't rain! Such a good day out, beautiful weather and we went through some really lovely country. I booked with ProRider. We got off to a little bit of a late start as the other participant was a little late, and had a bit of an issue with a lost key after going through the safety briefing and some theory things before setting off, but all uphill from there.
Urban riding practice around a local suburb, then slow speed in a private car park area (incl cornering at slow speed, parking, then braking). Out onto the open road for higher speed and cornering skills (incl countersteering, up and down hills). Stopped at a cafe for lunch. Slow speed riding through town, then a bit of a blat (safely, of course) with more corners and countersteering practice and a biiiiiiiig hill, finally ending with a slow-speed challenge of sorts through town again (aiming to ride slowly, and correctly judge traffic and gaps, to keep the bike moving - within reason and safety and obeying the road rules). Quick debrief for questions then home.

Plenty of intersections, plenty of tuition, plenty of time to lead and follow, and practice formation riding. The instructor was GREAT, giving both attendees plenty of attention and feedback and time to work on things we needed. We were on intercom, Sena 20S, which made everything easy.

It was a long day - I haven't been out for more than an hour and a half with my bike, so heading out shortly after 8 and not returning until nearly 6 was a lot. We had plenty of stops and rests (and weren't riding the whole day). Very good learning and great to get feedback: I have lots to work on which is cool, and confidence in skills gained already is definitely up.

[granstar]

i have five dozen oysters that need to be consumed, may need somethin to wash em down with also, that may create shit. you gonna join in and help it along.

Buga, bro over from Sydney and we took mum out (to the Rocks) for a yummy feed and a beers, thanks for the offer tho cuz, and ride safe.

and, Just to remind World Whisky Day is next Saturday