Farkin Fellas - Personal whinge

[roks]

Although I've muttered for years about learning to ride a bike, it was my partner (now ex partner) who really encouraged me to do it, helped me buy one, taught me to ride and now feels that we argue too much and are too different (he's a habitual drink driver and I'm against it) and we're going nowhere and we might as well consider ourselves that "friends only" thing (because then he is free to drink/drive to his hearts content and not get bitched at)...by the way...I hate that "friends only" term

I don't really feel confident to ride with a group so my quandry is, do I give up and well my bike or find a new buddy or two to ride with?

[T.I.E]

it's about you. do you enjoy riding? and not for a social scene, or anything else, just you, do you enjoy riding?

[roks]

But I'm still very new at it, plus the bike is perfect for me and I got it for a really great price, something I'm sure, if I sold it, I wouldn't be quite so lucky next time to get such a great deal.

[KATWYN]

Although I've muttered for years about learning to ride a bike, it was my partner (now ex partner) who really encouraged me to do it, helped me buy one, taught me to ride and now feels that we argue too much and are too different (he's a habitual drink driver and I'm against it) and we're going nowhere and we might as well consider ourselves that "friends only" thing (because then he is free to drink/drive to his hearts content and not get bitched at)...by the way...I hate that "friends only" term

I don't really feel confident to ride with a group so my quandry is, do I give up and well my bike or find a new buddy or two to ride with?

Depends how much you want it for you. If You join a m/bike club you might even find a new partner that doesnt drink and drive & respects your views a bit more.....

[mstriumph]

C'mon you Christchurch lot ... let's have some assistance for her? anyone??

[T.I.E]

definately be nice to find some kind hearted riders to guide and help you through the beginning.
as long as ya heart is in the right place no worries.
just got to find the good ones.

cool i hope to be down that way in march so ill be down to visit some chch kbrs.

[Fishy]

Roks, there are plenty of people who will be keen to go for a ride with you even if it is at learners pace. Its all about being out there doing what you love and enjoying your bike. There is a good ride coming up on the 29th for emaple that is aimed at educating learner riders on open road riding (the safe way).

[T.I.E]

Roks, there are plenty of people who will be keen to go for a ride with you even if it is at learners pace. Its all about being out there doing what you love and enjoying your bike. There is a good ride coming up on the 29th for emaple that is aimed at educating learner riders on open road riding (the safe way).

fish is the ride in ak?

i think she is in chch

[Fatjim]

(he's a habitual drink driver and I'm against it)

I may be out of line here, but dob the bastard in. He'll kill some kids Mum or Dad one day.

I don't really feel confident to ride with a group so my quandry is,

Can i ask why? Maybe there's something we can help with to help you enjoy riding with others. I'm sure the Chch KBer's would love another learner as well.

[sunhuntin]

dont have to ride with anyone....about 99% of my riding i do alone. if you enjoy riding for riding, and not for the social aspect, then by all means, keep it up! we were all fairly new at riding too, dont forget! if i was close enough, id be more than happy to ride with you.

[MSTRS:Me]

Roks - if you love your bike, love riding - then stay with it. It don't take long to find riding mates once the word is out. 'sides, that's a nice bike you got.

[Scorpygirl]

Hi Roks

Welcome.

Go with your heart girl. If you want to keep riding - go for it!!

You could join up with the Ulysses Club - neat bunch of people that enjoy bikes and socialising together.

Check out http://www.ulysses.org.nz

Take care and I hope it all works out for you.

[Kickaha]

C'mon you Christchurch lot ... let's have some assistance for her? anyone??

We aren't capable of helping ourselves let alone anyone else

[roks]

I may be out of line here, but dob the bastard in. He'll kill some kids Mum or Dad one day.



Can i ask why? Maybe there's something we can help with to help you enjoy riding with others. I'm sure the Chch KBer's would love another learner as well.

If it was that easy, I'd do it, but I have to know where he is, when he leaves and IF there is a police car available then they will rack him down. I've seen this guy almost weaving while standing, and if he hasn't any respect for people on the roads, then he certainly has no respect for me as a partner eh..and I'm above that. My feelings are if you can afford to drink, you can afford a cab.

[Waylander]

Should be a couple of folk down your way that wouldn't mind riding in small groups of 2 or 3. Ask a few. Hell ask Sniper, his wife started riding recently I think. Could ride with her.