ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

**Latte** · 4th February 2011, 08:40

Good to see you recognize the issues. Someone mentioned it ended up being quite a technical ride yesterday and the wet only compounded that (I had a couple of small slides, and witnessed a decent one).

The main thing is to ride your own ride, I think we'd all rather wait an extra couple minutes than pick you up out of the ditch. If someone wants to get past they'll wait for a suitable moment.

And for what it's worth you were riding ok for the small amount I was behind you... seen plenty worse (Myself included).

**racefactory** · 4th February 2011, 12:10

Originally Posted by Newo

Well if there was one thing to be hammered severely into my head tonight. It would be "Learner Rider".

- Miss judging corner entry speeds
- Intimidation from the wet due to recent wet weather round about incident.
- Trying hard not to hold up other riders.
- $100 fine for not displaying L plates.
- $100 fine for exceeding 70km/h as per license restrictions by 24km/h
- 35 Demerit Points.

All that aside though, the ride was still really great. Even in the wet-ish.

I never knew some of those roads even existed until tonight, and they are quite well kept too. Was good to meet a few people who enjoy riding as much as I do.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when turning up, was a little above my skill level I think. However, that just makes me want to get out and practice even more than before. Looks like I'll need to find somebody suitable to guide me in the right direction.

Before that though, I should really get off my *** and buy an L plate. Then go sit my restricted so that this doesn't happen again, heh.

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

**NinjaNanna** · 4th February 2011, 14:05

Originally Posted by racefactory

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

Joined in did you? I'd like to know how and where. It was a small ride of 6 bikes, I led it and waited for the 5 other bikes at each intersection. Can't say I saw you

**zealchick** · 4th February 2011, 15:51

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Welcome aboard Newo, ATNR is probably not the best place for a learner rider, could I suggest you take a look at the NASS (North Auckland Street Skills) thread and ride.

Also the Regular Sunday ride covers a wider spread, but you will still need to be able to do open road speeds to keep up.

I actually found an L plate in my pocket the other night from someone I was coaching so your welcome to that if you want.

Nah you've been secretly holding to a keepsake....all this time

**racefactory** · 4th February 2011, 16:32

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

Joined in did you? I'd like to know how and where. It was a small ride of 6 bikes, I led it and waited for the 5 other bikes at each intersection. Can't say I saw you

I was the zxr400, caught you guys around silverdale/riverhead area, and there were definitely more than 6 bikes...

**yachtie10** · 4th February 2011, 16:36

Originally Posted by racefactory

I was the zxr400, caught you guys around silverdale/riverhead area, and there were definitely more than 6 bikes...

doubt it was us then

**OutForADuck** · 4th February 2011, 17:59

Originally Posted by zealchick

Nah you've been secretly holding to a keepsake....all this time

you caught me ... its actually one of those original stone ones

**Newo** · 4th February 2011, 19:21

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Welcome aboard Newo, ATNR is probably not the best place for a learner rider, could I suggest you take a look at the NASS (North Auckland Street Skills) thread and ride.

Also the Regular Sunday ride covers a wider spread, but you will still need to be able to do open road speeds to keep up.

I actually found an L plate in my pocket the other night from someone I was coaching so your welcome to that if you want.

As long as you have no other need for it, ill gladly accept your offer.

I should really obey the law. Even if it is only a minor infringement.

**Newo** · 4th February 2011, 19:24

Originally Posted by racefactory

Umm, how did you get pulled over by cop and found out for learners?

I didn't see any of the constabulary for the roads I joined in on, let alone a checkpoint?

Not that its really important how or why, but I was riding along the motorway back towards westgate and fell victim to an un-marked who ran my plates. Simply bad luck. Wasn't speeding.