AWNMR - Akl Wednesday Night Mentor Ride

**ManDownUnder** · 22nd January 2007, 14:39

Originally Posted by Weasel

Do any mentors ride a bike that size? Not that I saw last week.

Originally Posted by crashe

Thats just naming a few mentors.............................

Yep they are either much bigger or smaller.

Oh and I dont take pillions either.

Ahh well - that's that decided then. It has to be on a bigger bike. Easy peasy. We look for the lines being taken, and ignore the other aspects of the ride.

Edit - it's best done after the theory class me thinks...!

**Disco Dan** · 22nd January 2007, 15:22

will i get pulled over/fall over if i strap a 1mtr square whiteboard to my back? meh, will give it a go... lighter than a pillion but more "sail-like" in shape...

Fantastic folks! Jus luv the way this is developing!

**ManDownUnder** · 22nd January 2007, 15:36

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

will i get pulled over/fall over if i strap a 1mtr square whiteboard to my back? meh, will give it a go... lighter than a pillion but more "sail-like" in shape...

Fantastic folks! Jus luv the way this is developing!

Pulled over - dunno.

Fall over? Possibly. Don't underestimate the strength of the wind. A mate of mine was on the back of my bike and we were carrying a shelf from A to B (scavanging as students do).

Not pretty, and damned hard work. I'd stay off the Motorway for sure...

**white belt** · 22nd January 2007, 15:40

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Tis a good idea. Something else I would like to suggest for general discussion - put a newbie on the back of a mentor's bike to look at lines etc. It's not a high speed romp, but a quick and practical example of what to do, how it feels etc.

Great idea, I have been lucky enough to ride on the back of Qkchk and Vagrant and it was great. Qkchk for a faster ride and Vagrant for last weeks slow ride. I learnt something from each one. It is amazing how smooth it can be.

One point to remember - before I learnt to ride, I thought nothing of it to jump on the back but now it is quite scary.

**Ixion** · 22nd January 2007, 15:43

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

will i get pulled over/fall over if i strap a 1mtr square whiteboard to my back? meh, will give it a go... lighter than a pillion but more "sail-like" in shape...

Fantastic folks! Jus luv the way this is developing!

Don't try it on your back! The wind effect could be nasty. Put it on the footpeg on one side between your leg and the tanbk, then tie/bungy it in place. I've carried large sheets of building material that way

**Morcs** · 22nd January 2007, 15:51

mmm good riding with a pillion is something id like to learn, ive done it for short stretches, but manoevering at very low speeds is a bit tricky.

**ManDownUnder** · 22nd January 2007, 15:53

Originally Posted by white belt

One point to remember - before I learnt to ride, I thought nothing of it to jump on the back but now it is quite scary.

Thanks for that.

Something I think we need to establish early on that this is an info exchange. If you can teach me something - or point out something... do it. I may be a mentor but I'm far from perfect and quite happy to learn anytime

Nigel

**Karma** · 22nd January 2007, 15:54

Don't piss into the wind

**Blondini** · 22nd January 2007, 16:11

I can probably arrange a venue close by that would let us use their club rooms if we behave and they would expect the bar to be used?disco?CaN?Let me know soonish and I will do my best to sort it,also drink prices cheaper.

Coffee available also.

**Morcs** · 22nd January 2007, 16:12

Don't piss into the wind

Speaking from experience is always the way to go!

**Disco Dan** · 22nd January 2007, 16:18

We have a venue sorted now - this will be revealed on the day. Meet at westgate as usual and after a quick discussion from mentors - slow group ride to venue, which is not very far away (5 min).

Refreshements will be provided.

im unscrewing the white board now... gorden bennit! im gunna look crackers riding along with a whit board on the side of my bike... meh... should be a laugh...

**Kittyhawk** · 22nd January 2007, 20:45

I was pillion for the first time on last weeks Thurs night ride thanks to Mandownunder and I can say it was awesome!! Watching how another rider takes lines etc I learnt alot. Also learnt how different my style is compared to his. I was scared at first because I have always ridden and taken passengers but never the other way around.

Recommend this idea highly!!

**Big Dog** · 22nd January 2007, 22:10

Originally Posted by placidfemme

hmmm... Dunno if I can make this one... but I'll keep an eye on this thread for the next one...

Come out and play.

**Chisanga** · 23rd January 2007, 11:29

Is anyone welcome to come along to this? And is it still starting at 6.30pm? Might be hard to get all the away across from East Auckland but I might give it a go