AWNMR - Akl Wednesday Night Mentor Ride

**Big Dog** · 20th December 2006, 20:49

Originally Posted by Blondini

Is it ok If I come for an hour I have to pick up a mates kids at 8?

Really, on the bike and an L at that?
Good on you for what you did come for.
Hope you felt you gained something.

**Blondini** · 20th December 2006, 21:11

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Really, on the bike and an L at that?
Good on you for what you did come for.
Hope you felt you gained something.

I gained so much more than you realise as frostys sig says .And I did hear what you said I tried on way home ooops safely always but I hear every word that you all say.. and thanks

**white belt** · 20th December 2006, 21:52

Thanks again everyone, so much to learn and practice. You guys are a great resource and wonderful to give up your time for us. Anyone thinking about coming, make that first step and come to the next one, the advice that you will get is invaluable.

Everyone enjoy Christmas and hope that the weather improves for the holidays. Can't wait to do a few road trips.

**slinky** · 21st December 2006, 07:46

so people. how was last night? what did you go over? sorry i cudn't make it.
was it a good turn out again?

**The Stranger:Me** · 21st December 2006, 08:34

Originally Posted by sl1nky

so people. how was last night? what did you go over? sorry i cudn't make it.
was it a good turn out again?

Good - Yes (hey I was there)
Big - NO

**slinky** · 21st December 2006, 09:06

what did you guys do this time?

**Blondini** · 21st December 2006, 10:30

Originally Posted by sl1nky

what did you guys do this time?

Counter steering and target fixation

These mentors are a great bunch and know their stuff,I personally am grateful they are there to help in keeping our riding as safe as possible.

**FROSTY:Me** · 21st December 2006, 18:42

Just a note here folks
We are a bunch of reasonably experienced riders who are happy to pass on our riding experience in an informal way
It will NEVER replace training from the likes of the Ride Safe course or the 1 on 1 training people like TRICIA1000 are able to give you

**Disco Dan** · 21st December 2006, 19:21

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Just a note here folks
We are a bunch of reasonably experienced riders who are happy to pass on our riding experience in an informal way
It will NEVER replace training from the likes of the Ride Safe course or the 1 on 1 training people like TRICIA1000 are able to give you

Exactly Frosty, just what we were talking about on wed ay!

Great to see everyone enjoys themselves on the sessions, hope to see you all; and more newbies next time!

Im off to paint my bike again now *groan* ...I figure, if its all shiny and 'new' I will be less inclined to aim for a fence again

Keep practicing! And see you all next time!!

**Big Dog** · 21st December 2006, 21:53

Originally Posted by sl1nky

so people. how was last night? what did you go over? sorry i cudn't make it.
was it a good turn out again?

Excellent showing from the FEMALES!

Was a real laugh the lady on the forcourt trying to tell them to stop being pillions and start being riders

Pity that less newbies turned out than Mentors.
Problem I saw with that was that the newbies struggled with all of the attention from the Mentors - Information overload.

**Disco Dan** · 21st December 2006, 22:27

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Problem I saw with that was that the newbies struggled with all of the attention from the Mentors - Information overload.

Kind of... did not seem a problem on first session. Its weird though... we had two 'very new nexbies' (no offence) and that was basically it?? Does that mean EVERYONE else on this site considers themselves 'experts' ? More would benifit, remember folks that these sessions can be tailored to your individual abilities - ie you been riding a year or so and want to improve on a particular aspect of your riding style? You picked up a few bad habits? Had a spill and need a confidence boost?

Im getting really good at knocking over all the cones now

Maybe next time I can knock them all over?