AWNMR - Auckland Wednesday Night Mentor Ride ('07)

**Disco Dan** · 30th January 2007, 19:46

Originally Posted by Blondini

I adapt easily ,I think CaN is onto a good idea ..meeting location changed for this week to nearer(Perhaps and it is just a suggestion..pyes pa car park?, )and to the dam?which one..I assume the nearest one ...so we will have to pass it to turn safely with a group.I think this is a good idea . Remember we are learning still please.I know I want to be able to at least keep up but there are others more nervous...little bites

I can arrange a drink at the dam just have to ask nice.

Cheers for your feedback Julie, my concern is changing the meeting points will lead to a higher rate of organisational errors... prefer to keep things as simple as possible.

If CaN's estimate of one hour for the ride is correct we are looking at least 9:30 - 10 pm arrival back at westgate... For some this may be too long a ride. As this is the first 'ride', I suggest keeping it short...

I may be way off base though, so keep the feedback flowing...

**Chisanga** · 30th January 2007, 19:52

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

we are looking at least 9:30 - 10 pm arrival back at westgate.

This doesn't give those on an L-Plate (or restricted) much time to get home before the (ridiculous) curfew... especially those who live in East Aucks

**Disco Dan** · 30th January 2007, 19:54

Originally Posted by Chisanga

This doesn't give those on an L-Plate (or restricted) much time to get home before the (ridiculous) curfew... especially those who live in East Aucks

thats right

another reason to keep it pretty short.

**Chisanga** · 30th January 2007, 19:56

I would prefer that we are finished and back at Westgate by 9pm at the latest so I don't need to rush home. Assuming I can make it there at all that is

**Blondini** · 30th January 2007, 20:13

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Cheers for your feedback Julie, my concern is changing the meeting points will lead to a higher rate of organisational errors... prefer to keep things as simple as possible.

If CaN's estimate of one hour for the ride is correct we are looking at least 9:30 - 10 pm arrival back at westgate... For some this may be too long a ride. As this is the first 'ride', I suggest keeping it short...

I may be way off base though, so keep the feedback flowing...

Yes very true I was taught by one of the better teachers that said the K.I.S.S .method,works best..Keep It Simple Stupid...complications only lead to more complications and before you know it......

But I can still arrange mobile Coffee

Why rush back from a beautiful setting?

**Disco Dan** · 30th January 2007, 20:21

Originally Posted by Chisanga

I would prefer that we are finished and back at Westgate by 9pm at the latest so I don't need to rush home. Assuming I can make it there at all that is

Yes, that is a good time to aim for, as we need to accomodate those that have families/work/curfews etc

Originally Posted by Blondini

Yes very true I was taught by one of the better teachers that said the K.I.S.S .method,works best..Keep It Simple Stupid...complications only lead to more complications and before you know it......

But I can still arrange mobile Coffee

Well said.

As there is two groups this week -

one doing the short ride
one staying at westgate to practice

...both groups need to finish at the same time and move across to the pub for a debriefing.

The westgate groups timing is alot easier to fiddle with, but the ride needs careful thought and planning to ensure we dont set the new riders up for failure. It needs to be a good experience in order to promote further confidence and ensure the next stages of their learning can proceed.

(sheesh sound like a teacher already

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**Disco Dan** · 30th January 2007, 20:27

CaN - Im handing over the leadership of the riding group to you tomorrow evening!

Riding group: Meeting at Shell Westgate 6:30 PM - follow CaN on ride and back to the pub in westgate by 9 PM. This includes stops.

Westgate group: Meeting at Shell Westgate 6:30 PM - follow me to the practice area for braking and avoidance practice. Meeting at pub at 8:30 - 9 PM.

Blondini - I gather your part of the riding group tomorrow? If you would like to organise refreshements during your ride you are of course most welcome too.

**Blondini** · 30th January 2007, 20:30

Whatever suits.I will be there,God willing.

**Blondini** · 30th January 2007, 20:33

Blondini - I gather your part of the riding group tomorrow? If you would like to organise refreshements during your ride you are of course most welcome too.[/QUOTE]Only If requested,only trying to be helpful