RIDER TRAINING 'track day'

**Lissa** · 13th June 2007, 16:01

Originally Posted by Hitcher

High-speed braking
Wet road braking
Cornering lines
Pillioning

A good idea Frosty.

I agree with that Mr Hitcher!

**vifferman** · 13th June 2007, 16:02

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

Basic bike control for newbies

Is there any point in this last one? Isn't there already something that covers that?
Although I already know everything (I learned it from my sons, who between them know more than there actually is to know

), I'd be interested in some advanced roadcraft, as I've had no training at all since I started riding.
And the chance to exceed 100 km/h, as I've never done that.

**kiwifruit** · 13th June 2007, 16:03

Originally Posted by vifferman

Is there any point in this last one? Isn't there already something that covers that?

Not really
At the mo newbies are just "let loose" on the track to make their own habits, good or bad....

I'm just thinking out loud, throwing ideas out there

**The Stranger:Me** · 13th June 2007, 16:05

Originally Posted by tri boy

Sounds like a good idea.

If 6-10 instructors were available, may I suggest focusing one of them towards the learner license group. The closed circuit location could help with confidence,(no traffic to be distracted by).
Costing? $100-150. Maybe a Bike Insurance company may wish to sponsor the learners costs? (Great PR, espesically with ACC promoting Bike Saftey).
I'll be in, never too old to learn.

$50.00 will get you a day at RRRS on a large runway with no other traffic. There are usually 6 instructors and some insurers will actually credit you $50.00 when you complete the course.

Just what you asked for.
Next course is this Sunday.

Sorry for the Hi Jack Frosty.

**Maha** · 13th June 2007, 16:05

Cornering lines for me too Tony...mostly left handers for me, i tend to go in a bit too early which puts me close to the edge bit... think im off the gas to early which make things a tad tricky at times and instead of nice and smooth then power out, its more... two hits at the throttle sort of thing...not all the time but you get the idea....pisses me off bit to say the least

**cowpoos** · 13th June 2007, 18:03

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Im doing a lil bit of brainstorming here folks.
I've been tossing around the idea of taking this track day thing one stage further and running propper rider training days.
But what is it you guys n gals most wanna learn??

Im thinking High speed braking for sure. Maybee some of you wanna learn how to get ya knee down --fire away with what ya most wanna learn--ohh and how much honestly you would pay for the chance

good idea frosty....but this would mean a structured day...of learning...which I have no problem with....and I would be keen on....but not if its going to be some self proclaimed racing/riding expert who doesn't really know shit from clay...that would just be a waste of a day and money better spent on a noraml trackday...unless yourt planning of getting the likes or brian bernard or arron slight in to coach??? that would be ideal! other wise as stated theres plaenty of other rider training courses already avalible...

**Toaster** · 13th June 2007, 18:33

I doubt I could get my knee down on my bike.... bugger.

Advanced bike control and more practice at slow speed as well as cornering is all good. Life is very different on a heavy bike.

**Toaster** · 13th June 2007, 18:34

Originally Posted by Lissa

I agree with that Mr Hitcher!

Especially when you live in the wider Wellington District!! hehehe!

**Hitcher** · 13th June 2007, 18:48

Greater Wellington Region.

**cowpoos** · 13th June 2007, 19:08

Originally Posted by Toaster

I doubt I could get my knee down on my bike.... bugger.

Advanced bike control and more practice at slow speed as well as cornering is all good. Life is very different on a heavy bike.

could give you a demo if you like??

**naughty** · 13th June 2007, 19:53

Great idea, have been looking around for something like this. Definitely road riding technique, cornering, braking, everything thats already been said. Dont mind paying the money if its going to be good

**trumpy** · 13th June 2007, 20:06

A friend did a rider training day last year with Mr Slight in attendance. She's a relative newbie and had done training days before but reckoned this was just the ducks nuts (probably because she got to spend more time with him than anyone else....funny that).
Set it up right and I'll definitely be a starter. Cost......whatever (within reason). As I get older (and older, and older and older etc.........) self preservation seems to get more important and am prepared to pay more to continue on with my life.

**TONO** · 13th June 2007, 21:53

Originally Posted by trumpy

Set it up right and I'll definitely be a starter. Cost......whatever (within reason). As I get older (and older, and older and older etc.........) self preservation seems to get more important and am prepared to pay more to continue on with my life.

Yep! they say most men loose their confidence as they loose their hair

I'd say your knackered mate

Anyway back on topic, good idea frosty.
I have always thought that the invitation riders like such as Mr Sherriffs & Mr Stroud who are both nice guys should contribute more to the riders by following them and then indicating for them to follow them showing lines & braking points at a reasonable speed then picking up another rider/s and doing it again, rather than fanging around the track at speeds we mortals only dream of....good practise for them but doesn't help the rest.

Thats just my opinion on normal track days.
A specialised training day incorporating some track work would be good.
I would attend.

**ArcherWC** · 13th June 2007, 22:01

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

Good idea Frosty, be plenty of punters keen i'd say....

Prehaps different days for different rider skill levels?
Race craft skills for people starting out racing or wanting to get faster on the track
Advanced bike control for road riders
Basic bike control for newbies

seconded, id be very keen on race training