North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

**MarkW** · 14th April 2015, 08:13

I can be at the car park by 7pm if necessary but had planned to be there by 7.30pm which is generally about when the Z Westgate riders arrive. If I know that there are going to be riders who want to start the training at 7pm I will be there for that time. Extra braking practice is always useful. If, however, you only want to talk garbage at 7pm then I'd prefer the 7.30 start. Talking garbage can be done at the pub afterwards.

As for a rain coat. Didn't bring one with me as, since moving to Northland, I've almost forgotten what rain and cold look like. So, if it is persisting down on Wednesday night, if anyone has a cheap light raincoat suitable for an elderly, average height, overweight instructor to borrow for an hour or so I would be most grateful. Even a folding umbrella would help!

Mark W

**Juniper** · 14th April 2015, 08:32

Originally Posted by MarkW

I can be at the car park by 7pm if necessary but had planned to be there by 7.30pm which is generally about when the Z Westgate riders arrive. If I know that there are going to be riders who want to start the training at 7pm I will be there for that time. Extra braking practice is always useful. If, however, you only want to talk garbage at 7pm then I'd prefer the 7.30 start. Talking garbage can be done at the pub afterwards.

As for a rain coat. Didn't bring one with me as, since moving to Northland, I've almost forgotten what rain and cold look like. So, if it is persisting down on Wednesday night, if anyone has a cheap light raincoat suitable for an elderly, average height, overweight instructor to borrow for an hour or so I would be most grateful. Even a folding umbrella would help!

Mark W

I've got a parker you can borrow. It's the one I use at the track.

I've posted this up on Facebook as there are a few on there that are not on here. Last couple of weeks we have had very new riders come along which I think would benefit more from going straight to the carpark to make the most of your time than to meet at Z.

I would like to get to the carpark as soon as possible to make the most of the session.

**MarkW** · 14th April 2015, 09:08

Thanks for the parka offer, yes please.

And I'll be at the Albany Car park ready to go from 7pm. If numbers are larger then I may run say 3 30 minute sessions, each session having 4, 5, 6 riders say actually practising whilst the rest either watch closely or socialise. Having a shorter gap between each practice run (with a small group) is more productive than have a 20 bike group all at once. So if you want extra practice then turn up early! First in, first served.

**Rikard** · 16th April 2015, 00:28

Oh man this is exactly what I need! Keen to be involved, where and when will you guys be meeting next week?

**p.dath** · 16th April 2015, 09:09

Originally Posted by Rikard

Oh man this is exactly what I need! Keen to be involved, where and when will you guys be meeting next week?

Refer to the first post .... :-)

**jeeron** · 20th April 2015, 18:21

Bought some cones today to bring along to NASS, should make life a bit easier. Thinking about setting up one of these for Wednesday.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130840428

any preferences?

**jeeron** · 21st April 2015, 12:11

Don't have much time though, gotta be at the cinemas at 8.30 for the Avengers :P

**5ive** · 22nd April 2015, 14:01

I should be there tonight, blinding people riding in front of me.

**Juniper** · 22nd April 2015, 14:56

Originally Posted by jeeron

Bought some cones today to bring along to NASS, should make life a bit easier. Thinking about setting up one of these for Wednesday.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130840428

any preferences?

I'm liking the figure 8 and the evasive maneuver ones.