Sorry, but I find that comment just plain silly! :slap:
The mentoring programme is about helping riders improve their skill level with issues such as MSTRS states below.. It is about helping fellow motorcyclists to be SAFE, smooth & competent riders.. NOT about being fast & giving people the learn!
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And where is it written that 'attitude towards riding' will not be addressed by any or all mentors?
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
I would suggest that the noobies that have "an attitude" will not seek out mentoring anyway.. because they are bullet proof & "don't need it"! (in their own little minds)
I would also suggest that the people who DO seek out mentoring, would be the contentious types who WANT to learn some new skills & therefore will be open & receptive, & have a good attitude towards their learning!
Furthermore, I would also suggest that the attitude of the mentor will have a lot to do with how successful the sessions go as well. From what I see all the people nominated are good, decent people with good attitudes, people skills & are very skilled riders!
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I fear you give a large number of motorcyclists too much credit.
I imagine there will be many who will seek mentoring simply in the hope that they will be able to live out their Rossi fantasies or at the very least to be able to 'compete' with anyone else that they may be riding with.
I like to look for the good in people!
I have participated in SEVERAL advanced rider training courses with Roadsafe from Wgtn & I also organised a similar course in ChCh a few months ago, which Roadsafe flew down from Wgtn to run. It is my experience that everyone of the people in all of these courses I have attended, were there because they were contentious people who wanted to learn.. their primary motivation.. was their safety!
That is always a possibility. But I think you will find that (given what I know about several of the other nominees) the mentors nominated, myself included, would probably give these types a swift kick up the arse & told to pull their head in, or bugger off!
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Hmm. Good luck there.
Seriously, how do you propose to adjust someone else's attitude?
Explaining the pitfalls is a waste of time - look at smoking. Kids have been brainwashed since pre-school on smoking, yet they still start in thier droves.
Brow beating is a waste of time - can we have a show of hands how many people actually consider anything Katman said when riding - other than "damn, I wish Katman were here to see this crazy shit" - despite his heart no doubt being in the right place.
There is of course trust, genuine affection and mutual respect which will often have an impact. Are you oldies up for it?
Mate Ive got to disagree with you here sorry.
The current "system" does mean that its really a poularity contest.
(the standing KB system)
--as an example.
Johnyrocket posts up in reply to say Maha's question. "yea mate just slam on the brakes and toss the bike on its side--thats the way I do it"
VERI (VERYEXPERIENCEDRIDEINSTRUCTOR) COMES IN AND SAYS no no PLEASE dont do that its a crash waiting to happen.
Then because VERI is seen as attacking JR -all JR's mates jump on in saying JR is right VERI has no clues etc etc.
Who does the new member and newbee rider believe?
Ya get my point mate? By having people who are designated as having more than a few clues at the very least the answers should be reasoned and concidered.
To see a life newly created.To watch it grow and prosper. Isn't that the greatest gift a human being can be given?
I agree.. & you don't know 'me' m'dear The way I intend to help my possible mentees (is that a word..), is through my positive, outgoing attitude and sharing my knowledge & skills, by means of a friendly encouraging one on one, no pressure environment. Which encompasses as you state.. trust, genuine affection & mutual respect!
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