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  1. 16th July 2009, 21:08 #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by cowpoos View Post
    It'll be a whoot!! AND MAYBE YOU EVEN GET THE OFFRAOD BUG AND LEARN HOW TO RIDE A BIKE!!
    Not likely mate. I'm all about the tarmac, if she wants to do enduro racing, I might get something to go riding with her on, but MX practice is on a track and I can stay clean and unstuck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post

    Wont be putting too much pressure on Tylah, but if she is into it, I'll do everything I can to support her.
    Good attitude mate... can't even begin to describe how good it is for my family... Guidance and support with the emphasis on family fun goes a looong way.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by clmintie View Post
    Good attitude mate... can't even begin to describe how good it is for my family... Guidance and support with the emphasis on family fun goes a looong way.....
    That's the plan.


    Not her birthday till next month, so tempted to give it to her early.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    That's the plan.


    Not her birthday till next month, so tempted to give it to her early.
    I 'loan' the kids their bikes, so I retain ownership and control, but for their birthday (twins) they got to pick out the riding gear, helmets etc. That way I figure they'll look after their own clothes/safety gear, while I look after the bikes. Seems to be working so far and going riding/racing is a treat, not a right....
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    Quote Originally Posted by clmintie View Post
    I 'loan' the kids their bikes, so I retain ownership and control, but for their birthday (twins) they got to pick out the riding gear, helmets etc. That way I figure they'll look after their own clothes/safety gear, while I look after the bikes. Seems to be working so far and going riding/racing is a treat, not a right....
    If we go racing, I'll likely have to sell the ones she has now to get something better, but for all intent and purposes, they belong to her.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Not likely mate. I'm all about the tarmac
    you got Dovers latest edition?? 'Excuses 101 for Dumbies' ??
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    Given the short comings of my riding style, it doesn't matter what I'm riding till I've got my shit in one sock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cowpoos View Post
    you got Dovers latest edition?? 'Excuses 101 for Dumbies' ??
    Just cos I'm not into mud love like yourself, dont mean I'm making excuses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Up to her if she wants to race dirt or tarmac. If she goes the cleaner option, I'd be happy with reduced cost.

    Be warned though, her name is Tylah Louise MAIR. LOL
    Oh noes, A new Mair...Huston, we could have a problem

    Good on her, clearly you are rubbing off...good example Daddy! Just make sure she doesn't take after Luke's riding styles...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayRacer37 View Post
    Oh noes, A new Mair...Huston, we could have a problem

    Good on her, clearly you are rubbing off...good example Daddy! Just make sure she doesn't take after Luke's riding styles...

    See you guys Saturday.
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    Mate, if you can afford it then give her the chance to give it a go... it'll be good for her. And I'd start with pitbikes/motox, all the best riders seem to hve a background in dirt. Gonna be an expensive hobby tho aye. Good luck bro
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2much View Post
    Mate, if you can afford it then give her the chance to give it a go... it'll be good for her. And I'd start with pitbikes/motox, all the best riders seem to hve a background in dirt. Gonna be an expensive hobby tho aye. Good luck bro
    Hell yeah, if she gets into it, I dread the day I'm up for a brand new RMZ.
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    To find out what she's into more, I might put some road tires on Malcom/Mikey/Whitetrash's old pitty and give her a crack at buckets too.
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    That's awesome Drew. Hope she gets into it.

    Hehe I'm just waiting for the day when Keiran wants to race. He's 13 months old and totally obsessed with motorbikes. That'll be another MAIR out there. Crikey the Mairs are taking over!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Riff Raff View Post
    That's awesome Drew. Hope she gets into it.

    Hehe I'm just waiting for the day when Keiran wants to race. He's 13 months old and totally obsessed with motorbikes. That'll be another MAIR out there. Crikey the Mairs are taking over!
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    I was determined to not let Elyse race mx but shes only 3 months and im on my way to buy her a little 4 wheeler....

    Great family sport Drew, my family still comes to watch every single race!
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