Adventure bike training?

[Woody2]

Seems that the training idea is popular. Thanks for the pm.s people.
I'm thinking that I could run a low key day on either the 10/11 th October.

Start up at the Pram entrance to the Mangakutukutuku's and make use of the flat paddock there to demo and practice a few new skills/techniques, then head up and over the crossing to the karapoti entrace. The track has a bit of everything (hopefully it will be reasonably dry!) and going that way gets gradually more challenging I think.

Focus will be for off road novices and near novices. Looking at basic stuff like braking, body positioning, gaining confidence and riding safely. We'll stop at each new obstacle and discuss the best techniques to use. So best not come if you like to keep riding all day!

As for numbers, cost etc. I'm pretty relaxed about both. This is the first "event" So how about a truly democratic system where all welcome and you pay me based on how much you feel you have learned during the day. If I've spent heaps of time with you on a 1-to-1 and you feel you learned heaps then obviously you may wish to pay me more than if you cruised along bored at the back, and felt you already knew about everything I said or demo'ed. Maybe a price guide of $0 to $100?

If you are one of those who have been thinking about some 1-to-1 private tuition, why not come along on this first day, have a chat, and then decide if I'm the man for the job in the future.

Lastly I'll be on my DR650 on road/trail 70/30 tyres (trail wings) so will be big bike friendly.

I'll keep an eye on this thread, and the weather and keep things updated, like final date, times, meet up location etc.

Hope this gets things started...

Thanks Gav, sounds like a plan, I'm pretty sure I'm in but will confirm closer to the time, cheers Daryl.

[Aslan]

Seems that the training idea is popular. Thanks for the pm.s people.
I'm thinking that I could run a low key day on either the 10/11 th October.

Start up at the Pram entrance to the Mangakutukutuku's and make use of the flat paddock there to demo and practice a few new skills/techniques, then head up and over the crossing to the karapoti entrace. The track has a bit of everything (hopefully it will be reasonably dry!) and going that way gets gradually more challenging I think.

Focus will be for off road novices and near novices. Looking at basic stuff like braking, body positioning, gaining confidence and riding safely. We'll stop at each new obstacle and discuss the best techniques to use. So best not come if you like to keep riding all day!

As for numbers, cost etc. I'm pretty relaxed about both. This is the first "event" So how about a truly democratic system where all welcome and you pay me based on how much you feel you have learned during the day. If I've spent heaps of time with you on a 1-to-1 and you feel you learned heaps then obviously you may wish to pay me more than if you cruised along bored at the back, and felt you already knew about everything I said or demo'ed. Maybe a price guide of $0 to $100?

If you are one of those who have been thinking about some 1-to-1 private tuition, why not come along on this first day, have a chat, and then decide if I'm the man for the job in the future.

Lastly I'll be on my DR650 on road/trail 70/30 tyres (trail wings) so will be big bike friendly.

I'll keep an eye on this thread, and the weather and keep things updated, like final date, times, meet up location etc.

Hope this gets things started...

Subject to other commitments I'm interested please Gav - cheers Aslan

[Moki]

Definitely interested. I'll be there.

Hey Gav, may be a good idea to set up one of those event type polls that people can add their name to. Probably get a good handle on numbers leading up to the date. I'm sure there will be a few people wanting to come out.

[young1]

I am from the other side of the coin so to speak. I have a enduro / MX / trail ride back ground so I am happy riding off road. Where I am let down is on the road, I don't know what an apex is (so how can I hit in when riding around the corner), how should I be cornering, where do I brake etc.

So where do I go to get some road riding skills?

[NordieBoy]

I am from the other side of the coin so to speak. I have a enduro / MX / trail ride back ground so I am happy riding off road. Where I am let down is on the road, I don't know what an apex is (so how can I hit in when riding around the corner), how should I be cornering, where do I brake etc.

So where do I go to get some road riding skills?

An apex is a type of small shrub.

[gav24]

Thanks Moki, good idea, I've set it up now as an event.
The day is Saturday the 10th October.
Unfortunatley cant make it on Sunday due to other commitments.
If weather is poo, or enough interest, could run the following weekend instead / as well.

If your a definate, please add your name to the list on the event page so I have some ideas on numbers.

Thanks all

[OV Lander]

Thanks Gav - I'm in!

[Padmei]

I won't be able to make that date but hopefully we may be able to hook up later for another session.

[bart]

Good on you Gav. I think a bit of offroad training is a great idea for people to gain some confidence.

I'd be keen to try an intermediate course if it takes off. I'd also like to learn more about bike set-up (suspension etc.)

I've been toying with the idea of organising an 'Adventure' trail ride (plated bikes only). I've access to a couple of thousand acres of farm land we could have a play around on. This would be just a low key, fun day, bashing around some paddocks on big bikes. Problem is, it's miles from anywhere, so would have to be an overnighter for most people. Some training could be included perhaps.

[gav24]

Sounds good Bart

Ever seen that film "field of dreams"?

Not a great film but a great sentiment " If you build it - they will come"

Go for it

Be good to see how this first "event" goes first though, and get some feedback from those who come along.

[Woodman]

bartman that sounds like fun.

give me a loooong lead time and I could incorporate with a visit to Ma and Pa in Napier.

maybe

[clint640]

An apex is a type of small shrub.

Yup, & you should brake when you see God.

[CRM]

There's a guy up North (Mike Bennett) who's excellent for training. He runs an outfit called 'The Farm' on the road to Russell - an hour or so north of Whangarei. Has 1000 acres of farm/bush/tracks that's a great playground and he does offroad training (he's an enduro ace).

I went out for ride around the place when I was staying there and although it wasn't a paid lesson he taught me a lot of great helpful technique - real good guy. Maybe we could organise something similar to the Waikanae thing for us northern folks?

[johannvr]

There's a guy up North (Mike Bennett) who's excellent for training. He runs an outfit called 'The Farm' on the road to Russell - an hour or so north of Whangarei. Has 1000 acres of farm/bush/tracks that's a great playground and he does offroad training (he's an enduro ace).

I went out for ride around the place when I was staying there and although it wasn't a paid lesson he taught me a lot of great helpful technique - real good guy. Maybe we could organise something similar to the Waikanae thing for us northern folks?

I could be keen on that ... assuming that us just sorta south of the Brynderwyns are honorary northern folks?

[CRM]

I could be keen on that ... assuming that us just sorta south of the Brynderwyns are honorary northern folks?

Oh yeah... anyone would be welcome. Maybe could fit it in with a bit of Northland trip (say a day at The Farm, then up over the ferry to Paihia, up to the cape, down 90 mile beach, Waipoua Forest etc over a couple of days)?