Adventure bike training?

[gav24]

Yep, considered that but for training/coaching its not the greatest.
Too narrow and twisty to watch the riders, and no spots to practice stuff.

I would rather wait until the Mungy's is more accessible so we can use the open paddock area and have a bit more room on the trail.

That would make the day more useful for those who take part

[OV Lander]

Of course, we all know that you are supposed to have a Trail Riding Permit for the Mungatuk's, right?

Free from the Regional Council ranger on 04 526 5343.

[gav24]

...errrr......right!

better get on it ASAP!

(been going up there for a few years, and dont know anyone else with one Think that they are used more to monitor the use of the tracks etc more than a permission thing, but could be completely wrong?)

[RideZilla]

Awesome!

I'm keen to join the rescheduled event other commitments permitting. I'm on an F800GS with the standard Anakees.

How do you get to the Pram end of the Mungy's?

Cheer
Dean(o)

[gav24]

Hi ridezilla!
Just head up SH 1 then take the first right after the Sth entrance to Queen Elizabeth park (the old McKays crossing) This is Waterfall road and gravel When you pop out the end onto tarseal take the next right up Mangakutukutku road. Keep going over the hill til you reach a 4x4 quad place.
Ta-daaah! Let the fun begin!
Or an easier (and more boring) way is to get to the lights in Pram, turn right and keep following your nose til you get to Mangakutuku road from the other direction.
Looking at this weather and my next few house moving commitments, looks like it will be a few weeks at least til we can try again

[OV Lander]

Just keepin' the pressure on Gav, and letting you know we're all still keen!

[gav24]

Yep, I know guys

I'm a bit tied up over the next few weekends as I'm finishing our new house ready to move in on the weekend of the 14/15 November. Amazing how many last minute jobs I need to get done

So I will post up when my next free day comes up, and will try to give at least a weeks notice (but that will then act as a rain magnet I'm sure)

But then again, depending on my work rate this Saturday, this Sunday could be a goer... I'll keep you all posted

[Oscar]

So, if you'd reached a point where you thought "Jeez, it would be a good idea to get some formal Adventure Bike training!" where would you go?

I'm thinking of doing so technical training to improve my base skills, and so far, for big adventure bikes, the only options I've found are 2-day courses in Ozzie:
- BMW
- Outback Adventure Tours

Can anybody recommend anything closer to home? Say, in NZ somewhere?

Cheers

I realise that this may be an expensive option, but it's probably cheaper in the long run (as opposed to dropping/breaking large Adv bikes).

Buy yourself a small (cheap) trail bike and go trail riding.

Roaring around a grassy paddock on an XR100 for an afternoon will teach you more about bike control than any amount of training on your big bike.

[rogerh]

Buy yourself a small (cheap) trail bike and go trail riding.

Roaring around a grassy paddock on an XR100 for an afternoon will teach you more about bike control than any amount of training on your big bike.

+1

Or even better go dirt bike riding with guys who are better than you. You would be amazed what you can learn by watching then doing (and falling off a few times)

[gav24]

All true comments,
But I do think that quite a few riders would like to get a few practical tips and techniques to make their Adv riding more confident and safer - not necessarily be able to hold a powerslide on wet grass for 50 meters, or some other advanced techniques

Its no fun riding with guys who are racing ahead of you, leaving you to tackle stuff with no great confidence in your abilities or whether you should sit/stand/brake/accelerate/lean forward/backwards etc.

But yes the best way to learn to ride well is to ride, ride, ride and probably crash, crash, crash a bit on the way as well! This is much cheaper on a trail bike

[dino3310]

All true comments,

Its no fun riding with guys who are racing ahead of you, leaving you to tackle stuff with no great confidence in your abilities or whether you should sit/stand/brake/accelerate/lean forward/backwards etc.

shite most guys race ahead of me, dont worry me cause i'll just go as fast as i wana. i'll never try to keep up as there abillities are well ahead of my own, plus i know there waiting up a head at the next intersection. i just listen to there advice and do the odd quiet ride by myself and try different techniques, one thing ive learned with the BIG is she handles a LOT different than the last 2 bikes ive owned (DR650-DR500). so yeah practice and time are important to getting the skill factor up there.
one of the great things about the experienced guys we ride with on KB is the time they give us nanas, i would say ive learned more from riding with them in the last year than i have riding by myself in the last 24years(on the metal/gravel). that DVD posted earlier in this thread ive found of most value, shows all the basic techniques required for what NZ roads have to offer.Just need to get some more ride time in now
http://www.dualsportriding.com/

[gav24]

Just need to get some more ride time in now

Yep you got that last bit right
But the older I get, that time gets harder and harder to come by
So I make sure my 15km commute has a bit of gravel in (think that must be what the cycle route is really for...)

I'm afraid that even though the weather is looking great for this weekend, the mud slide that is my new drive way, and bare, paint and gibstop covered boards that are my new floor have had to take priority again

See you all out on the trails - one day

[pampa]

Hi Gav, have you considered to use the beach? There is plenty of space there



Cheers,
Pampa

Yep you got that last bit right
But the older I get, that time gets harder and harder to come by
So I make sure my 15km commute has a bit of gravel in (think that must be what the cycle route is really for...)

I'm afraid that even though the weather is looking great for this weekend, the mud slide that is my new drive way, and bare, paint and gibstop covered boards that are my new floor have had to take priority again

See you all out on the trails - one day

[gav24]

Cant bro!
New local bylaw on the kapiti coast means that from the 1st of September ALL bikes are banned from the beaches. Not just unregistered MX bikes but ALL 2-wheelers. And cars are still allowed! even 4 and 3 wheelers with no rego apparently as well!
Got to love those small minded, knee-jerk reactionist local councillors!!! - NOT!

[Pedrostt500]

Though Does it have to be a Kapiti beach?, if its a good day Ocean Beach down at lake Ferry,
I would be keen to tag along, as I need to brush up on some unused skills, though the next 2 weekends are out for me, but would happily tag along at a latter date.