Manawatu Friday Night Ride. (Be there or be in the square).

[SuperSonic]

Ok ok thats enough of this shit talk. I think someone might be feeling a bit shit at mo and needs more constructive talk. I think he knows he has done wrong. FNR are fine as is no need to change.
Shit happens and somethings things just do not go your way. Thats it.!!!
Now lets just let it be.

[SuperSonic]

Perhaps it's time for a mid-week cruisy/learner ride.

What, thats what FNR are ment to be, the OLDER WISER people helping the less so wise and older. No need to single them out even more.

[specter]

Ok ok thats enough of this shit talk. I think someone might be feeling a bit shit at mo and needs more constructive talk

well to be honest hes not reading any of this
im sorry thts enough frm me

[Bosozoku]

Sparkles should be fine, might go see him also,

and offer him $50 for the bike.

[cowboyz]

yeh, tbh i was a bit surprised at the lack of structure on the first fnr i went to (only been to one so far cos ive been a bit busy with vannage since then)


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thats the whole point! There has been attempts to structure it in the past and its just about ending the week with a social ride. Its all about just doing what you want to wind down from the week.

Perhaps it's time for a mid-week cruisy/learner ride.

others have broken off and made a wed night ride. Tues night ride. Its all good. The fri night rides starting from Ashhurst mobile station will be here for time to come and as always, its an all skill level, no pressure winddown from the week.

im keen but im only free on Tuesdays and Fridays

ha! I not free any night of the week! wanna swap?

Sparkles should be fine, might go see him also,

and offer him $50 for the bike.

Remind him it was less than a week ago I striaghten his guage cage for him!

[mowgli]

Perhaps it's time for a mid-week cruisy/learner ride.

What, thats what FNR are ment to be, the OLDER WISER people helping the less so wise and older. No need to single them out even more.

FNR is meant to be a cruisy chill out at the end of the week. Everyone taking it easy and riding within their comfort zone. That's great and the two FNR's I've done were mint.

What I'm talking about is something more structured around learners and low experience riders. I went on a few of these in Wellington and once I got over myself I gained a lot from listening and following the advice on offer. Each ride started with a rider brief covering specific rider skills appropriate to the route. There were regular stops where the riders were shuffled so that everyone got to follow the lines of the more experienced lead. It was never fast - not even a bit. There was a huge focus on technique in the approach to corners. Hazard identification was often discussed.

I'm not talking about singling out the noobs. Noobs should still do FNR. Rather I'm suggesting a separate ride where being a noob is expected and where the active focus is on learning rather than chilling out.

[cowboyz]

Sounds like a good idea. I was thinking about setting up a learner ride next weekend. weather dependant. You want to team up? A more frequent ride during the week could be a good idea.

[mowgli]

Sounds like a good idea. I should be able to leave the kids with my sister for a few hours at least.

[KiwiKat]

Back on the positives. An awesome ride last night. Great company comfortable pace. Apiti tavern gave us a pretty good deal, juicy scallops. Any newer riders would have found it quick but then we usually always have a few slower riders at the rear with a TEC. With the exception of Monamie it was pretty much a Friday night boys ride. Kudos to Flynn for his good work. I like the idea of some weekend or weeknight slow rides, need to promote though.

[mowgli]

Dan's been discharged :

[Bosozoku]

Dan's been discharged :

Choice.

Makes me want to get back on a bike.

Reckon there will be cheap bikes round when / if they put ACC up?
Whats the fine for no rego on a bike these days?

[road king]

Choice.

Makes me want to get back on a bike.

Reckon there will be cheap bikes round when / if they put ACC up?
Whats the fine for no rego on a bike these days?

$200. if you dont mind riding without insurance

[bogan]

$200. if you dont mind riding without insurance

if you still have a wof I think you are still insured, as rego doesnt affect the safety/risk... factor of riding, just a legal thing. Best to check it with insurance first though!

back to fnr's etc, hopefully ill be able to make it to the next one, may even bring summat a little different! and I'd be a starter for any newbie training days

[sparkles]

Dan's been discharged :

yea got out at 12 but thank for coming to see me ...


so got a Concussion so cant remember how i crash ,how what or why and lots of scrapes

going to take it very easy for the next 5 days!!!!!!!




and this structure for FNR's, i wasn't even going to go on it. all i did, was got the tag and to see Flynn for his new bike

Ok ok thats enough of this shit talk. I think someone might be feeling a bit shit at mo and needs more constructive talk. I think he knows he has done wrong. FNR are fine as is no need to change.
Shit happens and somethings things just do not go your way. Thats it.!!!
Now lets just let it be.

cheers

[NZsarge]

so got a Concussion so cant remember how i crash ,how what or why and lots of scrapes

going to take it very easy for the next 5 days!!!!!!!

Yeah and do just that too mate! Glad to hear it was'nt more serious but it's bad enough all the same...


and this structure for FNR's, i wasn't even going to go on it. all i did, was got the tag and to see Flynn for his new bike

I was'nt really even referring to your issues mate and I guess structure might be a bit too stronger word but I stand by my post about FNR's, they are'nt rules just more consideration for the situation really considering it is a group ride where we have riders of all experiences.

Again, glad to here your out of hospital and healing..