Women's Training Day - Manfeild Raceway - Tuesday 30 March 2010

[rie]

is this something that is held regularly or likely to be repeated? i would like to attend very much but not in a position to go at this stage.

[Quasi]

is this something that is held regularly or likely to be repeated? i would like to attend very much but not in a position to go at this stage.

could be speaking with forked tongue here, but i think this is the first one in North Island as she is based in Nelson. Need to make sure the first one is a success to ensure future ones occur.

[Ratti]

Hey I can go to that. Id be keen on a ride up with some other women..as long as you dont mind a rattly old kwaka roaring along.

[Genie]

Karel is awesome.
I've had a couple of lessons with her and the skills i've learnt are invalueble.
I'm on my learners, only done 2500k on the bike but we're looking at doing this same course in Chch next month. You will learn so much from her. Just do it!!!

[Dutchee]

I've been given permission by my boss to go, but he's concerned as it's a big ride down there.
If anyone from Auckland is seriously thinking of going, can you send me a PM (or email). I'd like to go for a ride with you to figure if we can ride the distance together/in a small group.
I ride a 250 because I like it, I don't do fast, but don't want to go 70kph either (however, if a learner is looking at going, I'd be happy to ride with you, but meeting at the end of the southern motorway - 70kph is bloody dangerous along there).
Cheers, Michelle

[Quasi]

I've been given permission by my boss to go, but he's concerned as it's a big ride down there.
If anyone from Auckland is seriously thinking of going, can you send me a PM (or email). I'd like to go for a ride with you to figure if we can ride the distance together/in a small group.
I ride a 250 because I like it, I don't do fast, but don't want to go 70kph either (however, if a learner is looking at going, I'd be happy to ride with you, but meeting at the end of the southern motorway - 70kph is bloody dangerous along there).
Cheers, Michelle

Good on yah Dutchee - see you there

[Gone Burger]

Right. I am keen as mustard. Just trying to figure out the whole taking time off work thing. I was planning on riding from Wellington up to Auckland on that Thursday before Easter anyone which only involved one day off, but am now working on taking the entire week off to be able to do this.

Would head up from Welly on the Monday, then carry on up to Auckland on the Wednesday. Might be nice to be able to ride with a group from wellington, then a group returning to Auckland. Will only be on my 250 aswell which is SLOW on the hills, but I'm sure a few of us would be in the same boat.

Mmmmm now to sweet talk the boss - is the busiest month of the year!

[Quasi]

Right. I am keen as mustard. Just trying to figure out the whole taking time off work thing. I was planning on riding from Wellington up to Auckland on that Thursday before Easter anyone which only involved one day off, but am now working on taking the entire week off to be able to do this.

Would head up from Welly on the Monday, then carry on up to Auckland on the Wednesday. Might be nice to be able to ride with a group from wellington, then a group returning to Auckland. Will only be on my 250 aswell which is SLOW on the hills, but I'm sure a few of us would be in the same boat.

Mmmmm now to sweet talk the boss - is the busiest month of the year!

if any Welly riders coming over the hill I can meet in Featherston

[bert_is_evil]

I'm keen, pending leave approval from my boss - for those who want to ride up in a group from Welly, are you planning on leaving in the afternoon/after work or earlier? Would be good to avoid having to take Monday off.

edit - ok I'm signed up, need riding buddies now

[Ratti]

Im all signed up as well. I cant get up there the day before so Im going to ride up very early that morning and come home the same day.

I'll be leaving Hutt by 6.30 if anyone wants to ride up with me. Otherwise I shall see you there. Providing I can find the bloody place of course... Cna get there from the Whangas end easily,but will have to suss out the map to get there from this end. CHallenges challenges

[helenoftroy]

Quite a few of the CHCH girls have done a womans training day with Karel at Ruapuna,it was awesome!

You will all have a great day! doesnt matter what you ride or where your skill/experience level is.....

[Pegasus]

Well I've just booked. Real excited about it now. Boss was Awesome about it, Insurance was ok too. Email reply from Karel said there is a few places left, so best not procrastinate if you want join in.

[Gone Burger]

I have sent my application in to register. Just awaiting the reply. Hopefully there is still a place left. I will probable end up staying the night up that way as I'm going to continue straight to Auckland the next day. Not sure though if I'll go up the day before of early that morning. Will have my luggage with me. Hopefully somewhere to off load that.

Anyone from Auckland going to go aswell? I would love some company heading up that way on the Wednesday?

[Dutchee]

Katie, check your emails & PM's. (I think I sent the 2nd msg as pm rather than email). (from earlier today, maybe around 2-3pm)?
I'm just going to have a backpack.
I booked in earlier today for the course, but not heard anything from Karel yet. I did notice her emails yesterday went into the spam folder, but am sure that when I emptied it today there was nothing.
http://www.feildingholidaypark.co.nz/ is where they're staying. I still need to book myself in there for at least the Monday night.

[danielle]

State insurance wont cover me to do this training day;

Use of the vehicle
You’re not covered when the vehicle is being used:
1. to carry fare-paying passengers or for hire, or
2. to practice for or take part in any race, rally, pace-making,
reliability trial or speed test, or
3. on any racetrack.

THis is a massive massive blow as i was looking forward to this training day for my ability and my confidence and because the other training i wanted to do was in wellington at the ridesafe or whatever but i dont have enough confidence to ride from palmy to wellington yet. i am SO fucked off