Learner Ride to Taupo (Saturday 11 Feb 2012)

[Maha]

No Doubt about you Mark, you have ingeniousy hit on a way to have a safe group ride. I stopped organising mass Coro loop rides well over a year ago after the last on that ended in a fatality. I would not be able to live with myself if there was a fatal accident on a loop that I organised, keep up the good work I will get myself along on one of thes rides in the future. May all your learner mentoring ridesbe blessed with good Karma.

Thank you Steve...we dont mentor, we provide a safe and (at times) outragously good time for those who attend...
With over 30 group rides behind me and not one loss/no tickets issued and just one minor fairing scraping within that 30, I can only say that my rides attract the right people....with not an attitude/ego in sight.
I dealt with a small issue quick enough on the last ride (when it was brought to my attention) and it was put to sleep right there and then.
We all know who the finger gets pointed at when things go tits up on group rides.

[Maha]

Well this is irritating. Due to several changes with work. Mostly that instead of 2 decnt paychecks per month i now get one big one I will be unable to attend the trip. My big paycheck arrives just after this trip so I wouldnt even be able to pay for the fuel to get half way.

Hope you all have fun and take heaps of Pictures !!!!!!!

Well said, kudos Maha and Mom. It's looking less and less likely that I will make this ride now (life's wake up calls) but I wish all of you a safe and thoroughly enjoyable adventure to Taupo. Catch you oh so keen young'ns in the future.

Bugger...but see you early next month in Te Kuiti Marty.

[Mom]

I will get myself along on one of thes rides in the future. May all your learner mentoring ridesbe blessed with good Karma.

Hey big fella, its been far too, far too...

Less of the mentoring and more of the these young fellas into line

Well said, kudos Maha and Mom. It's looking less and less likely that I will make this ride now (life's wake up calls) but I wish all of you a safe and thoroughly enjoyable adventure to Taupo. Catch you oh so keen young'ns in the future.

Hugs Martyman. Dont stress and do what you need to do.

Apparently lifes a bitch

Kia Kaha mate.

[newhere]

Well this is irritating. Due to several changes with work. Mostly that instead of 2 decnt paychecks per month i now get one big one I will be unable to attend the trip. My big paycheck arrives just after this trip so I wouldnt even be able to pay for the fuel to get half way.

Hope you all have fun and take heaps of Pictures !!!!!!!

Gutted

[The Singing Chef]

nice video and really good blog - how do you go about getting yourself on a track day here? what are the rules re: kit and bike prep?

i previously posted in here about wanting to attend this run... but we have a visitor from the uk and we're heading down to rotorua... if i see any of you on my way down in the car (sob!) I'll be sure to wave enthusiastically (albeit with a green eye!)

Thanks Rick! www.amcc.co.nz has details on the next track day, for the ART days, the next one is in April so far away. Bike needs to be WoFable pretty much. Plenty of brake pad, throttle flicks back, suspension is good, nothing hanging off or loose, oil cap tight (preferably lock wired) Can't think of anything else?

[Hellzie]

Thanks Rick! www.amcc.co.nz has details on the next track day, for the ART days, the next one is in April so far away. Bike needs to be WoFable pretty much. Plenty of brake pad, throttle flicks back, suspension is good, nothing hanging off or loose, oil cap tight (preferably lock wired) Can't think of anything else?

And in terms of gear you have to have a back protector and leathers or textile that zips together. I think leathers only for group 3 and 4?

[Grant`]

Thanks Rick! www.amcc.co.nz has details on the next track day, for the ART days, the next one is in April so far away. Bike needs to be WoFable pretty much. Plenty of brake pad, throttle flicks back, suspension is good, nothing hanging off or loose, oil cap tight (preferably lock wired) Can't think of anything else?

According to there News Letter I was just perusing there is an ART on the 11th March which isn't showing on the website. Maybe a typo?

[Rehab]

According to there News Letter I was just perusing there is an ART on the 11th March which isn't showing on the website. Maybe a typo?

It is indeed a typo. I rang Colleen to book it, but there aint one til April.

[The Singing Chef]

According to there News Letter I was just perusing there is an ART on the 11th March which isn't showing on the website. Maybe a typo?

Crap, day after birthday party! I won't be in a state to ride lol

[Grant`]

It is indeed a typo. I rang Colleen to book it, but there aint one til April.

Oh well, got my hopes up for a while but figured was to good to be true.

[newhere]

much

[Grant`]

much

Enough from the cheap seats!

I was just trying to avoid starting the 'is it time yet' posts.

[The Singing Chef]

much

Your a bit late!

[newhere]

Enough from the cheap seats!

I was just trying to avoid starting the 'is it time yet' posts.

aaa huh, sure you were Only 10 more sleeps - where is blue rider she normally does the count down.....

[newhere]

Your a bit late!

I know - better late than never ????