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Level 1 Training ride Neerim South.
Ok this one is aimed at Level 1 riders or anyone who wants to hone the skills or anyone who wants to come along and pass along there riding knowledge. The day will consist of riding to some of the Neerim hills and practicing going up and down with instructors standing by to answer any of your questions or direct you in the best possible way to ride your bike up or down. We will then head off and find some bog hole's and teach you the best way to get around or thru them. Our aim is not to put you in danger but rather teach you how to stay out of danger. We will talk about rider position, bike set up, clutch control and safety equipment.
We will try to get most of it done in the morning ride and then head back 2 the cars for lunch and fuel top up and then maybe tackle some of the slightly harder stuff in the afternoon.
This is a very social ride, with plenty of stops,and time for stories and laugh's.
As this is a training ride it is really for members only so I suggest you join the club to get the most from this day members are welcome and bikes must be registered, Rec reg is fine for this ride.
If you want 2 attend this ride I need to know sooner than later so I can organise our trainers also when booking your spot please tell me if you are coming to learn or teach.
We meet at the DSE Latrobe River Rd Trail Bike unloading Sunday the 13th of June 8.am for a 8.30am start onto the trails and back for lunch then back out again and finish up around 4 to 4.30pm. Rec Reg welcome. Full tank of fuel for each session. Plenty of fluid for hydration and trail snacks and some cold beer for your trainers after the riding has finished.
These sort of rides do not happen to often so if you are just starting out or maybe coming back to the sport after a break book your spot early and do not miss out.

If your coming and for directions(see attached Latrobe TVA map)
For the guys who have not been to Neerim before I will meet you at the East bound BP on Princes Hwy at Long Warry for 7.15am for a 7.30am departure from the BP. Note I will be parked at the rear of the servo in the truck parking bays. The servo is around 15 minutes past the last Pakenham turn off and it is just inside the 80klm speed zone. contact Will 0414354317
1. Will, Instructor
2. Marls
3. Fred
4. Nicole
5. Alistair
6. Alistair's friend
7. Pat, Instructor
9. Pommy Mat, Instructor
10. Frankie, Instructor
11. Mark
12. Vatse
13. Andrew
14. Dan J
15. Darren
16. Daniel
17. James C Instructor on Crashes
18. Guy
19. Tone
20. Collin
21. Graham
22. John L
23. Chris

Gidday Will,
Yeh, put me & Freddy down for this ride as he needs to learn how to ride with one leg & me,...well....you know :-\
Cheers,
Marls & Fred

Hey guys,
I recently (read - yesterday) went on my first AMTRA ride into Cobaw and loved it. A couple of the guys mentioned this, and I was very interested in this. I suppose the only question is I dont have my membership yet as I was told by some of the guys to wait until July so I get the full year. Should I get a 2010 membership for June only or can I come without a membership as I will get one in July? Either way I'm not fussed so could you please count me in?
Mark

Mark come along to our club meeting this Wednesday night and join up there and that should see you as a member until next June, you will then be fine to come along to the training day in June. Will

G'day Will, I wont be able to make the meeting Wednesday night due to work. Any other options? Cheers, Mark

Yep you can join today online. Will

And if that does not work then you can always join up on the day, Will should be able to bring out a membership form.

Pretty sure if you sign up online now you will be rolled into next years membership.

Mat.

im updating the membership stuff tonight
if you join tomorrow it will roll you into next years membership  :)

Hi :)

Im deff in for this one, I did a Marysville ride a few weeks ago and it was amazing, but still need a bit more practice

Regards,

Nicole

Gday Will, i did wades narbethong ride a couple of weeks ago and im not sure if it was you but someone recommended me giving this one a crack. Im in for it and i may have a mate whos also interested.
                  Alistair

No Probs be good 2 have you's along

Hi Will,
I have just signed up and paid for my 2010/2011 AMTRA membership. Could you please put me down for attending this training day please?
Thanks
Mark

Your on the list Mark, C ya then. Wil

Hello
I've just joined AMTRA and would like to come along for 13 June Training Day at Neerim Sth. I've not done any trail riding before, but have been riding a road bike for some time.
Could you please book a place for me or direct me as to how I may do so.
with regards
Vatse
0409059339

No Probs Vatse you are on the list please make sure you have completed and paid up your AMTRA membership before hand, c ya then. Will

Hi Will could you please put me down for this ride thanks Andrew

Please make sure you have a current paid up AMTRA membership before coming along to this training day. this is for current AMTRA members only, sorry no guests on this one. Will

For the folks who are coming along for training please ensure you have your bike set up well including Extra Heavey Duty Tubes front and back, 12psi in your tyres, check your sprocket's and chain, Gearing 13 tooth on front and around 50 teeth on the rear is a good starting point. As we will be training on some steep hills it may be a good idea to carry out a brake fluid change and a clutch fluid chage if you have a hydraulic clutch on your bike. Whilst doing your brake fluid change and blead make sure your pads still have good life left in them.
Make sure your air filter is clean and drain your carby fuel bowl and fill with nice fresh 98octane fuel in the tank but leave this to just a few days before as fuel go's off quickly and can cause problems if too old.
You might as well fit a new sprk plug whilst you are at it or if yours is not that old buy one for your back pack anyway.
Make sure you have the right tools in your back pack to fix a flat tyre so a spare 21inch front tube which we can use in a push to fix a rear flat, two tyre leavers and a pump to re inflate your tyre, correct spannner to undo the axles on your bike and a spark plug spanner and spanners and screw drivers and allen keys etc to fit most of the bolts and nuts and screws on your bike. It is a good idea to do a pre ride spanner check on your bike to get an idea on what tools you will need. A spanner check means checking all the bolts and screws ect are done up tight enough not to fall out on a ride.
We will be scruitenering your bikes before we start and if your bike is to bad then you may be told to go home so please make sure it is right before the day. We are here to help you but not to do a major service on your bike, that is your responsability. 
Remember your hydration and trail snacks and your lunch and fuel to top up your tank at lunch time.
Also remember your protective gear eg Body Armour, riding pants and shirt, boots gloves helmet and goggles and a light jacket , not to heavy on the jacket cause even if it is raining and cold you will not be cold once you are on the move.
If you have any questions on any of the above please just send me a personal message or a text. Will

Don't forget to lube before you leave for this ride !!!

Hello
I've just joined AMTRA and would like to come along for 13 June Training Day at Neerim Sth. I have been riding a little here and there but have been riding a road bike for many years.
Could you please book a place for me or direct me as to how I may do so.
with regards
Tone 0403464271

No Probs tone you R on the list. Will

Put me down for this one Will as long as the snotty hill on the Hard Up Haul Tk is included :-)  I've never done that bad boy in 1 go before so got a goal to achieve there.

Seriously looking forward to it. DanJ

Hi Will can you put me down for this one,looks like its filling quick.PS heavy or light beer?

Heavy you are on the list darren and dan

Hey Jabba,

Leave the Yoda speak to me!!

 >:(

hey will takem around the HTFU coarse to make sure it all go for us in 2 weeks

i just got a dirtbike after 26 years of not owning one, found your website and in particular the training ride. sounds just like what i need. can i come on the day and join up at the same time.

yep no probs just download the membership form fill it out and bring your $60 along on the day and you are inn. Regards Will

The numbers are getting up there so I would like a couple more of our experienced riders to come along and help out with the day if possible. please let me know as soon as possible if you are available. Will

Camera person required
Ok what would be really good would be for one of our members to come along and film the day, either with video or photo or both, is anyone free to come along and have a few laughs and make some good club footage ?.

Hey Will, I always bring my small camera with me in my pocket, I was planning to take the occasional photo already.  Would be good if there was someone dedicated to taking photos and video who isn't there to learn, but failing that I'm happy take shots where I can. 

It would be great if someone had a helmet cam as well and maybe someone else with a still camera and another video so we could get a range of shots from different places.  We'll chat more on Sunday regarding the course for the day as I'm happy to try keep up front so I can get in position at top of the hills to photograph the spills  :-)  I'm expecting a few spots to be a little slippery, but hey it's all great learning

I'm encouraged to see the large turn out.  Dan

Hi Will,
We'll have our camera too as usual.
No going through bog holes for me this time though!
:-\ ...don't need any more lessons on them!  ;D
Cheers
Marls

Yea those bog holes are expensive, ask Steve Wiseman, he turned his bike into a submarine a few weeks ago at Neerim as well...  I saw a few good ones last Saturday, best approach is to hit the edges, or race over at 200km an hour and skim the top.   ;D

Hi Will,
I just spoke to you about going on the ride. I am waiting for pay pal to work but if i cant do it that i way i will bring the membership form and cash on Sunday.
See you then,
Guy

We will be doing bog holes Marls but we will be doing them as they should be done not as some have done them before. Will

Hi Will

Can you add me and one guest to the list.

Cheers

ColinP

Hi Will i'll bring Matt's helmet cam

koool James i will bring the bubble wrap

Hi i am just checking if i am on the list.

tone

My bike seems to kick me off of it when i'm wearing a camera

I'd like to come along to learn some more bad habits


Regards

John Lay

C ya sunday John