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Title: Will I fit in? Post by: Dreamplumbing on July 30, 2013, 07,59:31 AM Hello everyone my names jay I'm from the south east suburb of wantirna
I've recently Bought myself a dirtbike and have been riding every chance I can over the last 6 weeks get to learn the skills of becoming a confident rider, I have never owned a bike and only ridden mates bikes in the past on camping trips. I'm a quick learner, being only 25 the one thing I worry about is fitting in with everyone assuming that everyone else is 30+ My bike is rec reg yz450 2013 on my Ls. I know I may have gone all out on the bike and I maybe should of started with an older 250 but poo happens.. It would be great if someone could fill me in on what I should expect and how to go about going on my first ride in a group, Ps do I have to pay to join the club before I can tag along for a ride or two Cheers jb Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Ian Robinson on July 30, 2013, 08,06:08 AM Jay,
you are welcome to try a couple of club rides to see if AMTRA is a club for you. We do have some younger members however they are pretty good riders so you may not get to ride with them for a while. I would look out for the Marysville ride run by Phil and it is a good ride to start on and also the Daylesford days where many club members turn up and you get to meet a lot of other members. We have a monthly meeting tomorrow night in Doncaster however it is our annual general meeting and there is bit more club business to attend to than normal. Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Serge C on July 30, 2013, 08,08:13 AM So many questions.....where to start?
Firstly, welcome to AMTRA. Will you fit in? You own/ride a dirt bike, so....YES! Rec Reg will limit you a little bit, but AMTRA ride leaders will mention wether their rides are suitable for rec reg, so keep your eye out for a suitable ride. We generally allow you to go on 2 or 3 "try before you buy" rides, so put your name down for one and see how you go. It's always a good idea to contact the ride leader first, to introduce yourself and get any further info you might need. Enjoy! Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Timmers on July 30, 2013, 08,57:03 AM YEWWWWWWW SOMEONE MY AGE!
AND MORE YOUNG BLOOD!! Is exactly what we need! Welcome! You'll fit in fine! Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Serge C on July 30, 2013, 09,07:21 AM YEWWWWWWW SOMEONE MY AGE! AND MORE YOUNG BLOOD!! Is exactly what we need! Welcome! You'll fit in fine! Settle down there, young fella! Lets not get too hasty! Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Willbar on July 30, 2013, 09,31:15 AM YEWWWWWWW SOMEONE MY AGE! AND MORE YOUNG BLOOD!! Is exactly what we need! Welcome! You'll fit in fine! Settle down there, young fella! Lets not get too hasty! Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: oobgolfer on July 30, 2013, 10,43:00 AM Wouldn't worry too much about your age or riding experience as AMTRA members are generally very welcoming regardless of age and a ride at lvl 1 or 2 should let you get a feel for where you fit. I'm getting a little older and I've never felt out of place or unwelcome. Come and join in and see for yourself (by the way you'll always be looked after with AMTRA)
Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Rodney on July 30, 2013, 11,05:51 AM Bugger off! [only joking you will have a ball] ;D
Title: Re: Will I fit in? Post by: Dreamplumbing on July 31, 2013, 09,50:28 AM Well what a great response makes me feel a lot more at ease coming to my first ride I can't wait... It's not so good riding by your self and I know it's not if I fall off but when and I would defiantly rather be around other riders! To learn skills I can't teach myself I look forward to meeting you all just look out the the Peter Stevens decal bike at the back of the pack :P
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