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« Reply #30 on: June 03, 2011, 09,19:56 AM » |
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"Here's a good one"
If you can't mono for no less than 50mtrs your Not a Clubman. Clubman should be able to control his bike with ease on the back wheel.
Pete, I've never seen you in control no matter which wheel your on!! |
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« Reply #31 on: June 03, 2011, 09,51:54 AM » |
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Does ktm fall into that husaberg level or isnt it prestigous enough? They are pretty much the same bike lol
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Frankie-boy
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« Reply #32 on: June 03, 2011, 10,05:07 AM » |
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Some ppl like to make fun of the grading, I reckon it's time to sort the grading out once for all,I think that Ian said that he put the grading in place 30 odd years ago, I reckon the grading is spot on for what the club stands for,having said that, things change in time, so maybe the grading should be bought up to date, I reckon that the committee should look into it.
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Falling off doesn't hurt, it's the sudden stop that does the damage.
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Serge C
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« Reply #33 on: June 03, 2011, 10,13:58 AM » |
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I reckon that the committee should look into it.
It has, and decided there was no need to change. If you want to write another set, go for it! Submit it to the Committee and we'll have a look at it. |
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"He may look like an idiot, he may sound like an idiot, but don't let that fool you...he really is an idiot!" - Groucho Marx.
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DarrenD
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« Reply #34 on: June 03, 2011, 10,24:49 AM » |
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This ride level discussion has become a bit of a joke.
We are looking at ways of increasing the club membership and anyone reading this would probably think we are a bunch of dickheads that have absolutely no idea.
I think there is a major problem here because if we lose a ride leader like Al then we are doing something wrong. It aint rocket science here. If you are not sure where you fit in as a rider disregard your own ego and start at the bottom (Level 1). If it is too easy move up to the next level. Get to know the ride leaders and other riders and there is no problem.
The problem I see is that some riders underestimate their ability. Unfortunately there are some that over estimate their ability. The club ratings should work well if the ride leaders are realistic when putting on a ride. We dont want to put new members off when looking at our rides as we realistically only have four ride levels. If most rides are posted as Clubman when they are in fact only level 2 it deters people from joining the rides as they may consider them too hard given the club ratings.
I am only a relatively new member to this club and most rides I have been on have been great. I am still not really sure where I fit in as a rider and tend to stick to the rides I know so I dont hold anyone up on a ride or put myself in a position where I am not comfortable. The ride leaders need to be realistic when they are posting a ride and not over rate their rides. If the average ride leaders are putting on Clubman rides then the only option for the better riders is to put on Experienced Rides. As we have seen there are very few experienced rides put on because of various reasons but mainly because the good riders dont over estimate their ability.
Hope I have not offended anyone and that is not my intent but I am really concerned about the Clubs future if we lose a ride leader like Al.
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Serge C
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« Reply #35 on: June 03, 2011, 10,30:12 AM » |
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Well said, Daz.
You sound like Committee material!
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"He may look like an idiot, he may sound like an idiot, but don't let that fool you...he really is an idiot!" - Groucho Marx.
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DarrenD
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« Reply #36 on: June 03, 2011, 10,33:54 AM » |
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Maybe I am wasting my time being the bean counter!
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Serge C
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« Reply #37 on: June 03, 2011, 10,36:19 AM » |
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Darren for Prez?
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"He may look like an idiot, he may sound like an idiot, but don't let that fool you...he really is an idiot!" - Groucho Marx.
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nathanstott
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« Reply #38 on: June 03, 2011, 10,54:52 AM » |
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You are spot on Darren and I for one am well and truly over it and like Al I will not be putting any rides on any time in the foreseeable future.
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james c
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« Reply #39 on: June 03, 2011, 11,06:29 AM » |
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PS2. I have put on several level 2 rides, several clubman rides and now 1 bulls#$t Experinces ride this year. I have helpped out on a couple Level 1-2 rides for the year, what the f@^k more do people want. They to can go and put on a ride if there isnt anything on the calendar.
talking 4 myself I think you do an exelent job and your rides provide a callange that people need or require. I believe that a full day of technical tracks with little or no rest between them does require a higher skill level and fitness than the AVERAGE amtra rider.That said as an AVERAGE sometimes VERY AVERAGE amtra rider I hope to spend a day in Fumina with you after i get a bit more bike fit so you don't have to cut your loop down because i have hit the wall |
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Frankie-boy
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« Reply #40 on: June 03, 2011, 11,12:05 AM » |
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I reckon that the committee should look into it.
It has, and decided there was no need to change. If you want to write another set, go for it! Submit it to the Committee and we'll have a look at it. I don't have a problem with it, I just wish this grading thing stops. |
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Falling off doesn't hurt, it's the sudden stop that does the damage.
Back on the 2 smoker, 2011 KTM 300
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« Reply #41 on: June 03, 2011, 11,17:41 AM » |
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well said Darren
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boots
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« Reply #42 on: June 03, 2011, 11,20:55 AM » |
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LETS JUST GO RIDING....
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DarrenD
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« Reply #43 on: June 03, 2011, 11,23:49 AM » |
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I agree. If we stuff up and get on a ride we should not be on then we wont do it again. Get out there go riding and we should all be happy.
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john t
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« Reply #44 on: June 03, 2011, 11,38:10 AM » |
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"Here's a good one"
If you can't mono for no less than 50mtrs your Not a Clubman. Clubman should be able to control his bike with ease on the back wheel.
You might be on to something here peter ! level 1 front wheel 300mm and below level 2 500mm to 700mm clubman 700mm to 900mm experience 900mm and above |
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Beer in one hand - throttle in the other - body thoroughly used up,totally worn out and screeming what a ride
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