John's Daylesford Beginner/Lvl 1 Ride Day "MX Style"

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« on: October 02, 2011, 02,08:19 AM »

G'day all,
Good Fun, was the order for the day & once again, John T & the weather gods, have delivered the goods, to what was another fantastic beginner/Level 1 ride day Grin

Freddo & I had our usual 3.00am start, to the sound of rain on the rooftop & rain all the way on the drive to Daylesford..but then, by some divine intervention, as we approached the town, the clouds parted, the rains cleared & we were welcomed by blue sky & sun Huh

(thank you)
After a quick brekky in town with some of the punters, we headed out to John's property, to help set up the shelters.
Soon the keen as mustard beginners & not so beginners arrived & they were split into two groups; one's that wanted to get stuck straight into it & the others that wanted some tuition,to learn some basic skills.
The first session of bike set-up, riding position, tools to carry on the trails & first aid kit was explained by AMTRA's own Peter Ross..job well done, who then also gave us some demonstration on the importance of clutch & hand control & riding techniques Cheesy

(along with other body techniques, very funny, you just had to be there Wink

). John T took the other group out into the bush, to carve up the trails for some lessons of their own. Big thanks to all the helpers there too.
By lunchtime we had all regrouped & got to practice our skills on John's new MX track which was absolutely awesome...full of ruts, berms, jumps, tabletops, drop offs, muddy bog holes and little down hills...some great fun to be had by all, to practice a different kind of trail riding skill... Top Track!
Lunch was catered for by master chefs Darren & Seano, who were also the resident child care workers... You's two did a great job playing Mr Mom as well as feed the troups.. The food was yummo, the natives were satisfied & you wore out the little crusty demons, who all flaked it by the end of the day.. Can't ask for better than that!
After lunch we split into 2 groups again & headed out on the trails. Great fun was had by all. Freddo & I did the beginner run with Pete & Al, with the guys & gals & we got to experience some interesting little downhills with rocky creek crossings..everyone rode really well in these tiny test sections.
All up another great ride day & as always, am looking forward to your next one already.. Thanks to everyone who came to make it such a great day...
Here are some pics of the day, quite a few as usual, but that's Life...
Until the next ride...
Marls & Freddo

JOHN'S DAYLESFORD BEGINNER RIDE 1ST OCTOBER 2011

"The Chef's Arrive"

"CUPS OF TEA WITH PETE"

"BIKE SET UP TECHNIQUES"

"LOONEY TUNES"

"SMILE"

"TOO MUCH THROTTLE BY THE TWINS"

"PETE'S TRICKS"

"DAVE LOOKING FOR AN UPGRADE"

"SOME OF THE GALS"

"GO SHAZ"

"HELP WHEN NEEDED"

"YAY"

"Oops"

"& A SHOWER AT THE END OF THE RIDE" Grin

Thank's John & Family once again..
Fred & Marls

"THE END"


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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 02,32:10 AM »

Great report a pics as usual Marl's and Freddo!

Big thanks to John for the use of the property and all the work bringing it together. And to everyone who came to ride, help and watch. With Daz, and Tickets cooking up a storm and watching the future hero's. Had a great day and felt a little more comfortable with passing on advice and knowledge to the beginers, this time around. The tracks were in great codition and are rated perfectly by John for their standards. I managed to rack up 123ks for the day, so i must have cut a few laps? Felt bad about loosing Nic after a communication error, but quickly found her after a flying loop. (Sorry Nic) And to Bob, im glad the pics show me running to catch you so you know i put in an effort. Till the next one, from Al

Shaz..
Thanks to everyone in the Amtra family for a great day and help, support and s$*t stirring. I had a great day on and off the bike.


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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 05,49:00 AM »

Hi John
Thanks for the use of your property and for putting on a great ride had a great time, also thanks to Al for passing on some of his riding info and thanks to Fred and Marls for the pictures.
Cheers to all at Amtra for a grett day.


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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 06,12:42 AM »

it's always tough to get to these AFTER Marls as there is nothing much left to say Wink

however - thanks to John, Peter, Al and the kitchen crew. - really appreciated. Thanks also to Al , Matt and Fredoo for the test rides on the day.....now which bike to buy.....[freddo the gasser is TOO much bike for me........]


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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 06,57:27 AM »

where to start--- left traralgon at 4am with bob in the co pilots seat, heavy rain all the way to ballan where it eased to just normal rain, bout 5minutes out of daylesford a small patch of blue sky emerged and the rain stopped. dont let it be said john t that the sun dont shine out of ya a@#e cos it didn't rain for the rest of the day. had a great day, the big berg trying to do 180's on the mx track and spitting me off in the mud was a huge giggle, glad the roost a man on the ground rule wasnt envoked. a big thankyou to seanno and darren for the bbq lunch, huge thanks to pete for his tips on bike set-up and riding tips -(bob has been practicing all afternoon her new found knowledge) thanks also to al for keeping a close eye on her on the trails. lastly a massive thankyou to john t for organising the day , the use of the property, sharing your knowledge and with pete the one wheeled entertainment after lunch,, all in all a blooby top day,, oh yeah 5 minutes out of daylesford on the way back home - back into the rain, it didnt stop till the other side of warragul


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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 07,06:51 AM »

Thankyou big John Grin

The mini me,s have not stoped talkin about their day at daylesford ,they had an absolute ball.Hopefuly next time I got my ride with me to try out that motocross loop in the paddock. Ta/Seano

P.S. A big thankyou to helen for copping an ear bashin all day off Nayt


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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 07,45:51 AM »

I had a great day at Daylesford..Johnny has done his report..so pretty much what he said..but I would like to say my own thanks firstly to Darren and Seano...thank you so much for keeping us fed...champions...and i loved watching the little guys too...very cute and great to see kids out havin good healthy clean fun and not stuck inside infront of some computer game.
Peter-Thanks heaps for everything from the bike education (quite an education-you had to be there...every 21 seconds hey guys) to the clutch control learning and then helping to put me back to together again on the track.And i will be getting some steg pegs (wonder if they come in pink).
Al..thanks heaps again for picking me up dusting me off..again....and sorry for the tears...again, and yes the photos do show you tried to catch me ..but next time-try harder lol.
Fred...thanks mate..for caring and helping me...that bloody tree just jumped out on front of me...didnt it?

Girl Power was evident on the day which was really nice to see...Sharon (Shaz)..great to meet you and loved your encouragment..look forward to riding with you again.
Marls..as usual, loved riding with you and learning from you.
Nicole...im gonna have to try the 250 next time ha...nice meeting you too mate.
Jess...your a great kid...thank you for all you did to help me and thank you for nearly being my twin.
The day was so valuable to me as a beginner..I really learned alot about clutch control and going around in slow circles to maintain balance both sitting and standing..i have done a bit of practice again today..only had 1 little tumble but was really starting to get somewhere.
I have pulled up sore today but i really got something out of the day , so the pain is worth it.
These learning days are fantastic and i wll be along to the next one..All the people i have met so far through Amtra have been a great bunch and only too willing to help...so from me..a beginner, I thank you all for the support and ecouragment and the suck it up princess mentality..its great. A really big thanks to John for letting us tear around and play in the paddocks.
Was absoloutley exhauated after the 3 and a bit hour trip home but cant wait for the next beginners day.
A big thank you aswell to my fiance Johnny for coming with me to help and support me and others. I have tried to put photos with this post but it didnt work...so will look into it.So until next time folks..take care and have fun riding where ever it takes you..From me Bob (Sandra)


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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2011, 08,13:32 AM »

What happend to Nic?


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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2011, 08,41:52 AM »

Thanks John for a top day & thanks for the test ride on your bike as well & Petey Pie for the blast on your's as well..just a few more to test out & then i'll have to flip a coin for my new big bore Undecided

..Fred


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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2011, 08,50:30 AM »

C'mon Fred..we all saw the big smile on your dial when you got off the Big Berg!!.


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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2011, 10,15:32 AM »

The jess report: hi all had a great day with everyone especially the girls Shaz , Sandra (nearly twin),marls and Nicole it was good riding with you girls for a change instead of the boys all the time. Thanks to the chefs Darren and seano for the lunch.

p.s marls think this would be a good bike for me

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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2011, 10,28:04 AM »

Well Daylesford L1 beginner Day No 3 done and No dust

As we had around 30+ mm of rain during the week I thought we may be getting wet
But the dirt bike gods did not let us down and the rain held off all day,
Big thanks to Darren and Seano for the BBQ they work flat out in the big shed prepping meals and manning the kettle
Thanks to Peter Al and Matt for leading ride's as it would not be possible to run this ride with the help of all the AMTRA people
Thanks to Fred and Marls for the great pics

Good to see AMTRA Kids ( under 250s ) alive and well


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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2011, 07,39:20 PM »

Awesome job once again John - mate that fire was sensational!!

Thanks to Al for the great loops - sorry again for the communication breakdown, pls don't stress was all good in the end

Marls and Fred as usual ur photos came up a treat!!

Was good to see some new faces (hehehehe and the trusty old ones!!)

Was spewing I couldn't stick around to finish the day off - but had to come home to see my boys kick some Collingwood butt

Once again John - big thankyou for the day, just have one question tho???

When is the next one

Cheers

Nic


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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2011, 08,59:59 PM »

Nic
Its all good Nic, i will take you around for a couple extra loops next time solo to make it up to you.
Al

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Nic and i had a miss understanding weather she was having a rest for one more loop or heading out. Nic didnt make it to the gate with the rest of the group, so i left. Nic run the short loop, where her bike stalled and the flat battery wouldnt start it. When i got back with the group to see no Nic? I went and rounder her up. My fault as ride leader! Hope that clears it up.
Al


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« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2011, 11,43:39 PM »

Thanks Al - promise I won't make u dance

Yarra Valley - was as much my fault mate - I should have waited at the gate for the next loop, I saw the last guy go so I thought I'd be right.

Prob enough said about a simple mix up now.

Cheers


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