Women's off-road training day Sun 30 October

Hi all

Space for only one or two more persons on Level 1, after which we start a waiting list. Please remember to indicate which level you are interested in so that we can add you to the right list/waiting list.

Final arrangements and payment details will be emailed or sent via private message to the names listed below.

Updated list in post below.

Magda Coetsee from Eendekuil Hotel

Done...

Hi Guys

I am interested in Level 2, or combined.

Unfortunately I can only do the 11'th (25'th is all passses and CABC)

Jacks

Would like to participate in off-road training course - Level 1 please

Linda Rossouw

Hi. I'm interested in Level 1 or combined but can only make it on the 11th Sept.

cheers, Vanessa

Please add my name to the list for the 11th.

Who will confirm the final numbers and arrangements with us?

Hi all

Updated...

cheers for now!

Karin

hi  please put me on next years list

thx

Would really love to do the Level 2.

If there is interest can you arrange another date for Level 2. The 25'th clashes with two events on the Bike/BMW calender.

Level 1/Intro: Sunday 11 Sept: DONE and dusted!

Level 2/Intermediate: New date Sunday 30 Oct

PLease see updated list in the post further down this thread...

Hi Jacky, will definitely organise more training sessions (having said that, to find open dates on the calendar can be quite a challenge!)

Will keep you posted...

This is a final call for payment for everyone listed above on the first off-road training day on Sunday 11 September (emails also sent). The call for payment for the second training day will follow soon.

Club account details:

First National Bank

Branch: Long Street

Branch code: 201709 (Standard Bank users must add 2 zeros at the end)

A/c name: BMW Motorcycle Club Cape

Ref:    W_OffR + YourName

Amount: R200

Hi Karin,

My name is down for the level 1 course on the 11th Sept but I am unable to make it anymore. Apologies but please remove my name from the list.

thanks, Vanessa

Thanks! Looking forward to it!

Jinx Louw

082 576 3816

Please check to see whether your name is on the correct level/list;  please pay ASAP.

Thanks

Annie & Karin

Thanks again, Annie, for organising another successful event for us girls!!  Our instructors were the very knowledgable John Carr and  Arno Rossouw. 

Baie dankie vir die rustige manier waarop die dag verloop het sonder enige stres....elkeen binne sy eie vermoë. Back to Basics is die wagwoord en so "bond" ons met ons "dream machines".......figure 8's, emergency stops (with &without ABS), balancing, how to pick-up your bike, oops breaking a nail, finding the sweet spot, putting the bike on the main stand, aah another nail, walking the bike and watching our instructors that make everything look so easy.   

Dankie vir jul geduld and behulpsaamheid.  Weet net ons girls waardeer jul tyd, kennis en opoffenings....al vorder ons met baba treëtjies, we also get there and love every moment of it.  We're having fun!!!

Well, my third time on Level 1 and one would think - what could she learn.  I learnt a lot, including that I need to practice my tight turns and ignore those cones.  I've never walked my bike anywhere (leading) - someone's always done it for me.  And a million other things. 

Some pics of the day from my cellphone (one day I will get a nice camera).  Hopefully there are more pics from other cameras.

Just tell me how?: You want me to pick it up?

Now Karen has only been riding 6 times inclusive of Sunday on her bike.

Just look:

And a-one...phhh

a-two....mphhh

a-three....phshtt...

a-four....hehmmmm

a-FIVE - yeeehaaa!!: I can't believe!!

Having shown us how to pick our bikes up was an important step before learning to "lead" the bike.  Most of us had to pick our bikes up again a few times during this exercise.

What, must I take my bike for a walk?: Me? All by myself?

I See!: And where did you say we can use this technique?

Ok, I've got it:  "Walkies!"

I never knew I had legs until now....

What's Next??

Oh, Lunch!!  We beetled back to Stellenbosch and went shopping for lunch at Woolies, which we then quickly wolfed down at Donfords.  Not wanting to waste a moment, we hurried back to the farm to get on with the next lot of exercises:

Shhsh - bike's resting!

The next few exercises had us all on our bikes doing u-turns inside cones and then figure-of-8s.  Well, I did a good figure-of-8 in Courier Font!  And we got to pick up our bikes some more...  I didn't realise my peripheral vision was so good at spotting cones when I was trying to ignore them.   Arno tried to distract me, but once I'd locked on, then I did a beautiful 8 in Brush Script!

Thanks to John, Arno and ALL the wonderful ladies for a fantastic day!

More photos please.

Wow, Thanks Annie for the fantastic photo's. You did well to capture the essence of the day. The setting was relaxed the students enthusiastic and the instructor awesome!!!

Thank you very much for organising a really wonderful day.

There is good news and bad news:

The bad news is that the women’s Level 2 (intermediate) off-road training day has been postponed to Sunday 30 October. The good news is that you now have a bit of time to practice a few cones and get even more comfortable on gravel!

John Carr, our instructor for the day, has requested some time so that he can build a suitable Intermediate-level course on the farm – a few obstacles; a small log or two, a little sand pit, and so on -  all the sort of things you are likely to encounter on a regular intermediate-level outride; nothing too hectic.

We are still keeping the number of participants limited to 6-10 riders, so please (a) email or send a private message to either Anne or myself to say whether you must be kept on the list for 30 October, and (b) please pay the R200 as soon as possible to secure your place.

To recap the intermediate level training:

-      Brief overview of Level 1 (intro to off-road riding)

-      Intro to sand & different terrain

-      Changing tracks on a two-track road (dealing with ‘middelmannetjies’)

-      Advanced emergency braking

-      Small obstacles, riding between parallel logs, and the like

As was the case with the intro to off-road riding training day, you will not be required to do any exercises you are uncomfortable with, although the idea is to push your comfort zones a little bit, and there will be lots of opportunity to ask questions. Being an intermediate level day, you’ll be expected to already be comfortable on your bike; be fairly comfortable on gravel and have done a few off-road rides; have an idea of how to ride cones and figures-of-eight; have practiced emergency braking a few times; and preferably have done one or more ‘intro to off-road’ riding courses.  

Lunch will be for your own account. Closer to the time, an email will follow with details of the day. As soon as your payment is reflected in the Club’s bank account, the forum will be updated to reflecet “PAID” next to your name & then you know you are confirmed for 30 Oct!

Club account details:

First National Bank

Branch: Long Street

Branch code: 201709 (Standard Bank users must add 2 zeros at the end)

A/c no: 50060098602

A/c name: BMW Motorcycle Club Cape

Ref:    W_OffRoad2 + YourName

Amount: R200

Please can you put my name down for the new date: very excited that I can make it!

Jacks

Hi Anne and Karin

Put my name down as well please - can I pay closer to the time (one week before?) - I might have to work on the day so get back to me if it gets too full and I'll look at the schedule.

I'll try my best to be there and have diarised it as such.

Regards

Karin

Hi Karin,

Please sign me up for the training on the 30th...

Thank you,

Jeanne

Charmaine definately looked more lady-like walking her bike than what I did panting and heaving at 175kgs!!

Thanks to all for a great day! Lots were learnt and I feel much more comfortable on my bike than ever before.

More pics - as requested - to follow shortly

Level 2/Intermediate: Sunday 30 Oct

(please note that your place is confirmed only once you have paid. Ten places available)

a) Paid:

1. Charlotte Weaver paid & confirmed
   
2. Jinx Louw paid & confirmed
3. Magda Coetsee paid & confirmed
4. Jacky Wantling  paid & confirmed
5. Karin Pohl paid & confirmed
6. Noeline Tredoux paid & confirmed
7. Francis Visser paid & confirmed
8. Jeanne Vermaak paid & confirmed
9. Karin Henriques paid & confirmed
10. Charmaine Noy Confirmed - TB paid

b) To pay asap in order to secure place:

1. Sharon Tomes

c) Tentative/Waiting list

1. Anne Connell

Club account details:

First National Bank

Branch: Long Street

Branch code: 201709 (Standard Bank users must add 2 zeros at the end)

A/c no: 50060098602

A/c name: BMW Motorcycle Club Cape

Ref:    W_OffRoad2 + YourName

Amount: R200

it was such a good day - and wow, that bike is heavy to pick up, but we learnt that the bike is not heavy, its large and perfectly balanced!!

thanks John and Arno!!Level one training day: 1Level one training day:2

Lists for Level 2 updated.

Just a reminder that our Level 2 course 30 October is still going ahead, and John Carr is hard at work preparing the ground for us (ahem) .  Peter O'Hanlon will be assisting him on the day.

LEVEL 2    
1) A quick overview of Level 1

2) Introduction to sand riding

3) Changing lanes on 2 tracks (showing ‘middelmannetjies’ who is boss!)

4) Advanced emergency braking

5) Riding between parallel logs

6) And more!

Cost:
R200 per person per course/day, which excludes your lunch (the group will ride to a nearby cafe/restaurant; everyone pays for her own lunch) 

If you haven't already paid, please pay ASAP to secure your booking.

Club account details:

First National Bank

Branch: Long Street

Branch code: 201709 (Standard Bank users must add 2 zeros at the end)

A/c no: 50060098602

A/c name: BMW Motorcycle Club Cape

Ref:    W_OffRoad2 + YourName

LIST Updated:

a) Paid:

1. Charlotte Weaver paid & confirmed
   
2. Jinx Louw paid & confirmed
3. Magda Coetsee paid & confirmed
4. Jacky Wantling  paid & confirmed
5. Karin Pohl paid & confirmed
6. Noeline Tredoux paid & confirmed
7. Francis Visser paid & confirmed
8. Jeanne Vermaak paid & confirmed
9. Karin Henriques paid & confirmed
10. Charmaine Noy Confirmed 26/10 TB paid
11. Anne Connell

b) To pay asap in order to secure place:

1. Sharon Tomes

c) Tentative/Waiting list

Surprise surprise - I have a few give-aways from Bio-Africa for the lovely ladies.....

I will be sending an info email later today with times, meeting place etc

Watch the weather!!