'SMART' idea!

[Black Magic]

Hope this hasn't been mentioned before.
Found this in the latest ACM News. What a great program!
Look at the price!

It appears to be similar to a couple of courses I have already done, but for $45 I am enrolling anyway.

Will let you know how it goes.

http://www.goldcoastcity.com.au/t_stand ... x?PID=6822

[graemec]

Good idea & a good find

[SoundGuy]

For the price its def a great deal.

Have a good time and let us know how you go.

[Richo]

Gee that looks like value for money . . .

Is this only for pineapple heads? ..

Shame they arnt doin this in Sydney .. or are they?

[dilligaf]

hope its as good as the ones we have down here in vic.
up reefton and down the spur with a HART instructor.

[Black Magic]

Gee that looks like value for money . . .

Is this only for pineapple heads? ..

Shame they arnt doin this in Sydney .. or are they?

Found this for you in NSW- not sure if it is similar??


http://www.hondampe.com.au/wps/wcm/conn ... formation/

[ttc]

Wendy. I've done that course, it's pretty good

[Black Magic]

Wendy. I've done that course, it's pretty good

Thanks Tanya- waiting for them to get back to me on a date. I am sure they will be booked out a while in advance for that price!

[lifeofcrimeguy]

Yeah I've done the HART courses you mention. They are pretty decent but don't necessarily cover as much material (specifically bike care and setup - but I could be mistaken). They are also a lot more expensive, but worth it. I know that my emergency braking skills and quick swerve and so forth are starting to get real rusty, so I'm contemplating whether I can afford to do another one, or whether I should just find a quiet industrial area and hope some smart cookie doesn't try and book me for dangerous driving or something.

[cookeetree]

Great find BM! I just called them for details:

Advanced 1 course - for riders who've been licenced for 12 months or more - next available course is August 9th or 10th.
Advanced 2 course - for riders who've been licenced for 5 years or more - next available course is June 29th.

They prefer riders to be on an open licence, but RE licences are okay so long as the rider can keep up with 100km/h speeds, so as to not slow the group down.

Mrs Tree and I have been riding for less than 5 years, so we're doing the Ad1 course. Due to other commitments on August 9th/10th, I've booked us in for September 27th.

[Black Magic]

Great find BM! I just called them for details:

Advanced 1 course - for riders who've been licenced for 12 months or more - next available course is August 9th or 10th.
Advanced 2 course - for riders who've been licenced for 5 years or more - next available course is June 29th.

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Booked in for August 9th

Will keep you all posted.

[ttc]

Guys, I did the advanced course.. the only difference is the roads they take you on.. and the *advanced* roads are ones we do on a south ride anyway

Just tell them how many times you've done springbrook Mr Tree, and you're definitely quicker than me so you'd be fine..

Just don't forget anyone

It's not a braking and cornering course, it's a road awareness course. It's designed to show you how to be more aware of your surroundings and conditions on the road.

[cookeetree]

Quicker than you? Nah, just crazier pehaps. Besides, I was behind you on the last south ride; the view's better...


...I love that 190 rear with the fender eliminator.

I wasn't really expecting much for $45. If I come out of it knowing more than when I went in, I'm happy.

Mrs Tree will be on her own bike, so no leaving anyone behind. I was surprised to read, though, that they do allow you bring a pillion if you normally ride with one.

[hoffy]

Have You guys done the KSRC course yet.. It Rocks !!

[blackninja]

wow does that training day come with a free bbq hoffy