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Motorcycle training day a roaring success
Friday, 3 June 2011
Motorcycle training day a roaring success
Upper Hutt City Council hosts advanced riding skills workshop for motorcyclists.
UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 3 JUN 2011—Fifteen keen motorcyclists wanting to upskill their riding techniques participated in the recent Motorcycle Training day facilitated by council’s Road Safety Coordinator, Joanne Kinnaird.
The array of bikes parked at the rear of the Civic Administration building drew admiring onlookers while the bike owners were hard at work going over the theory based part of the course. William Durrant Drive was closed to the public for the afternoon so that the riders could complete a practical session in a controlled environment.
The practical session featured high speed emergency braking, cornering in small spaces, and weaving through a chicane of road cones, all in order to improve handling skills.
This programme has proven to be successful and was funded by council as well as NZTA and ACC, with the primary aim being to increase the ability of advanced riders. The next advanced session is scheduled for 10 July, with a beginners’ course due later in the year.
The motorcycle training days are being run throughout the Wellington region. The Upper Hutt sessions filled quickly thanks to effective promotion through the local motorcycling community.
“The sessions were extremely rewarding. Going by the responses to the evaluation questions, everyone felt that they had learnt new skills that they look forward to using on their rides.” said Joanne.
For more information on the motorcycle training days, please contact Joanne Kinnaird on 5272169.
About Upper Hutt City
Council
Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and
custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance,
infrastructure, and community services and resources, and
promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation,
lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km
north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E)
and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along
with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure
facilities.
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