tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post2941689976227324062..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-23338845305737786952010-05-09T01:21:35.410-07:002010-05-09T01:21:35.410-07:00I had two classes through LBCC in 2008 (one in Mar...I had two classes through LBCC in 2008 (one in March, another in April - not one of your better students!) Both times there were quite a few instructors, but the only name I remember is Al Ault, since I wrote him down in my book. The lady evaluating the instructors had pretty, long blond hair, and I think she may have ridden a sport or sport touring bike. <br /><br />Seems like there were several STs along with the other bikes. Try as I might, I can't remember any of the colors. I think it's a case of information overload at the time. It's funny the bits and pieces that get remembered.Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-8228903322134289662010-05-08T16:12:57.219-07:002010-05-08T16:12:57.219-07:00Well for me I was thinking more on the lines of A...Well for me I was thinking more on the lines of Arlo Guthries Motorcycle Song<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvLtNBm1yyA&NR=1<br /><br />Now this tells you how old an F I am : )<br /><br />DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703180425994041085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-27442915467396541842010-05-08T11:45:18.768-07:002010-05-08T11:45:18.768-07:00"I don't need no education, cos' my s..."I don't need no education, cos' my sub-prime bike loan is now owned by Warren Buffet "Young Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555960598884624382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-38523746154514979882010-05-08T10:25:32.449-07:002010-05-08T10:25:32.449-07:00"Hey Teacher, leave them kids alone" ?"Hey Teacher, leave them kids alone" ?Young Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555960598884624382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-82926215102003967522010-05-08T09:36:48.114-07:002010-05-08T09:36:48.114-07:00Jack,
Ok. I thought about Pink Floyd. Isn't...Jack,<br /><br />Ok. I thought about Pink Floyd. Isn't "The Wall" the name of the album, and not a song? If I remember, the first track talks about trying to see things more clearly, but that was a long time ago.<br /><br />You will have to enlighten me, my friend, as to where you were coming from.<br /><br />If you remember!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-62616016826270978912010-05-08T09:18:25.209-07:002010-05-08T09:18:25.209-07:00Jeffrey,
We now have a mandatory training law in ...Jeffrey,<br /><br />We now have a mandatory training law in effect for new endorsements. It will start with anyone under 31 and step up in ten year increment for a couple of years.<br /><br />We figure to be teaching 15 to 17 thousand students a year by 2015. Yep, we're going to need instructors.<br /><br />Always good to hear from a fellow instructor here as well as reading your blog!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-2966442696598062732010-05-08T09:14:51.974-07:002010-05-08T09:14:51.974-07:00tedder,
Being invited to step-up is a compliment....tedder,<br /><br />Being invited to step-up is a compliment. After all, you only sharpen quality blades!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-75427543642038497262010-05-08T09:14:20.569-07:002010-05-08T09:14:20.569-07:00aaddendum for Bluekat
Actually, I don't know ...aaddendum for Bluekat<br /><br />Actually, I don't know when you took the class. I presume it was at LBCC. For some reason I was thinking of this year in which I haven't done step-ups at all.<br /><br />Last year and years before that I have done step-ups at LBCC since I live in Albany. It is quite probable that I was there when you took your class. In fact, I rode Sophie up until early 2009. She was a burgundy colored ST. Hmmm....<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-64914528349394883972010-05-08T06:27:59.150-07:002010-05-08T06:27:59.150-07:00We have almost doubled the number of classes in ou...We have almost doubled the number of classes in our region (per the direction of the state). The program is finishing it's 3 IP of the season to add more instructors. I was able to be bad student 5 different days and had so much fun. <br /><br />We are also starting to do more stuff like having a Quality Assurance team that more visits to increase consistency. This is especially the case since many have been teaching the BRT only over the last few years as IL was field testing it. However, we are back to BRC only.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481520310765271676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-57475844509396779032010-05-07T21:59:51.592-07:002010-05-07T21:59:51.592-07:00Step-up is really similar to an RSP: learn skills ...Step-up is really similar to an RSP: learn skills they couldn't teach you right off the bat, but also to break bad habits.<br /><br />Being asked to participate is either an honor or a slap on the wrist. I'm still trying to figure that one out!tedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745145313607846171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-40413250123155990172010-05-07T21:59:36.892-07:002010-05-07T21:59:36.892-07:00Bryce,
We use the monster trucks to keep cars out...Bryce,<br /><br />We use the monster trucks to keep cars out of our training spaces. Or to deal with them if the drivers are dumb enough to trespass!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-60829720717609511682010-05-07T21:58:53.724-07:002010-05-07T21:58:53.724-07:00Dave and Jack,
It's past my bedtime. Your co...Dave and Jack,<br /><br />It's past my bedtime. Your comments deserve special answers. My brain is fried. You will receive special replies over the weekend!<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-3328956726950293802010-05-07T21:57:27.821-07:002010-05-07T21:57:27.821-07:00Blluekat,
That is called "Step-up" trai...Blluekat,<br /><br />That is called "Step-up" training. We only do it a couple of times a year. Those were second and third year instructors. Step-up is just what the name implies. The evaluator was either Mary Kaye or Laurie, the other two trainers besides me.<br /><br />The instructors are honing their craft to the next level. Kind of like anything else, you work at getting the basics down really well then take it to the next step.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-18958050835530479602010-05-07T21:33:21.213-07:002010-05-07T21:33:21.213-07:00I bet you're going to need a bunch of new inst...I bet you're going to need a bunch of new instructors with the new licensing.<br />Good to see that the instructors get their share of good natured harassment. I don't know, maybe all the classes are this way, but we had a number of instructors rotating through the exercises, and they had someone evaluating them. Some of us students found it perversely rewarding that we weren't the only ones being scrutinized. :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-45166523273013058542010-05-06T19:30:18.672-07:002010-05-06T19:30:18.672-07:00Dear Irondad (Dan):
I was looking at these p[ictu...Dear Irondad (Dan):<br /><br />I was looking at these p[ictures, but the lyrics of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" kept going through my head.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted WallJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-34904652270250441472010-05-06T09:19:38.060-07:002010-05-06T09:19:38.060-07:00Dan
Nice to get a peek how trainer are trained
S...Dan <br />Nice to get a peek how trainer are trained<br /><br />Some one I know asked me to relay this question <br /><br />Dear IronDad <br />I carry cones tape measure and chalk on my ride <br /><br />I cant ride thru a parking lot with out wondering what the spaces measure out to<br /><br />I search you tube for new patterns to ride. <br />I think I am becoming a hard core cone monkey is there any cure? <br /><br /><br />Dave aka Old FDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703180425994041085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-49998406043662232672010-05-05T22:15:56.452-07:002010-05-05T22:15:56.452-07:00The monster truck on the header. Do you use that t...The monster truck on the header. Do you use that to intimidate new riders?<br />And my only thought of those new instructors is their names and antics are going to be spread all over the internet; no peace for the wicked, eh? BTW the way, the orange cone, is there a reason it is shaped like the cap a dunce would wear? Just asking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-877942592831181292010-05-05T21:24:00.163-07:002010-05-05T21:24:00.163-07:00Go Leanne! And, uh, Dean and the crew.Go Leanne! And, uh, Dean and the crew.tedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745145313607846171noreply@blogger.com