Social
As well as focussing on high quality rider training, ARNY has an active social agenda.
Monthly events include:
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"Sunday Social" ride for all members
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"Wednesday Wobble" ride for all members
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"Post Test Social" ride for qualified members
Annual events include:
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ARNY Weekend Social ride for all members
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Christmas Social get together for all members
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Details are communicated via the News blog, Facebook and WhatsApp. All social events are included on the ARNY Attendance Sheet and can be seen in the ARNY Calendar here.
Riders are encouraged to review the group riding hints, tips and etiquette, see below for more details.
Monthly Social Rides
Sunday Social and Wednesday Wobble
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All members including pillions welcome
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"Sunday Social" is a mix of riding, coffee & cake, lunch and afternoon ice cream, if the weather suits
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"Wednesday Wobble" is a mix of riding and evening supper
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Normally, monthly socials are Tutor led events
Post Test Social
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Qualified members, thus for those no longer needing Saturday Training
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"Post Test Social" is a mix of riding and lunch, end destination may match Saturday Training Associates
ARNY Weekend Social
Typically, what to expect:
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All members including pillions welcome
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Three-day trip with a two-night hotel stop
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Banter and food a plenty
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Day 1 interesting roads to a scenic destination
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Day 2 local rides near hotel
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Day 3 return via different panaramic route
Social rides hints and tips
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Safety: to ensure everybody has a safe and enjoyable social ride, all participants are fully briefed by the ride leader at the start.
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Navigation: the "Drop-Off System", designed to ensure nobody gets lost, may be used for larger groups. An explanation of the "Drop-Off System" can be found here.
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Hints and Tips: social rides hints and tips can be found here.