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Welcome to the USR Forum / Re: Welcome to the USR Forum
Last post by Charlesm USR06 - August 28, 2017, 09:15:29 AMHi Tom
Welcome to the forum and to Unity Support Riders. Someone more senior than I will be along shortly I am sure to talk you through the next steps of joining but it usually involves coming along to one of our events as an "associate" to get a feel for how we work and what we do. You'll be paired with an experienced USR on the day so that you can see how everything works.
They will also be assessing your riding and mindset and this feedback will go on to your rider record which goes towards you getting your own rider number in due course, although you will need to have attended several events and a training day (held in the spring) for this to be issued.
It is a requirement of joining that you hold an advanced riding qualification (usually IAM or RoSPA). Have you done any additional training since passing your test?
Welcome to the forum and to Unity Support Riders. Someone more senior than I will be along shortly I am sure to talk you through the next steps of joining but it usually involves coming along to one of our events as an "associate" to get a feel for how we work and what we do. You'll be paired with an experienced USR on the day so that you can see how everything works.
They will also be assessing your riding and mindset and this feedback will go on to your rider record which goes towards you getting your own rider number in due course, although you will need to have attended several events and a training day (held in the spring) for this to be issued.
It is a requirement of joining that you hold an advanced riding qualification (usually IAM or RoSPA). Have you done any additional training since passing your test?
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Welcome to the USR Forum / Re: Welcome to the USR Forum
Last post by Tommo055 - August 27, 2017, 02:05:43 PMHi, my name is Tom. I live in the Bexleyheath area. Recently bought a new bike BMW S1000R (excellent bike) and would like to ride it more often with other bikers. I am interested in joining USR. Whats the process??
Thanks
Thanks
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Public Chat Area / Re: GARMON ZUMO
Last post by Pete - July 16, 2017, 09:41:45 PMNever thought of that
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Public Chat Area / Attendance issue
Last post by COOKIE - July 16, 2017, 07:56:40 PMHi everyone,
firstly i would like to apologies, for not attending the last few events, however due to some issues i have at home, and one work related (duty related), i will not be able to attend any events until after the 11th of August,however that is by and by, on the last training day, i was given a PPT,however due to the age of my phone (pre historic)
the button will not work , so FYO Chris, if anyone can use it let me know, it is pointless me having it, if it will not work with my phone, so someone who can may well have it. So let me know.
My second point, is a USR ride out even (USR only) so we all can meet up for a meal, a day out ect does that happen?
Other then that, i hope everyone stays safe, ride safe....and hope to see you soon on the next ride out(well in a few weeks time)
Regards
USRBE Jason crook
firstly i would like to apologies, for not attending the last few events, however due to some issues i have at home, and one work related (duty related), i will not be able to attend any events until after the 11th of August,however that is by and by, on the last training day, i was given a PPT,however due to the age of my phone (pre historic)
the button will not work , so FYO Chris, if anyone can use it let me know, it is pointless me having it, if it will not work with my phone, so someone who can may well have it. So let me know.My second point, is a USR ride out even (USR only) so we all can meet up for a meal, a day out ect does that happen?
Other then that, i hope everyone stays safe, ride safe....and hope to see you soon on the next ride out(well in a few weeks time)
Regards
USRBE Jason crook
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Public Chat Area / Re: GARMON ZUMO
Last post by COOKIE - July 16, 2017, 07:43:12 PMQuote from: Pete on June 28, 2017, 09:25:33 PM
Does anyone know where I can get my Garmin repaired in the Sussex area.
Batter not Holding charge
usb post has come loose can't download maps.
Was told here is shop who do a simple recondition swap for yours with warranty is in Southampton thats a few hours away for me but would rather do that than have a cowboy mess it up
Pete
what is the make of your Zumo pete
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Public Chat Area / Re: testing new Mobile layout
Last post by COOKIE - July 16, 2017, 07:41:49 PMQuote from: Pete on June 28, 2017, 09:39:07 PM
I need a new one,won against the council who admitted having a trench 5 inches deep due burst water mains and they were told by the water board it was liable to flooding a month before road that they had been told about a month earlier was a failing and could have put a sing saying road unfit for purpose but my phone took a beating.So while claim is going through,looking for a cheap one
pete , your provider can help you, meaning they can tell you if you can go to Tesco to buy a stand alone, or burner phone, andd/or they can replace it, however if you bought it outright, then the provider could crack a phone you can use your sim card in.
Other solution is you contact your network provider and ask for there open mobile phones sale rep...as each shop/provider have them, but don't tell people
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Public Chat Area / Re: testing new Mobile layout
Last post by Pete - June 28, 2017, 09:39:07 PMI need a new one,won against the council who admitted having a trench 5 inches deep due burst water mains and they were told by the water board it was liable to flooding a month before road that they had been told about a month earlier was a failing and could have put a sing saying road unfit for purpose but my phone took a beating.So while claim is going through,looking for a cheap one
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Public Chat Area / GARMON ZUMO
Last post by Pete - June 28, 2017, 09:25:33 PMDoes anyone know where I can get my Garmin repaired in the Sussex area.
Batter not Holding charge
usb post has come loose can't download maps.
Was told here is shop who do a simple recondition swap for yours with warranty is in Southampton thats a few hours away for me but would rather do that than have a cowboy mess it up
Pete
Batter not Holding charge
usb post has come loose can't download maps.
Was told here is shop who do a simple recondition swap for yours with warranty is in Southampton thats a few hours away for me but would rather do that than have a cowboy mess it up
Pete
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Public Chat Area / Re: BikeSafe
Last post by TallGuy - USR11 - May 20, 2017, 07:59:58 PMThe Unity Team was initially helped by North London BikeSafe team and the rest from CO15, so we (the founders) were very proactive in promoting BikeSafe and almost all have been on one at one point or another. I've done one in Gloucestershire, and one in Dorset. The one in Gloucestershire was a very spirited ride in poor weather, but I came away with good feedback, mainly positive. The one in Dorset was done with colleagues after I had recovered from illness and was then led me on to doing IAM, RoSPA, and joining the BikeSafe team (in a non-riding role)
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Public Chat Area / BikeSafe
Last post by COOKIE - May 20, 2017, 03:17:43 PM
Well what can i say, i had a fantastic day doing it, and would say anyone who has not done a workshop or its been a while i recommend it to anyone,so yes now on to more adventure ...basically bike needs a check up so off the road now till it's done.|So anyone here ever do one and when and how did you feel when you got the feed back, as i found the feed back great and did not take it in a negative way, we had one who did, but anywho.....be nice to have a chat about it