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blackmonster
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Take it slow, watch out for idiots and be careful on turns and twisties. Twisties seem fun at the beginning but can be very tricky for starters. Stay away from them for a while. Enjoy and ride safe!
bboySushi
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Push yourself!!! Don't push yourself to go fast or turn aggressively, but push yourself to get ON the bike and actually ride. Sometimes too easy to say "i'll ride on a better day" or "I'll take my car and ride some other time" or "its too hot" or "it's too cold". Keep making excuses and you'll barely ride.
I was like that when I first started and barely got seat time because I was anxious/nervous, something that went away instantly once you rode the first 10-20meters, but it was just that initial feeling of butterflies or something.
Maybe try leaving your car somewhere else for a weekend or a week and forcing yourself to take the bike (once you are a bit more comfortable riding parking lots/side streets). In no time you'll have no second thoughts about jumping on, and you won't even touch your car unless you need to transport big/heavy items!
I was like that when I first started and barely got seat time because I was anxious/nervous, something that went away instantly once you rode the first 10-20meters, but it was just that initial feeling of butterflies or something.
Maybe try leaving your car somewhere else for a weekend or a week and forcing yourself to take the bike (once you are a bit more comfortable riding parking lots/side streets). In no time you'll have no second thoughts about jumping on, and you won't even touch your car unless you need to transport big/heavy items!
* NV_-Me <-
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Welcome to the community!
Practice practice practice - on a parking lot or around the neighbourhood. Practice your braking! (on a parking lot preferably) It's crucial you understand the feel of how your bike will brake and how to control it. Take your time learning and don't think you know it all from a couple of runs. Once you feel confortable with your bike, take her on the street and steady yourself; slowly build the confidence of riding next to cagers and other vehicles. And to further your skills, take a track course or something similar. And I know it gets hot out there, but ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) or learn the hard way.
Practice practice practice - on a parking lot or around the neighbourhood. Practice your braking! (on a parking lot preferably) It's crucial you understand the feel of how your bike will brake and how to control it. Take your time learning and don't think you know it all from a couple of runs. Once you feel confortable with your bike, take her on the street and steady yourself; slowly build the confidence of riding next to cagers and other vehicles. And to further your skills, take a track course or something similar. And I know it gets hot out there, but ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) or learn the hard way.
dodgingwrenches
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I'd actually say don't push yourself. Push yourself to take it out, but if after 15 minutes you decided you've had enough, turn around and go back home. Don't push yourself to the point of having frazzled nerves, because that will cause you to lose focus if you're panicking a little. I started slowly (200km in my first five weeks) but now the mileage has started racking up. At the two month mark, I was all of a sudden at 900km. If you got stressed, or spooked, that's when I'd say don't be afraid to head back home. Only do what you are comfortable doing - doesn't matter how long it takes you to learn, it is not a race.
