Monday, June 6, 2011

Having the bike maketh the rider not....

So folks now I have the dreamed of bike that runs smooth, now the riding skills need to be developed to match. The fear is only to be overcome by practice and practice. Its confronting at times, but oh the freedom! Its not like I can have someone urging me along beside me, so Im finding self talk is crucial. Im working with visualisations of the next ride, and practice in quieter zones. So Ive booked into do the intermediate level of rider training and then the following day the P plates course and test. Its a motorcycle fiesta! Im thinking Ill stay in Lismore overnight between so as to conserve fuel, mine and bikes. But first I have to navigate there and da na na na cross and ride on the pacific highway. Ive written directions up in fat black texta to memorise. Theres a chick instructor which rocks, if I can get my sorry ass there itll be great!
My skill level and confidence will rise. Next lesson for now is to stand my ground on the faster travelling roads when theres a queue of cars up ones bottom.  Breakin it down like any other student......