Ride your own ride

[Water Warrior 2]

This seems like a good time for a word to the wise because we are getting a lot of new riders and members who are returning to riding.
Take your time when riding. Don't be in a hurry or try something that could have dire results. This quite often happens when you finally go for a ride with more experienced riders or another newbie who has to show off or lead. Play safe and ride at a comfortable speed for your own piece of mind and skill level. Don't try to play catch-up with another rider who gets too far ahead of you. If he/she has any sense then that person will slow down to your speed and comfort zone. You are going the same place so who really cares if you get there 1 or 2 minutes later. You just earned 2 extra minutes of saddle time on your new steed. You, the bike and the road. That's it.

Ride Your Own Ride.

[JWR]

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Good post.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by JWR

:2tup:

Good post.

Thank you.

[Rookie Rider]

Cheers

[greatmaul]

I get the same sort of thing when I'm riding with cars. Sometimes in the hills they'll drive up close and have their high beams on and I feel like I have to ride crazy fast to stay out of their way. Eventually I remember that I have the right to ride at a safe pace and they can pass whenever they want and then I calm down and ride safer.

[Pelagic]

Good posting.

I'm back on the road after a break of 26 years. So here in Ireland I have to start all over with beginners training.

Yesterday I got the same lesson from my instructor.

Next week, when I can ride on my own, I'll remember your words and greatmaul's who reminds us not to be bullied by cars.

thanx,

[lord carvin]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

This seems like a good time for a word to the wise because we are getting a lot of new riders and members who are returning to riding.
Take your time when riding. Don't be in a hurry or try something that could have dire results. This quite often happens when you finally go for a ride with more experienced riders or another newbie who has to show off or lead. Play safe and ride at a comfortable speed for your own piece of mind and skill level. Don't try to play catch-up with another rider who gets too far ahead of you. If he/she has any sense then that person will slow down to your speed and comfort zone. You are going the same place so who really cares if you get there 1 or 2 minutes later. You just earned 2 extra minutes of saddle time on your new steed. You, the bike and the road. That's it.

Ride Your Own Ride.

Ride on :2tup:

[cburgess594]

Good one for starters.. Thanks for the tip..

[Skunkhome]

I really don't subscribe to burning the road up. So you get to the stop first and you sit and sweat while you wait for the others to show up. My point of being out there is getting the saddle time. While they are sitting there sweating I'm enjoying the wind blowing through my armor.

[Water Warrior 2]

:2tup: :2tup: Well said Skunkhome.