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Starting a motorcycle driving course tomorrow. (midwest.social)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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That's all. I'm excited and kinda scared. I'm really into cars and absolutely love driving and motorcycles look like fun, so I signed up for a course on a whim. Still haven't told my parents and probably won't anytime soon, since they believe riding a motorcycle is borderline suicidal and I don't want them freaking out.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hear you. Taking the course again isn't a bad idea, skills you don't practice don't get ingrained and those that are get rusty.

As far as confidence, I'll let you in on a secret... I feel a little anxious before almost every ride and I've been riding since the 1980's. I have a routine of safety checking the bike and my gear before each ride that settles me, it doesn't take long. More than once I've cut short a solo ride or bailed out on a group because I wasn't focused or feeling it (rule #1, ride your own ride). I wouldn't worry about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I think that tinge of anxiety is healthy, as long as it's not overwhelming. It feels helpful for keeping focused in any activity where safety issues are frequently disastrous, even if they might occur infrequently. And recognizing there's a danger there kind of enhances the enjoyment of doing it.