Pucker factor on first rides of the season
#12
03-20-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Always keep that air of caution and you will be fine. Complacency is what gets even the best riders hurt. Here we have to put our bikes up for at least 6 months every winter. Although I don't have fear when I bring here back out, I am more cautious as I regain my 2 wheel skills. The two wheeled road is a constant and never ending classroom.
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#13
03-20-2011 | 01:02 PM
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First ride or two of the season I'm a bit more cautious because reflexes, etc, aren't really in mid season form. But no pucker factor, after about five minutes on the bike it all comes back quickly.
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#17
03-21-2011 | 06:00 AM
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To each his own and no disrespect intended but I have been riding consistantly for more than 30 years, and I'm always learning and always sharpening my skills. There is always something more to learn.
#18
03-21-2011 | 06:16 AM
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The pucker factor will keep you alive like fear keeps cops and combat vets alive. Try to ride in more ideal weather and find an empty parking lot to do slow speed cornors and quick stops. The comfort will come in time be patient and keep your head on the swivle. Enjoy rideing again and good luck.
#19
03-21-2011 | 10:05 AM
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I've been riding 3 years now. I only pause in the winter when there's ice on the road, but after not riding for about 2 months this winter, it took a few miles to really feel 'at one' with the bike again.
Every once in a great while I did have a day where I just felt slightly awkward - like I just happened to be on top of the bike while it was going down the road. This feeling got less frequent with more experience, though.
I do get pretty puckered up in high wind, or when I hit an unexpected patch of ice on a day when I thought it would be OK to ride to work.
Every once in a great while I did have a day where I just felt slightly awkward - like I just happened to be on top of the bike while it was going down the road. This feeling got less frequent with more experience, though.
I do get pretty puckered up in high wind, or when I hit an unexpected patch of ice on a day when I thought it would be OK to ride to work.
#20
03-21-2011 | 10:19 PM
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Perhaps respect would be a better word than fear. I have no fear when riding, but, having hit the pavement before, I do have a healthy respect for the potential consequences.