Never ridden in my life or been on the back of a bike.

Passed Rider's Edge and got my license last week. Been riding around the neighborhood the last few days and finally got the nerve to ride the bike to town to get some gas. It was a 5 mile run total but I made it with some important things to note.

1. Didn't spill the bike
2. Didn't kill anyone or crash into anything
3. Didn't kill myself (obviously)

I'm stoked.

 

Well that's three positives...just relax man. Remember the skills you were taught and USE them. Always keep your eyes up and watch others cause they are not watching you. Becareful and have fun with that bike !!!

 

Strange thing was that during class, every time we had a new exercise, I always thought I wouldn't be able to do that thing but somehow I managed it. Same with today's ride. Looking forward to taking longer and longer rides.

 

just remember...you're invisible...not invincible

 

If you can get the "Ride like a Pro" DVD from Jerry paladino get them, he has a few good DVDs they help me a lot You can also try You Tube to watch them

 

I had my first real road ride yesterday too! I was just going down the road to pay a bill, and while thinking about it before getting on the bike I was kind of scared. I realized I need to push my self a little and took off. Once I got on the bike and started riding I was very relaxed. It was amazing. Nice easy ride without any incidents (well except for taking off and forgetting to zip up my jacket, it was chilly too).

Couple more like these and there will be no stopping us!

 

You guys are both using great adjectives to describe being a pilot for the 1st time out there in the big bad world. Relaxed but aware is what you want to be, especially in todays world of "I think my car is a phone booth".

Enjoy it, there's very little that compares to what you've now got a taste for.

 

Yea you need to relax a little ... I really suggest riding if you an wita experience rider who knows that you are a new rider and will go at a good pace ... riding withmy buddy really helped me gain confidence but I remember how I was the first few weeks I had the bike lol

 

Glad to see a lot of us new riders coming in here and sharing our experiences and being so welcomed by the Veterans..

Also interesting to see how we are thinking and acting in similar ways as things are progressing. I enjoy hearing of how others are going through the same things as myself.

 

Agreed. Lots of support coming from this site. Big thanks to all.