new experiences

[sweetlilchit]

I haven't written much lately.. life is just chaotic right now.
As some of you might recall I took the MSF class in mid April.. and passed. I got a little Suzuki GZ250 (like they use in class) around the 2nd week in May. Since then I have been to the parking lot once... and on the road 3 times. The first two times were just me and hubby and he said he was very proud of me and that I did great. Last Sunday we were asked by his friend and wife to go for a ride.. of course we said yes. Well the other guy lead the ride and let me tell you.. that was an experience. We actually rode about 50 miles and he took us on many different "experiences". I rode over a metal grated bridge (I am scared to death of bridges...), we rode down about 1/2 mile on a gravel dirt road, accross 4 railroad tracks.. not just one set at a time.... but there were actually 4 sets together....then I had to turn on a road that was almost a complete u turn in the opposite direction.


WHEW... what a ride. The great news.. I DID IT! Hubby was EXTREMELY pleased when we got home. I even had the bike up to 65 (hehehe but it was in a 35 mph zone..... gonna get busted)

I never knew I could feel so relaxed and have such fun. I want to ride all the time... anyone want four kids to take back and forth to school every day or to the sitter's in the summer? J/K... wouldn't trade for the world but now I actually can't wait for them to be teenagers so dad and I can get "out" more.

[Dupo]

This is why its a good idea to put newer riders up front in a pack. That way you can ride your limits instead of riding someone elses limits who are more experienced. Going beyond your limits can get you into serious trouble on the road.

But, glad everything worked out. Although i agree with my above statement, i also disagree to a point. Some people can handle being pushed. We have a new rider in our group and he rides in the back by choice and has been pushed beyond what i think was his limits, but he could handle it and i think he picked it up faster than he would have by himself. You can either be afraid of it (rr tracks, open grate bridges etc) or you can dive into it head on and come out on top. Some people can handle it, some can't.

Welcome to the world of self meditation though. The bike is a great way to relax AND have fun at the same time. Trying to explain it to a non rider is impossible. I like to think of it as the best time i ever had not thinking about anything. It really clears your head. Not to mention addicting :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Time to call a sitter and go riding. Ride safe and enjoy your new freedom.