Getting Comfortable At Speeds

[Jer]

I made the jump to 40 mph last time I was on my bike.

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEE!

Though I was a bit nervous.

So far I've been practicing in the street in front ofmy house. Getting ready to take the riding test this Sat. Its going ok. Though so far I've only been going 25 or less just tooling around right by my house.

Last time though I got daring and went out on the main street that goes around our neighborhood. The long way around so to speak. All 45mph speed limit. There was almost zero traffic and I do feel in control of the bike so I wasnt worried. I realized as I approached 40mph though that I was a bit "on edge". Nervous. Still in control, but feeling a bit uneasy about the speed and wind.

This made me think about guys I see going 70 mph down the interstate with the clutch hand off the handlebar.

I suppose its a natural progression of being comfortable at each new speed you hit.

Thoughts?