First solo ride

DARLady · 11-12-2010, 03:41 PM

Today was a beautiful day in Southwest Ohio, so instead of cleaning house, I decided to take "Icer" for a solo ride. Since buying "Icer", my husband has accompanied me on rides, but today just called for me to make the big step to ride alone. Feeling just a little nervous, I set out going through the neighborhood and then crossed a major street and headed to a restaurant for lunch. What a wonderful feeling, the wind, the bike and me. My goal is to ride to work next spring, and after today I am one step closer to achieving that goal. I am amazed at myself - 3 months ago I couldn't even ride. I think I will have to get cold weather gear as I don't think I can go 4 or 5 months without riding.

JWR · 11-12-2010, 04:29 PM

Good for you.

Solo rides are good to get in touch with your bike, and also with your inner self.

blaine · 11-12-2010, 05:57 PM

Congratulations on your solo ride.You will get more comfortable with more solo rides.Ride safe and good luck. :2tup:

Fish Baseball · 11-12-2010, 10:04 PM

Glad to hear your confidence is rising. You will only get better at it. Keep it upright and enjoy the twisty bits!

Water Warrior 2 · 11-13-2010, 01:14 AM

Congrats. Your first solo is a big step. Lynda went through the same thing and it made her feel great. Solo riding will give you time to read your inner self on 2 wheels and bond with the bike faster. It's all good.

alanmcorcoran · 11-13-2010, 04:12 AM

Congratulations on making your milestone. Take your time and periodically review "Proficient Motorcycling." With any luck, you'll develop habits that lead to the heightened road awareness that improves your odds of trouble-free riding. Also, look into AAA for motorcyles if you don't have it already.

11-12-2010, 03:41 PM	#1
DARLady Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 6	First solo ride Today was a beautiful day in Southwest Ohio, so instead of cleaning house, I decided to take "Icer" for a solo ride. Since buying "Icer", my husband has accompanied me on rides, but today just called for me to make the big step to ride alone. Feeling just a little nervous, I set out going through the neighborhood and then crossed a major street and headed to a restaurant for lunch. What a wonderful feeling, the wind, the bike and me. My goal is to ride to work next spring, and after today I am one step closer to achieving that goal. I am amazed at myself - 3 months ago I couldn't even ride. I think I will have to get cold weather gear as I don't think I can go 4 or 5 months without riding. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2010, 04:29 PM	#2
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: First solo ride Good for you. Solo rides are good to get in touch with your bike, and also with your inner self. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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11-12-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: First solo ride Congratulations on your solo ride.You will get more comfortable with more solo rides.Ride safe and good luck. :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-12-2010, 10:04 PM	#4
Fish Baseball Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne vic Posts: 116	Re: First solo ride Glad to hear your confidence is rising. You will only get better at it. Keep it upright and enjoy the twisty bits! __________________ Beneath the Southern Cross I stand.
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11-13-2010, 01:14 AM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: First solo ride Congrats. Your first solo is a big step. Lynda went through the same thing and it made her feel great. Solo riding will give you time to read your inner self on 2 wheels and bond with the bike faster. It's all good. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-13-2010, 04:12 AM	#6
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: First solo ride Congratulations on making your milestone. Take your time and periodically review "Proficient Motorcycling." With any luck, you'll develop habits that lead to the heightened road awareness that improves your odds of trouble-free riding. Also, look into AAA for motorcyles if you don't have it already. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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