Counter steering question

[TheReaper]

I'll jump on next weekend and let you know how it goes.

Concerning the class, do you guys recommend using their bikes or should I take my own?

I'd like to take my own, but on the other hand the thought of making a mistake on their bike sounds better than dumping mine. Still, if I'm learning techniques that are developing muscle memory I'd like to do it on my bike which I'm already somewhat familiar with.

[iwannadie]

i certainly wouldnt use my own, and i dont think they let you on the beginner course anyways. the seconday/advance course they recommend you use your own, here at least.

speaking of muscle memory. riding on your own you might be deveolping it already only the wrong kind. you might end up behind your class while you try to unlearn alot of the bad habbits youve been picking up by riding on your own. even if your not aware of doing anything wrong or thinking your doing the right thing. reading an explanation of how to do something is alot different than having someone show you, then correct you if your doing it wrong instantly. simple things can end up slowing you down in the class ive seen it happen with a few people in my class. hand position on the controlls, how to get on/off the bike, start up procedures, lane changes, etc. all this stuff can be learnd the wrong way very easy and hard to unlearn in a short time.

I'll jump on next weekend and let you know how it goes.

Concerning the class, do you guys recommend using their bikes or should I take my own?

I'd like to take my own, but on the other hand the thought of making a mistake on their bike sounds better than dumping mine. Still, if I'm learning techniques that are developing muscle memory I'd like to do it on my bike which I'm already somewhat familiar with.

[TheReaper]

Good Points. I don't think I'll be able to ride much anyways until the class, the weather has sucked and my work schedul doesn't get me done until after dark this next week.

The classes up here allow you to bring your own if you so choose, but honestly I think I'd rather use theirs.

[Nibblet99]

I found the best way for me to learn to avoid obsticles, was when I was following a car, but had nothing behind me. Whenever a drain, or white arrow marking on the road appeared from under the car in front, see if you can avoid it, but it is critical that you remember the most important thing (when trying this) is you are still following a car which is prone to violent changes of speed and direction, and other road users will pass by, and sneak up behind you, so mentally make the exercise a secondary thing to riding.

Was really glad I had practised this, when a christmas tree appeared from under the car in front (was heavy traffic, so I couldn't see the road over the top of the car in front)