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ebm1224 · #1 Unread post by **ebm1224** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:31 am

so this probably goes along better with "failed riding test" thread but that's gotten a bit off track

so i figured I'd start a new one.

first off, thanks everyone for the kind words. i'm the one that failed the test a couple weeks ago (still have some fun bruises tho!). i really want to get back out there but i dont want to spend loads of cash to take the whole class again (plus i dont think i can take another 3 days off work). here are the suggestions/ideas i've gotten/had so far.

-a friend told me about a school where you get 3 hours with a coach one on one. a bit on the expensive side but still do-able

-just bite the bullet and buy a bike and practice on my own in the parking lot

-check with local bike shops to see if they know anyone who would give a few lessons.

i'd love to know what you recommend. i'm planning to go to the dmv to get my permit pretty soon and i want to get back out there asap. what do you think would be the biggest benefit?

thanks!

olebiker · #2 Unread post by **olebiker** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:12 am

I think that private coaching is good if the person has the credentials.

NewVABiker99 · Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:00 pm

I just read your original post and this part:

"i guess one of the worst parts is that i dont want to admit to everyone who thought i was crazy and incapable that they were right."

really got to me...

What exactly were they right about again? (Scratches head.) I'll concede ridng a motorcycle might be a little crazy given how people out their drive, but I'm not going to give an inch on the incapable part. There's no shame in failing something you tried your best at. Most people don't give themselves the opportunity to fail, so you should hold your head high for even trying.

Even though I'm a newb myself, I think maybe you just need more confidence on the bike. (Full disclosure: I was the only one who dropped their bike during my MSF class and I did it twice! And, I stalled a gazillion times. I did pass the test at the end, but, I think I can relate to a lot of what you're feeling/thinking.) So, my vote is for the private lessons PROVIDED it's with a person that's going to be positive and give you lots of encouragement.[/quote]

ebm1224 · #4 Unread post by **ebm1224** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:25 pm

i guess what i meant by that quote (now granted i wrote that right after i got home and was still very emotional about the whole thing) was that i'm not known among friends for being the best driver...so when i told them i wanted to ride a motorcycle....well you get the idea. everyone was supportive and, in hindsight, it was more my own insecurities that came through.

NewVABiker99 · Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:03 pm

Yeah, I know what you mean. And, I'm glad to hear it.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll get the hang of it with some additional practice.

Thumper · #6 Unread post by **Thumper** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:38 pm

What olebiker said, for sure...

I think that private coaching is good if the person has the credentials.

You want someone who really knows how to teach to get you started; if those private lessons come from an accredited rider coach, it would be worth it. If not, check with your local BRC and see if any of the rider coaches do one on one training. You might find one that does, and it would be worth every penny.

Roxygirl · #7 Unread post by **Roxygirl** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:32 am

Hi everybody,

I am a new biker too. Always I was as a backpack. Now is time to do on my own. So I did my M2, but that did not drive me too much experience.I need a small bike to prictice. Is onone form Toronto, Oakville, Burlington area can give me a hand to find a right bike for me. I did my license for the reason. I love to feel a wind in my hair. I need to continue practise. Otherwise I gonna loose all what I got so far. Please help
Alice(Burlington, Ont)