Is it normal to be a little afraid as a beggining cyclist?

[Itzamna]

I wouldn't ride over 30 mph for my first 3 days. It felt like I was flying. That feeling soon went away though..........

[ront]

It is normal and it is the way it should be!!

Ron

[jetmech727]

Thanks for all your input. Start the course tonight

[ronboskz650sr]

Information and practice are your two best friends...make that accurate information and correct practice. MSF gives you both..Good luck, the fear will fade.

[greenmountainman]

I remember when I was learning I didn't like to lean the bike in a right hand turn. Left turns were ok but the right turns made me uneasy.

Strange isn't it? I feel the same way with right turns. I doesn't feel comfortable. Left ones are fine. I'm into my second season now and much more comfortable on my bike. I haven't taken the MSF class but hope to soon. It just doesn't feel right leaning down to the right. I wonder if its me or the bike? I suspect its just me. I know, I know I'm strange............

[mswarrior]

Every spring I get the butterflies. The what if's and remembering the close calls from years past. Experience is the best teacher, whether the experience is yours or someone elses. You'll learn alot on the road and alot from other riders. Ride responsibly and stay safe.

[Loonette]

Everything that's been said already is absolutely the truth. Just go at your pace and practice as much as humanly possible. You'll feel a lot better too after you've had some class time this weekend. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Loonette

[ronboskz650sr]

I seem to push harder in right turns, because I enjoy them more. I'm already headed in the "safe" direction, away from cars, so I guess I just let go and fly. My tires even wear on the right edge faster than the left or the middle!

Remember, you need a little speed (except in the most extreme parking lot situations) to stay stable in turns. Lots of new folks go so slow (I'm talking nearly zero mph here) that turning is less stable (more difficult) and the result can be frustrating. The MSF class will help you figure that all out and practice it, too.

[BDRONAGOLDWING]

I am of the opionion that when you get to the point that it doesn't scare you a little bit you are just about to get hurt. Respect your self and your machine and you will be fine together.

[JustJames]

I love to be scared a little bit when I'm on the bike becuz I will give more caution on what I do.

The thing don't let the scare bail you off. I once made a mistake on twisty road. it wasn't even crash or drop but I felt really down and was going to just stop riding. I then give more attention to pratice. go slower on curves and now I'm up on 2 wheels again.