What I was getting at was the positive effect this training had on Chris. Granted, he has no fear. A second bike wasn't in the budget, and his bike sustained no damage. The first two tips were because I put him on the side hill on purpose. I figured he might just be able to do it, but if not, no harm..no foul. For him, it worked great. It's how I learned, too. Grass first, then dirt.zootech wrote:...
Well, I don't have to tell you then just how futile it is to try and learn in the grass.. ..You're actually more likely to scare a potential rider into thinking they can expect more of the same once on pavement. If you must learn on grass, get a dirt bike. You'll learn all the same riding concepts, and the parts are cheaper to replace.
In one week, he hit the road and took his test. He passed with flying colors on the first try. For him, it worked. He does have extensive mountain bike experience since age 6...riding bicycles since age four. Today he told me of his first deep gravel experience on the cbr in a campground. There's always more to learn, but he kept it upright and under power to ride it out. That's my boy!
