I spent nearly an hour in Orwell’s on Saturday morning sitting on bikes. Now I just need to get my riding up to scratch and pass the test (And save up a couple of thousand pounds!)
I’ve most definitely been bitten by the bug and the thought of passing my test and not riding makes it all seem a bit pointless.
Today, I’ve spent most of my lesson on U-turns and made a small breakthrough.
My instructor was Andy, who seems to be a bit of a U-turn specialist. He made me realise that I can’t ride the way I drive. Although the road experience is useful, when it comes to stability, momentum and balance, cars and bikes are completely different machines.
I’ve learnt with U-turns it’s all about getting the clutch (forget the throttle) in the right place and picking your spot (most definitely NOT the kerb opposite).
I’m not saying I’m perfect and all my worries are over, but I feel I’ve got a system to work with. Before if I made it round I would be relieved, a little amazed, and have absolutely no idea how I got there. Now I understand where I need to aim for and have a bit more faith in the bike and my own ability.
The rest of the ride is coming together as well. So much so, I’ve got a test date booked. Now that really is scary!
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