Riding buddy - good or bad?
Hi guys,
Well it's six weeks since I got my motorcycling learner permit and I've been getting out on my bike as much as I can (mainly at weekends cos I work long hours during the week) ,and am starting to feel much more comfortable with it.
A couple of weeks back, I met a really nice guy who definitely fits the "adventure motorcyclist" category! He's got a ginormous V-Strom and has been all over the world on it. He'd just got back from the Outback and I was very jealous of his stories of adventures.
A couple of times, he's asked me if I want to go riding with him, maybe for a couple of long trips out on Sundays, to build up my riding confidence. Whilst my heart said yes definitely, my head wasn't so sure. Is this a good idea? Would riding with a more experienced rider help boost my skills? Or will I just be out of my depth and make an idiot of myself when I can't keep up or go everywhere Mr Adventure Biker wants to go? He's a lovely guy and genuinely wants to help me, but I'm worried I'll just be out of my depth if I go riding with him. Then again, it might be just what I need to get to the next level with my riding...
Help! What does everybody think?
Jeanie
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