Psychybikey Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 It might be the only one. However, I find that I don't get flustered when I've got a car following me closely along the twisty, windy, unmarked roads that I have to use to get anywhere, including to untwisty roads. Inevitably I'm going to hold somebody up sometimes. Especially since dear hubby criticised my lack of speed.But I find it doesn't bother me at all. I think, it's their problem, not mine, and they can overtake when we get to a safe bit. I am quite sure this would have bothered me terribly if I were younger because I get so self-conscious if anybody is watching me.Today was much better - still the odd argh! moment. I went to the car park I was thinking of using to do slow work and it was useless. Simply not big enough and no straight lines. Just a big roundabout in the middle. I did find a bit I thought I might have a go at U-turns on, but it was covered with fallen leaves and water. I took a measuring tape with me and measured 7.5 metres, which looked enormous when I had the tape out, but immediately shrank to almost nothing the minute I got on the bike and I didn't even try I did some slow riding (which has helped me to practice clutch control) but it was like being on a fairground roundabout - only cheaper - and I didn't dare go round the other way for a change, in case a car appeared.Never mind, it's all progress and I'm off work again tomorrow, so two consecutive days are bound to be better than a week in between rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 If people tail gate me they just get my going slower while i shake my ass at them. Nobody wants that. Nobody.Well except..Nobody.Go your own pace =) Go the speed people want you to and you're not comfortable with you'll end up in a crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Seriously, nobody would want to see my ass being shaken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 And I think I meant to post this in Bike Chat but it's too late now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) ? Edited March 31, 2015 by ste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychybikey Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 The weekend produced two completely contrasting rides - one a road I thought I'd go along to see where it went - very narrow, very twisting, and absolutely covered with cow poo, dead leaves, mud, water and chopped-off bits of hedge. Absolutely horrible and I didn't enjoy it a bit (but no other traffic, and no wonder). Then next day a lovely ride up to the Ponderosa along a switchbacking road with lots of big sweeping curves and a nice clear surface. Can't wait to do that one again That one had a lot of traffic on it and I OVERTOOK!!! (OK, I only overtook pushbikes but I still had to get between them and the oncoming traffic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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