Fell off bike on second lesson

[Nell]

Thanks for these posts guys- but how do you get over the 'shit I might die!' Im studying to work in healthcare and see kids in wheelchairs and stuff- it makes me feel selfish that I'm taking this risk when I consider myself to be so lucky...But i still want to learn...!

 

Fear not, my first cbt, on a scoot no less, I promptly had an argument with a wall. Just rode straight into it, as I completely misjudged when I would need to apply the brakes. Don't give up, you will get there. Just don't do as I did and put so much pressure on yourself that you don't enjoy it.

[Hoggs]

Thanks for these posts guys- but how do you get over the 'shit I might die!' Im studying to work in healthcare and see kids in wheelchairs and stuff- it makes me feel selfish that I'm taking this risk when I consider myself to be so lucky...But i still want to learn...!

Because people die getting hit by drunk drivers or signs falling on their head or choking on a biro lid so no point not doing some thing based on what ifs. That may sound flippant but just feel you may as well do what you enjoy whilst you can!

[nicklucey]

You're not on your own in having these kind of worries as a new rider, it gets a little bit easier each time you ride. I dropped the school bike my third time out. It's prime time for thinking you've done your cbt so you can operate a bike, but actually still very much learning the controls. You get to the stage, like learning to drive, where you're no longer thinking about controlling the bike and more on the road around you.

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[Guest]

Thanks for these posts guys- but how do you get over the 'shit I might die!' Im studying to work in healthcare and see kids in wheelchairs and stuff- it makes me feel selfish that I'm taking this risk when I consider myself to be so lucky...But i still want to learn...!

On the other hand, maybe some of these kids in wheelchair would love to ride a motorcycle if only they could...

Anyway, I don't know, I'm just a beginner, but it can't be good to ride with fear... that calls for accidents. And too much confidence too probably

Maybe you won't feel it at all during your next lesson? Especially when you begin, you need to concentrate so much, there's no room for other feelings. Give it a try without thinking too much and see how it goes from there?

[newbiegirl123]

Thankyou- yes, I think i have a tendency to overthink and overworry- that's why I wanted to learn in the first place...to overcome that, to challenge myself...My next lesson is on Friday- going to go early and enjoy it. Thanks again!

[Joeman]

As you've found out, not every crash results in death.

Crashing a few times whilst learning is all part of the learning experience - you've now learnt what it's like to crash!

[MR_W]

I actually have never been bothered by the what if aspect of riding. I've wanted to do it since I was a young lad as my uncle rode, was allowed to watch wsbk at my Gran's as she had eurosport, and always loved the sound and look of them.

I guess my attitude is I don't want to die, but it doesn't bother me what may happen and there is a touch of it won't happen to me despite coming off once.

If I worried about what would happen I wouldn't drive the car either.

I am very open with people about what could happen though, I just kinda accept it's a part of the package.

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