Newbie or intermediate?

[tonyk]

Originally Posted by Ruffy

Well said: I think you've just described what I believe is the point when you move up from being a newbie, when you realise it's about your own abilities, not other people's.
Know your own limits.

also

Originally Posted by I'm_a_Newbie

Being a good rider means knowing your limits, knowing you bike limits and seeing hazards before they happen. This means you have to stay 100% focused on where you are going and what is happening around you all the time. Unfortunately humans are very good at learning the hard way. The trouble is death does not give you a second chance!
I reckon after a couple of years of regular riding you should have learnt enough to stay safe and deal with most situations.
Tim

could not have put it better myself...............
remember a good ride is when u get home.safe.

Originally Posted by tsar1439

Heres a question for the experienced guys and girls (gotta b pc these days lol), when do you consider a newbie rider to be an intermedieate rider? Is it by how many years riding or miles covered? Iv been riding for 2 years and 3 months (im 19) and covered around 11,000 miles. What category would you say i was?

Why'd you wanna label yourself?

Are you bovvered by what people think about you?

How good do you think you are?

Haha i dont want 2 label myself, i was just curious as my dad always makes jokes about me being his "padwan" and my SVS being a "toy" as he has over 20 years experience and is used 2 riding his 1200 Triumph Trophy lol. I certainly dont think im a riding god and iv got plenty of room for improvement, im planning to do a trackday and riding courses over the summer when i have enough money . Overall i think im a competent road rider.