Do you ride with fear?

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Spank86

Is it bad that I actually use that?

Just glad it isn't just me

[darylB]

While I agree mostly with what Ralph and Chris are saying about having to ride to speed limits while undertaking advanced tuition, as a Senior observer IAM i am bound by rules, one of the most rigidly enforced is that of keeping to speed limits, I cannot say to an associate that he/she can exceed them according to circumstance and nor could anybody else, wether it be bikesafe, rospa or bike instructors, however there is some flexibility with regards to overtaking in 60s or 70s, (10%ish) as long as the associate then comes back down to the limit after. This is because we would rather the associate is looking where they are going and not at the speedo. also I would say it is dangerous to do what you think the driver in front/ behind wants or expects you to do, the only person who can tell 100% what they are thinking is them, I am not a mind reader and I doubt if anyone else is. As long as you are keeping up with the flow of traffic then ignore what other people may be thinking, if someon wants to overtake illegally then let them, don't be tempted to speed because of them, it may also put you out of your comfort zone and into danger. I agree totally about the right gear worn, it won't stop an accident but it makes it a lot less painful.

Daryl.

[NTECUK]

So Daryl .
Were is fear in thoes situations

On numerous occasions I've been overtaken by a car (and bikes for that matter) when I was already doing 40 in a 30 zone... I shouldn't have to do 50 in a 30 zone to keep up with the traffic. It's not just about road users. It's about pedestrians jumping out too

Theres a difference between keeping up with the flow of traffic and trying to keep pace with a dangerous idiot.

[darylB]

Originally Posted by NTECUK

So Daryl .
Were is fear in thoes situations

Hopefully not in those at all, caution for the unexpected yes, but not outright fear. it all depends on your degree of fear and perception of it. Everyone is different. A person who rides with fear will prob be a menace on the road and should have stayed at home.

Daryl.

Spank, honestly at least half the bikers I see do 50 in a 30 zone...
even scooters! they're the worst in fact

[NTECUK]

Yep .
Like a frighten animal.
Unpredictable

[darylB]

[QUOTE=NTECUK;2729401]So Daryl .
Were is fear in thoes situations[/QUOTE

Hopefully fear does not come into those situations, caution yes, but not fear, fear is different to all people and means different things.

Daryl.

Originally Posted by Bri w

I love my bike. My "fear," if it is fear, is breaking my lovely bike by getting it wrong. As a result I often go out to practice specific things. As for breaking me, like Mark, I carry a few scrapes that interfere with life and occasionally its frustrating but hey, that's life.

If I was in a wheelchair I'd probably take up extreme crochet, or riding unaccompanied in a lift. Life's too short for wasting time on worrying.

Or extreme ironing! There is such a thing you know