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Originally Posted by SV PILOT
I was out for a ride today because it was nice and sunny. I was just tooling along and 2 bikes appeared in my mirrors and they absolutely F*****G flew past me just before a bend. I am a newbie but they were quick. I didn't realize that was possible. I know I'm slow (I do the speed limit) and I know that I will get faster but that was some pretty intimidating stuff seeing up close! Times like this you feel like an absolute amateur and that you should leave it to the "pro's". I suppose in time I shall get faster. Any tips on being more confident to take bends faster or riding tips etc? When I get money I'll go do a track day or something.
Cheers
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2 Tips for you, one which is good common sense.
1) Ride how YOU are comfortable. Group rides are good in that they can encourage you to try keeping up, but always be happy to back off and pootle at your own speed.
Last group ride I was on I was in various places, from 2nd in the group to 2nd last in the group - would have been last but we were using a TEC (Tail End Charlie) just depending on how I was feeling - sometimes very confident, sometimes like I should have my CBT taken away from me, never mind my license. :P
2) Dont crash
Tip 2 is a function of tip 1