Crisis of Confidence

[Paul the 6th]

I don't really read things on here properly lol, I just skim over, pick out the key words and decide what people are talking about

glad you went for a ride in the end When I first passed I went on massive rides on my own, then freaked out when I had carpal tunnel syndrome in my hand for a few days afterwards. Buildin up your muscles with your confidence is a top idea sounds like you're gonna be fine, just keep up the practice

Originally Posted by sinbad

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You have to approach riding with a positive mindset.

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I bet you turned and looked at her as you walked away

Sorry not worked out how this multi-quote thing works yet!

I think you make a very good point there sinbad about having a positive mindset, this is what I was lacking this morning. I could easily have sat here without posting any of my thoughts and regained my positivity, I just chose to put it out there for others to comment on.

As for turning and looking as I walked away - were you parked further up my street watching me???? lol

Originally Posted by silverelephant

Sorry not worked out how this multi-quote thing works yet!

I think you make a very good point there sinbad about having a positive mindset, this is what I was lacking this morning. I could easily have sat here without posting any of my thoughts and regained my positivity, I just chose to put it out there for others to comment on.

As for turning and looking as I walked away - were you parked further up my street watching me???? lol

Hehehe I see all. It's the sign someone had a good ride, that they like the bike, if they turn and look. As long as they don't then shake their head, scream, and kick it off its stand, of course

Anyway, good on you. Typing/talking about bikes is a good way to build enthusiasm/positivity, I'm pretty sure you were going to be just fine anyway, though. You did the right thing stopping and gathering your thoughts in one way or another. (imo)

Good on ya Silverelephant! I passed my test a year ago and without the gentle shoving by a certain few (you know who you are!) I would've given up riding last winter due to lack of confidence which mostly stemmed from the fact I'm not often able to get out due to family, rubbish weather etc. I suffer terribly from "the fear" before I ride but just know it'll go away as soon as I'm up the street.

I prefer riding with a buddy, it's nice to stop and have a cuppa and a yak before moving on again. Whether you decide to go alone (and you did today, fab!) or with another couple of mates it's all about taking it at your own pace and building your confidence without scaring yourself silly.

I've endured a few comments from certain people who neither know me nor have seen me riding and have chosen to seethe silently for a while then plod on at my own pace.

I hope your mileage stays on the up, am jealous! I don't often get the chance to go out, when I do it's pi**ing down!