101 things I wish I'd known before I started riding...

Never believe the AA when they say, "we'll ring if we're going to be late."

Originally Posted by northwind

It turns out to be a wee bit more complicated than first thought But since TSM asks, I slipped on a patch of ice in my driveway, on my way to the garage. So don't do that.

And you fractured your hip?? Ever got checked out for osteoporosis?

Very good points about target fixation, panic braking and running out of corners when you should have leaned further. I found myself doing all three at one particular corner at a track day last year and had to give myself a good talking to! I snapped out of it by making myself look ahead to the next corner. You're never too old to learn!
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[northwind]

Originally Posted by jonboy99

Ever got checked out for osteoporosis?

Well, that's the "more complicated" part

Originally Posted by CoolGirl

a bit more counterintuity - if a pedestrian runs out in front of you, aim for them.
If you hit them, they'll break your fall so you won't end up eating tarmac and breaking yourself and the bike so much.

I always do that. If you don't hit them then it might teach them a lesson in crossing the road safely