MSF - BRC

Well, I passed it... I think it was out of the pure kindness of the Rider Coach’s heart though... & not luck. (Because it definitely wasn’t my “good” riding skills that got me through it.) I NEED PRACTICE. But I did do great on the written test! Does that count? I’m sure about now, you’re thinking what is this chick talking about???

This weekend, I took a Motorcycle Safety Foundation – Beginners Riding Course with a couple of friends. Duh, here I am, not having any motorcycle riding experience, except for riding on the back, thinking ok, this is going to be fun and easy. Don’t get me wrong, it was fun, but a bit scary too... Especially when it’s your first time doing any of the exercises with a motorcycle. *yikes*

Easy, you ask... yeah right... that dreaded box and anticipation. That's all I have to say about that. *sigh*

It’s 2.5 days that starts on Friday from 6PM-10PM and Saturday and Sunday at 8AM-6PM. They also provide the motorcycles. They're really cool looking... NOT! But that's ok, everyone else is on a dorky looking one just like yourself. Needless to say, I’m quite a bit tired today, from lack of “catch up” sleep over the weekend and I think I had tense muscles the whole time I was out on the range riding.

I always wanted to ride a motorcycle myself, growing up around motorcycles. Any chance I’d get, I’d hop right on the back of one... only had I read the book we received for the course, I may have thought twice about riding on the back with others. You’re really putting your life in someone else’s hands. There are so many things you have to consider while driving a motorcycle... I’m sure it becomes instinct after some experience, but in the beginning for me, my brain is racing around. Think about it, at times you're moving both hands & both feet at the same time, doing different things!!! *geesh*

I had my camera and took a few pics on Saturday morning, but unfortunately I forgot I had it the rest of the time. I wish I'd taken a pic of everyone, that I could share in this post, but I didn't. *sniff* It's definitely a time I'll remember. On Saturday morning, I thought this isn't for me. But I know I need practice and I'm going to get one... but only a small one, like maybe a Ninja 250 (don't laugh), at least until I get more comfortable and confident in riding one. Practice, practice, practice.

If you’re ever thinking about riding a motorcycle or even if you already do, I recommend this class. You learn a lot of valuable information that you just don’t normally think about. This course is worth the time. I’d probably benefit from a few private lessons too, considering I'm still a little "timid" when it comes to the throttle... but oh well...

One of the main things to remember....... keep head & eyes up & look to where you want to go!
PS: It helps to do that when you're walking too. *wink*

Thanx Blair & Doug for an experience I won't forget! Who knows, maybe one day, we'll pass in the wind... You may just want to get way over in the far side of the lane when I go by! *giggle*