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Been out today 100 mile ride , im new to biking and getting faster bit by bit, do you guys advise some extra training or just keep at it.

the phrase " all the gear no idea comes to mind

keep at it
ride with others
don't try to keep up
ride at your own pace
watch other riders lines
remember it's not a race, nobody ever knows everything and hospital food tastes shitty

What Simon says! Good words indeed

I only passed my test last April and love every minute out on the bike! but always do what you feel comfortable doing! Theres no point pushing yourself if you don't feel ready! Deffo do the friendly ride as they are brill for getting a bit more experience, meeting new people and getting advice.

I did Bike Safe with D&C police last year was really good and got some good riding tips and if you live in Cornwall its normally free because the Police Authority will fund it if you have a Cornish postcode if you don't its £25

I personally think its a good idea to ride by yourself at your own pace for a while, until you are comfortable with your riding, then start riding with others so you can safely up your pace a little.

Commuting is a convenient way to putting miles on.

if you can afford it more training is never a bad option, Deej would be a good guy to speak to, he can let you know what options are available, but i agree with Simon and Dynamight, the more miles under your belt the more you learn. Take it easy and always remember, try to be smooth and relaxed in your riding, everything else will come with time and experience.

I vote to ride with others who you know will help you and not just tear off expecting you to keep up

After a while riding on your own becomes more of a burden in my opinion as you just ride within your own limits and stop learning.

After riding on my own for a while I certainly notice how shite I am

When I'd just got my license, I rode with people who I felt quite liked having a noob around so's to make them look a bit quick. It doesnt help your riding, trying to keep up with others and riding out of your comfort zone is dangerous.

Riding with others DOES help you, but pick your bike buddies carefully. Come to the friendly ride if you want others to ride with

As for the extra training? Never a bad thing if you ask me

I find that getting good at the basics helps, particually at low speeds get used to not stopping and putting your foot down at lights and roundabouts instead planning your route far ahead and slowing intime to keep it rolling this will make you smoother and more steady at low speeds and also improve your balance and feel for the bike as well as clutch controll and break feel. This inturn will make you a better rider for several reasons including controll and forward planning (Probably the best way of avoiding accidents is antisipating likley outcomes of your and others actions i.e. planning the road ahead). When you do ride with others you will notice that the best and usually quickest riders are the ones smoothest at lowe speed and not thoes who fly from jusction to junction and then wabble to a stop. When you go out6 with advanced riders you will notice that they hardley use there breaks at all even in the twisties. I remember one day about a year aafter passing my test I was left for dead by a guy on a pan european who looked like he was hardley moving but could I keep up? Cook I fook.

Most of all enjoy it and look in the direction you want to go.

Google wrote:I find that getting good at the basics helps, particually at low speeds get used to not stopping and putting your foot down at lights and roundabouts instead planning your route far ahead and slowing intime to keep it rolling this will make you smoother and more steady at low speeds and also improve your balance and feel for the bike as well as clutch controll and break feel. This inturn will make you a better rider for several reasons including controll and forward planning (Probably the best way of avoiding accidents is antisipating likley outcomes of your and others actions i.e. planning the road ahead). When you do ride with others you will notice that the best and usually quickest riders are the ones smoothest at lowe speed and not thoes who fly from jusction to junction and then wabble to a stop. When you go out6 with advanced riders you will notice that they hardley use there breaks at all even in the twisties. I remember one day about a year aafter passing my test I was left for dead by a guy on a pan european who looked like he was hardley moving but could I keep up? Cook I fook.

Most of all enjoy it and look in the direction you want to go.

Great advice, had a ride to Weymouth yesterday, Took it steady , on my own, going, as you say plan ahead, no need to tear up to the lights, roll up, get in the right gear, and off you go again, while the loon is revving his ass off and forgetting to get into first
Good fun coming back, arnt Focus RS green thingies shit in the twisty bits

gray wrote:Been out today 100 mile ride , im new to biking and getting faster bit by bit, do you guys advise some extra training or just keep at it.

the phrase " all the gear no idea comes to mind

do you want to get faster or smoother ??

who did your instruction for your test and what did they teach you ?

deej wrote:do you want to get faster or smoother ??

IMO you cant get faster without being smooth, well not if you want to stay in one piece.

billinom8s wrote:hospital food tastes shitty

Thanks for the advice guys
i was taught at bikesure ,who in my opion did a great job passed both mods first time

just seem to be struggling with corner speed , seem a little nervous at times , allthough as said i am getting better
Cheers
Gray

Don't be in a hurry it comes with time.

What you have to remember is this.

There will always be someone faster and always someone slower.

If you can tell yourself this and not let it worry you then things will come naturally.

Google wrote:

deej wrote:do you want to get faster or smoother ??

IMO you cant get faster without being smooth, well not if you want to stay in one piece.

billinom8s wrote:hospital food tastes shitty

ah the difference is how you end up, some people are fast but not smooth others are smooth but not fast

from a instructors point of view thats why i asked the question, if he wants to go faster try a trackday if you want to go smoother then advanced instruction is a better route to take, alternatively just get out on the bike and ride, the more time on the bike the better you will become

deej wrote:if he wants to go faster try a trackday if you want to go smoother then advanced instruction is a better route to take, alternatively just get out on the bike and ride, the more time on the bike the better you will become

an excellent point and very well made.