[Ducati] Re: Advice for a new (old) rider?

[Barry]

Dave just ride to your own pace, and do what you are comfortable with. Pick
out the riders who want the same things out of a trip as you. If I don't
feel safe or comfortable with any situation in my life I stop and make a
decision that agrees with me. You will keep learning from all your
experiences, but make sure you ride with others who you feel comfortable
with, grow at the pace that is good for you. Don't let others pressure you
into making this a frightening experience. Trust your instincts.

Barry


On 2/29/08 11:10 AM, "Dave Lewis" <sailor4165 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks guys for the input. I too am one of the older group just started
> riding again after years of doing other things. Recently I was riding with
> some friends and I wanted to turn back gaging my abilities and they
> encouraged me to go on; however, I requested that we not drive home on I-8
> with the sun in our eyes... well needless to say that is exactly what we did
> and with the winds brisk on top of the mountains east of San Diego I was
> quite uneasy since I am still adjusting to the bike. At times the sun was
> blinding and I had to concentrate on the road as far in front of me that I
> could see and sometimes this was not very far. Slowing was not too advisable
> because of the force of the wind and I had to balance a safe speed against
> maintain positive control of the bike. At first thought I was pissed that
> our excursion had taken right where I did not want to go; however, in retro
> spec I have seen the worst of this experience and should I get caught i this
> situation again at least I have that experience under my belt. Facing these
> conditions alone in the future I may choose to wait till the sun sets or
> make sure I time the trip to avoid these conditions.
> 
> Dave
> 07 S2 1000
> 
> On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 8:06 AM, Jim Calandro <capo at carolina.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> I am an older rider too, will started getting Social Security payments
>> this
>> April for March!  No need to stop riding sports bikes as long as you do
>> other things to keep physically fit.  I was swimming 10,000 yards a week
>> and
>> was on a competitive masters swim team.  I did not swim in college or high
>> school just picked it up in later life when I could no longer run without
>> pain.  I had to stop when I got sick but hope to be back at it late this
>> summer.  I have done 350 mile days in the mountains on a 916 and was able
>> to
>> function the next day.
>> 
>> What Darrin recommends is important take some rest stops and get your self
>> back in condition for the rest of the ride.  Also do not push too hard so
>> you are not so mentally worn out.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> Jim Calandro
>> il Capo
>> US DESMO
>> www.usdesmo.com
>> 704-843-0429
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Darrin Burdine" <dkburdine at yahoo.com>
>> To: <Ducati at Ducati.net>
>> Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:15 AM
>> Subject: [Ducati] Re: Advice for a new (old) rider?
>> 
>> 
>>> For me, fatigue is one of the bigger issues. Having recentley entered
>> the
>>> (older) age group I can tell you that most problems have been from being
>>> either mentaly, or physically exhausted. Staying fresh and alert on both
>>> counts does wonders for having a good experience. Some of the things I
>> do
>>> is stop every 100miles (or sooner) whether I need to or not. Moving
>> around
>>> on the bike helps defeat the numbness that clip-ons and rearsets will do
>>> to you. Also, when I stop I usually get a Gatoraide or something
>> similar.
>>> Coffee or soda will just dehydrate you and make you have to use the
>>> restroom more often.Bottled water is good too. If it's a short break I
>>> just close it up and put it in the tankbag for the next time. I hope
>> this
>>> helps. I'm sure many can attest that being alert is way safer.
>>>                                                       Darrin
>>>                                                     '01 748
>> 
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