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

Fri Feb 29 14:17:33 EST 2008

Thanks Barry, well said, now to find some guys that love Italian/Euro bikes
that compatible. Hope to see everyone at the GP in Monterey. Does our crowd
have any plans for a get together or where & how to stay for this event?

Dave

On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 10:29 AM, Barry <musical at interbaun.com> wrote:

> 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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