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Dirt bike training! #motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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Neil E. Hodges
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Called it a day with 1½ hours left because all of the fear and excitement completely drained me mentally. My legs are still shaking! #motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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I enjoyed myself, but I might try the Level 1 course instead next to get my confidence up. #motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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Riding dirt sure takes a lot of energy! #motorcycle
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Neil E. Hodges
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Things I will be taking with me to my street riding:

  • "Stank leg" left leg when applying the foot brake (or both of them). This really stabilizes the bike when coming to a stop!
  • Hips forward and elbows up and out when dealing with really slow speeds or rough terrain. Hips forward weights the front wheel to give it more grip, while elbows out gives you more leverage over the bars. I was already kind of doing this on my Ninja to make slow speeds easier, but now I know I should commit more to it.

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Neil E. Hodges
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Oh yeah, the whole concept of the bike "pushing" you instead of "pulling you". Basically, plant yourself on the seat (if you're not standing!) and pegs and keep your arms loose, rather than trying to pull yourself forward with your arms. I was already doing this because it feels so much better. 👍
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Neil E. Hodges
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There's a long and branching set of learning curves to #motorcycle riding and even though it's been tough over the years, I'm glad to learn a fun set of skills like this.

It's certainly more interesting and engaging than driving cars! 👍

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Neil E. Hodges
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Here are a couple photos that my dad took of me. He was there as a spectator. #motorcycle
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Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺
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Sounds like you had a blast!

I could use some training like that, but the only mob I can find even remotely close to me will only accept customers that ride a BMW. 🤣

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Neil E. Hodges
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Speaking of BMWs, one guy rode in on a BMW F850GS (but rode one of the CRFs like the rest of us) and the instructor said that the F-GS bikes are much better off-road bikes than the R-GS bikes and would stand behind his word.
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Dave Heinemann 🇦🇺
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That makes sense - the F-GS bikes must be a lot lighter, and more nimble than the R-GS bikes.
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Patrick
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I’ve been on events where there is a choice of road or trail riding. I always opt for the trails, but my friends who inevitably take the road can’t understand why I am so tired at the end of the day. It’s not just the physical effort it’s also the concentration required.
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Neil E. Hodges
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I've had to take it pretty easy today because my quads and biceps are all super sore, to the point where stretching doesn't even help!
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awlxaĺan pahelereyneḉ
awlxaĺan pahelereyneḉ
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yeah technical stuff really wears you out. I wasn’t prepared for the work mudding and sloshing down single-wide trails on a quad really is.
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Neil E. Hodges
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This experience has made me realize that one thing I really like about #motorcycle riding is how it forces me to conquer my fear and anxiety rather than giving into them like how other parts of my life want me to. :)
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RiekeP
RiekeP
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In October I‘m going to participate in a motocross training for beginners which makes me really anxious when I think about it 😅 Usually I want to achieve that I move out of my comfort zone without becoming too nervous 😎 No idea if it also helps in everyday life
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