davidscott wrote:
Ok. - I am a wimp and I could really do with some training to ride ruts, go up steps and improve my overall confidence.
I do get embarrassed that I prefer to be tail end Charlie so I can go at my own pace but everyone then has to wait for me.
Even after nearly. 4 years, I'm still a nervous rider and won't push myself.
Maybe it's self preservation from starting too late in life and being self employed.
With other aspects to my life, not least a VERY undertstanding and tolerant wife, just upping sticks and disappearing for a weekend to do a riding course isn't so easy.
Saying that has got me worried as she pushed me into going on my Royal Enfield trip to India in October - what is her ulterior motive?
Different discipline but the great cyclist fasto coppi was once asked how he got so good. He beckoned the reporter close and replied, ride your bike, ride your bike, ride you bike.
It really is that simple, to get good/better at anything practice is the key. Just get out there and ride those ruts, tackle those rocky climbs. The more you do it the better you will get!!