ravenwoman

Hi AJ, Normally I get up here frequently, but we have been flat out since Sears, so just now got a chance to read this. Great on the way back, and I know exactly what you mean about skipping the freeways in LA! You made nice progress (very nice) during the day Lyle and I worked with you. One of my favorite skills (other skills help make it happen, like the level 2 skills you did) is turning the bike quickly. This can take a bit of practice, and move your skill level up a click at a time. Both for spirited riding on your favorite curvy road, or missing the odd 4,000-6,000 pound mobile metalic cage (car:). Let us know how that goes! Best, Cobie Ok, I agree with you (& Lyle) that it is still a weakness. It is fear based. I'll work on that. Thanks for the encouragement...I felt like I really progressed...too bad i got tired at the end. Hey, I am really excited because i hooked up with a group here and went for a short ride with someone who says he knows you, Tom Roach. He is part of the Palm Desert Area Desmo Owners Club . Based on the few guys i rode with they are very good riders and safe. do you know these guys? Are they legit?

Yes, thank you for replying. I wanted to send a shout out to you as well, but embarrassingly I couldn't recall your name ( No offense, please) and didn't see you on the CSS staff list. You provided good feedback and I wanted to get a little more from you. Based on your observations, do you have any recommendations that would make me a better rider? (PS- i am not sure how to do this reply thing. i tried a different way...can't figure out this social networking!!!!!)

I just took the levels 1 & 2 courses at sears point in March. I had a great time and wanted to thank the staff for everything! It was great to meet fellow riders and listen to their riding stories. although I am sophisticated with technology, I am lacking in social networking skills (patience)....however, it would be great to stay connected with my fellow classmates and make friends in locals I may be interested riding in/to. Cobbie, if you are out there...you would have been really proud of me on my ride back to Palm Desert. I took hwy 1 from the pennisula and had a BLAST!!!! I hooked those corners like crazy and rode like a new woman! the fear and anxiety I had prior to the course regarding turns (like on hwy 1) were replaced by focus and confidence . Thanks for your coaching. If only hwy 1 went directly to the desert and by passed LA freeways and traffic!!!! LOL! Hope to see you soon. I may take my next course closer to my temporary home in the desert.....