phillybob Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I'm thinking of getting the one day class for my wife for Christmas. She's a new rider (only about 700 miles under her belt). I was wondering if it would be a good idea to enroll her in the class. I want her to be more comfortable on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purrrs2 Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 The class would benefit her most if she's definitely comfortable controlling a bike- throttle control, shifting, braking, etc. I took the class with 5 years of riding experience and it was the greatest thing I ever did! In my humble opinion, though, I, personally, wouldn't have felt comfortable if I had just 700 miles experience.... I remember at that level just concentrating so hard to shift well, countersteer, etc. She may get more out of the class after a little more experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditrider Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Hi Phillybob - I enrolled my wife in a level one several years ago after she had about 1000 miles experience. In retrospect, I think it was too soon. It's my experieince that the instructors push pretty hard, and she just wasn't ready for it. She ended up running off the track in a slow corner and falling down in the rocks. The whole experience soured her on riding her own bike, and she gave it up a few months later. I'd wait until she can't wait anymore, if you know what I mean.. Regards, Mark G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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