One of the most frustrating things about picking up a new skill or hobby is that there is almost inevitably a period where everything is hard and nothing goes right. Back at the end of April, I told you about how I struggled at my motorcycle Basic RiderCourse, and how it was so difficult for …
I failed, dear readers. I failed. I went to my long-awaited Motorcycle Safety Foundation / Total Control Beginner Riding Clinic, made it two hours into the practical riding portion, and had to stop. Not because I dropped the bike, which I did, but because I was unable to master the clutch. See, motorcycles are still …
My motorcycle journey continues as I’ve finally finished acquiring all of my basic safety gear. I have spent hours researching armor and agonizing over materials choices. Spare time has meant visiting Revzilla to pick brains and try on clothes, not to mention scouring websites for reviews and “how to ride” information. With how new I …
Spring is coming and I’m looking at trying out a new hobby because…well, because reasons. Because I’ve never ridden a motorcycle before and because I’m at a place in my life where I have the resources to learn. It’s a risky venture for sure, but as I go through the steps of taking it on, …
