Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: babypink2807 on July 31, 2015, 05:20:56 AM
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Having hit 50 on Tuesday which I still can't believe, at the beginning of the year I thought I would do a few things for my 50 this year. One was revisiting something that I did as a teenager. I used to have a motorbike to get me to work and though I'm going to look into taking my test
What a minefield it is, however I did book a lesson to see how I got on, nerves got the better of me but the adrenalin took over and I loved it. Same day took my CBT and passed, had two further lessons one on a tiny road trip to Otley and Ilkley and even got to 62mph I was laughing my head off it was great. Two weeks ago they put me on a 650 and it looked and felt heavy. Nerves kicked in again but after about 15 mins I got the hang of it. Out I went for three hours and it was awesome, proper gave it some welly.
Tomorrow, I have a Module 1 training day preparing for my Mod 1 test, which I am and am not looking forward to, but I won't give up until I pass. Then it's on to the Mod 2 which is out on the road
My target is to take a bike next year to the IOM for a week
I realised that it's me that has to do things to make things happen, after ending a toxic relationship a year ago I have a whole new lease of life, and find that I can deal with the bad bits better. But honestly if anyone is scratching their head to do something different, motorbike lessons are the thing!
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Well done! Not something I have yearned to do, but my DH and son would salute you. I spent many hours on the back of motor bikes, and tend to fall asleep! For me, once I retired, I decided to learn to sing and take singing grades. Now working towards grade 4. The joy of making pleasing sounds!
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that does sound really great, i think its the sense of achievement to be fair
I fancy learning the Lindy Hop!
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Sounds brilliant blossom! Is it very expensive to learn?
Taz x :)
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I had a Honda50 for several years ::) ………. but never fancied anything larger.
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Hi Taz
To be fair yes it's expensive, but I am taking my time because of the risk element. Day one including my CBT which was a whole full day was £125. Next lesson was 5 hrs and was £100. I then had a 1hr lesson n the bigger bike £25. Then last lesson £40 for 3hrs on the big bike
My next is Module 1 which is a whole day plus my test fee works out at £200
All together you can do it over 5 days which was mentally and physically too much is £500 but that includes test fees. Theory test £25
It's a bit of a money spinner I think but rules are rules
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I can just see your wee dog's head poking out of your black leathers ;D
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;D ;D ;D
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I had a 125 when I was 17/18 but it was very heavy to hold especially on wet or icy roads. I did a 65 mile road trip by myself on it though before I gave it up.
Very best of luck, and to you too with the singing Ju Ju :)
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I did my training day today. 5hrs and I'm shattered. Morning was speed control, which was great as we had to get up to 32mph in second gear and do a controlled stop, an emergency stop and an avoidance stop. That last one was tricky
Back at the compound it was the slow control. Just as we were about to start the heavens opened, and try, as we might to do the slalom, and figure of 8' and U turn it absolutely slung it down, to the point we were soaked, the cones were floating about, we gave up in the end
Got home and realised my hands were bright purple, the dye had turned my hands purple. I looked like I had wet myself and my boots were just drenched
Dare I say though good fun
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It's great you are doing something completely different...wish I had your courage.
I don't like motor bikes...my cousin died riding one so they have never been my favourite.
Hubby however had trials bikes for years but I eventually convinced him he was too old for that nonsense ::)
Honeyb
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Besides the issues I am dealing with in this last week, I was dreading my Module 1 test, which was Friday. Woke up not feeling great, head fog, nausea, nerves shot and plenty of trips to the toilet. Got to the school, picked the bike up and off to the test centre. I was on a different bike to what I was learning on which unnerved me a bit. Little pockets of doubts came over me as did a lot of nausea
We arrived and the other lady I was with, was in front of me, went to park her bike and fell off it, I was mortified. She was ok, dusted herself off and in we went. She was first going well then kicked a cone over, immediate fail.
So my turn, popped a mint in my mouth started chuntering to myself and trying to focus like mad on the next 15-20 mins. Did my parking, slalom, figure of 8' controlled stop, emergency stop and avoidance stop, slow ride. Out of the compound, into office "you have passed". OMG it was unbelievable honest I was dumb struck. I could not let go of the examiners hand. Now for Module 2
A great end to a tough week
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Well done Blossom.
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Well done Blossom. It is great to hear you are getting on with your life and more.
Bramble
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Well done you! Not something I could ever do mind you, scared stiff of motor bikes. Keep it up & you will achieve your goal!
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Fantastic - well done!
I passed my CBT about 13 years ago but never took it any further. TBH, I'm happy sitting on the back of OH's bike - but I have to admit I'm a bit envious of you!
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Call it mid life crisis I don't know. What I do know is I am thoroughly enjoying it and met lots of people. It's a great experience
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Does it matter? We are allowed to try new experiences and if we enjoy them GO FOR IT ;D
Do you have a brightly coloured helmet?
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I have a Guy Martin Replica Britten Helmet, its gorgeous. Just currently bidding on ebay for some Frank Thomas Leathers, retro jacket and trousers. Got my eye on two bikes just need to make my mind up which one to choose
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Guy Martin - now there's a name to reckon with ;) :-*
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Oh he is GORGEOUS! Lets say he ignited my interest in motorbikes, in a very big way
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:rofl: …….. I'm a Steve Parrish fan too ;)
We saw a lorry painted up yesterday, I think it was a tribute to Simoncelli ………..
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We saw a lorry painted up yesterday, I think it was a tribute to Simoncelli ………..
Aww... :(
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It had a motor cyclist painted on the side and the helmet was Italian …….. didn't think to look at the registration ::)
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Hi there Blossom
Go for it honey. I too tried riding at 50.......I had a emotional melt down around that time so gave it up, the now Ex went on with my idea and passed his big bike test so before I left him I did go on the back of his Honda Blackbird.
Yearn to try riding again so never say never:) I also took a boat out two weeks ago with a friend. Having owned a 30 foot boat for years that I did drive, I had never brought on win to moor ( usually was on the bank with OH doing the work. SO the other week I brought the boat we hired into moor successfully many times yippee...another skill done from my bucket list xxx
Mrs January xx
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Mrs January that is fantastic, bet you were buzzing?
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Well done Mrs J, that is SO impressive :congrats:
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That's the thing about boats.....No brakes ;D
I am very impressed, because living by the sea and near to a marina I have often watched with great amusement people trying to park boats.
The ones that struggle the most are men with captain hats on. Obviously the silly hat does not help ;D
Honeyb
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