31-12-13, 10:41 AM
(31-12-13, 10:25 AM)His Dudeness link Wrote: There's been a lot of slagging in this thread (most of it deserved :lol ) but I'm sure that plenty of ye handing out the slaggings only roll your bikes out of the shed a few times a year in perfect conditions and from his posts it seems like he's doing quite a lot of miles in all conditions so I think ye should remember that before sticking the boot in
I ride about 22,000 miles a year in all conditions, have been riding for over 20yrs and my last off was some 15yrs ago.
Maybe I've been lucky orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I learnt a lot from other riders advice and my own experiences which I then sought to apply to my riding style.
I haven't commented on this previously because essentially all the slagging has been deserved in my opinion.......even down to the low speed off Christo had at a roundabout - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED ALL THE TIME.
Just for the records - I don't hang about, nor ride the easiest of roads......but ride within my limits/road conditions/bikes ability and read the road at all times. Christo needs to learn this fast before he becomes a number.
Having said that, top marks to Christo for acknowledging some of his errors and looking to take part in the riding experience day mentioned earlier. He knows he needs to improve so that's the first battle won.
Those are my principles...if you don't like them I have others.