R1Virgin Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I did it!! I went on the back of my boyfriend's R1. It is great, all my fears were unwarranted. I really love going on the bike. We went all the way to Brands to see the Superbikes. I've been there before but never seen the bikes race. It was amazing. It was a desperate shame about Craig Jones, my sympathies to his friends and family. I think there is a very good chance that I will be applying to take my test in the not too distant future. I now understand what ALL the fuss is about LOL!!! Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well done and congratulations. Get your test in quickly as it changes in October and unless your lucky, you will have to travel along way to take the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery When Wet Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Glad you enjoyed it Maria, let us know when you are on the road. BTW whereabouts in Essex are you - I'm in Suffolk and happy to bimble down for a ride with you if you want some practice whilst you're learning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted August 11, 2008 Moderator Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well done Maria! And good for you for thinking about doing your test! Go get em girly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosdyke Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well done Maria! And good for you for thinking about doing your test! Go get em girly Good for you Maria! Don't leave it too long to book that test - it is going to get more complicated, and therefore expensive in the very near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Virgin Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks guys I can't believe how fast the R1 is!!! It's great We are moving house this week and getting married in Sept so it's going to be fun trying to fit it all in! I read in a bike mag about the test changing and getting harder. Just my luck!! Not sure where I would have to go, I'll be living in Stevenage as from Friday? Oh and another thing, I never realised what a civil bunch bikers were......everyone nods or waves at us as we pass eachother.....it's so sweet Happy riding, Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1evad Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Welcome to Biking, the site and the "NIDGE" Go Down the Old town and talk to the lady co owner of RACEWAYS MOTORCYCLES. Caz will show you the ropes and point you in the right direction. AND she can ride a horse http://www.ringjunkies.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Virgin Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Welcome to Biking, the site and the "NIDGE" Go Down the Old town and talk to the lady co owner of RACEWAYS MOTORCYCLES. Caz will show you the ropes and point you in the right direction. AND she can ride a horse http://www.ringjunkies.co.uk/ Thanks I will go take a look ps> What's the NIDGE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted August 13, 2008 Moderator Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks guys I can't believe how fast the R1 is!!! It's great We are moving house this week and getting married in Sept so it's going to be fun trying to fit it all in! I read in a bike mag about the test changing and getting harder. Just my luck!! Not sure where I would have to go, I'll be living in Stevenage as from Friday? Oh and another thing, I never realised what a civil bunch bikers were......everyone nods or waves at us as we pass eachother.....it's so sweet Happy riding, Maria The test isnt harder - just a bit more to it - not a lot has changed really so i wouldnt worry. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1evad Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 ps> What's the NIDGE??? Stevenage is known locally as the "NIDGE" Raceways is in Church Lane in the old town. Its the road running parallel with the high street, behind the shops on the same side as the Cromwell hotel. See you down ther one day, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Clayton Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Oh and another thing, I never realised what a civil bunch bikers were......everyone nods or waves at us as we pass eachother.....it's so sweet Same here in the States! In fact, when I took my safety course, the instructor encouraged it. Even if the other rider doesn't respond, you're sending a signal to the cage drivers that we stick together and support each other. If my clutch hand isn't busy, I'll hold it out to acknowledge other riders. (Over here, we ride on the right side of the road! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Virgin Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Stevenage is known locally as the "NIDGE" Raceways is in Church Lane in the old town. Its the road running parallel with the high street, behind the shops on the same side as the Cromwell hotel. See you down ther one day, no doubt. Arrh I see Oh and I know the Cromwell hotel, we went fo a drink there the other week. We went to Bike Pavillion in Letchworth on Bank Holiday Monday, I am now the proud owner of a pair of alpinestars boots....I will look like a Power Ranger soon LOL!!!! I have managed to convince my other half that we don't need a big party after our wedding and we are now going to Valencia to the GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRJ999 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 It's always encouraging to see this level of enthusiasm. Riding motorcycles tends to do that for people. There's certainly no half-way measure that I've been aware of; people either say "It's FANTASTIC!" or "Never again" (poor, misguided ones). I've never heard anyone say, "Well, it was OK, I suppose." Welcome to our world, Maria. Get that test, get that experience and learn the joy of freedom that only biking will give you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WR250 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 not much chance of getting your test b4 the changes, ive been asking around and no one can get me sorted b4 then, still, i doesnt matter, we will all just have to pass the new one, the only thing that gets on my tits is the price to pass!! its like 800 quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Virgin Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 not much chance of getting your test b4 the changes, ive been asking around and no one can get me sorted b4 then, still, i doesnt matter, we will all just have to pass the new one, the only thing that gets on my tits is the price to pass!! its like 800 quid! OUCH!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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