I will sag the end is hillarious lmao. 43 minutes of talking lmao

That video was awesome. 👍

I like the way you have so much confidence and I relate to how you feel when you ride your bike to work. You’re just so cute Doodle!

When you mentioned riding with sneakers it reminded me of a friend who went down about 25 years ago wearing sneakers. He grinded off three toes that day.

Have look for Roadcraft Nottingham on YT. Crap bikes, crap roads (it’s U.K.) but what an excellent content if you want to learn more about riding. I remember even years after I passed my test I learned a lot of new things. I strongly believe the U.K. is the best country to teach you how to ride. Highly recommended!

How could anyone NOT love Doodle? 💕

Doodle is the best !!!

And that is not only for bikes....do it with eveything!👍

That's a really great tip! My husband has been riding for about 45 years. I started in February of this year. We ride together but he always reminds me, "It's your own ride!" In other words, just because he might take a curve going super fast with a knee out, doesn't mean I have to keep up. Amen. I think of my brother's words who has also been riding a long time, "take it nice and slow," he said. I think about that because as a new rider you're processing a lot of information and the learning curve is quite steep.

I love watching the warp riders shoot off, they clear out the police before I get there.

Yes, let them leave you if necessary, "ride your own ride" I always say.

Ty for making that statement, fir I am pressured to ride faster than the speed I'm comfortable with, that I feel less than when riding with my group.

Better yet, don’t ride in groups.

Lol same here

The first time on the highway/ opening up a little. Mint!

First time I rode through town (it was 3 PM, there was literally nobody around) I was terrified 🤣🤣🤣

@@dustyboots2693 agreed. I had my partner follow me in a car incase I stalled or worse. My first road ride was a private rental bike in not great condition.

@@RainbowGage mine was my own bike, bought a couple weeks before in almost new conditions, nevertheless it was scary 😱

You are so correct! Thanks!!

Yes, it is surprising how important little things this can be! Kudos to you!

I heard that some bikes have reverse!

@@wendymotogirl Honda Gold Wings have a starter motor powered reverse. Some old air cooled bikes designed for side car use have a reverse gear, but you DO NOT want to use it when the side car is not attached. There may be others, I don't know.

I once got stuck. I had 2 take my leathers off because I worked a sweat

@@deormanrobey892 that's really neat.

Absolutely, every acknowledgement of other riders reminds me why I ride.

Yup. I'm one of those cyclists. I love evey minute of it!

Thas’ right!!

I've given a thumb's up to your comment, though I am one of those who view my riding as therapy. I've been involved in clinical therapy, (cyclic depression) and at least in my case, the greatest benefit of the sessions was not any particular insight into myself, but rather the 'unburdening' of anxiety and fear about my anxiety and fear. My usual outlets do the same: hiking and photography, mostly closed by Covid, playing pool at a local bar, completely closed by Covid, and riding. By a process of elimination, riding became the only release/relief. I bought my most recent bike and put over 4000 miles on it in 5 months without riding to any overnight destinations. My wife, despite battling a still unresolved health issue, has FREQUENTLY sent me out to ride, saying such things as 'and make sure you are gone long enough to need gas'. She seems to agree that my rides are therapeutic, for both of us. Be safe and keep up the great content..... both of you.

I love your videos and your personality . Your honesty is refreshing and you have a lively sense of humor. You do have allot of helpful riding info and you are The Best at maintaining your bike. When or if you ever do sell it for another, it's going to be like new. You don't cut any corners but follow the rules implicitly. You're a good example to all of us. Like you, I never cared to follow the latest trends or the crowd. I am myself and if that's not good enough for another person then, 'Oh Well !' You're an incredible young lady and a good entertainer. I like your style. Thanks for all the great videos. The one best rule I follow when riding is to, 'Watch Out For The Other Guy !' ( 4 wheeler's & up I mean ) I wish you the best 👍

I get it, but its also said tongue in cheek. Like you said its just a chance to run things through in your mind. As someone who hunts, fishes, rides, and golfs, I can do any of those things solo or in groups! Plenty of time for self processing time.

I understand why some people refer to it as therapy cause gaining the skills to ride safely is a huge confidence builder for those of us that needed it, but it is just a tool in the toolbox to work through problems it makes actual therapy more effective in my opinion

@@dadoleyna your wife is forsenCD

Yes, I Love her.❤

Couldn’t agree more! She’s lovely and has helped my confidence level immensely!!!

Also while doing slow speed/tight turns drag your back brake. It stabilizes the bike and gives you more control. When I say "drag" I mean lightly resting your foot on it to the point where you can feel it stiffen up the back of the bike. (Really useful when doing u-turns)

I just use the same technique I learned for spilling the wine, it seemed the most logical to me 😅

You started getting gas when you were one?! :O

I live in South Africa and we have petrol attendants that operate the gas pumps. Sometimes they don't spill gas and other times they do. So I have a wash cloth that I had cut a hole into; that I put over my gas tank. If there is spillage, then it's on the cloth and not my bike :D

@@urnie_burnie_bjj I do the same. I use a piece of leather with a hole in it. Oregon specifically

@@Domitianvs At that age, he wasn't referring to gasoline....

So agree

Sexist

Hi-vis gear helps, but don't assume all drivers see you because of it. A lot of the blindness is perceptual, drivers' brains are only looking for car shapes. We need to ride defensively.

I might get a lot of slack for that saying that is very meaningful to many 😅 I just got triggered I guess

That control you think you have is an illusion. You actually have very little control on a bike, particularly in any traffic at all.

@@spartanx169x clearly u don't ride defensively then...

@@spartanx169xI don’t think you actually ride a bike.

Look for some adjustable levers and also tweak the up and down angle so it is a more natural reach to them (so you don't need to move your wrist). Adjust the reach so you can apply pressure where you have good leverage on the lever, without munching your other fingers. For breaking, the front is still way better when you have good traction (on the road). Take advantage of that while you can. Because we are having this conversation you already know you have less traction off road in the gravel so just switch over to the back brake and ease off the front just before leaving the pavement. The rear brake will not stop you as fast so account for that. If you have heightened awareness of what is most likely to go wrong, you can better focus and intervene quicker and start to develop those skills that keep you off the ground. Its situational, experience helps a lot but no one has experienced everything so we all need to keep learning!

Onya Mick 🚲🛵🏍👍🌈🌏💜

I know the feeling 🤣

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I do the same thing.

Almost every motorcycle crash I ever investigated was caused usually by the rider doing something they should not have been. Dont over ride your abilities.

I always tell people dying is guaranteed, living is not. You were born to die so you may as well enjoy the ride.

well if the motorcycle licence is easy to get , then its really a death sentence, go for the extra safety courses

I don’t usually even admit to being a motorcycle rider unless i know there are some riders among the group i am talking to.

not for me. I now have my M and rode a motorcycle 5 times in my life = rider training/test days. I did teach myself how to ride a two wheel bicycle at age 5. sucessfully rode down two sets of stairs on a dare at age 7 so thats me in a nut shell.

hahaha 40 year old virgin right?

Try a trike or Can-Am spider or even a sling shot.

I own a fiberglass sailboat. The composite materials used in vehicles certainly does age, especially if it is not maintained. Here are some things to consider: First is there any damage to the coating on the outside of the helmet. That protects the composite from degradation from the sun and weather. Even fine scratches can be enough over time to weaken the material. It may not look compromised, but it is. When the helmet takes a hard impact any weak spots may make a difference in how the forces redirect. Give a scratch in gel coat on a boat a couple of years and you can peel the fiberglass apart with your bare fingers, though I wouldn’t recommend doing it. Second, the liners and padding wears. Not just friction from sliding the helmet on and off, but compressing while wearing. This is a big one and likely the best reason to replace the helmet. At a certain point the padding becomes less effective due to age alone, foam breaks down, it doesn’t bounce back anymore when compressed. The helmet fit is compromised. Straps wear and may not secure the helmet the event of an accident. They can fray, or loose surface bite and allow the buckle to slip where a new strap wouldn’t. The thing most people don’t consider is whether or not the helmet is still capable of providing the same level of protection. Even with five years of wear it will still offer some level of protection, but not likely the same level as a new helmet. Really, that is the point. Also, with advancing technology and designs it’s likely there are better quality and safer helmets available. My helmet will be replaced every five years or sooner depending on wear. I already replaced one due to an accident where I went sliding down the interstate at 70mph when a car clipped my front wheel while changing lanes in front of me. The helmet looked sound, but it had scratches and I know what happens to fiberglass with a compromised protective coating.

You and me both man

Doodle will be a good source of info. I hope you have gone to a MSF course because the lessons are the basics. Then you just need to practice often, and always be on the lookout for other drivers, they just don't seem to spot a motorcycle. Never get road rage and don't be hard on yourself when you make a mistake. We all do them, and then a lesson is learned.

@@lawrenceharrison7607 she really is a great resource and yes I finally got my permit after 3rd try LOL but I’m doing a lot better. I practice much as I can but it’s hard after 12 hour shifts (I’m a nurse) but I’m gonna keep at it. Feel like I am progressing slower than most. Maybe because I’m older and as a nurse I have seen too much or I’m just a scary ass🤷🏾‍♀️ LOL. Either way I love her channel.

@@katrinaatkins6308 Hey Katrina, I’m an older female rider, too. I actually took my MSF course when I was 52 (10 years ago). I’m a retired firefighter & medic so have also seen what motorcycle accidents can do. But I absolutely love love love riding. If you lived in SoCal, I’d say let’s meet up and ride together👍

@@fijijakes I wish I was there. I could use the support💜

@@katrinaatkins6308 I’d be here for you.💜

It’s mostly me just looking down at all my notes 🤪

That's why I have a Jeep. For offroad fun and topless fun in the summer.

Beautiful comment, thank you! I’m a rookie rider and the fear is real, but so is the adventure.. as she mentions, the good moments outweigh the fear! Ride safe friend!

Future dirt racer.