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Posted: 16:51 - 25 Jul 2017 Post subject: Any tips for doing CBT? |
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Hi there,
Total newbie here who has loved motorbikes for years but never had the courage to do anything about it. Well, life is far too short and I emailed to get information on doing my CBT.
Does anyone have any tips for doing my CBT please?
I am a bit nervous now I have taken the plunge and want to get started as soon as possible.
Thank you,
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Posted: 17:06 - 25 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Do a bit of light highway code swotting.
Go to bed early.
Keep hydrated.
Keep your head up.
Have a little stretch now and again as it's common for beginners to ride tensed-up.
Accept that you will most probably make errors and don't spend time beating yourself up if you do.
If the instruction is lacking or you feel pressured then speak up. You are paying.
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Posted: 17:33 - 25 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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pinkyfloyd wrote: | Listen to your instructor. Best advice I can give. |
What if it's Tef?
As above, check what the costs for 2nd and subsequent days will be. It's not a 1-day pass-fail course, it's training until you meet a minimum standard.
It's also surprisingly draining due to the likelihood of you being tense. Don't hesitate to call time at any point if you're feeling swamped.
If you end up going back for subsequent days, you'll find it'll be so much easier.
You will enjoy biking once it clicks, it just might take a little longer than you expect. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 17:51 - 25 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Go there with the idea of going with the flow, and if it takes you more than one day, so be it. Dont go there expecting it all to click at once, as the more you get frustrated, the harder it will be.
As easy as it is to say, the best thing to do, really is, to not get frustrated and flustered. Try and enjoy the process as much as possible and relax. you have many days weeks years ahead to enjoy riding, there really is no rush. And certainly no shame in needing more than one day.
Look forward to your, "completed my CBT, time for DAS post"
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Rogerborg wrote: | pinkyfloyd wrote: | Listen to your instructor. Best advice I can give. |
What if it's Tef? |
Book extra time. A lot of extra time. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Posted: 23:14 - 25 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Have a big breakfast, and (as above) a good nights sleep. I turned down a girls invitation to go out the night before mine, she was really fit as well (kinda regret that now but whatever... ).
In terms of gear they might only give you a helmet, they recommend sturdy footwear, but TBH riding in walking boots just made things more difficult (in terms of feeling the shifter etc.). If rain's forecast bring some waterproof trousers (and a suitable jacket). You should be ok this time of year without gloves (I wasn't in January ).
Apart from that don't overthink it or get disheartened. It's a lot to take in. I got shouted at for 2 hours but left with a certificate so never had to see the bloke again |
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M.C wrote: | You should be ok this time of year without gloves (I wasn't in January ). |
I would never, ever ride without gloves, even on a pushbike, because I need my hands to type that I'd never, ever ride without gloves, even on a pushbike. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 08:52 - 26 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Thank you everyone for all your helpful hints and advice. I feel a bit more motivated now and the nice summery days we have been having here in Glasgow makes me want to ride even more so now!
I love seeing all the bikers in Largs and always admire their bikes.
Howling Terror - I would love to be able to do a wheelie but I think I would fall on my backside!
M.C. - I hope you got another chance with the girl in question. Us girls do love bikes and this is why I am desperate to get a bike so that a guy can ride pillion with me, any excuse for a cuddle! |
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AngiBear wrote: | so that a guy can ride pillion with me, any excuse for a cuddle! |
No no no.
Men may only ride pillion if:
1. they are very drunk and cannot ride their own bike. In which case you will have to put them in a taxi the next day to return and get their bike. On the homeward journey, whilst drunk, they will nod off, bang their crash helmet against yours in an extremely annoying and relationship-destroying manner, and if they do not fall asleep and fall off, they will dangerously compromise your balance - which is an important thing to know about ANY pillion.
2. they are gay, which is perfectly acceptable, someone has to be the Mrs. They do not need to fly a rainbow flag, but it will be assumed they have one about their person somewhere.
(Although!! A timely warning: Sometimes 1%ers ride pillion, i.e., if their bike has broken down, in which case it is extremely manly, particularly if they are wearing their cut-off, and is wise to remember that onlookers with the temerity to ribaldly point out the gayness of the situation may suffer personal injury)
3. Men should state in advance and in mixed company that they only want to ride pillion so they can fondle your breasts as you ride. If they do not follow that procedure, any attempt to do so whilst in transit will afford you an opportunity to punish them; they may be headbutted. ____________________ Not nearly as interesting in real life. |
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Posted: 13:01 - 26 Jul 2017 Post subject: |
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Oh, I see you're Local.
I can't speak to the current state of CBT training in Glasgow, but I'd suggest scoping out the various schools and seeing if you can find one with a female instructress.
I say this because I'm very prejudiced and sexist and assume that women will be better at instructing (and because the one I had for my CBT road ride was much better than the shouty menfolk on the pad). ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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hellkat wrote: | AngiBear wrote: | so that a guy can ride pillion with me, any excuse for a cuddle! |
No no no.
Men may only ride pillion if:
1. they are very drunk and cannot ride their own bike. In which case you will have to put them in a taxi the next day to return and get their bike. On the homeward journey, whilst drunk, they will nod off, bang their crash helmet against yours in an extremely annoying and relationship-destroying manner, and if they do not fall asleep and fall off, they will dangerously compromise your balance - which is an important thing to know about ANY pillion.
2. they are gay, which is perfectly acceptable, someone has to be the Mrs. They do not need to fly a rainbow flag, but it will be assumed they have one about their person somewhere.
(Although!! A timely warning: Sometimes 1%ers ride pillion, i.e., if their bike has broken down, in which case it is extremely manly, particularly if they are wearing their cut-off, and is wise to remember that onlookers with the temerity to ribaldly point out the gayness of the situation may suffer personal injury)
3. Men should state in advance and in mixed company that they only want to ride pillion so they can fondle your breasts as you ride. If they do not follow that procedure, any attempt to do so whilst in transit will afford you an opportunity to punish them; they may be headbutted. |
1. BF doesn't drink although it might help him if/when I do pass my CBT then big test!
2. I like to think he is the Mrs more than me, although he would debate that.
3. He can fondle my breasts as much as he wants although I am sure that would distract me from my driving. |
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Ride On should hopefully be fine. They got a workmate through his tests after an epic amount of lessons, fortunately on their all-you-can-eat plan. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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