Fantastic. I've been riding for roughly 10 years and, in the US at least, the idea of learning to ride before one hops on a scarily-powerful/heavy motorcycle is a polarizing factor (either one absolutely agrees with it, or one scoffs at the very notion).
I realize this is targeting Aussies, but the more resources dealing with the idea of learning to ride _safely_, the better.
Personally, I absolutely agree with it. The exhilaration and freedom afforded to a motorcycle rider is unparalleled, but it comes at a huge cost. You are completely exposed. To other cars and to the elements. It also seems that everyone has horror story to tell. All that being said, I wouldn't give it up for the world.
Edit: Thankfully where acanby and I live, it's compulsory to complete learner riding training + to ride a learner approved bike (shameless plug) and few other restrictions. eg. Zero alcohol limit, speed limits, not allowed to double people on the back etc etc.
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Fantastic. I've been riding for roughly 10 years and, in the US at least, the idea of learning to ride before one hops on a scarily-powerful/heavy motorcycle is a polarizing factor (either one absolutely agrees with it, or one scoffs at the very notion).
I realize this is targeting Aussies, but the more resources dealing with the idea of learning to ride _safely_, the better.
Personally, I absolutely agree with it. The exhilaration and freedom afforded to a motorcycle rider is unparalleled, but it comes at a huge cost. You are completely exposed. To other cars and to the elements. It also seems that everyone has horror story to tell. All that being said, I wouldn't give it up for the world.
Edit: Thankfully where acanby and I live, it's compulsory to complete learner riding training + to ride a learner approved bike (shameless plug) and few other restrictions. eg. Zero alcohol limit, speed limits, not allowed to double people on the back etc etc.