[briderdt]

…when doing something for the first time. Heck, it took me 6 months of riding before I took my bike on the highway. I’ve still yet to do so during heavy traffic (though around here that would mean almost parking lot speeds). I had to keep reminding myself to relax while riding, as I’d find my entire upper body getting tense (not good for fast reactions). I’m almost to where 65-70mph isn’t a “fearful” thing.

[MadCow]

I had a long rant prepared, but instead I’ll just say:

Thanks for the posting. It’s been interesting to read everyone’s responses.

My take is that fear = a desire to keep yourself and others out of harm’s way, and that’s a good thing.

Elias, if your fear is so great that it’s preventing you from riding a motorcycle, then that’s fine. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. I honestly wish that there were more people like you in the world who are responsible and mature enough to put safety ahead of thrills.

My pregnant wife commutes 2 and a half hours a day. If some rider caused her to get into an accident because they were behaving like a squid… well let’s just say that I honestly believe that there is a place in hell for people like that… and for people like me because I’d have to kill them.

[Elias]

Haha, i like that last bit. Well, let’s just say I’ve had some setbacks that haven’t allowed me to get a bike yet. This ‘limbo’ time has forced me to do research and dream about it. In all this research and dreaming, I decided to prepare myself as best as I possibly can, by learning from other people’s mistakes, and learn how to be a safe rider before I even get a bike. I’m not too afraid to ride (the MSF was 98% fun, 2% fear), but I am definitely well prepared to be a safe rider. Hell, I aced the MSF tests, with no major prior motorcycle experience. My fear and I are ready.

[homeyjosey]

Ill confess and say i watching this movie ONCE hahah…A cinderella story with hillary duff…..out of the movie there is one thing that stuck with me. it was a quote from one of the characters….”Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.” and that hlps me do things i normally wouldnt

[owlie]

No shame in admitting to having watched that movie… Personally, I thought that it was better than Ella Enchanted, which came out about the same time. I love kid’s movies. Often, they put everything into perspective.

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