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Originally posted by Redruth
Good points Jen but not all women are confident, or strong enough, to make the choices you did. Being able to plant both feet firmly on the ground and being able to pull the bike out of parking spaces or paddle it into a convenient spot to start the engine are things that made me a more confident rider early on.
We've met, remember. You're racing. You've definitely got balls. (that's intended as a compliment, of course). Not all women feel the same way. Many are timid when starting out and it doesn't take much to put them off. It's a step by step thing. There's plenty of time to go out and buy a 1000cc bike, or a 748, or whatever other bike they fancy once the riding has become second nature. Lisa (Kwikbitch) is another confident woman rider but not everyone is endowed with the same determination and confidence and early discouragement can lead to disillusionment.
[Edited on 28-3-2005 by Redruth] |
You're right Ruth, I didn't mean to come across all ranty but it does annoy me that everyone just assumes and goes straight to the short option.
Don't go thinking I'm confident either, because lack of confidence is a constant bugbear to me, just ask my hubby!
It's more of an attitude thing I think, I wanted a supersport so I got one! Never one to think about practicalities me
Just as an aside, I tried a K5 gixxer thou on the other day..........that's pretty stumpy!!
29-Mar-2005, 11:59 
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