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    I survived!!

    The weather was great, cool in the morning then breezy once the sun came out. Don't get me wrong, I was plenty sweaty, but it was far from miserable. The last part of the drive in kinda sucked because I was driving into the sun and the entrance isn't huge so I'm glad I was early.

    Gary showed me how to unload my bike by myself, although I really need to change my bed lining and get better steps to be able to do it safely. But I do know how and only need a stand by in case I slip. He's really a nice man and a good teacher.

    I took the class on my new bike. It's a 2013 CRF150R and VERRRRY different from my TW. I had a 9oz flywheel weight added to make the throttle less choppy since I'm not gonna race and wanna mainly ride trails. It did make it far more Miriam-friendly, but still quite a change from my tractor bike.

    My classmates arrive. They teach beginner class as well(Gary's son AJ instructs that one), that had a mom and son attending. I took level 2 and there were 4 of us, total. Me, the only girl(I know, shocker!!), a guy on a big ol' KTM rekluse blah blah from Idaho that rides trails and trials(gulp), and a father and son combo. Father used to race motorcross and son is 17 and a star athlete. (gulp,yikes) AND all 3 of them had been there taking class on Saturday. Really?? I wanted to crawl under a rock and cry.

    I didn't. I put my big girl pants on, heard my mother's voice in my head reminding me "Ya ain't gawn learn any younger, girl, go do it.", and I did my best. We started with basics: sitting turns, braking drills, standing turns. There are different areas set up for practice. We would gain a skill, do a drill, then take a little trail ride. Some of the things I didn't try because I knew my foundation wasn't good enough. I listened and learned and practiced my basics while they did the harder things.

    I went down once because I forgot I have disc brakes not drum and grabbed too much front. Another time I caught the front wheel funny riding on the 2x6s and dropped the bike, but not me. Didn't hurt either of us. All in all not too bad, considering I would've been scared to try a few of those things before.

    Learning what to do when you're stuck on a hill was super cool. I feel far more confident now that I know I can get myself out of a crappy situation, or at least keep from making it worse.

    I think there are very few riders that wouldn't benefit from this school. It covers everything from the basics to sand washes, side hills, rocks...all the tools needed to have fun and be safe.
     As for me,I will be practicing my basics and intend to take the class again in a few weeks. I gained a TON and grew by leaps and bounds in one day! I'm proud of me for not letting myself get psyched out. I'd love to get an all female class together; if any of you read this(male or female)and are interested in taking the school, let me know. He said if I do the organizing, he'd prob do a group rate deal.

     

     

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    Woke to a chilly, overcast day. Alyeska was kind enough to meet me at 7:30 and go for a little putt. I'm recovering from a knee injury, so we opted for an easy pavement putt over the dam and to breakfast at Pirate Cove. The cool, breezy, slightly rainy weather made for nice riding.

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    Was awesome to meet another SDAR brother. Tom, you're an awesome dude! I look forward to our next chance to ride. Thanks for your patience and sharing your travel tales!!

     

     

     

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    Just picked up my radio went threw got to sdar frequency no problem maybe rugged changed settings. Does anyone know if im listening to a fm radio channel will it cross back to sdar frequency if someone talks to me i know if i hit ptt it will go back

    There's a second or 2 delay then the FM will resume play automatically.

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    I went on a sportbike group ride and some of the girls had these on their helmets. I think it's a GREAT idea and found a source after several month's searching. They are $2 each(my cost). I have about 20 left currently and can order more when needed. I'll bring what I have to the 1st Aid Class in Feb,or you can contact me directly any time.

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