Hi all,
Just got back from my very first ride, ever! Just picked up a '05 Honda CRF250X a week ago and took it to WildRose MX park for a 'first time ever' spin tonight.
Thanks to bikingagain for all the incredible help!
What was it like? Wow! I'm coming from a mountain biking background so some things were somewhat familiar but so much was like drinking from a firehouse. learning wise. Being on the track with guys 20 times faster whizzing past, literally 'flying' past me, roosting me left and right (those chest protectors are awesome) was an alarming/respect/amazement/ feeling. The bike did indeed prove to be tough, seeing as I had some crazy falls banging the bike up (I thought) but the bike seems to be doing great. Speed was awesome! Corners were fun and challenging. Jumps were more like bumps for me (because I sloooowed right down), didn't have any clue on those. I'm amazed how much power this bike has (for me) and how much more skill I'll need to harness it.
I got the X to go trail riding so I'm looking forward to joining and getting out with the club. I might be able to make it out for Thursday's meeting and say hi in person.
Hi all y'alls
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Hi all y'alls
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Re: Hi all y'alls
Welcome!
Your mtn bike back ground will serve you well. The track can be a hairy place I bet you will find riding out in the bush more to your liking Love the analogy of drinking from a fire hose so true! I remember my first ride...its an addiction now.
Come on out to the meeting and chat some fellow addicts
Your mtn bike back ground will serve you well. The track can be a hairy place I bet you will find riding out in the bush more to your liking Love the analogy of drinking from a fire hose so true! I remember my first ride...its an addiction now.
Come on out to the meeting and chat some fellow addicts
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Re: Hi all y'alls
welcome aboard. Hope to see you at the meeting on Thursday.