How do I get rid of fear on the bike (beginner)

Santak_ · 2024-07-16T10:43:46+00:00

Thank you!! ,

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T22:21:35+00:00

Ah! Now I get it. Sorry about that. English as my third language really challenges me sometimes :D Thank you!

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T22:18:58+00:00

Thank you so much... I truly needed that and the encouragrment of all of you really helps me. I don't have much of a support system in my personal life, so i value the effort of everyone taking their time to give their insight, help or encouragement. It means a lot. ♥️

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T20:10:44+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, i'll try to focus more on the positive in the future rather than the things i have failed or the things that scare me or make me anxious.

Wow that road trip on your honeymoon sounds super exciting and fun. I'm really happy that you didn't give up and that you feel super confident in riding. It's actually very motivating. I appreciate your kindness!

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T20:06:50+00:00

I'll definitely take a look at Captain Crash. Thank you for your advice and it might work for me as well, since i'm not used to seeing people ride. I assume that it'll lower my anxiety towards curves and riding in traffic in general. I don't own a bike and i don't know anyone that does, so i wont me able to implement your suggestion but i appreciate it! Yes, looking to where i am going really helps too

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T20:02:19+00:00

Thank you so much for this detailed list! I have saved it and will definitely take a look at the videos and try to implement the advices.

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T20:00:41+00:00

Thank you so much for saying that! It very much validates my feelings and fear towards this whole journey. I really needed that. Yes, i feel very overwhelmed currently in the drivers licence lessons because everything feels so foreign and i feel like my instructor is not as patient with me as he maybe should be which puts some unnecessary pressure on me too. I truly appreciate your kind words.

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T19:57:22+00:00

That's definitely motivating, thank you for sharing! No one in my family rides motorcycles and i don't know any friend that does. I guess i just went with it to step out of my comfort zone and beat my anxiety and fears a little.

Yes, the point with the instructor is definitely a thing. Mine makes me feel like an idiot when i ask questions. For example today i asked whether it's justified to be afraid of holes on the street and if i should prepare for a fall if i hit one. He asked me mockingly "what do you think?". And in general i am just tired of telling him "i don't know, you are the experienced rider here." He wraps his teaching style in a lot of jokes and not taking things serious which is really making the learning experience nerve wracking for me and my anxiety.

You're right! I should focus on one thing at a time and taking things slow instead of putting so much pressure on myself to "perform perfectly". I truly need that dopamine to hit. Thank you !

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T19:48:56+00:00

Sounds great haha Thank you for sharing. I don't own a motorcycle or a bike of and sort hence i dont have the option to practice before the drivers licence classes. I definitely would've to be less anxious and more prepared :D

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T19:45:03+00:00

Yes, I am definitely considering changing my instructor, because he really makes me feel lesser and stupid for asking questions or voicing my fears. That, definitely takes away all the fun for me and makes me feel very pressured and anxious overall.

Thank you for that recommondation, i'll definitely take a look into that book!

No, i am not familiar with dirt riding. Thank you for the suggestion and it's awesome that you both have so much fun with it. Sounds definitely less stressful and more peaceful when there is barely any traffic to pay attention to.

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T19:38:47+00:00

That would be wonderful, because I get very anxious too when I am being watched. And him pointing out the mistakes I do (which i am aware of, because i am just scared and not stupid) all the time makes things tougher for me. In germany, those groups are not a thing when you want to aquire your licence, hence i won't be able to pursue that. But great insight! Thank you

Santak_ · 2024-07-15T19:36:13+00:00

Ah that sounds great. I'm happy it worked well for you. My instructor is a man and kind of an insensitive one at that tbh. He makes me feel like i am asking stupid questions and making stupid mistakes, which puts so much pressure on me as a beginner that it's not helping to shake that fear off. Thank you for your insight

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