What a great trip! And it looks like you're riding a moto guzzi v85 tt. Such a cool bike, that's what I ride. I just got back from a 2000 mile round trip of Spain and Portugal, and it never missed a beat. Really comfortable and with easily enough power for me. It's interesting to see how candid you are about not being such an experienced rider. I got my full licence about 10 years ago, and I've ridden quite a bit since then, but some things are still challenging. I don't like riding in strong winds and rain, and I'm not crazy about riding at night (although I'll do it if necessary). Most of the people I ride with are more experienced than me, they ride faster, lean into bends with more confidence, etc. But you have to build this up over time no? The important thing is to enjoy your riding, and be relaxed and comfortable.
Thanks for the note, Chris. Yes, I love the Guzzi and feel like it's perfect for my experience level. Ironically, I think I've had to grow in experience to get comfortable talking about my inexperience. I've only recently broken through to the stage where the fun overpowers the fear 90% of the time, and I've had my license for TWELVE YEARS! It was just always much easier to get on the back of my husband's bike, and I knew that in order to level up, I would have to commit to practicing. And push myself to do things like go farther, ride the highways, etc. But, like you said, being relaxed and comfortable are the most important things in order to enjoy the ride! Which is the whole point! Jealous of your Spain and Portugal trip!
What a great trip! And it looks like you're riding a moto guzzi v85 tt. Such a cool bike, that's what I ride. I just got back from a 2000 mile round trip of Spain and Portugal, and it never missed a beat. Really comfortable and with easily enough power for me. It's interesting to see how candid you are about not being such an experienced rider. I got my full licence about 10 years ago, and I've ridden quite a bit since then, but some things are still challenging. I don't like riding in strong winds and rain, and I'm not crazy about riding at night (although I'll do it if necessary). Most of the people I ride with are more experienced than me, they ride faster, lean into bends with more confidence, etc. But you have to build this up over time no? The important thing is to enjoy your riding, and be relaxed and comfortable.
Thanks for the note, Chris. Yes, I love the Guzzi and feel like it's perfect for my experience level. Ironically, I think I've had to grow in experience to get comfortable talking about my inexperience. I've only recently broken through to the stage where the fun overpowers the fear 90% of the time, and I've had my license for TWELVE YEARS! It was just always much easier to get on the back of my husband's bike, and I knew that in order to level up, I would have to commit to practicing. And push myself to do things like go farther, ride the highways, etc. But, like you said, being relaxed and comfortable are the most important things in order to enjoy the ride! Which is the whole point! Jealous of your Spain and Portugal trip!