So yesterday went out for an EAR (Enhanced Advanced Ride). It's for people who have passed their test but want to see what their ridings lile after time and also see what could be next in line
For the past couple of months I've felt my riding has gone down slightly, or my confidence in my ability has gone down. So I arranged this day
Before I had to fill out a form and be truly honest with everything about my riding which I was so the observer made a note of all my points so he could go through them all on the day. I had an EAR Observer who I knew and also from my LOCAL IAM group which was nice and I also knew he has good knowledge of riding (National observer, CBT Instructor and a DAS instructor - so he's good!!).
The day started nice and early at 0930 and we headed off. I won't carry in with which roads etc but I'm highlight a couple of bits about the bike!!
I haven't been out for a proper ride yet and I was a little nervous about it all. But jeez it really didn't dissapoint - noise, feel, I know I was on an enhanced advanced but I rarely looked down at the Speedo and when I did I noticed it was quick
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We was riding down a 'very' quick stretch of road and saw a sign saying roadworks around a bend, as we approached we saw a queue of traffic...brakes are very strong, not sharp but do their job reasonably well!! I'll say no more
What a day!
Overall we had 2 coffee stops to reflect on my riding, he wasn't too worried about it, there's a couple of points he's picked up on which I feel the same about and maybe isn't as good as what it once was. I'll get about into the swing of things with more mileage and he was very happy - I'll be honest my confidence really did dip and I thought I was going to get hammered but my skills haven't dipped as much as what I thought. He went onto say I'm still at a good IAM level which was a real compliment
So what's next...i am going to shoot off a couple of emails and try to get onto the stages again and try to go for a F1st in the test, I know to many people the test is passed what more can I do etc but I am seriously considering going on to a Masters not now it will prob be in couple of years if I get a f1st in the test - Masters may not suit me but id love to try. I am very much wanting to progress with riding and see whether I am good enough to get a higher level!
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