Quote Originally Posted by BPelizabeth View Post
Yep...that is what my hubby says...ride your own ride...meaning don't try to keep up with others. Go at YOUR pace. When you try to keep up with long time experienced riders that is when bad things can happen.

We saw so many accidents when we were at Tail of the Dragon...ppl trying to over do it and show off. That is NOT a road you goof off on. Lots of stories about that road and it has taken down many of experienced drivers...including my brother in law...even has its own tree of shame.
i cant count how many times ive seen friends of mine go down due to trying to show off. If you can barley ride the bike dont be trying to speed around turns or do wheelies cause your gonna end up on your ass sooner or later. Just gotta ride within your limits and you should be fine. Ive been hit by a car on the parkway and i have fallen before. Its always better to get the first fall outta the way so you know what to expect. Also its not if your gonna go down its when your gonna go down.