Bungy
Registered user
I had my free trial observation ride the other day with an IAM assessor, very enjoyable, and I've took the plunge and signed up for the Skills for Life program.
I ride 'very well, but there are several areas where we can really help you to improve and get the most out of your riding, and your bike'
I ride pigeon toed, so I've got to make myself ride on the balls of my feet, which I found uncomfortable the other day as my legs are stiff, and my knees are crap, but it'll get easier I suppose.
I need to straight line roundabouts instead of swooping round the curves on them, and I need to use my mirrors more. - I can check both my mirrors without moving my head, but that obviously isn't visible to an observer, so I'll have to keep my head moving for his benefit!
He wanted me to be a bit more extreme in my positioning for bends - I was using a fair bit of the road, but he wants me to use more, which will open up the road ahead for me even more.
Like many riders new to the 'advanced' world, I'd say my main areas for improvement are observation and planning - I'm looking forward to getting out again with him soon!
This all sounds very familiar except for the pigeon feet bit