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[QUOTE="E-Ticket, post: 842323, member: 20985"] Get this, Michelle. I had a choice the other day to go ridin' "with the guys" or go riding w/ Susan (aka "The Ant", the little wifey-poo, etc.). And I went riding w/ Susan. And I think I enjoyed the ride a lot more. Something to bear in mind about groups of agressive riders/racers -- and this goes for both guys and gals and any sport. Typically there are 1-2 riders who are naturals or have *years* of experience. They naturally ride faster and do hard stuff quite easily. They are accompanied by the rest of the riding group -which is typically a mix of quite good riders, some nomals, and maybe a newbie or a wally getting back into the sport. The fast/naturals typically set the pace/course - which usually means "keep up or die." Or get lost at a minimum. (grin) And they're not even aware that they are doing it! And the rest who are trying to keep up? *Most* of them are at max, just hanging on and desparately trying not to screw up or "be the one that everybody has to wait for...." Any...they...will....never...confess....to...feeling...that...way. They just continue to go along and hang on. Eventually they get better - which means the bar keep's getting raised. It's really quite a viscous circle. Now this is by no means "everybody" or happens "every ride." But it is pretty prevalent. Here should be the everyone's top 2 rules for dirtbiking: 1) We ride/trail-ride/race because it is fun and we enjoy it. If it isn't fun anymore and find out why not and make some changes. 2) There will always be someone faster/better than you. There will others that are slower/or newer than you. It is *all* relative. You should always guage your success/fun against *your* standard ... not someone else or a group. Remember, that fast AA rider is a lousy swimmer, can't ski, and never learned to play *any* musical instrument ... and you sure don't want to hear them sing! :laugh: I have been riding more with my wife. We ride at a fun pace, we occassionally wick up and haul booty, and we stop whenever we want - be it for a view, snack, or just to yak about a cool section of trail. Remember -- we're out there because it's fun! - RandyB [/QUOTE]
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