Learning to ride. Dealing with resistance
Hello, 35yo fella here on my journey to learning how to ride. I enrolled in to DAS a few weeks ago, and at the time of posting this, all going well, I’ll have my CBT this time tomorrow.
I’m passionate about cars, engines, mechanics, and have had an itch to get a bike since I was a teenager, hence taking the plunge now I can afford it and feel comfortable.
Here’s the thing. Since day one, I’ve had so much resistance over pursuing this. My wife hates the idea, but over time and some subtle safety reassurance she’s come round to the idea and has my back. Now, my wife’s family is breathing down my neck about how reckless and irresponsible I’m being. I know it comes from a good place. I am a husband and a father to a 2yo, and they want to protect that integrity. And so do I.
I’ve gone and spent a lot of money on the DAS, gear, helmet, the whole works, so I’m financially committed to an extent - but the whole mental ordeal is really putting a damper on it and is making me semi-regret taking this path.
I’m not sure what I want from this to be perfectly honest - but interested to hear from anyone else who experienced something similar and how you dealt with it to reassure both yourself, and your loved ones that what you’re doing isn’t purely irresponsible or selfish - despite the inherent risks of motorcycling.
Thank you