It probably goes without saying but wear your gear! I live in a hot and humid climate and I’d still rather sweat than bleed. You’re learning so you will be on the ground at some point. Having asphalt scrubbed out of road rash is the best case scenario there.
Be aware that people will not see you. They will turn into you, they will pull out in front of you, and they will change lanes into the lane you are occupying. Its the nature of the beast. It also means you must be hyper vigilant to make up for it.
All that being said, I’ve ridden for 20+ years and don’t plan on stopping any time soon. I always found it calming to go for a ride to clear my head. I wouldn’t trade it for anything even after having been hit by multiple cars.
It probably goes without saying but wear your gear! I live in a hot and humid climate and I’d still rather sweat than bleed. You’re learning so you will be on the ground at some point. Having asphalt scrubbed out of road rash is the best case scenario there.
Be aware that people will not see you. They will turn into you, they will pull out in front of you, and they will change lanes into the lane you are occupying. Its the nature of the beast. It also means you must be hyper vigilant to make up for it.
All that being said, I’ve ridden for 20+ years and don’t plan on stopping any time soon. I always found it calming to go for a ride to clear my head. I wouldn’t trade it for anything even after having been hit by multiple cars.