Motorpacing Advice, anybody?

[Cha Cha]

Okay, here's the update - it's getting better!!!

The primary point is to maintain a consistent speed. With hills, wind, etc, this takes practice. But - it is possible. The keys are:

1. focus focus focus!!!!! It takes constant focus as the throttle is very sensitive and any change in terrain will change the speed. Even a mental "Hey, I'm doing it, whoo hoo!" is enough to derail your focus. Save the pats on the back for after the ride - they'll keep!

2. Maintain a sense of fun. After all, you're not the one having to pedal! Enjoy the pretty day (if you're out on the scooter, chances are it's not raining at least), and enjoy the good feeling that you're helping someone with their riding. In my case, my DBF. This is something we can do as a team - and it feels great!

3. Don't overthink. Yes, it's a lot to keep track of, and it can be daunting. But overthinking leads to paralysis. Just relax and you will get into the flow.

I'm nowhere near perfect yet - not even close - but 3/4 through the second trip last week, I found myself thinking "Hey, we get to do this again tomorrow!" (as it turned out, we didn't, but that's not the point...) From tears to "we get to" in just over two days - that's pretty kewl.

Will continue the thread as events develop!

Amy

[maillotpois]

You keep coming here looking for resources, and by the time you're done you will be able to write a book on the subject!

Very interesting and useful to those of us who will do one end or the other of it at some point.

[RoadRaven]

Hey there ChaCha, just want to add my thanks as well
Very interesting to read your experiences.

My partner and I haven't progressed any further with purchasing a scooter yet, but it will happen, so your writing is/will be very useful.

And i'll get a copy of that book!

[Cha Cha]

Thanks so much!

RoadRaven - enjoy it when the time comes! When/if you decide you're ready to get that scooter, feel free to PM me and I can give you some pointers regarding what to get if you like.

Haven't been back out as we're in the thick of 'the season' but I"m feeling a lot more comfortable about when we do.

Maillotpois - I'll let you know when the book and the movie come out! Ha!!!


Amy