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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Canadian now living in NC - love it here. Biked for years then had to sell it when my daughter was born. She is now 21 and time for me to get back to the joy of riding - the mustang GT convertible just don't cut it.....

Any advice for someone just getting back to riding is appreciated. Plan on getting a ride as soon as i can. Want to enjoy the NC spring and mountains.
 
Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Just get out there and sit on a few to see. If your last ride was 21 years ago, the first bike you may want to ride should be at a training course to refresh your skills.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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I laid off for years too, find something you like and ride it. It'll come back. A refresher course would be good if one's handy. None close to my house.
 
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