I would also like to add that Carol is finally warming to the camera, and it’s great to see 👍 Well done to her for getting out on the bike, I know that it can be tough to get the confidence up, so it’s really great to see 💪👍 nice one Carol 👊
From what I remember of my own experience learning to ride a motorcycle, there comes a tipping point when all the different actions become muscle memory, everything happens subconsciously and you are free to just enjoy the ride. This will happen for everyone who is learning, so until then just have to stick with it. Just keep putting on those miles. Best of luck Carole!
years ago I lived in London and there was no time limit on L plates, didn't take a passenger so didn't need to pass my test for years. consequently I rode small bikes for years, best way to learn in my experience, no need to bigger until the bike you have isn't doing what you want it to. well done Carol for taking your time and going out when you want to enjoy it, I spent too many days commuting in the cold, now I only ride for pleasure. keep up the good progress.
I rode for 12 months before taking my test and it made passing so much easier. Getting confidence on the road without the pressure of an instructor is a good way to learn
I have recently past my full licence at 43 years old, it was a grind over winter but worth it in the end. Good luck to Mrs Flyer, I'm sure she will get there.
Nice to see that fledgling rider’s smile. New skills are often intimidating and maneuvering a 150 kg, two wheeled machine around public roads can be very daunting. Keep up the good work, Carol. I’m willing to bet that your confidence level will increase with every ride.
It is nice to learn with someone with experience. I had to figure it out all on my own. Of course that was over 35 years ago. Everyone was more forgiving back then.
Well done to Mrs Flyer for speaking so candidly and sharing her weaknesses, and lack of experience. But she is smiling, and enjoying it!! Great to see you sharing and doing things together, pity one of two cafes were closed, but you enjoyed a coffee and cake together all the same... - well done!
Thanks for another great vid! It's so refreshing to see someone talking honestly about this side of biking. I have quite some Ks under my belt, but I'm still apprehensive about manoeuvring the bike, bad roads and idiots underway. As my driver's licence teacher said: "It's when the fear is gone, you really have to be careful." Fear is part of biking. By overcoming and dealing with the fear, we grow. As a matter of fact, fear is part of the thrill of the ride...
I'm currently learning and the biggest lesson I've learnt so far is just to take your time and enjoy it. The fact you've got on it and have ridden it is the biggest bit.
Good stuff, nice to see Carole is feeling more confident and not putting herself under any pressure keep up the learning and most of all take your time.
I passed my bike test 28 years ago 3 years I bought my first bike and found I had forgotten how to ride am just about settled in to the riding now but it’s a nice easy progression and learning more every step of the way, good on mrs flyer I know how she feels it’s quite daunting at the beginning.
Andy And Carol, learning to ride... Her honest approach to biking is absolutely refreshing, and true toward intentions of completion. Nice one Carol brilliant. Enjoy your ride, Ride Safe and Ride Free.
Well done Carol! Great to see that you’re just taking things as they come and not rushing, as we all know winter riding conditions aren’t the greatest. Keep up the good work and keep smiling.
Well done Mrs Flyer, and keep on riding - confidence will come with time and experience and there’s no rush to jump in to a bigger bike/full licence until you feel ready 👍
Fantastic !!!! great to hear progress on Mrs Flyer and her 125, love the approach slow and steady, taking time to just enjoy your ride weather that be 20 miles or 50 miles, it’s all about you and enjoying the experience. Keep up the great work 👍👍
Great update you two. Carol is progressing nicely. She seems to be a level headed nice lady. No rush and keep her spirits up and encourage/ coach her well Andy.
Take your time, ride on the L plates over the spring and summer. You will get used to it and start to enjoy more. In September/take see how you feel. Doing another CBT is actually a good idea, just keep practicing at your own pace. Best of luck!
Well done you Mrs Flyer , it’s really nice to see someone just enjoying the bike they have and not in a big rush to go out and get the latest most powerful thing out there. 👍👍
hi there, so good that carol is progressing albeit rather slowly but its all about the the enjoyment of riding isnt it. Great to welcome a new rider to the streets. keep on riding and stay safe.
I passed my test at 68 after several CBT’s . It was a confidence thing for me not riding but daunted by the test procedure but luckily I got a great local instructor (S&K ) and managed to pass first time despite taking my passport to the test centre as proof of my ID (that’s another story ) . So just enjoy and do it at your own pace , good luck .
It's a good sign that the missus recognizes the things she does wrong when riding. It shows that she's thinking about her technique and wants to improve. Many beginning riders are quick to assume they "have it down" and stop trying to get better.
Hey TMF’s!! Great to see you guys out together. My wife has never even been on the back of mine so bravo Carol! Step by step. And what a cracking looking bike that Suzuki is.
Well done. My first miles (same in March years ago) were quite a challenge (cold, stress, etc.). Bravo Carol. Slowly but surely and as always safety first.
It's all about building confidence and enjoying it 🙂. I first did my cbt in '97 at age 17, then just renewed it every so often (I'm an on/off biker due to time). Didn't pass my full test until 2009. You can definitely enjoy riding a 125 👍🏻.
Good job Carol! Good to see you in a video. I think it’s awesome that you are going at the pace you want to. A lot of people feel pressured and end up doing things they don’t want to. That chocolate cake looks good! As always, love the outtakes
You don't owe explanations to anyone, on my book, you're already winning as you were able to convince your significant other to learn how to ride. Cheers to you and Carol.
Great job Carol! Thank you for sharing your journey and for being so frank and honest. My wife has been occasionally interested in getting her own bike and I will definitely be sharing this with her; though I would miss the pillion back rubs riding together 🤔. I really like your approach and not wanting to rush things. Riding should be fun for you and there is no “one way” to enjoy the experience.
I’m with Carol, a ride for tea and cake is a lovely thing. Her Suzuki is a delightful little bike. It’s just a matter of saddle and throttle time and she’ll be a pro.
I've been biking over 40 years and still think to myself - shouldn't have done that so there's no shame in that. Also when it comes to biking size doesn't matter. I have bikes from 125s to 1200s and love my little 125 Supercub.
My kids love to hear “Mr and Mrs Missenden Flier”! Sometimes they request a replay of one of your videos featuring the both of you! Hope Carol enjoys her journey, no point in rushing it! Noticeably more confident on the camera today!
Nice to see you persevering Carol, the best way to gain your confidence is practice at a steady pace. I'd be incredibly nervous if I was learning to ride at my age, I'm not sure I could do it to be honest !
Glad to see Mrs. Flyer getting out and riding. A little over a year ago, my wife and I started riding. For me, I had taken a 30 year hiatus from motorcycles, but my wife had never ridden before. She started out on a Kawasaki KZ125 and absolutely fell in love with riding. It wasn’t long before she moved to a VulcanS 650, and now she’s on a Harley Street Bob. I look forward to seeing Mrs. Flyer’s progress.
Absolutely brilliant! Developing new skills are never easy, so don't be too hard on yourself. As long as you're having a bit of fun and enjoying yourself, confidence will come. All the very best on your development.
Excellent addition to the channel content. I have beginner riders in the family. Very applicable stuff thanks. No pressure Mrs Flyer. Just enjoy but stay safe.
there is definitely no pressure to take test. As long as you are building confidence and enjoying it then all is good, My daughter is very short and cant find a bigger bike she feel confident with, so she has kept her 125 and is on her 3rd CBT.
I passed my full license a year ago almost to the day (I'm 56) I found it all good fun as there was no pressure as it was just something to add to my full car license without it being my principle mode of transport. Just relax Carol and enjoy the challenge and relish the first time pass......I'm sure you will ace it!
It's AWESOME your wife is what appears to be taking an (increasing) interest in motorcycles and what you do. Cool, another rider! Be safe, Mrs. Flyer, and HAVE FUN!!
Well done. Good to see Carole enjoying it. No pressure on the test either. After a year and a half on my GSX-S125 but over 5,000 miles chasing my sons Ducati was sad to part with my Suzuki a week ago thought the buyer is now loving it too! Excited to pick up my new bike next week! CBR650R. Hope Carole continues enjoying hers!
Nice update, I like the mature approach of the Mrs. My CBT runs out in August and even though I have been riding for 9 months, in all weather, I have decided to give myself more time before committing to get a full license / bigger bike.
My mum is 64 🤫 and is about to do her first CBT, hopefully aboard a Honda Grom as she’s possibly even shorter than Carol. It’s great to be able to point her towards these videos as encouragement.
As you know, especially for new riders, just time in the wind is actually a learning experience and confidence builder. I'll recommend you take her to your favorite car park and do some slow speed figure 8's using the parking lines. Maybe just 5 minutes, to aid in the slow speed stuff we see in parking, arriving at a gas station or cafe'. Now I like to take my bikes and lay them down on the ground (grass) very lightly, with a buddy near by, then attempt a lift. Nap recovery you know. Might be something to try at some point with her 125. Nice to know if one can pick up a bike if it suddenly takes a nap on you.
Well, that was wonderful to watch. Carol, you are a camera natural. Awesome. I'm watching your progress with good reason as my wife (who is also small) has expressed an interest in riding. I think your obvious increase in confidence will inspire her. Andy has a real knack of running these regular "mini series" which keeps the channel interesting and personal. It is that openness that makes it so good. Great job guys and thanks Carol for sharing this with us.
Glad to hear Mrs Flyer is enjoying the biking, she sounds like a proper biker to me all my trips involve tea and cake or burger and coffee or a breakfast bap and a cappuccino or sometimes just fish and chips with a coke I could go on and on. Also good to see the flyer’s migration it must be spring 👍
Why do I have a sudden urge for tea and cake…? Thanks for the update Carole and Andy. Hopefully, more good weather aligns with when you have the time to ride, Carole. Glad that you are getting more comfortable riding.
So nice to see you on the channel again Carol, enjoy the rides and especially the tea and cake! All the best for a speedy recovery Andy after your shoulder op. Cheers, Sue from South Oz. PS: Incredible autumn days here perfect for riding!
Mr and Mrs Flyer like it, good to hear that Carol is enjoying it more , after all its all about the smiles per mile .No matter what your riding or for how long been riding for .
Great to see Mrs Flyer starting out!! Nearly 20 years ago, my wife, when she turned 40, said she wanted to have her own bike. Although she had had a licence since she was 19, she had never had her own bike and hadn't ridden for decades, so she was basically starting out from scratch -- she claimed she should've been wearing L plates! Her preference was to start on a 250cc (she is also very much a shorty and slightly built). However, living in the country as we do, she felt very unstable on a 250 and every time a truck went past during test rides, she thought she was going to get blown off the road. In the end, her first bike was a Suzuki GS500, which was docile but with enough solidity to be stable on the road. She then progressed to a Suzuki SV650, on which I fitted lowered suspension, which she rode for nearly 10 years. That was changed for a BMW F800R, then with Daytona boots like Carol's, she was able to progress to a 2015 BMW R1200R (with the BMW lowered seat) . She now has an R1250R, loves it and rides it almost anywhere, provided that I am around to act as her valet parker if she gets in a pickle. Don't give up! The more you ride, the easier it gets and the more you enjoy it!
Glad you’re taking your time and just enjoying your riding, Carol. Too much rush in this world. There’s never been a better choice for funky, interesting 125cc bikes so if you stay on 125s forever, you can still have a lovely bike. And glad to hear you’re feeling more confident, confidence is good but you always need a bit of fear too. It’s what keeps you safe. I’ve learned to my cost what over-confidence leads to on a bike…
Great to see yet another female rider the woman's biker community grows and grows my wife took her test after nearly 3 years on a 125 and now has 2 bikes of her own and she loves riding hope Carol will go on to enjoy many more miles which ever way she chooses to do it
Awesome, glad to hear Carole is enjoying herself more and more riding her bike. Take your time, confidence and skill will continue to increase parallel with the smiles per miles.
Hi Carole, keep enjoying your riding, what ever type of license you have. As far as making mistakes goes, we all do it regardless of how experienced we are, just most of us are more reluctant to talk about it. The main thing is to learn from your mistakes and try to reduce the risk of crashing when you make them. The easiest way to do this is to ride at a comfortable pace, over time and experience "a comfortable pace" will get faster and you will find longer rides less taxing.
Love this Carol, you are doing amazing. Keep at it and always go at your own pace - riding and progression. It’s great to see so many female riders, we need more! I went from pillon to rider, stuck with my 125 for 9 months to learn positioning and lines with my husband and then went onto to do my DAS in February 2019, I’ve never looked back and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I’m on my second big bike, a BMW F900XR (thanks for your review Mr Flyer) and got a trip to Spain planned later this year. Look forward to watching you progress. Hope to see you at the ABR Festival this year ❤️
Mrs Flyer (is that Carol, Carole or another spelling?) has reiterated the reason why many of use ride motorcycles. It’s for pleasure. You can’t be forced to enjoy yourself. So her approach of taking it easy has to be the right one. I am sure that when and if Mrs Flyer feels ready she will do more but the important thing is that she enjoys each and every ride. Thank you both for the update.
Well done Carol taking your time is no bad thing looking forward to seeing your progress or just watching you both bobbin about for tea n cake keep have fun 😊
I love this video! Mrs Flyer is so nice! You guys are a great couple. Thank you for posting it and best to your lovely wife as she learns to ride. Just wonderful!
A very pleasing attitude to learning the craft of riding a bike. Time is an essential part of developing the necessary foundation from which competence can grow. I only say because it is exactly what I needed to do when I came back to a bike five years ago. I have found the IAM and ROSPA training invaluable in contributing to this. Your video gives a good message. Thank you
Morning both, good to see mrs F out on the bike, getting the miles in. Hope you make sure she doesn’t pick up any bad habits. Carol I’m sure your confidence will grow the more time you spend on the bike. I can’t help but think that a better choice of bike would have been a Honda Monkey 125, smaller so easier to get on and off and lighter so easier to push around. Just a.thought. Enjoy riding together and stay safe.
Well done Mrs flyer , sounds like your doing ever so well and as you say you are beging to enjoy your self every time you go for a ride and as you say your conferdenc is growing and as you say your not in a rush and that's good for you and that way you won't be put of all the best Mrs flyer
As a ‘Merican dude who’s owned a Suzuki Bergman 650, I’d highly recommend the larger scooters. I think it’d be worth seeing what the Missus thinks about a 250 scooter, and whether it felt more manageable. I especially like the forward-foot position of the Burgie. If it weren’t for the low-quality 4” suspension, I’d still have the Burgermeister. Loved it. Like a little Gold Wing.
I have just passed my bike test at 69 years of age, after 45 years of resistance to bikes from the missus. The reason she relented was so we could ride into town for her morning coffee when we are away in our motorhome, lol. At the moment I have a 125 Benelli tnt which fits perfectly in the motorhome garage but would love a modern classic, either Triumph or Royal Enfield, hopefully when the boss gets used to being on a bike and gets to like it. No pressure Mrs F on doing your test, it took me over 50 years to get around to mine Haha.
There's nothing wrong with taking your time and sticking to a 125cc get your basic skills learnt, and rest will follow. Confidence is all when riding bikes. Mr flyer, fancy reviewing a Honda ct125? There's a brand new one in my garage you're welcome to take for an adventure 😊
A great update team flyer! I've had bikes of all capacity and most fun has to be had on 125cc....its about the journey not the destination or speed you get there! Do what your comfortable with Mrs f....
I would also like to add that Carol is finally warming to the camera, and it’s great to see 👍 Well done to her for getting out on the bike, I know that it can be tough to get the confidence up, so it’s really great to see 💪👍 nice one Carol 👊
Cheers Dean!
Dean I agree , I think she could become the star of this channel .
Glad to see that Carol is enjoying riding her bike. Also there should never be any pressure around passing your test, just get out there and enjoy
Don't see her really enjoying it. Don't think biking is for her.
It's a lot of fun riding together. We always enjoy it. Have fun, ride safe and enjoy!
Keep going Carol. You are doing so well. You have joined a wonderful community. Love to see this kind of content with you both. 😀👍🏍
From what I remember of my own experience learning to ride a motorcycle, there comes a tipping point when all the different actions become muscle memory, everything happens subconsciously and you are free to just enjoy the ride. This will happen for everyone who is learning, so until then just have to stick with it. Just keep putting on those miles. Best of luck Carole!
years ago I lived in London and there was no time limit on L plates, didn't take a passenger so didn't need to pass my test for years. consequently I rode small bikes for years, best way to learn in my experience, no need to bigger until the bike you have isn't doing what you want it to. well done Carol for taking your time and going out when you want to enjoy it, I spent too many days commuting in the cold, now I only ride for pleasure. keep up the good progress.
I rode for 12 months before taking my test and it made passing so much easier. Getting confidence on the road without the pressure of an instructor is a good way to learn
Nice one Mrs. Flyer, I passed my test at 65, bought a Street Twin and absolutely love it. ❤️❤️👍👍👍😷
I have recently past my full licence at 43 years old, it was a grind over winter but worth it in the end. Good luck to Mrs Flyer, I'm sure she will get there.
Welcome to the club!
Nice to see that fledgling rider’s smile. New skills are often intimidating and maneuvering a 150 kg, two wheeled machine around public roads can be very daunting. Keep up the good work, Carol. I’m willing to bet that your confidence level will increase with every ride.
It is nice to learn with someone with experience. I had to figure it out all on my own. Of course that was over 35 years ago. Everyone was more forgiving back then.
Well done to Mrs Flyer for speaking so candidly and sharing her weaknesses, and lack of experience. But she is smiling, and enjoying it!! Great to see you sharing and doing things together, pity one of two cafes were closed, but you enjoyed a coffee and cake together all the same... - well done!
Thanks for another great vid! It's so refreshing to see someone talking honestly about this side of biking. I have quite some Ks under my belt, but I'm still apprehensive about manoeuvring the bike, bad roads and idiots underway. As my driver's licence teacher said: "It's when the fear is gone, you really have to be careful." Fear is part of biking. By overcoming and dealing with the fear, we grow. As a matter of fact, fear is part of the thrill of the ride...
I'm currently learning and the biggest lesson I've learnt so far is just to take your time and enjoy it. The fact you've got on it and have ridden it is the biggest bit.
Good stuff, nice to see Carole is feeling more confident and not putting herself under any pressure keep up the learning and most of all take your time.
Always a treat to see Mrs Flyer. I can fully respect and understand patience and perseverance.
This has a chance of becoming one of my favourite YT stories.
Keep them coming....but above all, enjoy it.
I passed my bike test 28 years ago 3 years I bought my first bike and found I had forgotten how to ride am just about settled in to the riding now but it’s a nice easy progression and learning more every step of the way, good on mrs flyer I know how she feels it’s quite daunting at the beginning.
All the best to Carol. You'll get there with a big smile. 👍
Andy And Carol, learning to ride... Her honest approach to biking is absolutely refreshing, and true toward intentions of completion. Nice one Carol brilliant. Enjoy your ride, Ride Safe and Ride Free.
Well done Carol! Great to see that you’re just taking things as they come and not rushing, as we all know winter riding conditions aren’t the greatest. Keep up the good work and keep smiling.
This video is an inspiration in itself to all beginners out there! Kudos to you Mrs. Flyer!
Nice to see both of you on two wheels. Keep us up to date, ride safe!
Great fun seeing Mrs flyer getting some more seat time....I think she's doing it right take your time progress at a pace your comfortable with cheers
Seems to me that Mrs Flyer is progressing at EXACTLY the correct pace. Keep enjoying it Mrs Flyer and ride safe!
Well done Mrs Flyer, and keep on riding - confidence will come with time and experience and there’s no rush to jump in to a bigger bike/full licence until you feel ready 👍
Fantastic !!!! great to hear progress on Mrs Flyer and her 125, love the approach slow and steady, taking time to just enjoy your ride weather that be 20 miles or 50 miles, it’s all about you and enjoying the experience. Keep up the great work 👍👍
Stick with it Mrs Flyer once you've passed the fun is unlimited, I've been riding for 41 year's now and still enjoy it even my 60 mile daily commute
Great update you two. Carol is progressing nicely. She seems to be a level headed nice lady. No rush and keep her spirits up and encourage/ coach her well Andy.
Take your time Carol and enjoy the process, glad to have another sensible rider on the road and kudos to Mr Flyer for support ☺️
Thank you!
Take your time, ride on the L plates over the spring and summer. You will get used to it and start to enjoy more. In September/take see how you feel. Doing another CBT is actually a good idea, just keep practicing at your own pace. Best of luck!
Well done you Mrs Flyer , it’s really nice to see someone just enjoying the bike they have and not in a big rush to go out and get the latest most powerful thing out there. 👍👍
Congrats Mrs Flyer, njoy the learning curve. Its a wonderful time to look back at :)
Great to see another person looking to pass their bike test, the more of us on the rd the better in my humble opinion 👍
hi there, so good that carol is progressing albeit rather slowly but its all about the the enjoyment of riding isnt it. Great to welcome a new rider to the streets. keep on riding and stay safe.
Keep going Carol, the more you are out, the more confident you will become, and in turn the more you will enjoy.
I passed my test at 68 after several CBT’s . It was a confidence thing for me not riding but daunted by the test procedure but luckily I got a great local instructor (S&K ) and managed to pass first time despite taking my passport to the test centre as proof of my ID (that’s another story ) . So just enjoy and do it at your own pace , good luck .
It's a good sign that the missus recognizes the things she does wrong when riding. It shows that she's thinking about her technique and wants to improve. Many beginning riders are quick to assume they "have it down" and stop trying to get better.
Wonderful. If Carol is up for it, she brings a different point of view that may be refreshing to viewers.
Hey TMF’s!! Great to see you guys out together. My wife has never even been on the back of mine so bravo Carol! Step by step. And what a cracking looking bike that Suzuki is.
Glad to see Carol back in the saddle & enjoying her new bike 😀👍🏻
Well done. My first miles (same in March years ago) were quite a challenge (cold, stress, etc.). Bravo Carol. Slowly but surely and as always safety first.
It's all about building confidence and enjoying it 🙂. I first did my cbt in '97 at age 17, then just renewed it every so often (I'm an on/off biker due to time). Didn't pass my full test until 2009. You can definitely enjoy riding a 125 👍🏻.
Good job Carol! Good to see you in a video. I think it’s awesome that you are going at the pace you want to. A lot of people feel pressured and end up doing things they don’t want to. That chocolate cake looks good! As always, love the outtakes
You don't owe explanations to anyone, on my book, you're already winning as you were able to convince your significant other to learn how to ride.
Cheers to you and Carol.
No convincing on my part I can assure you!
Brilliant. And thats what its all about, putting zero pressure on yourself , enjoying every minute of it.
Keep up the good work Mrs F.
My girlfriend is just beginning here in New Zealand (Mt03). Good tip about the boots, she’s a shortie too!
Great job Carol! Thank you for sharing your journey and for being so frank and honest. My wife has been occasionally interested in getting her own bike and I will definitely be sharing this with her; though I would miss the pillion back rubs riding together 🤔. I really like your approach and not wanting to rush things. Riding should be fun for you and there is no “one way” to enjoy the experience.
Good on ya Carol, take your time, it's about the journey not the destination.
I’m with Carol, a ride for tea and cake is a lovely thing. Her Suzuki is a delightful little bike. It’s just a matter of saddle and throttle time and she’ll be a pro.
Well done Carol having the right gear makes a big difference. Ride safe
Enjoy it Mrs Flyer, don't feel pressured into going through to FULL licence, go at your own pace. Nice to see your enjoying it. Great video.
I've been biking over 40 years and still think to myself - shouldn't have done that so there's no shame in that. Also when it comes to biking size doesn't matter. I have bikes from 125s to 1200s and love my little 125 Supercub.
Well done Carol, 400 miles is quite an achievement! And congrats on the bike, it looks lovely
My kids love to hear “Mr and Mrs Missenden Flier”! Sometimes they request a replay of one of your videos featuring the both of you! Hope Carol enjoys her journey, no point in rushing it! Noticeably more confident on the camera today!
Great to see Carol is sticking with it. Take your time and enjoy!!
Nice to see you persevering Carol, the best way to gain your confidence is practice at a steady pace. I'd be incredibly nervous if I was learning to ride at my age, I'm not sure I could do it to be honest !
Glad to see Mrs. Flyer getting out and riding. A little over a year ago, my wife and I started riding. For me, I had taken a 30 year hiatus from motorcycles, but my wife had never ridden before. She started out on a Kawasaki KZ125 and absolutely fell in love with riding. It wasn’t long before she moved to a VulcanS 650, and now she’s on a Harley Street Bob. I look forward to seeing Mrs. Flyer’s progress.
Cool!
Nice one Carol.
My wife (Mrs H) is also learning and like you wants to do things at her own pace.
Just keep enjoying what you do.
Rgds L
Glad to hear there's progress. Even small steps push you forward. Keep up the good work.
Absolutely brilliant! Developing new skills are never easy, so don't be too hard on yourself. As long as you're having a bit of fun and enjoying yourself, confidence will come. All the very best on your development.
Carol, happy to see you riding the bike and getting on with it a little better each time 👍🏼👍🏼 That coffee and cake does look delicious 🍵🍰😋
Well done Carol, yes you are a biker now! Take your time and enjoy the process.
Excellent addition to the channel content. I have beginner riders in the family. Very applicable stuff thanks.
No pressure Mrs Flyer. Just enjoy but stay safe.
there is definitely no pressure to take test. As long as you are building confidence and enjoying it then all is good, My daughter is very short and cant find a bigger bike she feel confident with, so she has kept her 125 and is on her 3rd CBT.
I passed my full license a year ago almost to the day (I'm 56) I found it all good fun as there was no pressure as it was just something to add to my full car license without it being my principle mode of transport. Just relax Carol and enjoy the challenge and relish the first time pass......I'm sure you will ace it!
It's AWESOME your wife is what appears to be taking an (increasing) interest in motorcycles and what you do. Cool, another rider! Be safe, Mrs. Flyer, and HAVE FUN!!
Thanks 👍
Well done. Good to see Carole enjoying it.
No pressure on the test either. After a year and a half on my GSX-S125 but over 5,000 miles chasing my sons Ducati was sad to part with my Suzuki a week ago thought the buyer is now loving it too! Excited to pick up my new bike next week!
CBR650R.
Hope Carole continues enjoying hers!
Lovely couple. I agree no hurry. Summer is coming, warm weather makes a lot of difference.
Way to go, Carole! 👏 Best advice I can give you: Keep on riding whenever you feel like it! It will be definitely worth it! 🙌
Nice update, I like the mature approach of the Mrs. My CBT runs out in August and even though I have been riding for 9 months, in all weather, I have decided to give myself more time before committing to get a full license / bigger bike.
My mum is 64 🤫 and is about to do her first CBT, hopefully aboard a Honda Grom as she’s possibly even shorter than Carol. It’s great to be able to point her towards these videos as encouragement.
As you know, especially for new riders, just time in the wind is actually a learning experience and confidence builder. I'll recommend you take her to your favorite car park and do some slow speed figure 8's using the parking lines. Maybe just 5 minutes, to aid in the slow speed stuff we see in parking, arriving at a gas station or cafe'. Now I like to take my bikes and lay them down on the ground (grass) very lightly, with a buddy near by, then attempt a lift. Nap recovery you know. Might be something to try at some point with her 125. Nice to know if one can pick up a bike if it suddenly takes a nap on you.
Well, that was wonderful to watch. Carol, you are a camera natural. Awesome.
I'm watching your progress with good reason as my wife (who is also small) has expressed an interest in riding. I think your obvious increase in confidence will inspire her. Andy has a real knack of running these regular "mini series" which keeps the channel interesting and personal. It is that openness that makes it so good. Great job guys and thanks Carol for sharing this with us.
Thanks for the encouragement Craig! Much appreciated!
Glad to hear Mrs Flyer is enjoying the biking, she sounds like a proper biker to me all my trips involve tea and cake or burger and coffee or a breakfast bap and a cappuccino or sometimes just fish and chips with a coke I could go on and on. Also good to see the flyer’s migration it must be spring 👍
Why do I have a sudden urge for tea and cake…? Thanks for the update Carole and Andy. Hopefully, more good weather aligns with when you have the time to ride, Carole. Glad that you are getting more comfortable riding.
So nice to see you on the channel again Carol, enjoy the rides and especially the tea and cake!
All the best for a speedy recovery Andy after your shoulder op. Cheers, Sue from South Oz.
PS: Incredible autumn days here perfect for riding!
Lucky you - miserable and wet here, and we both have Covid at the moment :0( oh well it can only get better!!!
Welcome Mrs flyer, Carol, your inheriting an incredible and loyal family that will support you forever. Good lass that Andy.
Mr and Mrs Flyer like it, good to hear that Carol is enjoying it more , after all its all about the smiles per mile .No matter what your riding or for how long been riding for .
No pressure,got to be worth passing your test if only to get rid of the L plates.Great to see you enjoying your riding.
Agreed!
Great to see Mrs Flyer starting out!! Nearly 20 years ago, my wife, when she turned 40, said she wanted to have her own bike. Although she had had a licence since she was 19, she had never had her own bike and hadn't ridden for decades, so she was basically starting out from scratch -- she claimed she should've been wearing L plates! Her preference was to start on a 250cc (she is also very much a shorty and slightly built). However, living in the country as we do, she felt very unstable on a 250 and every time a truck went past during test rides, she thought she was going to get blown off the road. In the end, her first bike was a Suzuki GS500, which was docile but with enough solidity to be stable on the road. She then progressed to a Suzuki SV650, on which I fitted lowered suspension, which she rode for nearly 10 years. That was changed for a BMW F800R, then with Daytona boots like Carol's, she was able to progress to a 2015 BMW R1200R (with the BMW lowered seat) . She now has an R1250R, loves it and rides it almost anywhere, provided that I am around to act as her valet parker if she gets in a pickle.
Don't give up! The more you ride, the easier it gets and the more you enjoy it!
Cool! I passed my test on a GS500.....
Glad you’re taking your time and just enjoying your riding, Carol. Too much rush in this world. There’s never been a better choice for funky, interesting 125cc bikes so if you stay on 125s forever, you can still have a lovely bike. And glad to hear you’re feeling more confident, confidence is good but you always need a bit of fear too. It’s what keeps you safe. I’ve learned to my cost what over-confidence leads to on a bike…
Great to hear Carol’s view on learning to ride and the problems she is encountering. Keep it going.
Great to see yet another female rider the woman's biker community grows and grows my wife took her test after nearly 3 years on a 125 and now has 2 bikes of her own and she loves riding hope Carol will go on to enjoy many more miles which ever way she chooses to do it
Great to see Mrs flyer on the channel..she comes across brilliantly and good to see her enjoying the riding
Awesome, glad to hear Carole is enjoying herself more and more riding her bike. Take your time, confidence and skill will continue to increase parallel with the smiles per miles.
Hi Carole, keep enjoying your riding, what ever type of license you have. As far as making mistakes goes, we all do it regardless of how experienced we are, just most of us are more reluctant to talk about it. The main thing is to learn from your mistakes and try to reduce the risk of crashing when you make them. The easiest way to do this is to ride at a comfortable pace, over time and experience "a comfortable pace" will get faster and you will find longer rides less taxing.
Love this Carol, you are doing amazing. Keep at it and always go at your own pace - riding and progression. It’s great to see so many female riders, we need more! I went from pillon to rider, stuck with my 125 for 9 months to learn positioning and lines with my husband and then went onto to do my DAS in February 2019, I’ve never looked back and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I’m on my second big bike, a BMW F900XR (thanks for your review Mr Flyer) and got a trip to Spain planned later this year. Look forward to watching you progress. Hope to see you at the ABR Festival this year ❤️
Do come and say hello if you see us mooching around - thanks for the lovely comment!
Mrs Flyer (is that Carol, Carole or another spelling?) has reiterated the reason why many of use ride motorcycles. It’s for pleasure. You can’t be forced to enjoy yourself. So her approach of taking it easy has to be the right one. I am sure that when and if Mrs Flyer feels ready she will do more but the important thing is that she enjoys each and every ride. Thank you both for the update.
….and just for ref Trevor it is indeed Carole - she can turn quite nasty when that “e” is missed out I can tell you…..
Great keep it up, there's nothing wrong with taking your time. Sometimes 125s fit the bill for what you want 👍
Well done Carol taking your time is no bad thing looking forward to seeing your progress or just watching you both bobbin about for tea n cake keep have fun 😊
I love this video! Mrs Flyer is so nice! You guys are a great couple. Thank you for posting it and best to your lovely wife as she learns to ride. Just wonderful!
Thanks so much!
A very pleasing attitude to learning the craft of riding a bike. Time is an essential part of developing the necessary foundation from which competence can grow. I only say because it is exactly what I needed to do when I came back to a bike five years ago. I have found the IAM and ROSPA training invaluable in contributing to this. Your video gives a good message. Thank you
Morning both, good to see mrs F out on the bike, getting the miles in. Hope you make sure she doesn’t pick up any bad habits. Carol I’m sure your confidence will grow the more time you spend on the bike. I can’t help but think that a better choice of bike would have been a Honda Monkey 125, smaller so easier to get on and off and lighter so easier to push around. Just a.thought. Enjoy riding together and stay safe.
I rode my 125 for 6 years before I decided to do my test. Just enjoy the riding and if you feel like it, go for it.
Well done Mrs flyer , sounds like your doing ever so well and as you say you are beging to enjoy your self every time you go for a ride and as you say your conferdenc is growing and as you say your not in a rush and that's good for you and that way you won't be put of all the best Mrs flyer
As a ‘Merican dude who’s owned a Suzuki Bergman 650, I’d highly recommend the larger scooters. I think it’d be worth seeing what the Missus thinks about a 250 scooter, and whether it felt more manageable. I especially like the forward-foot position of the Burgie. If it weren’t for the low-quality 4” suspension, I’d still have the Burgermeister. Loved it. Like a little Gold Wing.
no rush mrs flyer.. you're enjoying it more everytime you go out and that's the main thing. the less pressure you put on yourself the better
I have just passed my bike test at 69 years of age, after 45 years of resistance to bikes from the missus. The reason she relented was so we could ride into town for her morning coffee when we are away in our motorhome, lol. At the moment I have a 125 Benelli tnt which fits perfectly in the motorhome garage but would love a modern classic, either Triumph or Royal Enfield, hopefully when the boss gets used to being on a bike and gets to like it. No pressure Mrs F on doing your test, it took me over 50 years to get around to mine Haha.
Brilliant Steve - that sounds a great thing to do!!
There's nothing wrong with taking your time and sticking to a 125cc get your basic skills learnt, and rest will follow. Confidence is all when riding bikes.
Mr flyer, fancy reviewing a Honda ct125? There's a brand new one in my garage you're welcome to take for an adventure 😊
A great update team flyer! I've had bikes of all capacity and most fun has to be had on 125cc....its about the journey not the destination or speed you get there! Do what your comfortable with Mrs f....