Day 1
My kids were keen to learn how to ride a bike. Seeing as they has both learnt how to ride bicycles in the past, this was the logical next step. So when they came out to Perú thats exactly what we did. The chosen bike was a KTM 85 two stroke, a powerful machine for smaller people, perfect for a 10 yr son and 13 yr daughter.
We started out with the very basics: How to get a bike off and onto a trailer, tying it down, checking oil and fuel etc.
Then came the first phase: Getting the bike started, pulling away and using the brakes and clutch.
Elaine was first up and managed a nice loop in the park (no photos, sorry). Here she is after a few more, without incident. Well done!
Royd has a turn to learn about balancing a machine heavier than one´s weight.
Then there were the basics of pulling away.
It did not take long for him to get the hang of it.
The next important point is learning that “You go where you look”:
Well Royd looked at a wall, then away at a door, a ramp and finally telephone pole. My first off!
After the first spectacular wipeout, Royd was a little more wobbly.
Thee cheers to ATTGAT (All The Gear All The Time)!
The key to your first falls is to get back up and ride before the confidence is totally gone. Royd did just that.
Well done Royd!
Its always good to end on a high note. So that was the end of the first, albeit short day.
My kids were keen to learn how to ride a bike. Seeing as they has both learnt how to ride bicycles in the past, this was the logical next step. So when they came out to Perú thats exactly what we did. The chosen bike was a KTM 85 two stroke, a powerful machine for smaller people, perfect for a 10 yr son and 13 yr daughter.
We started out with the very basics: How to get a bike off and onto a trailer, tying it down, checking oil and fuel etc.
Then came the first phase: Getting the bike started, pulling away and using the brakes and clutch.
Elaine was first up and managed a nice loop in the park (no photos, sorry). Here she is after a few more, without incident. Well done!
Royd has a turn to learn about balancing a machine heavier than one´s weight.
Then there were the basics of pulling away.
It did not take long for him to get the hang of it.
The next important point is learning that “You go where you look”:
Well Royd looked at a wall, then away at a door, a ramp and finally telephone pole. My first off!
After the first spectacular wipeout, Royd was a little more wobbly.
Thee cheers to ATTGAT (All The Gear All The Time)!
The key to your first falls is to get back up and ride before the confidence is totally gone. Royd did just that.
Well done Royd!
Its always good to end on a high note. So that was the end of the first, albeit short day.
