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91civicZC · 03-27-2012, 08:55 AM

Former PRS Student here, Highly recommended.

I grew up around bikes in my family, although I really didn’t get into them until I was older a couple of years back. A couple of observations:

You will realize how few people actually know how to ride properly, and wonder why there aren’t more deaths. Watching people with locked elbows and no head movement will make you shake your head.

The people I know who do race bikes (or used to) professionally don’t ride race bikes or crotch rocket’s on the street. I think they are both riding Harleys on the street now. Take that however you want.

You will realize that most in Vancouver are not “bike guys” (just like I would say there aren’t many actual “car guys” either). Most are into the look. The bike is a fashion statement to them like a purse. There is no appreciation for “bikes”, only what bike is cool to others and how it makes them look.

Ride YOUR ride, not someone else’s. Staying alive is more important than anything else. Respect your bike, don’t fear it. Don’t be scared to ride, just pay attention to everything and you will do fine. Remember that every other mother fucker on the road is trying to kill you. Keep that in mind and you’ll be okay.

Definitely take the class, you will be WAY better off afterward.

As for a first bike, if you just want something to learn on this season, and want to wait to next winter (when bike prices will drop) to pick up the bike you want, you can usually pick up old metric cruisers or UJM bikes for pretty cheap in okay condition. Good commuter bikes, easy to learn on, and no big deal if you drop it.

03-27-2012, 08:55 AM	#98
91civicZC 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 654 Thanked 279 Times in 95 Posts Failed 47 Times in 13 Posts	Former PRS Student here, Highly recommended. I grew up around bikes in my family, although I really didn’t get into them until I was older a couple of years back. A couple of observations: You will realize how few people actually know how to ride properly, and wonder why there aren’t more deaths. Watching people with locked elbows and no head movement will make you shake your head. The people I know who do race bikes (or used to) professionally don’t ride race bikes or crotch rocket’s on the street. I think they are both riding Harleys on the street now. Take that however you want. You will realize that most in Vancouver are not “bike guys” (just like I would say there aren’t many actual “car guys” either). Most are into the look. The bike is a fashion statement to them like a purse. There is no appreciation for “bikes”, only what bike is cool to others and how it makes them look. Ride YOUR ride, not someone else’s. Staying alive is more important than anything else. Respect your bike, don’t fear it. Don’t be scared to ride, just pay attention to everything and you will do fine. Remember that every other mother fucker on the road is trying to kill you. Keep that in mind and you’ll be okay. Definitely take the class, you will be WAY better off afterward. As for a first bike, if you just want something to learn on this season, and want to wait to next winter (when bike prices will drop) to pick up the bike you want, you can usually pick up old metric cruisers or UJM bikes for pretty cheap in okay condition. Good commuter bikes, easy to learn on, and no big deal if you drop it.