sFoster
new rider
I've only been riding a month now (i know!), but I'm considering giving my GF a ride from her work back home to her house.. it's only a couple of miles and 1-2 turns at traffic lights across some totally straight, well maintained suburban roads.
It seems safe, and she is really tiny so there's not much added weight.
Is this irresponsible of me to consider? I don't want get her hurt.
And lastly, what are your thoughts on more general two-up riding in everyday conditions. Is 2,000 thousand solo-miles sufficient experience? 5,000?
I tried asking one of my MSF instructors this question and he said to wait a year. A year! That just seems so long, and vague. I think it was more him being over exaggerative in a "just in case" sort of way.
Obviously some people will get a lot more riding done in a year than others. (especially considering I live in MD; not quite a climate like CA)
It seems safe, and she is really tiny so there's not much added weight.
Is this irresponsible of me to consider? I don't want get her hurt.
And lastly, what are your thoughts on more general two-up riding in everyday conditions. Is 2,000 thousand solo-miles sufficient experience? 5,000?
I tried asking one of my MSF instructors this question and he said to wait a year. A year! That just seems so long, and vague. I think it was more him being over exaggerative in a "just in case" sort of way.
Obviously some people will get a lot more riding done in a year than others. (especially considering I live in MD; not quite a climate like CA)