Hi folks,   Just joined so thought I should introduce myself, so that I could at least talk to other bikers, its an addiction, biking.   I'm Barbara, I can't ride, have always a willing pillion. Got into biking through my late husband, I'd never been on a bike before but we did 20k in our first year together.  Since then I'm a veteran tourer, France, the Alps, been to Spa, Assen, done the National Road Rally many times and even braved the Dragon Rally in 2010.   Was widowed suddenly last year so lost the chance to get out on a bike.  I am taking my CBT in 2 weeks, and will have to get a scooter, gears confuse me! Have taken CBT twice before, but never needed to get a bike or scooter as I went out with my late husband. Bless him, he did buy me a bike, couldn't ride it, so he got me a scooter but I was so scared on my own, (woss or what?).  Well, now I need to screw my courage to the sticking point and ride on my own or find someone close enough who's willing to take a risk with a pillion that they don't know.   Well, I've rambled, so will say bye for now and hope to chat with some of you later.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Welcome to the madhouse Barbara     I'm sure you'll fit in just fine   Look on the events calendar and if you see one that you'd like to attend, put your name down for a lift   Pop into the chat room one evening   You'll receice a warm welcome   Hang in there with the riding, don't give up   Have a look at the "Affordable Training" topic   You might find that it's just what you need                                                                                                                                                                              

Thank you for the welome Emzed.   Will have a look around the site and drop into the chat room.                                                                                                                                                                                 

eyup Barbara & welcome to BM - I  see you've already dived in with ya boots on & Sandi is now knitting you a virtual Blonde wig As Emz says check out the calendar & get to some events, there loads going on & get to our 2nd BM rally - K.I.S.S end of August, the last (first)one was a right blast                                                                                                                                                                              

Hiya and welcome to the mad house :)   Any questions then just PROD A MOD, list of staff at the bottom of the page :)   BJ x                                                                                                                                                                             

Ay up Barbara and a big Welcome to BM from a fellow Tyke!   Good luck with you CBT, hopefully I will catch up with you soon, just a bit busy at the moment with work and sleeping.. lol, but like others have said, have a look at the forums/Events Calendar and see what you can get along to, you will be sure of a warm welcome   Tek care Kaz                                                                                                                                                                              

Thanks everyone, its nice to feel welcome.

Can't make the KISS but I'll certainly be checking out the events and hopefully be able to get to Squires if I can manage to go out the road on my own without heading for fences or being too petrified to get out the garden (have done both in the past!)

Welcome to the house Barbara loads still to do this year so grab a life jacket and jump in. As for riding there are plenty of ride outs to be done and we will take learners out and plan the route for them. Im sure you will find a few of us will be happy to take you out on to build up your confidence.                                                                                                                                                                              

hi welcome jump in enjoy