i read about riders taking curves at 70-80mph when the speed limit for it is for example, 35mph. Other than the track, is it really seen as 'cool' and skilled to take a curve on a public road that fast? Should I be able to do that in order to be seen as a skilled rider? As I ride now, when it says 'curve ahead, 35mph', Iheed and slow down. I'd like to keep riding my rr as long as possible. Just wondering how other riders think.

 

just ride how you wanna ride...don't waste you're time trying to impress others...that's how you end up a statistic...take turns and whatever speed your comfortable

 

^^^^ x2 with what he said take it at your own pace dont try to be like others. Ride how you ride

 

exactly, dont worry about how fast other people take turns dont push the limits.

 

thanks guys. so its not seen asunskilled to slow down to posted speed limit on a sharp curve.

 

hell no i would much rather slow down to a speed that suits me, than end up in the ditch

 

there's usually a good reason for speed limits a curves, you shouldn't confuse looking cool with being lucky cos it may just be luck that got them around the corner

 

Stop wearing your gear & ride ***** to the walls, thats the way to do it...
j/k

Ride within your skill limits & whats safe given the traffic around you. Drive safe.

Ashish H.

 

A lot of the reported speeds people claim to take these corners at is BS.

 

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