Feels good

[Shifu]

I lowsided by girl a few months ago and sold her thinking I have a deficit of skill required for her.

And I did to a certain extent, but after speaking to an old biking mate across the pond, it feels really awesome to know exactly what I did wrong. Because I think maybe other people think like this:

I crashed my bike because in spite of all my experience, I'm still a shit rider.

When what you really need to do it have someone show you what you did wrong, instead of deciding your total skill is simply not great enough to continue.

Next bike I buy, I'm definitely going on more group rides.

Cheers

Group rides may not be the answer you need. Have you considered a session with CSS (California Superbike School)? They run the programs at EC and PI and it will be the best $500 you can spend. Many here in the club will confirm this I am sure. Here is the link : http://www.superbikeschool.com.au/

Cheeers mate.