Challenges for the Guys
 

We all know some of the challenges women face when they start to ride...

holding and/or picking up the bike, hills, touching, etc.

So guys, my question is what were your challenges, if any?

I know I'll probably no replies as ya'll are too studly to have any and were able to jump right on and go, but I'll take my chances.

Finding a bike I fit on and is somewhat comfy. I am 6'4 with a 36 inch inseam so the ergos on some of the older sportbikes were prety brutal. The newer bikes seem a bit better for some reason.

Tom

If my bike fell over. I probably wouldnt be able to pick up. It's something I need to try.

invincible syndrome.

Luckily it was cured by a dose of Chrysler New Yorker.

panic braking... and crushing your balls against the tank.

Freakin' ouch.

Corner/tire confidence.

It will always be an issue, because quite frankly I've learned that just about every turn is different. Even at the track, conditions can change. Also filed under this category, would be riding in the wet. It's sometimes inevitable, but still all apart of knowing the bikes capable limits.

Mine would be confidence in corner grip/tires once I began to push it, still not where I want to be even after all this time and that's most likely a good thing or I would have likely highsided myself off a cliff somewhere around here.

Knee down for the first time

I'm with Tye on this... even though I don't think this is a particularly gender-based issue.

When learning and starting new, Same. Oh and having to look cool and not getting laughed at...