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Old 06-07-08, 10:05 AM
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Re: Fear of turns?


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Originally Posted by Bowflex View Post
As some of you know I got my new bike a few days ago. I have been on a few short rides with her (the weather has been crappy to do more) and I've noticed that ever since my accident, I seem to have developed a fear of going into corners or bends in the road at even posted speed. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm determined to ride again but this is affecting my riding performance.
Absolutely....and if the rest of the posts here are any indication, its more common than you think. Good on all of you for admitting it...

I call it 'Head Games' and wrote an essay on my experience a year ago...

http://www.batmanmoto.com/Docs/Head%20Games.pdf

Maybe that will help...!
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