The day began at 8:00 with breakfast at the Brazenhead Inn where we stayed. While letting breakfast settle, we watched a few video clips to reinforce what we learned previously and the importance of knowing what is going on in all 360 degrees around you.
When back on the road, some of the new skills we focused on today included using the front brake and throttle together, using our body to lean the bike in corners, a few slow speed moves while in a parking lot and braking.
Cass is one of the towns we stopped in today. There is an old steam engine train that goes on tours from there. We were lucky enough to be there when it left the station. What a site to see!
At the end of the day, we all received our “diplomas” from Eric and then people started going their own ways. I stayed with Eric back to Morgantown WV which is where we started the training on Saturday. I am staying at the Sand Springs campground just outside of town. It is a nice, wooded, and peaceful campground.
Tomorrow I begin the rest of my trip. It will begin by going across southern Pennsylvania and towards Maryland.
On another note, my father is having a procedure done on his heart valve tomorrow at Abott Hospital in Minneapolis. We are hope all goes well, please remember him in your prayers.
Rick -- great to have you with us. It was a pleasure to ride with you and I hope that you found the experience to be worthwhile ... and are putting those advanced skills into practice on your journey. Very best wishes and prayers for your dad. Sounds like that's turning out favorably.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ride!
Eric Trow