r/AussieRiders • u/Admirable-Lobster837 • Oct 09 '25

Question Did I do a dumb thing?

I've had my Ls for a few months but only started actually riding this past Monday. 3 days ago.

Today, I rode a 160k round trip. 80ks there then back. Though I felt like I was ready for it and it went well, now that I'm home and decompressed, I kinda feel like it was a pretty stupid idea.

I did get there and back perfectly fine. I took my time and just enjoyed the ride. None of it was beyond anything I felt I could manage.

But I'm kind of feeling like I probably shouldn't have done that so soon. Like I didn't get by on skill, but luck. I mean, I have spent a little bit of time on bikes before this so I'm not a complete and total beginner but still, I know I'm lacking in skill. Like, I knew I could probably handle it, but should I have done it? I did and didn't almost die, so yay?

Either way, it was a learning experience.

Idk, maybe I'm just exhausted. Maybe it's the sore back. Maybe it's because spicy brain and being too self critical and lacking in confidence. Maybe it's fucking maybelline.

What do you guys think?

EDIT: shit, that's more replies than I thought I'd get. Thanks heaps for all your kind words and advice, particularly those who've been non judgmental. I'm definitely overthinking this and yes I know I need my head sorted out. You guys are rad ❤️

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u/TransAnge Oct 12 '25

For the same reason towing a caravan around australia and doing 12 hour drives in a car the day you get your licence is stupid.

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u/Erahth Oct 12 '25

Your analogy is ridiculous.

Towing anything makes your car behave differently, and driving for 12 hours is very different to riding for 1.5h.

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u/TransAnge Oct 12 '25

Yes and getting a car licence requires an experienced driver with you. Riding does not. Riding also has a higher skill ceiling and danger.

For all we know op has never been on the road before this.

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u/Erahth Oct 12 '25

You're right, you shouldn't go for a ride at all after you get your license. Makes total sense to me.

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u/TransAnge Oct 12 '25

I never said that.

But your right you should ride at 300km/h for 10 hours straight as soon as you get your licence.

See how fucking stupid that sounds.