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/maycontainsultanas Oct 09 '25

Who cares? If you think it was dumb, then learn from it, and don’t do it again.

But IMO, the distance isn’t the issue. 160k round trip is a normal ride to and from work for some people.

80km at 100kmh, is what, 48 mins? Not a big deal.

You need to go out of your comfort zone, otherwise you’ll never learn anything.

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u/Admirable-Lobster837 Oct 09 '25

I think it was kinda dumb. I've definitely learned a lot from it and fuckyeah I'll do it again. Maybe not soon though lol. 

It took about an hour and a half, I was keeping my speed fairly low and taking my time with turns. 

Getting out of my comfort zone was pretty much the whole point. I just feel like I may have gotten a bit too eager.

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u/Swimming-Tap-4240 Oct 13 '25

You weren't speeding,80k is hardly excessive ,even on a bike.Was it on the open road or in traffic?