u/Brandon10312242

So completed my msf course 2 weeks ago. Have been on my bike everyday for the past 2 weeks, going down all my side streets, riding for about 30/45 minutes a day. I feel comfortable on the bike. No issues turning, stalling out, stopping etc. I even go in the parking lot and do slow speed menuvers, and practiced hard breaking to see how much pressure I need for an emergency stop. All my side streets are 30 mph, so only can get into third gear. When do you think is safe to get onto the real roads. All the real roads near me are still only 30 mph, it would just be with traffic, and real intersections.

So I am 5’6 on a good day. I’m 200lbs. I lift and have a bit of muscle mass. My issue is I went to cycle gear yesterday to get a jacket. All the large jackets fit great in the torso and chest, but the arms are so snug that it looks funny, and I have no bending ability. But the issue is the XL is just way too big in the torso and chest, and still a bit tight in the arms. (I have 18.5 inch biceps, with short arms.) I personally cannot stand zip up jackets. I don’t even own one because I hate them. I own all hoodies. So I ended up just ordering the NBT Hoodie online because I prefer hoodies. And the pants is another issue. They don’t have any 30’ inseam pants in store, so I also ordered the NBT Pants with 30’ inseam. 30’ inseam is also a bit long for me so I’m hoping I can have them hemmed and take about an inch off. I was sucessful tho and was able to get a pair of shoes and gloves! Anyone have similar issues? lol

Just completed the online 5 hour course, and am taking the in person portion Saturday and Sunday. Anything to expect or any advice? Do they give breaks, etc? I’m not worried about stalling the bike, or not being able to ride it because I already have a bike and have been riding in parking lots with no issues. Just any advice or tips would be awesome thanks!