The Fear of Riding in Front of Others and How to Work Through It

There’s a side of motorcycle training almost no one talks about — the mental pressure of learning new skills in front of other riders. Why can training make you feel like you’ve suddenly gotten worse before you get better? Why does confidence sometimes drop even when your skills are improving? Through rider Erik Wilkinson’s experience, along with insights from expert trainer Chris Birch and Monica Birch, we explore what’s really happening in your mind during training — and how to manage it so you come out a stronger, more confident rider. 🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio . 🎧

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The Fear of Riding in Front of Others and How to Work Through It is an episode from Adventure Rider Radio Motorcycle Podcast by Canoe West Media.

This episode is 64:30 long.

This episode was published on Mar 20, 2026.

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