Psychotown

just a couple of questions for you seasoned bikers out there (from a relative newbie):

1/ anyone know what the score is with a mature(ish) adult having to be restricted to 70km/h for the first 6 months of riding a bike, and limited to riding between 5am and 10pm for the first year (excepting for those that fast-track), compared to a 15yr old kid getting the keys to a god-knows how powerful car and being able to do what they want?

2/ in the UK, you cannot pay your ...

Well, finally after some cajolling, have joined up with Kiwi Biker.

Bit embarrassing at the moment as still L-plated (should have done test 18 years ago in UK, but was sworn off it by father) - now have to do stage by stage version.

Am possibly entering mid-life a bit early, but being on a little trail bike wakes you up to reality.

Restricted test can be taken in a month - 'bout time!

Only use bike to do part of commute at moment - 15km ...