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Watch: Learning to Ride a Dirt Bike After Failing My Motorcycle Test 13 Years Ago
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Watch: Learning to Ride a Dirt Bike After Failing My Motorcycle Test 13 Years Ago

By Jodi Lai
Aug 27, 2025  · 8 min read
Adventure & Travel
Cool Stuff / Fun Stuff / Pop Culture
Motorcycles
Video
Adventure & Travel
Cool Stuff / Fun Stuff / Pop Culture
Motorcycles
Video
Summary
From nerves to excitement, this is my journey of redemption on two wheels.

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About 13 years ago, I wanted to learn how to ride, but I failed my motorcycle exam and was so scared and defeated that I never got on a bike ever again. I finally gathered up the courage to get back on two wheels and learned how to ride a dirt bike for the first time. 

In this video, I finally face my fears and learn to ride a dirt bike for the very first time. From the nerves to the excitement, this is my journey of redemption and proving to myself that it’s never too late to try again or do stuff that scares me. Thank you so much to Honda Canada and Gopher Dunes for helping me face my fears, learn a new skill, and gain my confidence back.

Documentary produced by Jodi Lai for AutoTrader x Echo Bay Media

Meet the Author

Jodi Lai
Jodi is a multiple award-winning automotive journalist who has been covering the industry for almost 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award.