I know exactly what you mean when you say you miss them. I miss mines too.... these were some good memories I wanted to share. Now I have a wife and two kids~ change to something a little bit more subtle and safe. Golf anyone?? :) oh man oh man....
You are viewing a single comment's thread from:
Golf...Lol...I tried it and it's not for me. 😂
Things change for sure and, if I'm honest, the roads here are so dangerous that being exposed on a bike exacerbates the opportunity for trouble; it's a shame. I remember having to ride so aggressively to stay out of harms way and even then people cut me off, pulled out in front of me and generally acted the fool. I guess it's something only a person who has ridden understands.
I went and test rode the new R1 not too long ago with the view to buying it but something in my head just said no , don't get it...Common sense maybe? I'm still thinking about it but in reality it's unlikely to happen.
In my opinion I think the most safest way to enjoy riding is with groups on a weekend or on the track if you like to try racing. The problem we face with dangers are always when others dont know you are there. And this directly I am talking about riding in regular busy streets... its not about you being careful, its actually the other people who is not aware of riders or dont care. Cars have shields 360 degrees all around them... bikes dont... so in an accident the one who is at most lost is the bike rider. As a result, when I live in Asia I will switch my riding strictly to ride with group on weekends or race on track.
I'm lucky here, we have a lot of open road with few people on them, I mean away from the cities. It makes for some very good riding. I prefer it to track days actually as on track days things always seem to get too serious. The freedom of the open road is what I love.
Your right, the feeling of freedom in an open road is definitely a lot refreshing and satisfying than on the track. Racing motorcycles to me feels like going to the gym... I want better performance than last time and to do so every second counts and total focus is required. It does help build mental and physical endurance... after the race... I usually knock out. Zzzzzzzzz :)
Thanks for the comment!~
That's a good analogy, the gym comment. I like racing but the track feels too limiting sometimes. Riding and ending up in some new place, that moment I swing off the bike, stretch out and take my helmet off...It's glorious after a decent ride in the country.
A ride in the country is always a good memory... One thing I like about riding in country side is the smell of fresh air, and the temperature of the air changing as I ride. :)
Exactly, and only those who have done it will understand. 😁