Some years I rode only in the dirt. I absolutely loved the light bike and thrashing. It gave me some skills on the road that I couldn't have gotten any other way.

At age 50 I gave up on the dirt. The falling down didn't bother me, it got to be hard to get up :) But I have usually had a 'second bike'. A KLR for some time and now a Suzuki VStrom. Great on dirt roads and fire lanes. I just love back country camping and exploring.

I love that you take your bike off the common road. It's where life is lived, on the edge of things.

Thanks Vilimir. Another terrific post that I deeply enjoy.