Exactly, spot on.
Exactly, spot on.
However, I do feel sorry for those who have to ride in days like today because of no other option.
I got some bad slips today in my car, not alone the bike!
@tom_e , @TallPaul_S are you both riding in today?
There was a big smash up this morning with a lorry and a car on the M18 sliproad from the A1m, not nice.
Depends on your definition of fun
I had a fair few breakages and learned a few very important lessons but I wouldn't change it for the world. They're nowhere near as bad as road crashes though, those were the two that put me in A&E.
I use to say that, its only when you find yourself in that position you start to see it ain't pretty and you start questioning it.Always remember, there are much worse ways to go than riding your bike. I'd rather be grinning with a good lean on round a corner and it's suddenly all over than die slowly or die in a crappy car on a boring commute or something.
Just gotta hope it is an instant one and not paralysis or permanent (life altering) damage.
Could never see myself giving up riding because of an accident (unless I had to of course). I've had one and got off pretty lucky I suppose, could have had a properly crushed leg but the rad got in the way
Without fear there's no fun, the higher the risk the better the adrenaline rush you get.
Ouch...Stupidity coupled with bad luck. Trying to get a BBQ going with white spirits is not a good idea, the bottle exploded in my hand and showered me in burning fuel...
My upper chest/neck up to my chin is now mainly covered in the skin that was removed from both thighs since the first graft contracted so badly I could hardly move my neck so had to have a second one. Not the best way to get 5 months off work in retrospect
I really want to get back on the bike, not ridden since August last year when I had the accident. I can drive ok but my neck movement is still a bit limited when turning my head (i.e. life savers) so been working hard on the physio trying to get more movement. Starting laser therapy this week which may help.
I remember the video, looked painful... you weren't going quick either. I've a few alternatives in mind to keep me occupied in my free time once I recover fully.
The angels kicked out a few times when I was getting a bit too confident. But they're good all round tyres, not the best when you're really pushing it though.
Ty
+1 that makes two of usI don't think that's me on the road. I generally love the power/acceleration. That gives me a rush. I don't need to be flying round a bend at 80, wondering if I'll live through it to enjoy my riding. In fact, I would hate that.
Your comment also makes me think you wont last long before you'll want to get back on a bike
.I've always found speeding boring, I prefer cornering/bends over straight empty roads.
Why?Your comment also makes me think you wont last long before you'll want to get back on a bike
I've always found speeding boring, I prefer cornering/bends over straight empty roads.
I don't find 'touring' all that fun, I've done a few trips. But they weren't fun, cautious riding not knowing what type of bend was coming up was tiring.
One of the ways, yes.
Hence why I said that renting makes more sense, don't have to do the boring miles on a bike.
