Who do you become when you swap to your biker gear and jump on the bike?

**Conquiztador** · 5th February 2009, 17:07

OK, so I know what the "sensible brigade" will tell me here...

But surely there is a change in you when you get out of your work gear (be that an overall, a suit or a uniform) and you get the leathers on and jump on the bike.

If nothing else, then at least there is a freedom that comes over you, nobody can reach you.

You might not become Captain America, Rossi or Ghost Rider. But surely there is a change?

Years ago before marriage and kids I used to go for looong rides (weeks). I just pack up the most important and take off. And I be honest, there was some Easy Rider'ish in what I did. As much as I had to get back to the grey daily thingy, for a short moment I was free. Today there is still a little of that when I jump on a bike. Even if only for a few hours. I become quite mellow actually, happy to see the world go by. No hurry.

**Maha** · 5th February 2009, 17:10

Yes there is a change, I walk funny/differently than normal in my leathers, I noticed that the other day. I dont beleive I take on any sort of persona.

**Ixion** · 5th February 2009, 17:21

Myself, I become Mrs Amelia Rowntree, 37, Laburnum Ave Hammersmith. Discrete disciplinary services for mature gentlemen.

**tommygun** · 5th February 2009, 17:21

Freedom is a good word to use. I always feel free on the bike from the daily grind etc. So thats me then, a freedom biker....hahahaha

**Ixion** · 5th February 2009, 17:22

Originally Posted by Maha

Yes there is a change, I walk funny/differently than normal in my leathers, I noticed that the other day. I dont beleive I take on any sort of persona.

Oh, is that why. I thought it was piles.

**Mikkel** · 5th February 2009, 17:45

I become Sir Sweatalot as I swagger off to my trusty steed ready to run down foul dragons and road demons on the battlefields of Canterbury.

**Katman** · 5th February 2009, 17:54

I'm the same person on or off a bike.

Anyone that assumes another persona when they transform into 'Motorcycle Man' is degrading Motorcycling.

**Gremlin** · 5th February 2009, 17:54

... Gremlin ...

**puddytat** · 5th February 2009, 17:55

I become very focused,as my earplugs start to block off the noise of the world & I slip into a zen like state of single mindedness or, is it mindlessness....

**MsKABC** · 5th February 2009, 17:58

I change from being a 30-something stay-at-home-mum with a mortgage etc etc, to a young and carefree girl racer again. Well, sort of - I still ride like a nana, before you start jumping up and down Katman, but I feel like a girl racer, and it's wonderfully cathartic

**AD345** · 5th February 2009, 18:04

Originally Posted by Katman

I'm the same person on or off a bike.

Anyone that assumes another persona when they transform into 'Motorcycle Man' is degrading Motorcycling.

Your spiritual guardianship of the soul of motorcycling is humbling to behold.

**Katman** · 5th February 2009, 18:06

Originally Posted by AD345

Your spiritual guardianship of the soul of motorcycling is humbling to behold.

You missed out the capital M.

**AD345** · 5th February 2009, 18:10

Originally Posted by Katman

You missed out the capital M.

I had it in originally but figured then I'd have to capitalise Spiritual Guardianship as well and couldn't be bothered (true story)

**beyond** · 5th February 2009, 18:12

I go from being a nearly 52 year old Warehouse manager, happily married man and Father to someone who thoroughly enjoys the freedom of motorcyling and every care of the world disappears as I prepare my entry, apex and exit of every corner.

I ride concentrating so fully on what I am doing that I don't need to worry about all the worries

I love riding.

Just to keep Katman happy, yep, I'm the same bloke but riding does change you. It has to because it's so enjoyable and so much fun. It releases you so much to be one with your bike, the road and your surroundings.