Let's face it - it IS the big question. The simple biological answer (not to be contemplated by anyone "visual") is that Mum and Dad got it on about 9 months before your first breath and the rest is a function of nutrition and safety. I'm inclined to accept that is a matter of history although all the more remarkable in my case as Mum and Dad currently find it hard to knowingly be in the same town, let alone the same bed swapping genetic material. I'd like to ask the ...
*scratches head* - thinking of a topic to write about. Ok so bikes will be a good way to start this off ...how I got into bikes. Prior to the dream of owning a bike the ride on mower was the way to go. After I realised what the turtle and rabbit symbols ment on the mower it was time to try it out. Grew up on a farm so riding this 4 wheel beast at max speed was still a real snail pace. And managed to crash it into the grapevine. My brother and I made ...
Well - today's a typical day really. Nothing serious going on (in my mind) but theres enough going on to sink the average frigate (or at least help the NZ Navy ones break down) Lets see - there's the upcoming trip for work. Auckland, Prague, Virginia, Boston, Austin (Texas), Houston, Austin again... and home again... and to be honest the bit I'm looking forward is the home again. Round the world yippee... NOT A few company sponsored nights out on the piss won't hurt ...
Dedicated to the memory of our Mentor, Uncle B. Originally Posted by chanceyy my pick this week is steam .. getting used to a new heavier bike & feeling like you are starting over .. Originally Posted by Steam I rode to and from work, no time for fun this week as I have been working too much. BUT... I had three bikes to choose from, so that was nice. I rode a bit on each, they are quite different. Oh I suppose I did practise, the heavier ...
Dedicated to the memory of our Mentor, Uncle B. Originally Posted by Nasty This week I pick Chanceyy ... there are several things from her lessons that it is good for us to remember as we are learning .. or even for the more experienced of those among us!! Originally Posted by chanceyy ...what did I learn, this bike seriously makes me smile when i ride her, no matter what others are doing I am consciously riding to my own ability. Learning her lil tricks ...
Dedicated to the memory of our Mentor, Uncle B. Lissa’s Selection:This week I pick Rosie. Originally Posted by Rosie Two focuses for today were being aware of, and riding at, the speed limit, and trying to keep my revs above 5k (ie. Changing gears more often). Shows she is getting comfortable on her bike, and learning to change up/down gears according to the road.. ie cornering etc. Originally Posted by Rosie Lake ...
Dedicated to the memory of our Mentor, Uncle B. Originally Posted by chanceyy I have selected Steam for this weeks pick. Steam has proven that the cost of attending a course is money well spent. Originally Posted by Steam Near Miss #154 Today (waitangi eve) I practised emergency braking in a Real Life situation, when some lunatic cut me off on purpose! It was good to have been practising this during the weekend. I didn't lock up either ...
Dedicated to the memory of our Mentor, Uncle B. Originally Posted by Lissa This week I pick Steam's post as the winner.. for a varity of reasons. I love the fact you have a ginny as well.. takes a special type of person to handle one. Also the fact you really do seem to love it. Cornering I can relate too... and going over the Takas.. awesome even after you crashed! I havent done that as yet myself. Well done! My sunday ride... just ...
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