So here is my pole

**Biff** · 21st June 2005, 12:09

I'm a sporty cruiser type. I generally like to take things moderatley slow compared to the 'real' sports bikers out there. I would rather take the view in and enjoy the overall thrill of riding while minimising the risks associated with enjoying my hobby. Although on the rare occassion I do push it a bit harder.

Since becoming a father I've a totally different outlook on life...

**RiderInBlack** · 21st June 2005, 12:26

3. I don't like to be in front, by hate being left behind (especially if I don't know where we are going). Anyone who has ridden with me will know I have 2 main modes:
Mode 1: Going hell for leather at a pace that the upper end of my comfit zone trying to stick with the leading bikes (the vacuum effect).
Mode 2: Knowing that I'm way out classed, not wanting to take the same risks, and/or have lost my mojo, travelling at a brisk crusing pace and waving on those riders that are up my arse to pass.
I will change between these modes on faster rides depending on what my "gut feeling vibes" are. So far the "vibes" have served me well, but there are times that I could do with shutting that "vacuum effect" off and not allow myself to get "sucked along" at a pace nearing the upper eneds of my abilities.

**Brian d marge** · 21st June 2005, 14:28

Originally Posted by Biff

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Since becoming a father I've a totally different outlook on life...

Yup ...agree with you there ....I dont really ride on the road anymore ,,its a pain ,,and not fun around tokyo ,,, BUT ,,,MX ,,, different story ,,,I nail the bastard ....flogg the poor b#tch untill either I or the bike cries enough ...
From the drop ,,,I go as hard as I can ,,,,and block all I can ....cos lurking behind me are 16 yr old with thier balls in the toolbox,,, and they do and will come past me like I am going backwards ...( AND the little SH%$%& wave to thier friends in the middle of jumps lap after lap..)
I cling onto dear life ,,,hoping my heart doesnt stop .....begging the race director to show the checkered flag ,,,,

Stephen

**DEATH_INC.** · 21st June 2005, 14:35

Mostly nowadays I'm going with 3...but on the odd occasion #1 is it.
Only a few short years ago it would have been the other way round.......

Al · 21st June 2005, 15:22

I am #4, no need to impress or to keep up with anyone, I ride motorcycles for my own enjoyment!

Heading of this thread sounds like fizzer is going to show his "pole"....hehehehe

Al

**Drew** · 21st June 2005, 17:03

Originally Posted by jimbo600

Depends on whos in front. Normally I give it a nudge etc, but if your sorry arse is in front then all bets are off, it's win at all costs. Not having no Chris Cornell lookalike beat me.

I could look like the hunchback of Notredame, and still put the shits up you. Dont worry bout what I look like, and wory more bout how to get passed.

**Drew** · 21st June 2005, 17:09

Originally Posted by Al

Heading of this thread sounds like fizzer is going to show his "pole"....hehehehe

Al

If I did that, be more than just your avatar crying, you would never feel like a real man again

Just playin with ya, I'm a lesbian trapped in a mans body.

**DingDong** · 21st June 2005, 17:19

I enjoy my ride better when I dont have to make repairs to the bike or to me

... more concerned with getting a ticket myself

**JohnBoy** · 21st June 2005, 22:15

if riding in good conditions i will always push as hard as possible to beat the person ahead of me but, i try to keep in mind the point where i start to a bit ragged. thats when i back off, no point in crashing to beat a mate.

this is something that i have learnt the hard way after a couple of good lessons.