almost spiritual experience whilst riding.

[FROSTY:Me]

Whilst out on a decent ride the other day I found myself in an almost trancelike state. The world had slowed down even though I was at the legal speed limit. Totally aware of everything around me yet able to sort out in my head a heap of major and minor issues in my life.
I finished the ride feeling refreshed and as if a huge load had been lifted from my shoulders
Sorry if this sounds like gibberish Im just wondering if I'm alone in this experience.

[yungatart]

Definitely not alone. I love riding for that very reason. it gives me time to think, plan, organise my muddled up head, commune with nature and talk to my God. After that I get to sing to my hearts content!! Yep riding is truly a wonderful thing!

[MSTRS:Me]

Whilst out on a decent ride the other day I found myself in an almost trancelike state. The world had slowed down even though I was at the legal speed limit. Totally aware of everything around me yet able to sort out in my head a heap of major and minor issues in my life.
I finished the ride feeling refreshed and as if a huge load had been lifted from my shoulders
Sorry if this sounds like gibberish Im just wondering if I'm alone in this experience.

No you are not alone, but their names haven't been published yet.
Know what you mean. It is the greatest feeling. Like hooking up that 4th pluglead after trying it on 3 for awhile.

[sAsLEX]

The world had slowed down even though I was at the legal speed limit.

Had that feeling on TS rg coming back from KB rally, felt like I was only going walking pace then a cop flashed me and I relised I wasn't lol

[inlinefour]

Whilst out on a decent ride the other day I found myself in an almost trancelike state. The world had slowed down even though I was at the legal speed limit. Totally aware of everything around me yet able to sort out in my head a heap of major and minor issues in my life.
I finished the ride feeling refreshed and as if a huge load had been lifted from my shoulders
Sorry if this sounds like gibberish Im just wondering if I'm alone in this experience.

I make alot of my major decisions while riding a motorcycle...

[Zed]

Sorry if this sounds like gibberish Im just wondering if I'm alone in this experience.

Well put Frosty. You're not alone there at all!

Motorcycling is my preferred method of escapism, and it is often when I feel most alone with God.

[Ixion]

Nope.Not alone . Know that whereof you speak. Suspect many motorcyclists do, even if not all articulate it. Only surprised if it's the first time it's happened to you.

And agree Mr Zed, too. 'Tis a blessed moment, in all senses of the word.

[FROSTY:Me]

nope Ixion--far from the first time.Funny thing that when Im totally in the zone racing I have a similar experience.Of all things in the last race at taupo I realised I needed washing powder to wash my work clothes

[Ixion]

nope Ixion--far from the first time.Funny thing that when Im totally in the zone racing I have a similar experience.Of all things in the last race at taupo I realised I needed shopping powder to wash my work clothes

Hm. Mr Zed at such times finds his thoughts turn to God. Yours turn toward washing powder. Ah well, who can say which is more important in the great schem of things.

[Zed]

Hm. Mr Zed at such times finds his thoughts turn to God. Yours turn toward washing powder. Ah well, who can say which is more important in the great schem of things.

O don't be so daft Ixion, I've had insignificant thoughts when riding too such as paying my bills!!

[Ixion]

O don't be so daft Ixion, I've had insignificant thoughts when riding too such as paying my bills!!

Calm down, lad. Twas but the contrast betwixt thee speaking of God at such moments and Mr Frosty speaking of washing powder , struck me as amusing. 'Tis the comedy of the sublime and the profane, on two wheels. No offence intended to either party

[myvice]

3 days without riding and Jax wants to kill me!
Best way to clear the head.

[Zed]

Calm down, lad. Twas but the contrast betwixt thee speaking of God at such moments and Mr Frosty speaking of washing powder , struck me as amusing. 'Tis the comedy of the sublime and the profane, on two wheels. No offence intended to either party

Sorry Ixion, I should have used the smilie to clarify that my post was a PT.

As you were...

[erik]

I don't think I've ever had that experience while riding. I think I'm too busy focusing on riding and making sure I don't lose concentration etc. Maybe I'm just not experienced enough.

Kinda on the topic: attached is an article from Australian Motorcycle News on being in the zone.

[Pathos]

After my ride to raglan I stopped at the beach shore and just stared for about half an hour. I had never felt more relaxed.

Its probably because you burn so much adrenalin while riding.