Two women and a bike

[R6chick]

Yup, I think all Mums worry about us from time to time, i know my mum is always worried about me having a accident. And thats after about 3 years of watching me race motocross with several big crashes. I think she worries more now that I have a road bike.... dunno why cauz I am alot more cautious on the road than off road riding.... guess its cauz "you don't get seen as easliy" and all that.... She knows that I love riding motorbikes and her worry ain't gunna stop me. She blames all her grey hairs on me too... I say do what you want... lifes too short!!!

[Bikernereid]

My dad (if he was alive) would have said I am coming with you, cos he always wanted to go round Europe on a bike.

But his response to other stuff would have pretty much have been the same as your dads!!

My dad just said "Don't come running to me if you break both your legs then." 'nuff said.

[Number One]

my mum knows I'm racing buckets and seems quite supportive but doesn't know that I've bought another road bike and am riding every day.....

[helenoftroy]

I agree with the whole Just Do It thing, because life is short and you have to do what makes you happy. Explain to your Mum that this will make you happy! Its a dream you cherish, a wonderful opportunity that most people only dream of, and one helpful thing you can do to reassure her

Its more that I'll be on my deathbed someday, and wishing I'd done that great thing I always dreamed of doing, whatever it might be, when its all too late to make it happen. I couldn't imagine anything worse than that.

maxworldbiker says it well

Im 50!!Got my bike license at 15(very lucky & had a supportive mum),always had a bike till at 28,pregnant with my first born,could'nt do my jacket up over my growing bump so sold my bike

About 3 yrs ago brought a trail bike,my young ones have learnt to ride and now I realise why I love bikes-there is nothing else that makes me this happy....its that simple

My youngest,Sam(casualty) is 17 & loves riding with the same passion as me.

Just do it!!Im very envious