The "are you going to give up biking?" questions begin...

**Macstar** · 4th April 2008, 22:35

After 3 years of riding I unfortunately had a relatively minor bin last weekend (broke my wrist and damaged my pride). It was my fault. I disrespected the roads and my bike and paid the price. I also involved another motorist who thankfully faired better than I did.

A week later, bones are mending, assessors are assessing and the vividness of the event is somewhat fading, BUT - initital comments of, "I'm glad you're ok" from friends and family are rapidly turning into, "So are you going to give up biking?". I am not quite the 'rebelloius teenager' anymore, so when important people to me say such things I try to take their comments on board and hear them out. Let's be clear though, there's absolutely no freekin way that last weekend's inncident is going to stop me biking. I hope what it will do over the next 6-8 weeks however (whilst my wrist heals) is take me down a few pegs and provide a semi-needed reality check.

The point I really want to make however, is that despite the risks involved with biking (and even more especially to me with a previous medical condition), I would be truly devastated if I had to give biking away. I am always looking forward to the next ride, go as often as possible and have a healthy number of fellow biker mates. And without being stupid about it, so must you guys (love bikes and riding that is).

Anyway, I needed to get these thoughts off my chest and share them with some folk who hopefully know and can relate with what I'm saying.

I look forward to joining you all back on the road soon, hopefully as a better and safer rider.

Macstar

**EJK** · 4th April 2008, 22:41

You rock dude

**Headbanger** · 4th April 2008, 22:42

Reminds me of the time I was telling the ambulance crew I was fine, Sorry they had wasting their time coming out, But as soon as I could figure out how to stand up and perhaps walk I was going to drag my bike out of the fence it was smashed through, Somehow fix the extensive damage, and continue my ride up to Auckland......

**Macstar** · 4th April 2008, 22:45

Ha!, that's denial and adrenallin/shock. I rode my bike home after the bin with a broken wrist. Then parked the bike safely in the garage and went to the A&E!

**TOTO** · 4th April 2008, 22:47

Good on you Macstar. Respect to every word brother. Looking forward to riding behind you (coz I too slow you know) SOON. Get better. We are waiting for your return on the stage.

**erix** · 4th April 2008, 23:08

respect...
hope you heal fast...

**Macstar** · 4th April 2008, 23:13

Cheers fellas!

**scumdog** · 4th April 2008, 23:22

After x number of years riding yeah its time to give it away.

**gijoe1313** · 4th April 2008, 23:33

I guess the genuflecting and thoughtful cogitation of one's circumstances and what preceded it is always a good exercise to go through

Good on you for heeding the words of others, weighing up their concerns and coming to a decision for yourself!

And yep, know what you mean about riding your bike ....

Heal up and get the bike repaired in the meanwhile?

**Usarka** · 4th April 2008, 23:51

so do you want a white picket fence doing the same boring shit day after day, or do you want to mix upi you life with experiences, focus, risk, and bliss.

Your call.......

**scumdog** · 4th April 2008, 23:57

Originally Posted by Macstar

After 3 years of riding I unfortunately had a relatively minor bin last weekend
Macstar

After three years of riding I'm not surprised you binned - you must of been totaly exhausted!!!

**TOTO** · 5th April 2008, 00:22

Originally Posted by scumdog

After three years of riding I'm not surprised you binned - you must of been totaly exhausted!!!

hahahahahaha funny man.

**Mikkel** · 5th April 2008, 00:48

Good thing you didn't get messed up too badly! I think you're going about it in exactly the right manner... I'm sure you'll be sweet.

Originally Posted by Macstar

A week later, bones are mending, assessors are assessing and the vividness of the event is somewhat fading, BUT - initital comments of, "I'm glad you're ok" from friends and family are rapidly turning into, "So are you going to give up biking?". I am not quite the 'rebelloius teenager' anymore, so when important people to me say such things I try to take their comments on board and hear them out. Let's be clear though, there's absolutely no freekin way that last weekend's inncident is going to stop me biking. I hope what it will do over the next 6-8 weeks however (whilst my wrist heals) is take me down a few pegs and provide a semi-needed reality check.

Being able to take good advice onboard is a commendable trait that a lot of people would benefit from having...
However, sometimes the appropriate answer to a question is "Fuck Off!" and I think that is indeed the case with the "So are you going to give up biking?" question.

I hope you mend well!

**BiK3RChiK** · 5th April 2008, 05:56

Originally Posted by Macstar

BUT - initital comments of, "I'm glad you're ok" from friends and family are rapidly turning into, "So are you going to give up biking?". I am not quite the 'rebelloius teenager' anymore, so when important people to me say such things I try to take their comments on board and hear them out. Let's be clear though, there's absolutely no freekin way that last weekend's inncident is going to stop me biking.

Macstar

I wonder how many of them, after having a minor ding in their car think 'I wonder if I should give up driving'! Driving/Riding become an integral part of our being and the thought of giving up either just never enters the equation.

Hope you heal quick. Reflection can only make all of us better riders, methinks.