I had a great ride today

**Jiminy** · 26th April 2008, 21:16

I left home for a ride this afternoon feeling a bit 'in between moods' because of a girl (what other reason could it be!). For some reason, I felt like riding on my own, so I didn't even stop at the top of the takas as I always do. Down to 'the other side' (the Wairarapa), I carefully rode a nice back road that I had already taken before and opened the throttle in full. As I ride a gentle cruiser, the thought is funny, but still, I did reach some speed previously unknown by me.

After a few moments of that relaxing 'game', I joined another road and found myself between a car and an L-plated 250. The guy in the car obviously knew every inch of that road, and my lines were not that great, so I stayed safely behind.

All three of us had just overtaken a car at a speed, well, 'barely' over the limit when a cop drove past us on the other side of the road. A look in my mirrors, and sure things, here come Blue and Red. I felt sorry for the poor biker angel behind me who, with her L plate, was in for a bad moment.

Well, not quite: for some reason the cop decided to pull over the car we had just overtaken. The driver must have been sooooooo pissed off. Life is so unfair!

Anyway, the short ride, the scraping in the takas, a gigantic friendly wave from a couple of sportbike riders, and the 5 minute chat on the side of the road with the biker angel in Featherston made my day

. Now I remember why I love motorbiking so much!

**Virago** · 26th April 2008, 21:23

Good stuff...! Thanks for sharing.

**BIHB@0610** · 26th April 2008, 21:57

Great yarn. As well as a fabulous ride, which I'm very happy you had, Jiminy, I'm really, REALLY happy to read that men can be "between moods" because of a girl!! It's reassuring to know that it's not just us chicks who suffer mood swings because of the roller coaster of lurve ...

**PrincessBandit** · 26th April 2008, 22:05

Nothing like the freedom of heading out with the plan of just you and the bike and see where the road leads! Never know who you'll meet on the way or have the opportunity to chat with, and the acknowledgement from other riders is always a nice addition to the journey. Good on ya.

**helenoftroy** · 27th April 2008, 00:03

Originally Posted by Jiminy

Anyway, the short ride, the scraping in the takas, a gigantic friendly wave from a couple of sportbike riders, and the 5 minute chat on the side of the road with the biker angel in Featherston made my day

. Now I remember why I love motorbiking so much!

Cool wee story Jiminy

Every rides a new adventure.Its all good eh

**Headbanger** · 27th April 2008, 00:18

Originally Posted by Planna

Great yarn. As well as a fabulous ride, which I'm very happy you had, Jiminy, I'm really, REALLY happy to read that men can be "between moods" because of a girl!! It's reassuring to know that it's not just us chicks who suffer mood swings because of the roller coaster of lurve ...

It was probably more to do with sex.......

Nothing that some porn can't fix.

**JMemonic** · 27th April 2008, 00:46

Some days when you can loose yourself into the ride, losing track of time, there is nothing on the planet like it, well for me that is the case.

**Trudes** · 27th April 2008, 08:27

Nice one!!

**Padmei** · 27th April 2008, 09:05

Its why we ride dude

**fizbin** · 27th April 2008, 09:08

nice one Jimmy! great yarn. +1

**Zuki Bandit** · 27th April 2008, 09:43

Great write up Jiminy!

**Jiminy** · 28th April 2008, 21:18

Thanks everyone. Feels good to have some support here

**hang0ver** · 28th April 2008, 21:54

Originally Posted by Headbanger

Nothing that some porn can't fix.

Amen...

For about 15 minutes, then you gotta get creative.

Maybe talk to the Mormon Few, they keep a stash of twink mags stuffed inside their XL textiles...

I used to try & stay off my bike when fighting with the ex, solved that problem, but no bike at the mo now either... (plays sad country song).

_-H-_

**Mikkel** · 28th April 2008, 23:21

Originally Posted by Jiminy

I left home for a ride this afternoon feeling a bit 'in between moods' because of a girl (what other reason could it be!). For some reason, I felt like riding on my own, so I didn't even stop at the top of the takas as I always do. Down to 'the other side' (the Wairarapa), I carefully rode a nice back road that I had already taken before and opened the throttle in full. As I ride a gentle cruiser, the thought is funny, but still, I did reach some speed previously unknown by me.

After a few moments of that relaxing 'game', I joined another road and found myself between a car and an L-plated 250. The guy in the car obviously knew every inch of that road, and my lines were not that great, so I stayed safely behind.

All three of us had just overtaken a car at a speed, well, 'barely' over the limit when a cop drove past us on the other side of the road. A look in my mirrors, and sure things, here come Blue and Red. I felt sorry for the poor biker angel behind me who, with her L plate, was in for a bad moment.

Well, not quite: for some reason the cop decided to pull over the car we had just overtaken. The driver must have been sooooooo pissed off. Life is so unfair!

Anyway, the short ride, the scraping in the takas, a gigantic friendly wave from a couple of sportbike riders, and the 5 minute chat on the side of the road with the biker angel in Featherston made my day

. Now I remember why I love motorbiking so much!

Sounds like a good trip.

It's not unlikely that the fella you overtook built up some aggro due to the yellow plate passing before his eyes and consequently increased his speed...