What is the reason we ride?

[Conquiztador]

I travelled down to Timaru from Napier for work on a bike. I could have been flying. But I wanted to ride.

Every question I asked had the same answer: Take the plane.
Apart from: What do I want to do?

The negatives accumulated:
- I could not use my bike, so I had to take my sons 400cc
- His bike needed work, needed a WOF, needed REGO
- Nothing went smoothly, I got going late. 8pm. It was dark.
- I smashed in to a Pukeko and a Possum.
- It started raining in Welly. I got wet.
- Rear tyre blew in middle of nowhere.
- Ex who had my kids while I was away blew.
- I missed the last ferry
- For the final 500k's I could only ride max 70k/h.
- 1/2 doz cagers tried to end my suffering.

But there was many positives:
- My sons bike is now done and runs sweet.
- I met Shirley
- Apart from in Welly, there was no more rain.
- I met Paul
- I just loved the riding!
- I learnt how to get across Cook Straight for $69 and include a cabin and food in to that!
- I was free for a few days (even if it was only an illusion...)
- Everywhere I went someone wanted to talk bikes with me
- I learnt to respect my sons 400cc
- I have added to my memory bank.


For those who want the long version, please feel free to read todays entry in my blog. Here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/bl...1704&entry=538

Riding has only one purpose: to satisfy the rider.
The ultimate in selfishness.

[AlBundy]

What's a meory bank?

That something the maoris store memories in?

Sounds like fun dude... Road trips just are good and, once you're home and it's all done, quite enjoyable to look back on...

[Headbanger]

I figured the answer to your question was enjoyment, that was before opening the thread.

An Epic ride should be full of epic events, including rain and possums, and they should always start off by running late due to bike hiccups.

You have a blog?, Wheres that at then?

This site seems to have an endless supply of nooks and crannies.

[CB ARGH]

The reason we ride motorbikes is because of the vibrations on our sexual organs, according to my dipshit brother.

[Conquiztador]

You have a blog?, Wheres that at then?

This site seems to have an endless supply of nooks and crannies.

Top of page click on "Blogging"

Then click on "Blog Directory" and it is there.

[Headbanger]

Whao, That's a lot of words.

[Headbanger]

whao, That was an excellent ride report.

[Lucy]

The reason we ride motorbikes is because of the vibrations on our sexual organs, according to my dipshit brother.

Ahhhhh. Ding......!

[Mystic13]

We ride because whether we know it or not... it gives us freedom.

I'm not talking about freedom, out on the road, to go where we want.

I'm not talking about freedom from the laws of physics that a cage is tied to.

I'm not talking about the freedom of expression.

I'm not talking about the freedom to push the limits of performance.




I am talking about the freedom from thoughts, worries, what's for dinner, what the boss is on about, whether I should change jobs, whether she's likes me and the many other distracting thoughts that consume us.

Riding a bike, especially through twisties and at speed requires total concentration on what we're doing. With so many variables going on, all other thoughts are pushed from our mind and in that instant time stands still and we are free from being human in a western society effectionately known as "the rat race". It's like the monk who chants one phrase to clear his mind.

Riding is our meditation and our way to connect with everything that is important to a human being.

With riding we can let go of stress and clutter, we get to clean out the mind. Riding puts us at peace. Riding is good for our health and well being.

Many people don't understand what it means to ride.... and many times as riders we just can't explain it. It's an experience and as such can only be understood through experience.

Riding allows the human spirit to be at peace. And that, whether we know it or not, is why we ride.

[spookytooth]

well said Mystic13

[vifferman]

I ride because I yam.

[BigG]

Ya ride your bike cos ridings in your blood, theres nothing else better, you have a feeling of power, go whare ya want and not be bugged by backseat drivers, instant power at your grasp........bla..bla...bla

[slimjim]

[QUOTE=AlBundy;1826688]What's a meory bank?

That something the maoris store memories in?

...say what.!..:slap:..gees wayne..

O well not many maoris down your way is there..

nice little ride alright..just whats biking is all about..

[gijoe1313]

It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions. The highs and lows that only motorbiking enthusiasts get about our choice of lifestyle. Those elusive zen moments when we get a series of twisties or line just right ... the bonhomie and esprit we feel with other riders that we click with and the benefits of friendship and shared experiences.

Mmmmm, ride two wheels any time ...

[spookytooth]

Riding is about the only time that nothing else matter.Me the bike and the road ahead,40 years doing it hasn't dulled the thrill if anything its more fun now