Irondad has written a thoughtful post about why we motorcyclists ride motorcycles, especially in dreary weather conditions.
What is it about riding?
I found that interesting, because I was wondering the same thing last week.
I can honestly say that I will miss my motorcycle more than ever on the days that I am forced to leave it behind due to weather.
Yes, I do ride quite a lot in the winter. Since it's just cold and wet but not icy, I feel justified in what others would consider to be an act of insanity.
But that got me to thinking, how do I justify my insanity?
My response?
Balisada said...
I don't justify my insanity.
I embrace it.
I proudly put tiger ears and a tail on my helmet and 24 packs of toilet paper on the Rebel, knowing full well that I will probably end up on YouTube as fodder for jokes.
I will ride in the pouring rain with just a RevIt Jacket, blue jeans, and tiger-eared-adorned-helmet, fully aware that my feet are swimming in their own pool of water and I literally leave a trail of water dripping off my soaked jeans when I walk inside. I know that drivers shake their heads when they see me riding in the rain and wonder what would compel someone to ride a motorcycle in such miserable weather.
Why?
Because no where does it say that life was intended to be taken seriously.
Because if someone were to offer to give me my dream vehicle, I would honestly get to say:
"Sorry, I already bought it. I rode it to work today."
Ta!
Balisada- 10:51 AM
So I am embracing my insanity.
Proudly, in fact.
Ta!
Balisada
Ride proud!
ReplyDeleteHi Balisada,
ReplyDeleteI followed a link from Irondad's blog over here.
When you're riding nothing is miserable...even the rain. :)
The first time I rode in rain all the raindrops on my shield drove me crazy. Today I rode home in the rain, and I didn't even notice the rain on the shield. It was just another pleasant afternoon on the bike.
btw - I love your tiger ears and tail!
Keith: You ride proud too!
ReplyDeleteBluekat: The rain drove me nuts at first, but find that I like the rain. Everything seems better on a motorcycle somehow.
I think I'm a better rider in the rain. My mind doesn't wander. I'm more anxious/aware of road conditions. I've actually set a goal to ride every ride like it is raining.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think all those rain drops keep our attention from wandering, because my mind wanders less in the rain too!
ReplyDeleteBalisada
What's the saying? People say I suffer from insanity but I actually enjoy every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteLike Keith said, Ride Proud.
Keep up the good work! I invite you to see my post, I hope you will find interesting too.
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