When I began riding again two years ago, I had no idea that it would grip me the way it has. And with the number of riding years ahead of me dwindling, I'm going to continue to enjoy as many miles as the good Lord will allow.
I wish you many enjoyable and safe riding miles.
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Mike,
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to go unscathed. I admit to being a bit scathed last year, but the enjoyment of riding has captured me as well. No plans to give it up. The experiences can be so enjoyable. I really like your pictures and thoughts.
Jim
Premeditated Scootin'
Mike:
ReplyDeletehard to believe you've only been riding for two years. You're like a seasoned pro now, sort of like a mini-version of IronDaddy
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
No way, Bob. I'm not even close to Dan. I'm at that dangerous 2 year spot where people feel like thay have it all dialed in. The 2 year point is when things have a high potential to go sideways. I keep remindining myself of that and ride accordingly. Which reminds me, it's time to re-read "Proficient Motorcycling" by David Hough. He'll be at the rally BTW!
ReplyDeleteJim,
ReplyDeleteI didn't mean to skip over your comment. I commented on your blog this morning. Thank you for your kind comment. Congratulations again on you're first year! Stay unscathed my friend!
Congratulations on your anniversary. I wish you many happy riding years to come. Ride safely. Cheers from SonjaM
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonja! I wish you many happy and safe miles on Nella! Looking forward to meeting you, (both)!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mike and may you have many decades ahead of fun and safety.
ReplyDeleteHi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize (or forgot) that you've only had the BMW for a year. Happy anniversary, or whatever it would be. :)
May you continue to have a many more blessed and safe miles ahead!
Happy Anniversary! I like the unscathed bit best.... here’s to the next year, and the one after that, and the one....
ReplyDeleteGeoff,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I might have one decade left but we'll see. That could be a whole new post on when does a person know it's time to hang it up. Kind of like pilots.
Kari,
Thank you. Even though it's been a year with the Beemer, I didn't start blogging until September so it doesn't seem like a year. It seems like ten! :)
Gary,
Thank you. Yeah, the unscathed part is something to ponder considering the danger factor. It's as though it's all held together somehow.
I hope you have many more 'unscathed' miles.
ReplyDeleteThanks Danny! You too!
ReplyDeleteMike:
ReplyDeleteinteresting thought about when to hang up the keys to the bike. The last time I hung the keys it lasted for 20 years. Or we could do what Geoff did, he hung the keys to his Blackbird and downsized to the Triumph Street Triple. Less weight, same or more power, more flickable.
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
Bob,
ReplyDeleteCovering most of Oregon and SW Washington with my job my bike is just right for me with its sportiness and comfort. I'm 6'3" and 185 lbs so the size of my bike is not an issue. It's the things that will come with aging such as slower reaction time, mental awarness, and changing vision. As these things change I wonder when one should stop and how difficult will it be to stop riding. I guess these are just things to think about as we keep enjoying it each day.
Congrats on keeping it upright! Best wishes for many more miles to come.
ReplyDeleteIs there anything in particular you attribute your success to?
That's a very good question, thank you for asking and for your comment! Of course it's only been two years so I'm a humble newbie. I try to keep as many of the elements one should have while riding on my mind like awareness, planning, anticipation, etc. The foundation for those things have come from the years of driving. I've read on other blogs about always putting yourself in a position of being un-hittable. I like that approach.
ReplyDeleteThe other factor that I personally consider to be of major significance in safe riding is something that not everyone might want to realize or admit, and that's divine intervention.
Thank you for your blog, it's very informative and helpful!
It's the dwindling years part that is so sad Mike. I didn't start riding until I turned 34. Sometimes I think it's a good thing, but the time has gone by way too fast.
ReplyDeleteStill, I would rather have ridden for half a life than to never have ridden at all.
To many more years of safe riding Mike!!
Thanks Eve! You look young and are young at heart. Many more safe riding years for you too!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary Mike. You two have had a great year together, and my best wishes for many more!
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