AllistonGT
Well-known member
More fatal motorcycle accidents happen in rural areas
Well yea speed would do that. More accidents happen in urban areas.
More fatal motorcycle accidents happen in rural areas
I dont know about the rest, but I cannot live without riding on this earth
Rest assured if your like me you WILL regret hanging them up
While i agree with the mentality, something can't really be avoided timing wise. Experience and knowing what to look for and expect (head movement, car positioning, hand movement in car, etc) decreases a lot of the chances of being stuck in a less than ideal position. I do "agressive defensive" riding... i get out of blind spots as fast as i can, i try to be in control, and if i can, i try to be marginally faster than moving traffic (say 10kph) that way i've got less static time next to the same driver that might've not spotted me.
What you said, the quote comes down to this, life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of what you do with it. Bringing in all that negative energy to your riding was definitely not the best idea, so instead of focusing on it you try to make something out of it!
I see all these people doing stupid moves on the road, not wanting to share the road to save 1.5 seconds on their commute, stressing them for no reason. I just don't see the point.
Citing marijuana laws, increased cell phone use, and bad drivers as compelling reasons to stop riding is, I'm afraid, a ridiculously lame argument. Come on. Really. You can just as easily be killed walking down the the street like one of the 10 unlucky souls up at Yonge and Finch. Why let fear of such scenarios dictate your life?Guys
In light of the upcoming marijuana laws,
the increased use of cell phones and the resulting traffic crashes,
**** drivers all around,
is anyone having second thoughts regarding motorcycling in general ?
Am I wrong to enjoy riding in traffic? I've been riding 40+ years and I like to think, despite the deteriorating quality of general driver's skills, I'm pretty good at predicting what people are going to do, and can figure out which cars to avoid.
I find it challenges and stimulates me mentally; which is important for mental health and brain function as we age (I'm old!).
I read a study that showed British motorcycle couriers had far lower rates of Alzheimer's and dementia than the general public, the hypothesis was that the constant mental stimulation of riding in traffic kept their brain function at a higher level than the average person.
I read a study that showed British motorcycle couriers had far lower rates of Alzheimer's and dementia than the general public, the hypothesis was that the constant mental stimulation of riding in traffic kept their brain function at a higher level than the average person.
And also another thing i try to do, is go 'out of my way' to be courteous. ie. if you put your signal, i'm letting you in and giving you space (the opposite is also true, no signal, you no go) I'm hoping that it might maybe give us a better reputation on the road making cagers rage less at us, understanding that it's not all about ride of 6ix and wheelies and 'i know this guy who died riding' and maybe, just maybe, they will have a bigger tendency in the future to look at motorcycles like these people who let me in when i put my flasher on.^^^^^^ This! All of this! Only other thing I do is ease off the throttle when a cager wants to swing his dick around and race past me because he has a point to prove. Have your win buddy, I'm still having more fun!
I don't doubt that. When I arrive at work after a ride I'm mentally engaged, pumped up and ready to go. When I arrive at work after a drive, I'm lethargic and scrambling for that morning coffee. When I arrive at work after taking public transit, I feel plain ****** to be honest.
Cycling is great too and the health benefits are well documented - all the mentioned mental aspects plus physical/cardiovascular. On a nice sunny day though, it's very very hard to resist taking the one with the motor out instead...
Concerned with legalization of weed? I smell weed on the DVP all the time during the rush hour commute. Anyone else notice?
Am I wrong to enjoy riding in traffic? I've been riding 40+ years and I like to think, despite the deteriorating quality of general driver's skills, I'm pretty good at predicting what people are going to do, and can figure out which cars to avoid.
I find it challenges and stimulates me mentally; which is important for mental health and brain function as we age (I'm old!).
I read a study that showed British motorcycle couriers had far lower rates of Alzheimer's and dementia than the general public, the hypothesis was that the constant mental stimulation of riding in traffic kept their brain function at a higher level than the average person.
And also another thing i try to do, is go 'out of my way' to be courteous. ie. if you put your signal, i'm letting you in and giving you space (the opposite is also true, no signal, you no go) I'm hoping that it might maybe give us a better reputation on the road making cagers rage less at us, understanding that it's not all about ride of 6ix and wheelies and 'i know this guy who died riding' and maybe, just maybe, they will have a bigger tendency in the future to look at motorcycles like these people who let me in when i put my flasher on.
Also province-wide shortages of Pringles and Häagen-Dazs.