After many miles and a lot of good times, I am taking a longish hiatus from biking. As some of you know, I had a minor crash a few months ago and walked away relatively unscathed, but had a bit of time to think.
I love riding a motorcycle. I have always been aware that there are risks, but at the same time, I have felt that the freedom and joy of riding were more than enough compensation. Some of my happiest and most "centered" moments ever (forgive me, I am a native Kalifornian) have occurred as I have ridden through this beautiful country that we all share. I love riding, and if I was just a bit more sentimental I'd be shedding a tear in the old' keyboard even as I type.
So why's it over for now? Well, in short, it's not just about me anymore. With a young son (16 months) and another baby on the way, it's time for me to really focus on my domestic life for a while. It's not so much a question of reducing risk (tho that's important) but also just being around for the kids when they need me. Like most of us, I am limited for time and I would not be right in the head if I didn't put being there for the youngsters ahead of everything else...so there's just not going to be much time to ride.
There will be time to hang out, teach how to be a good person, watch 'em grow, and just be Daddy, and that is the most important thing right now.
I will have some nice bike goodies for sale soon as I convert the bike back to a more stock form in preparation for selling it. I will miss biking very much, but I know this is the right decision. I hope to drop in from time to time, and I hope you all understand. What a great bunch of folks, and sorry I have not met most of you in person.
What's the emoticon for this? I don't know. All the best, thanks for everything, and may the wind be at your back and the cages far away. Keep the shiny side down, and may the Big Guy or whomever you believe in always watch over you.
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I love riding a motorcycle. I have always been aware that there are risks, but at the same time, I have felt that the freedom and joy of riding were more than enough compensation. Some of my happiest and most "centered" moments ever (forgive me, I am a native Kalifornian) have occurred as I have ridden through this beautiful country that we all share. I love riding, and if I was just a bit more sentimental I'd be shedding a tear in the old' keyboard even as I type.
So why's it over for now? Well, in short, it's not just about me anymore. With a young son (16 months) and another baby on the way, it's time for me to really focus on my domestic life for a while. It's not so much a question of reducing risk (tho that's important) but also just being around for the kids when they need me. Like most of us, I am limited for time and I would not be right in the head if I didn't put being there for the youngsters ahead of everything else...so there's just not going to be much time to ride.
There will be time to hang out, teach how to be a good person, watch 'em grow, and just be Daddy, and that is the most important thing right now.
I will have some nice bike goodies for sale soon as I convert the bike back to a more stock form in preparation for selling it. I will miss biking very much, but I know this is the right decision. I hope to drop in from time to time, and I hope you all understand. What a great bunch of folks, and sorry I have not met most of you in person.
What's the emoticon for this? I don't know. All the best, thanks for everything, and may the wind be at your back and the cages far away. Keep the shiny side down, and may the Big Guy or whomever you believe in always watch over you.
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