09-13-2023, 03:26 AM
Why?
Freedom, but more than just that untethered feeling that is akin to flying and more than the mystique of the "open road". Riding a motorcycle is not second nature to me. It demands my complete attention virtually all the time. That focus on a singular task pushes thoughts of my business, of problems in the world, of nagging personal issues out of my brain. I've had similar mentally liberating experiences with waterskiing, golf, and fly fishing, but none of those require sustained attention for hours at a time as does riding a motorbike. My mind does fill with images I've encountered on a ride, but contemplation of those things have to wait until I'm off the bike. Riding frees my mind.
Oh, and it's fun as cuss!
Freedom, but more than just that untethered feeling that is akin to flying and more than the mystique of the "open road". Riding a motorcycle is not second nature to me. It demands my complete attention virtually all the time. That focus on a singular task pushes thoughts of my business, of problems in the world, of nagging personal issues out of my brain. I've had similar mentally liberating experiences with waterskiing, golf, and fly fishing, but none of those require sustained attention for hours at a time as does riding a motorbike. My mind does fill with images I've encountered on a ride, but contemplation of those things have to wait until I'm off the bike. Riding frees my mind.
Oh, and it's fun as cuss!