06-21-2015, 11:36 AM
I like the odd large group ride for a worthy cause, although I seldom know anyone. I enjoy the noise and the energy that appears when a large group of motorcycles sets out for a trip. I don't always enjoy watching the antics of some of the idiots some events flush out, but there are ways to keep out of their way.
Most of the time, though, I ride alone and thoroughly enjoy it. I can persuade myself I have all sorts of abilities I don't, but there's no one there either to compare with or contradict me. I can go as fast or slow as I want and stop and start when I want.
In the past 12 months I've also done a couple of long distance rides with Pterodactyl; once another bloke came with us as well. They've been good rides. We get on well and, on a trip of more than a couple of days, it's good to have someone to talk with in the evenings. The riding with just two of us is good too. Pterodactyl is usually kind enough not to get too far ahead and we seem happy to ride along a similar pace. I hope I get to do some more riding with him this year.
Most of the time, though, I ride alone and thoroughly enjoy it. I can persuade myself I have all sorts of abilities I don't, but there's no one there either to compare with or contradict me. I can go as fast or slow as I want and stop and start when I want.
In the past 12 months I've also done a couple of long distance rides with Pterodactyl; once another bloke came with us as well. They've been good rides. We get on well and, on a trip of more than a couple of days, it's good to have someone to talk with in the evenings. The riding with just two of us is good too. Pterodactyl is usually kind enough not to get too far ahead and we seem happy to ride along a similar pace. I hope I get to do some more riding with him this year.