.......because it makes me feel alive.

 

It's just something I do. Always have and always will. From my first ancient 2 cylinder Japanese bike to Lord knows how many crotch rockets to Harleys. I just do.

 

I actually never thought about why I love to ride. I think from the first time I saw a motorcycle I just knew that was me. Luckily, I come from a large Family of riders so I got a lot of seat time. First bike was a PW 50 when I was five and have had a bike of some sort every since.

After 30 years of riding not only do I still love them, I love all the memories I have on them. From motocross, cross country, desert, and enduro racing to track days on sport bikes and putting in miles on a Harley I love it all.

Also, the time I spent with my Dad, grandfather, uncles, and cousins turning wrenches in each other's garages is priceless. Two-stroke, four-stroke, v-twin, parallel twin, flat twin, inline 4......we've broke em all.

I'm not brand loyal (although I'd be lying if I said I wasn't partial to KTM), if it has two wheels and a motor I want to ride it. Ive been lucky enough to ride A TON of different makes and models and all have something great about them.

I've been a sponsored rider and worked in the industry from dealer to the factory. Being sponsored was badass, working in the industry sucked ***. The old adage held true for me, don't make your passion your job. It may have just been the part of the industry I worked in, however I don't regret it, just wasn't what I thought it would be.

Having said all that, I will always have a bike in the garage. When I can't ride anymore the bike will move into the living room just so I can see it everyday. I'm grateful for every ride, and will choose the bike over the truck whenever possible.

Like my grandpa used to say, keep the rubber side down and the handlebars between the ditches!

 

i like to go fast, that's why i ride crotch rockets.
love the pull/vibration of a road kings 1500 motor/open pipes.
helps release stress.
the feeling of a bug smacking me in the face.
the feeling of going through a corner.
and so many more reasons why i ride!!

stoney

 

As basic a need as shelter, food, water, heat, and oxygen.

 

Because I don't want to walk, but If I had to explain it to myself I probably wouldn't understand it eather.

 

I ride because I ride because I ride...

Always have and always will!

 

 

 

Very well said, just pointing it in a direction and exploring is one of my main reasons for riding as well. Other than that I can't really put my finger on a reason that I ride, it is just the thing that I usually wake up wanting to do. I don't think there is one specific reason or really even a lot of thought that goes into it many times I just find myself getting on the bike.

In a lot of ways its like a drug that is highly addictive. I have never been addicted to drugs or drink but from what I read and see about drug addicts, myself and many people I know are bike addicts The pusher usually talks you into that first ride and you get the biggest rush you have ever felt, for many of us that first ride was all it took and we are bike junkies for life. We spend the rest of our life chasing that high that only a bike gives us. We find every excuse to indulge into riding our drug of choice. For many of us much of our disposable $$ go to feed our addiction. If the weather is nasty for several days we go through withdrawals and become irritable and a pain in the *** to our spouse etc... Often to the point that they become enablers and tell us please go get that fix (ride). The addiction is often so bad that at work all we can think about is getting that fix (ride).

I guess the first step is admitting it, and I want to face the truth...........

Hi, I am Tim and I am addicted to riding bikes

You bring up an interesting point that I have never thought of, and that is having to deal with big city traffic on a daily basis. I live on a small country road so there are endless choices for me to stay on back roads. The nearest big city is 20-30 mins away and although it is the Capitol city it has a population of less than 200K. So even if my destination takes me on the interstate through there it is highly unlikely that I see real traffic. From my house I have 4 routes that will put me on the Natchez Trace within 15-20 mins and of course all are back roads
One of my favorite loops is about 250 miles through the MS Delta, into AR and down to LA and back through Vicksburg MS. I make the entire loop and only get on the interstate for 20 miles or so.


If I lived in an area like DFW or other large metro areas and had to deal with traffic and congestion each time I jumped on the bike I think it would take some of the fun away