Mid-Life Rider

I keep asking the question, and I keep getting the most interesting answers. A buddy of mine, let’s call him Ric because he does, had this to say.

I don’t really know why I ride. I’ve thought long and hard about that question after hearing too many people utter, “Freedom”.  For me that doesn’t ring true since there are so many limitations and dangers and risks that are inherent to motorcycling. I think it is something like, “operating under all the ADDED burden” that makes it interesting.

Added burden:

• Special license
• Special registration
• Special vehicle
• Special laws
• Special physical requirements
• Special clothing
• Special safety gear
• Special driving skills and behavior
• Special education (MSF)
• Special vulnerability:
• I am less visible
• Two wheels instead of four
• More easily affected by the elements and other players

I’s still thinking on this one, but I think he’s on to something.

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Tags: Whyride, midlife, midlifer, motorcycle, added burden