LazyLanders

I'll be honest, I haven't been riding as long as some in our group but I agree about the riding alone, when I do go for a ride on my own it's never as far or as long, I much prefer going out with others, it's more enjoyable.

As G said about the people crashing, that's never gonna leave us or the worry of losing our licenses, I limit my speed on the road mostly for this very reason, unlike most I don't need to be going flat out to enjoy riding.

We each get different things from riding I guess but it is what you make it.

After France this year I want to do more travelling as well so I won't be giving up anytime soon.

it makes me feel sad that some people or losing intrest
its coming to the end of my first year on the sv and i have managed to rattle up just over 20k an most of thats pleasure he he

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by loonytoon

it makes me feel sad that some people or losing intrest
its coming to the end of my first year on the sv and i have managed to rattle up just over 20k an most of thats pleasure he he

Lol. For me I've never lost the interest. Just my head started to rule my heart. The minute we can afford them, both me and Lily will be on 2 wheels.

As for Pete n Lissa. Must admit I had a similar feeling once Hovis passed, I just couldn't be bothered anymore. When there wasn't a ride out, he would come over and we would just on our bikes somewhere. So know how you guys feel, when you lose people from being on the org (for whatever reason) there are less keen people around - so you ride solo more often.

I can't manage more than a week or two without riding the bike, riding the bike relaxes both muscles and brain for me and there's something psychological about it that puts my perspective right on things and puts all my ducks back in a straight line. Concentrating on riding the bike for a couple of hours, seems to allow me to think clearer the next day. I'm going to SORN the Daytona for the winter, but I couldn't manage without the XT as a winter hack. I go out on my own quite regularly.

Interesting points of view here regarding the expense and possibly that people have to work to sustain their income during the economic climate.
I was going to give up/buy a smaller bike or change my current bike that I have had for seven years and for the want of better words"Bored" with it.
This is where I revert back to the expense,very little to insure £160,Tax £75, complete large service plus extras £350 still got good tyres on it so for what I got offered either as a sale or p/x it looks like I will be still plodding about on the old girl next year.
It is nice to unwind by going out for a nice ride on your own at your own pace and blow the cobwebs off as it is also nice to ride in company but I am not a fan of large groups,i.e. more that 5-6,as it always seems to incur some sort of "Incident"

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

I can't manage more than a week or two without riding the bike, riding the bike relaxes both muscles and brain for me and there's something psychological about it that puts my perspective right on things and puts all my ducks back in a straight line. Concentrating on riding the bike for a couple of hours, seems to allow me to think clearer the next day. I'm going to SORN the Daytona for the winter, but I couldn't manage without the XT as a winter hack. I go out on my own quite regularly.

+1
You only go out on your own cos you dont ask anyone else anymore

I agree with you col, I just cant bloody ride driving me nuts thb. And wont be riding until mid 2012 ...... I have thoughy about selling and getting a new bike when the time comes but I cant do it.
Was a little jealous of phil in france, tho was fun in the car. Will deffo be in france on bike next year, got some making up to do

so who here on the madlanders actualy rides all year round and isn't scared of the cold wet weather just enjoys going out on there bike ?
i have posted a couple of times saying i will be going out on a certain date an it seems no one is bothered

Originally Posted by loonytoon

so who here on the madlanders actualy rides all year round and isn't scared of the cold wet weather just enjoys going out on there bike ?
i have posted a couple of times saying i will be going out on a certain date an it seems no one is bothered

Me its my only transport.

But i ride very slow 99% of the time. So im not interested in meeting people for rides as there idea of a ride is completely different to mine.

Im also more spontaenous, planning doesnt work for me (Not getting into why). I'd happily go out for a ride now at 11pm, but everyone else has resposibilities unlike me.

One of my friends used to be the same. Just randomly text me and off we went. Good times.

Originally Posted by beabert

Me its my only transport.

But i ride very slow 99% of the time. So im not interested in meeting people for rides as there idea of a ride is completely different to mine.

Im also more spontaenous, planning doesnt work for me (Not getting into why). I'd happily go out for a ride now at 11pm, but everyone else has resposibilities unlike me.

One of my friends used to be the same. Just randomly text me and off we went. Good times.

well i just tend to pootle along an enjoy the scenery lol, i love just going for random rides its just one of them things that to most think hell no but it one of the most enjoyable things to do
i dont really have comitments work next day but i can survive on no sleep if it means a ride