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Mr Speirs · 20-10-11, 06:52 AM

I've just sold my road bike which leaves me with just my track bike. Made the decision after not doing enough miles on the road and even when out and about I had no desire to go far and be adventurous like I used to.

There is a possibility that the bike was to blame but I have had way too much fun on track this year, not just the riding but the going away overnight and banter in the paddock. Its the same feeling of enjoyment that I got from luckypants NW rideouts.

The other reason is I used to ride with petenlissa all the time and they were a huge motivational force when it came to riding. Had some of the best times with those guys and riding really hasn't been the same since pete had to give up. Haven't had the same motivation since.

But anyway I'm happy with my decision. It'll save me an awful lot of money and if I do feel the pull of road riding again I can always buy another bike.

20-10-11, 06:52 AM	#8
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: time to take the bike off the road onto a track? I've just sold my road bike which leaves me with just my track bike. Made the decision after not doing enough miles on the road and even when out and about I had no desire to go far and be adventurous like I used to. There is a possibility that the bike was to blame but I have had way too much fun on track this year, not just the riding but the going away overnight and banter in the paddock. Its the same feeling of enjoyment that I got from luckypants NW rideouts. The other reason is I used to ride with petenlissa all the time and they were a huge motivational force when it came to riding. Had some of the best times with those guys and riding really hasn't been the same since pete had to give up. Haven't had the same motivation since. But anyway I'm happy with my decision. It'll save me an awful lot of money and if I do feel the pull of road riding again I can always buy another bike. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.