As many of you know I got rid of my brand new SV 3 months ago. I gave a couple of reasons , but the main one remains the inherent risk was too high for ME.
I have taken almost 28 years to find a hobby I really love, and biking is it. It was such a catch 22, and I started thinking more anout the risks as the initial thrill of having a bike wore off. My conclusion is that I have had many wonderful experiences during my lifetime , and risking all of them just to ride a bike wasn't worth it. Sure I may ride for 20 years and never have a bad accident, but the risks are very high.
I feel very comfortable with my situation now that I have had a bike. Its something I really had to experience, but I feel very privileged to have had 3 accident free years on 2 wheels. I have had my biking experience, and am moving on to finding other things that interest me. The new Mazda RX8 being one of them!
I would hate it having a ride and then thinking about an accident or safety, it spoils the ride, but it is a reality. My decision was thus to pack it in. Biking is wonderful and many riders are probably not as pessimistic or dont worry as much as me, and are very comfortable with their situation. I was unable to feel comfortable with the risks any more, so the entire experience was becoming less enjoyable.
Being a biker feels special, with the comeraderie, but you cant ignore your own person if you are uncomfortable with the risks.
I hope everyone has a great summer riding, and I'm glad I'm still made to feel welcome on the forum although I no longer ride.
I hope everyone understands I this is only what I feel is right for me, and appreciate to hear from the other side of the fence.
Dont forget MotoGP on Sunday
