27-07-16, 06:17 PM
I couldnt agree more with the above views & opinions.
There is unfortunately a negative image that persists in todays society when, truth be told, motorcycling for many is a lifestyle choice & is not exactly cheap-a far cry from the "bad boy" ton-up rocker " image that the media liked to portray in years past.
Sadly the majority who regard motorcycling as a dangerous pursuit have never experienced actually riding a powered two-wheeler & the sense of freedom & exhilaration involved. Of course, we all know that statistically motorcyclists will always come off worse in an RTA, but we accept the greater risk & at the same time learn to develop a respect for the riding environment & become skilled in anticipation & other areas that enhance our enjoyment of motorcycling.
Unfortunately most car drivers cannot begin to appreciate what we have to learn & put into practice.
I see a whole generation of citizens glued to their electronic devices who appear to inhabit a different reality.
You can either cocoon yourself away or meet life with the attitude that "risk" can be very subjective & in the end no-one leaves here alive anyway so why not enjoy the journey?
There is unfortunately a negative image that persists in todays society when, truth be told, motorcycling for many is a lifestyle choice & is not exactly cheap-a far cry from the "bad boy" ton-up rocker " image that the media liked to portray in years past.
Sadly the majority who regard motorcycling as a dangerous pursuit have never experienced actually riding a powered two-wheeler & the sense of freedom & exhilaration involved. Of course, we all know that statistically motorcyclists will always come off worse in an RTA, but we accept the greater risk & at the same time learn to develop a respect for the riding environment & become skilled in anticipation & other areas that enhance our enjoyment of motorcycling.
Unfortunately most car drivers cannot begin to appreciate what we have to learn & put into practice.
I see a whole generation of citizens glued to their electronic devices who appear to inhabit a different reality.
You can either cocoon yourself away or meet life with the attitude that "risk" can be very subjective & in the end no-one leaves here alive anyway so why not enjoy the journey?