I love my bike, but the pressure ive been getting from everyone to get rid of my bike has gotten to me.
A little bit of background about me. Im 24, been riding for 3 years. I ride my bike virtually every single day as a commuter year round in all weather conditions (except ice and snow). I love my bike and use it like crazy to split traffic and go into the city on occasion. The conditions in which I ride are by no means safe, but I do everything I can to be safe. Bright High Vis Jacket, full gear, heavy boots, full face helmet, etc etc.. and I ride fairly conservatively compared to most bikers I see...
I love my bike to death. Ive done a track day and want to do more, I just got all my gear to go motorcycle camping.. and I recently upgraded my bike to help me commute...
but I love one thing more...
Dancing... I am a professional dancer, meaning I use my legs alot. If I had a spill that went slightly wrong i could loose the ability to dance... Hell... I dont ever care about dying... I know I would feel horrible if this happened and I lost my job...
Everyone around me is telling me to get rid of it... ALL THE TIME. :bangdesk
My friend finally got to me when he said, "you had your fun, its time to move on" I want to keep having fun... but what is the sense in it? Is it worth it? Now he's got me watching crash vids on liveLeeks.com ....
In my mind im safe, because nothing has happened yet... but when it does happen, it might be too late to say... well, guess its a good time to quit riding... Is it better to quit while your ahead?
I dont see much of a point in cutting down in the amount of riding ill do.. because then I wont be sharp or as good a rider. Its probobly better to do all or nothing. I cant see it being safe to ride only when its nice enough out or its the perfect moment because those people aren't mentally prepared in my opinion.
I have invested so much time, money, and gear, in this passion of mine... But in my situation, where my dancing matters more, should I sacrifice this one?
A little bit of background about me. Im 24, been riding for 3 years. I ride my bike virtually every single day as a commuter year round in all weather conditions (except ice and snow). I love my bike and use it like crazy to split traffic and go into the city on occasion. The conditions in which I ride are by no means safe, but I do everything I can to be safe. Bright High Vis Jacket, full gear, heavy boots, full face helmet, etc etc.. and I ride fairly conservatively compared to most bikers I see...
I love my bike to death. Ive done a track day and want to do more, I just got all my gear to go motorcycle camping.. and I recently upgraded my bike to help me commute...
but I love one thing more...
Dancing... I am a professional dancer, meaning I use my legs alot. If I had a spill that went slightly wrong i could loose the ability to dance... Hell... I dont ever care about dying... I know I would feel horrible if this happened and I lost my job...
Everyone around me is telling me to get rid of it... ALL THE TIME. :bangdesk
My friend finally got to me when he said, "you had your fun, its time to move on" I want to keep having fun... but what is the sense in it? Is it worth it? Now he's got me watching crash vids on liveLeeks.com ....
In my mind im safe, because nothing has happened yet... but when it does happen, it might be too late to say... well, guess its a good time to quit riding... Is it better to quit while your ahead?
I dont see much of a point in cutting down in the amount of riding ill do.. because then I wont be sharp or as good a rider. Its probobly better to do all or nothing. I cant see it being safe to ride only when its nice enough out or its the perfect moment because those people aren't mentally prepared in my opinion.
I have invested so much time, money, and gear, in this passion of mine... But in my situation, where my dancing matters more, should I sacrifice this one?