death machines.
>traffic is faster and more congested than ever>people have never been in more of a rush>cell phones are a plague of distracting already poor and distracted drivers>combined with digital dash bullshit and GPS distractions>what could be a simple fender bender can easily be fatal on a bikeThere's nothing quite like riding. It can be a very solo and enjoyable experience, like meditation. Nothing like a morning ride on empty backroads to clear your mind or sort your thoughts.
But when anyone asks how to get or help getting their license I always say no. Risk is incredible.
You can be the best, most prepared, most defensive, most geared up, most well trained rider in the world. Still doesn't mean shit when someone else fucks up, or a deer runs out on you, or you hit oil or gravel. You being the best doesn't change the fact you're a sack of unprotected flesh on motorized bike zooming around tons of steel and aluminum.
Rain sucks. Cold sucks. Wind sucks. Having to carry your climate with you can be obnoxious, versus just hitting your wipers or turning up the heat in a car.
>>11203273>being so full of anger and angst you have to cry and vent about two wheeled vehicles this hard on the internet 