SinCityNC
New Member
So easy to call out his mistakes...especially watching the vid. What we don't know is the riders experience level, frame of mind, comfort level, etc... I notice his riding buddies were pulling away and that he seldom reached past 60mph on straights and 35-45 on relatively gentle twisties. Seemed pretty conservative to me. Do I endorse on public roads? No. But who among us hasn't done it?
Was it his own bike? I assume w/the gopro on board, but from the wayhe was riding, newer and less muscle memory. Target fixation is a real evil and unless you constantly condition yourself against it, it WILL take over on instinct. I feel bad that he was injured badly, but am heartened that he lives and heals to ride (or drive) another day.
Constant safety training and practice is key to everything on the roads. Not trying to preach, just saying some things only come w/ time, and practice.
-Don
Was it his own bike? I assume w/the gopro on board, but from the wayhe was riding, newer and less muscle memory. Target fixation is a real evil and unless you constantly condition yourself against it, it WILL take over on instinct. I feel bad that he was injured badly, but am heartened that he lives and heals to ride (or drive) another day.
Constant safety training and practice is key to everything on the roads. Not trying to preach, just saying some things only come w/ time, and practice.
-Don