A legend in our own minds? or Admired by our peers?

Rsv1000R · 06-10-2009, 08:46 AM

I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

HurricaneHeather · 06-10-2009, 09:17 AM

I guess for me, I always rode to have fun.

I couldn't really care less if I was faster or slower or smoother than anyone else. I suppose that is why I loved the baby Ninja so much was because it was just plain fun and nothing else.

So I never bothered to compare myself to other people. That doesn't mean I didn't take advice or watch others on the rare occassions that I rode with others. But if I wasn't as fast or smooth as them...oh well. At least I had fun.

Amber Lamps · 06-10-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

Me too! Other riders just make me nervous now, so I avoid them like the plague! Even when I do concede to ride with other guys it's usually for my own purposes. Like when I shot that video which was the 2nd time I rode with someone else this year btw. Other than the rally. Even there I had the tendency to avoid "group riding" at the Gap. It's nothing personal. I've just had my fill of picking guys up off the ground.

As the people from the rally can attest, my self imposed exile from other riders has done nothing to help me improve my riding skills.

As far as being "admired by my peers", well it all depends on what you define as "peers".

For every person that thought I was cool, there were two that thought I was reckless.

I think that I am solidly mediocre!

skiergirl · 06-10-2009, 09:56 AM

Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

t-homo · 06-10-2009, 10:07 AM

I think I am mediocre, also. Not keeping up with the fast guys, but ahead of the slow guys. I'm also not the guy who goes balls to the wall trying to keep up. I've seen/heard about that happening way too many times. Anymore, for group rides, we will just get ahold of each other via PM or phone calls to set up group rides.

shmike · 06-10-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by skiergirl

Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

Sometimes.

One of the most naturally talented riders I know is a big mouth.

He won't necessarily brag about his "skills" perse but he is definitely not short on confidence and doesn't mind tell you that he'll teach you a thing or two.

AquaPython · 06-10-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

He won't necessarily brag about his "skills" perse but he is definitely not short on confidence and doesn't mind tell you that he'll teach you a thing or two.

are you hinting that your next handbag will be a nice green shade of envy?

Archren · 06-10-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by skiergirl

Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

I know I'm not a fast rider. I have a "fast" bike, but I know I will never be good enough to use it to it's full potential, and I'm ok with that. I don't ride to be fast.. I ride because riding makes me happy.

Although I will admit it's nice when people have complimented me.. but I'm also happy to hear constructive criticism so that I can improve.

tached1000rr · 06-10-2009, 10:16 AM

My ultimate goal when riding is to have fun and enjoy the road, but a close second is to continue to become a better rider.

t-homo · 06-10-2009, 10:18 AM

When I think about it, my riding skills are about the only thing i'm not cocky about.

06-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

06-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I guess for me, I always rode to have fun. I couldn't really care less if I was faster or slower or smoother than anyone else. I suppose that is why I loved the baby Ninja so much was because it was just plain fun and nothing else. So I never bothered to compare myself to other people. That doesn't mean I didn't take advice or watch others on the rare occassions that I rode with others. But if I wasn't as fast or smooth as them...oh well. At least I had fun.

06-10-2009, 09:56 AM	#4
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

06-10-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I think I am mediocre, also. Not keeping up with the fast guys, but ahead of the slow guys. I'm also not the guy who goes balls to the wall trying to keep up. I've seen/heard about that happening way too many times. Anymore, for group rides, we will just get ahold of each other via PM or phone calls to set up group rides.

06-10-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	My ultimate goal when riding is to have fun and enjoy the road, but a close second is to continue to become a better rider.

06-10-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	When I think about it, my riding skills are about the only thing i'm not cocky about.