There are those who ride a motorcycle to deliver packages, there are those who simply use it as a cheap mode of transportation, and there are those who ride for the pure pleasure of it. I belong to the latter group: I ride my motorcycle for its heart-thumping, pupil-dilating adrenaline rush. I love my motorcycle for the sense of freedom it gives me, for its agility, and for its capability to let me explore places no cars have ever gone-because they simply can't.
This is the other side of me.
WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES
I always look forward to these weekend escapades to the countryside. My garage is more like a showcase of this particular sport. You could see motorcycle gears, motorcycle accessories, among them two kinds of helmets. For highway drives, I wear the open face hjc helmet. I don't want to miss the complete sensation I get with the wind rushing on my face (barring some occasional bugs crashing on the motorcycle goggles or my face).
IMPORTANCE OF MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
In fact, if not for safety measures, I'd rather that I ride without any helmets to fully drown myself with the exhilaration of the onrushing wind on my face and hair. It truly is liberating. But riding without a helmet, even just one of those cheap motorcycle helmets, is like committing seppuku. No professional motorcycle rider in his right mind would do that.
When I get to my chosen motocross site, in some rolling plains, or some remote hillside with creeks or brooks, I then change to my black V-Moto Shoie motorcycle helmet. I would always prefer an open face helmet but motocross riding in the wilds more than triple anyone's chances of crashing. You wouldn't want twigs or branches whacking you on the face, or having your face stopping your fall against some boulder or tree.
MY THREE FAVORITE TYPES OF MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE DESTINATIONS
Desert. For endless sand, dunes, and non-stop action, Utah is my choice as it is the nearest state from where I live. However, I only get to go there when on a caravan with other riders (free trailer ride, and good company). I sometimes get lucky when I see open pits or deserted large construction areas. These sites are the closest you can have for your sand and gravel maneuvering stunt practice.
Rolling flatlands. This is one of my favorite haunts. I love these areas for the breeze, swaying grass, surprise gullies. What I love most about the flatlands is the late afternoon part. The panorama is breathtaking. Being a city rat like me, only in these areas could I really see and appreciate the vastness and the beauty of the skies. The colors are just dream-like especially during dusk. A mug of coffee goes well with this setting
Woods and mountains. These areas provide a lot of surprises. More difficult maneuvers and you can ride for hours and won't get on the same spot. Creeks or streams or dry river beds are my most favorite treats. A chance dip in the river whenever possible, either to bathe or wash my motorcycle, is a bonus.
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