Yes, Great thread, thanks to all.
I too am a bit computer illiterate. Cant get pictures to load.
Cant get the usb in the trunk to work. Will try and add a dongle to it.
Sometimes I feel as though a ride is like church. Depends on the mood.
But then, riding always puts me in a good mood.
ITS ALL GOOD
Yes! Such fun threads to read and really gives an insight into that solo biker mind. I know people who won't ride solo to the gas station. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in preferring solitude.Originally Posted by tenxxx
Here is my take, and no offense to the women who might read this, but I think the interest in solo riding is influenced by our gender. Guys, on average, especially as they get older, have less close friends, compared to women. and for the most part, I think we're okay with that. It bugs my wife when I won't do couple things with some of the people in our neighborhood; women that she's good friends with who are married to guys I have nothing in common with. I'd much rather be out on the B, or mowing the yard, or playing with the dogs, or floating in the pool, compared to forced silly conversations. Rides are pretty much the same, my wife doesn't ride, and there are more people that I don't want to ride with than those I do. I solo'd out to the Smokies last year, and had a great time, all by myself.
I too have ridden quite a few miles solo and its not such a big deal.
It looks like I will solo to Cortez and have done Montana, Idaho and others solo.
Wife worries about me but as long as I feel good about my ride I am good. The alone time
has always been whats made me a thinker and I have always returned a better person for
for the time to just think. Another thing is when you stop to get gas or what ever when you are ready to go
you go.
The most philosophically soothing thread I've read.
Riding solo lets you make peace with yourself.
A-men!
I bought my bike to get away from people. But in your case I think I'd just ask if I could make all the arrangements. that way you can enjoy yourself and your friend without stressing.
Thats a great line! I too enjoy solo riding 95% of the time. Where to, when to stop, how fast/slow to go, all me. But on those long multi day rides it sure is nice knowing that you have someone with you that has your back...just in case. You lose some autonomy but add some "peace of mind". Plus it comforts the wife knowing you are not out there alone.
Because I mostly travel alone and because I'm likely to be purposefully lost, I use the app GLYMPSE a lot. It gives me peace of mind and it gives those who love me peace of mind. And you turn off the "show speed" toggle.
Definitely need your speed toggled off for their peace of mind.....lololBecause I mostly travel alone and because I'm likely to be purposefully lost, I use the app GLYMPSE a lot. It gives me peace of mind and it gives those who love me peace of mind. And you turn off the "show speed" toggle.
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