| Originally i did track days to improve my riding and confidence in the bikes ability. It improved my road riding no end, but also gave me somewhere to get rid of my urge for speed.
Now, well probably just for the sheer buzz and the adrenalin of getting a corner right and passing people, having fun and trying to get faster.
I still ride on the road more than on the track and although I only ride half the speed i used to before my off, i have to admit i do ride 'fairly' quick on the road despite the dangers.
I get an adrenalin rush from just riding my bike and i love the feeling, i think there is something to be said for the buzz of blasting somewhere scenic on a sunday and stopping for a cream tea before riding like a looney (in my sense of the word) home again. This may be one of the benefits of living in a rural area, it means i rarely see 'traffic' and its fun all the way!
I go for the theory that life is for living and i take risks that are acceptable to me and that includes riding on the road for now. Whether that will change in the future depends on money and my attitude i guess.  |