Why didn't I do this years ago?

[hiccy]

Twas the thought in my head as I wandered back from the local club meet last night, on the quiet bypass, ignoring the speedo and comfortably making my own pace, relaxed in the sunshine with the wind whipping around me.

I've always wanted to do this; I had a little 125 years and years ago, no money, no job, no hope! I loved it, went everywhere, did everything and wanted more. Circumstances would work against me, and I'd sit and make excuses for why I couldn't, later even shouldn't.

I sat in that pub last night, sat with those guys who'd spent 20, 30 even 40 years or more, doing this thing, and I lamented all those years I'd missed; I could have been there, I would have done that. I had wanted it and I had passed it up.

But as I sat on that bypass I smiled; my hearts here and I'm lovin it!

[Hooli]

you didnt do it because your a prat!
thats the same reason it took me till i was 30 to get a bike licence too!

[WestYorkie]

Yep, another one here that thinks the same thing whenever I go out on the Bike.

[hornetrider]

hiccy said:

Twas the thought in my head as I wandered back from the local club meet last night, on the quiet bypass, ignoring the speedo and comfortably making my own pace, relaxed in the sunshine with the wind whipping around me.

I've always wanted to do this; I had a little 125 years and years ago, no money, no job, no hope! I loved it, went everywhere, did everything and wanted more. Circumstances would work against me, and I'd sit and make excuses for why I couldn't, later even shouldn't.

I sat in that pub last night, sat with those guys who'd spent 20, 30 even 40 years or more, doing this thing, and I lamented all those years I'd missed; I could have been there, I would have done that. I had wanted it and I had passed it up.

But as I sat on that bypass I smiled; my hearts here and I'm lovin it!

Plenty of time to make up for it fella. You need to plan some Scotland/Wales/European trips if you haven't already.

That is where it's at

[Davel]

Did my DAS at 48!

Wish i'd done it years back...

[Fats25]

I'm going to buck the trend here. Passed my DAS at 28 and (for me) that was the perfect age.

I would not have had the respect for biking (or more importantly my life and the dangers) before that age. Always wanted a bike - glad I waited til I was mature enough though. Think I did it at exactly the right age.

Would hate to be 32 though and still not have done it! The last 4 years on a bike have given me more enjoyment that the previous 15 years driving.

[Chilli]

Hmmm...I did mine at 33. Thinking now, that if I'd done it in my reckless years, it may have all ended in tears. At least now I'm a talentless 36 year old biker, rather than an twenty year old invincible one. Still enjoy it more than anything else though.....well almost everything.

[black-k1]

I had a Honda SS50 moped at 16, a Honda CB250 on L plates on my 17th birthday and passed my test 8 months later. Never been without a bike and boy am I glad of that!

[RabD]

I find myself wondering the same thing every time I jump on my bike and I'm only 19.

[FeatherZ]

I am 21 about to do mine, perfect age for me i was reckless in a car at 18 let alone on a bike, i have no doubts i would be seriously hurt, its amazing how 3 years can mature someone, it would have been hammer n tongs, now theres atleast a small ammount of thought before doing things hehe

[hiccy]

I started driving when I was 17, sat my DAS when I was 35, now nearing 37 and I'm a fkin hooligan! I ride a fuel injected 1 litre 4 cylinder bike with race chassis, sticky tyres and flat bars. I don't have a noisy endcan on my UJM, but the standard zorst is quite rorty anyway, and the twin headlights are bright enough to burn holes in the back of card drivers heads, but not "fair weather bikers" holding me up when filtering and I'm late for work!

My bike gear is nearly all black, I refuse to wear hi-vis vests.

The "speedometer" is a digital dartboard, I aim for treble-top.

Tyres are meant to be blue and hooked, strips are something for McDonalds.

I just need to perfect my wheelies so I can go and impress the schoolies!



I'm a fat, balding, middle-aged born again biker and I'm making up for lost time; wish me luck, coz I'm gonna need it!

[IsMad]

Well I passed at 30 as well.. But I find myself regressing whilst I ride I feel more like a teenager and get caught up in the thrill and all the worries seem to disappear.

[hiccy]

IsMad said:

Well I passed at 30 as well.. But I find myself regressing whilst I ride I feel more like a teenager and get caught up in the thrill and all the worries seem to disappear.

Oh man, that strikes a chord!

I'm moving shortly, and with fuel prices going silly I reckon I've made a shrewd move going back into the city. However, it'll mean no more commuting by bike and I'm not sure I like that!