some people are just pain dumb... you should be used to it by now

 

Last week I passed a motorcycle accident on my way to work that had already happened on the opposite side of the freeway and the police were there on the scene with the road taped off and doing their chalk lines and taking photos. I knew it could only mean one thing and I felt a pain in my gut. I just look at it as something to remember when your on the road. Stuff happens and none of us are invincible, it just keeps me alert. Dont let it prevent you from enjoying something you love. Thats how I look at it.

 

I get it too, I have a friend at work who rides and we both seem to be the brunt of everyones stories of MC crashes. I get it. I hear them, I drive past them. I feel bad for those who have been involved in an accident, but I still want to ride. I'm a re-newed rider and I have experienced hitting the pavement in years past, yet for some reason I'm going for it again. It makes me stronger to pay more attention and acquire the skill I need. That's all I can do and I'm basically living my life to my personal fullness. Most important is that I don't feel alone when I have a forum like this to vent to.

 

I'm aware of the dangers of riding and am lucky enough not to have friends who send me pictures of mc accidents.
I ride because I feel most alive on a bike and there are worse ways to go than crashing doing something you love.