hmm, yes there are the inherent dangers of riding. it was always why i thought riding a motorcycle was crazy and needless. but i heard something that made a good deal of sense in the macho man-type way. motorcycles give you that feeling of freedom from everything. they're the horse of the 21st century man. to be able to take off and pick a direction and go.

there can always be points that can be made against riding..safety being the biggest. but a good rider is aware of their surroundings, uses proper riding techniques, scans the road ahead of them, and maintains proper speed and distance from automobiles. i know i'm not the best at following all those things mentioned, but what i do know is that when i'm on my bike, i'm about the happiest person in the world. the air around me, the road beneath me, the complete sense of freedom, and the incredible feeling of sheer joy when you go around a turn, regardless of what speed or angle.

like scott said, you either get on a bike and you scare yourself to death and never touch one again or you fall in love instantly.

my two cents on why i like to ride.