Sunday, September 10, 2017

Livin' Large


It's inspiring to see humans travel over 200 mph on a motorcycle. And watch them lean so deeply into curves that their knees scrape the road. It's inspiring to see people face and meet a Herculean challenge. That's why I went to the racetrack this weekend.

I saw Superbike racing displaying the best riders in the country. The experience is palpable as engines roar like beasts and bikes zoom by in a blur. It was a wonderful trip with beautiful weather and good company.

I was joined by Charlie, an old family-friend who rides a Honda Valkyrie. Charlie is full of stories and humor, the perfect travel-companion. We rode five hours to southern New Jersey to reach the track.

Days like today are not only fun, they make me want to become a better rider.

P.S., I actually took the first picture above. Isn't it amazing? One of my best ever, I think.



















16 comments:

  1. That picture is awesome!!!! That rly does look like a super fun day :)
    I'm horrible at balance, but I can ride on the back!!!

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  2. My word, that just looks so scary and I'm always afraid they will just fall over! :-D
    Great photos!

    -Kati
    Almost Stylish

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    1. Thanks. It is scary but their skill protects them.

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  3. It is always so exciting to see someone ride like that.

    The photo is fantastic! Great way to spend a day.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  4. These are spectacular! I can't believe how close to the ground they get- they are practically touching tarmac!!

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  5. It is so funny how we are wired! I can understand that would be thrilling, but to me, I would be way too worried!
    It does defy gravity, almost, these shots, and they're magnificent photos, they really do convey the high speeds and angles!

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  6. That is a great pic!! And so neat to see how low these motorcyclists get to the ground--It's crazy that their knees scrape the track! Where in South Jersey was this? Sounds like you had a great time (and perfect weather for a ride)!!

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  7. Great pics, I am too scared to ride a motorbike instead, I love to watch them but can't seem to learn even to sit on one of those! Kisses

    Fashion and Cookies - fashion & beauty blog

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  8. I think that I understand most physic concepts and surly am familiar with the concept of centrifugal force but with so little rubber holding the road at such high speeds I just do not know how they keep from sliding out.
    Pat

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  9. Oh wow I can not believe how low to the ground they get. Wowzie, and yes excellent photos. I bet you had a good time. I did something the total opposite this weekend and went to shows for FW hahahha

    Allie of ALLIENYC
    www.allienyc.com

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  10. Glad you had an awesome day. Your photo is beautiful ... perhaps you should print it and frame it for your office!!!

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  11. Such great pictures - you should totally print and frame that top one. I love how you tweaked it.

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  12. Wow! What a blast. I imagine it makes one feel very alive

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