tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post505901129209890721..comments2024-03-27T21:17:11.920-04:00Comments on Shybiker: Riding At The EdgeShybikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-19737849588358329792012-05-12T06:55:40.406-04:002012-05-12T06:55:40.406-04:00Been a while since I read your blog and responded....Been a while since I read your blog and responded. Of all the stories, I think this is the most genuine of them all. Facing a challenge, exploring something new, pushing yourself beyond anything, and riding that line. The way you describe pushing aside your fears when you had to lean in more on the turns...This is an amazing story. This has nothing to do with the feminine masculine battle, in fact in this respect its not about gender, but it is about the personal discovery and accomplishment that you have suceeded. You may have found an alternate to experience your drug of riding. Love it, Feel it, Explore it, and keep it up...You go Girl..I am so happy for you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-87348759880747281702012-05-09T17:19:15.536-04:002012-05-09T17:19:15.536-04:00This is totally awesome. Congrats on your accompli...This is totally awesome. Congrats on your accomplishment, very cool.Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728987175842227417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-60143021538825898102012-05-09T06:10:45.682-04:002012-05-09T06:10:45.682-04:00I can't wait to see those pics and video!! Thi...I can't wait to see those pics and video!! This is so exciting...congratulations on a successful day at the track. Motorcycles are amazing machines.oomph.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07167475589041134144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-58236052459900036982012-05-09T00:55:37.958-04:002012-05-09T00:55:37.958-04:00Wow, so cool!
I can't even imagine going that ...Wow, so cool!<br />I can't even imagine going that fast, you must know what you are doing. Awesome photos by the way :)I Art Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10425844726003581021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-32058346874091717932012-05-08T22:06:40.071-04:002012-05-08T22:06:40.071-04:00Yes, they sent groups of 25 of us out at the same ...Yes, they sent groups of 25 of us out at the same time.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-89875636361204999022012-05-08T21:14:40.583-04:002012-05-08T21:14:40.583-04:00I am so glad that you lived to tell the tale and t...I am so glad that you lived to tell the tale and that you reached these speeds! Were you on the track with other riders at the same time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-60459192017904815422012-05-08T20:18:13.041-04:002012-05-08T20:18:13.041-04:00That is so great. I am so happy you are able to fo...That is so great. I am so happy you are able to follow your passion.<br />Life is too short and it is great you do things that make you happy.<br />Daphne.Fashion Confessions of a Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610135535698412651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-20271367597816962552012-05-08T17:23:36.203-04:002012-05-08T17:23:36.203-04:00Yes, I will definitely do this again. The more yo...Yes, I will definitely do this again. The more you get into something like this, the more you enjoy it and that prompts you to go further. Today, I bought some track-specific gear to use in the future instead of the street-gear I made do with yesterday. I was holding off on buying that stuff until I saw if I enjoyed this as much as I expected I would.<br /><br />With regard to this being "serious" -- when you hurl through space at triple-digit speed without a metal coccoon around you, it's serious. The consequences are potentially fatal. Every year, several pro racers die. I personally know a few people who crashed badly.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-88021554337116322052012-05-08T14:24:49.208-04:002012-05-08T14:24:49.208-04:00I'm glad you made it out of this unscathed. I ...I'm glad you made it out of this unscathed. I totally get the "thrill" of doing stuff like this. It sounds amazing. You are amazing. That is all.<br /><br />xo,<br />TracyThe Closet Shopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593934345353944203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-34530124368139103322012-05-08T13:38:21.460-04:002012-05-08T13:38:21.460-04:00"Fortunately, only two of them required ambul..."Fortunately, only two of them required ambulances." Yes, just another, typical day...WAIT WHAT?! I had no idea what you were doing was this serious. That being said, I totally understand why you did it and why it thrills you. Do you think you'll do it again?Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391786468701848881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-25473636628605626072012-05-08T12:59:49.726-04:002012-05-08T12:59:49.726-04:00WOW, congratulations! What an amazing accomplishme...WOW, congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment!Madeline Quainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729420541460737567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-51400079375877690122012-05-08T10:33:26.676-04:002012-05-08T10:33:26.676-04:00Yes, the complete absence of women saddened me. T...Yes, the complete absence of women saddened me. There's no reason why women can't ride at the track.<br /><br />There are some track-schools that offer introductory training for the racetrack -- including to riders (like you) who don't own a sportbike. Since improving one's riding-skills helps everyone on any kind of bike, I'd encourage you to try that. You would not regret it. Plus, it's fun!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-27538999269387198732012-05-08T10:31:25.306-04:002012-05-08T10:31:25.306-04:00That's a big part of the appeal -- no SUVs, no...That's a big part of the appeal -- no SUVs, no distracted motorists, no intersections for cars to unexpectedly dart out and, most important, no cops!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-74141907050236451562012-05-08T08:55:34.316-04:002012-05-08T08:55:34.316-04:00Honestly, I'm terrified of motorcycles but I h...Honestly, I'm terrified of motorcycles but I have to say this sounds REALLY cool. Its so great to have a closed track where you can test your skills and push the limits, and even take risks, in a controlled way.Kallie, Happy Honey and Larkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804178766181406582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-27744141094505161792012-05-08T07:21:40.986-04:002012-05-08T07:21:40.986-04:00Wow. Sounds like it was all you expected. Except n...Wow. Sounds like it was all you expected. Except no women, as you commented on my blog. The way you describe it, maybe it is something I should aspire to do one day. But I would feel silly out there on my GS. It's not exactly a sport bike. Can't wait to see pics and video!ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-55638205818998201612012-05-08T04:40:38.167-04:002012-05-08T04:40:38.167-04:00thrilling! :)thrilling! :)dunia kecil indihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730558030927421253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-81196633406452193312012-05-08T02:39:05.545-04:002012-05-08T02:39:05.545-04:00That sounds so exciting! I can "hear" th...That sounds so exciting! I can "hear" the thrill in your voice, Ally! <br /><br />I love riding on a motorcycle - my dad owned several when I was growing up, and it's a very fond memory I have of riding with him.<br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you're fulfilling this dream! Live it!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-27538550973420188132012-05-08T02:06:11.140-04:002012-05-08T02:06:11.140-04:00But Ally dear, you didn't wear your pink tutu!...But Ally dear, you didn't wear your pink tutu! ;-)<br /><br />Glad you had such a grand time and totally understand the addiciton to speed. If anything, besides the adrenalin rush, every biker I know says the same thing when asked - its that they feel alive when they're rushing down the road with the wind in their hair (of course that's not possible since with any sense you'd wear a helmet), dipping their bikes into the corners and seeing the tar coming oh so close .. such an amazing rush.<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your photos and video.<br /><br />HugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435812178629895806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-51996265321595000102012-05-08T01:00:43.773-04:002012-05-08T01:00:43.773-04:00I'm so glad you had an enjoyable experience + ...I'm so glad you had an enjoyable experience + even happier that you weren't injured! When are you going back to the track! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271651714811767008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-23271605742259343202012-05-08T00:13:37.510-04:002012-05-08T00:13:37.510-04:00"During the day today, there were five crashe..."During the day today, there were five crashes. Fortunately, only two of them required ambulances." This makes me want to faint like some swooning lady in an old-timey movie. :(<br /><br />Wowee, I can't even comprehend what it would be like to race at 140 mph! This sounds like an incredible day. I'm sure your heart was beating out of your chest the whole time. I can't wait to see the video.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-83539714269440308472012-05-08T00:12:36.002-04:002012-05-08T00:12:36.002-04:00What a truly incredible experience. My heart actua...What a truly incredible experience. My heart actually gave a fearfilled thud while reading. I'm glad you enjoyed your day at the track and came home safely.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-87706506761020860712012-05-07T23:44:13.783-04:002012-05-07T23:44:13.783-04:00Sounds like such a thrilling day! Wow! I can't...Sounds like such a thrilling day! Wow! I can't even imagine the rush of riding like that. I'm so glad you've found something in life that is so amazing for you. We all need that!Callie - Coffee and Cardiganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717331796524436480noreply@blogger.com