"I don't jump out of airplanes for a living anymore, this is the only rush I have."
Hey Speedo, understand both sides of this coin. Its just that those of us who take the time to lobby at the state houses have gotten those "bold" rider stats jammed up our butts, to no end.
Responsiblity, its a GOOD thing! :-)
maybe you need to appreciate the finer thing about riding - a curve well executed, the smell of newmown hay, flowers, the sunlight coming from overhead, the wind in your beard. them's the real rush - the rest is pseudomachismo.
it isn't about the "rush" it's about the ride. if you need to experience a "rush" when you ride, you aren't really riding, you're substituting riding for something else. adults dont' need a "rush" they find pleasures everywhere.
do your wheelies off road - dirt is softer than pavement. maybe someday you'll understand.
it's like the realization that marriage isn't about sex. Sex is an important part, true, but the whole enchilada encompasses much, much more. Riding is about more than a simple rush.
cheers, my friend, and ride responsibly.
Slow down, check out God's creations. Watched a Jesus play last night. While waiting for it to start, all of the little 'angels' were laughing and smiling in anticipation. I felt a flood of smiles. Now, that's a rush.
Just a preview of what heaven must be like. I ride too. But, there is a whole world of experiences around you, if you open your eyes.
God luck.