Many, many times whilst touring I have felt tired and kept pushing on for those last few miles and I know my concentration has been worse Maybe now, I'll pull over......................sit on the grass and drink some water and then do some exercises, to wake up ..................before getting back on the bike to ride those last few miles Worth a thought, true what the son says Mike's last ride..................
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johnnyboxer
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Mike's last ride..................
Touching............http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-la ... e-26865958 A sobering lesson Many, many times whilst touring I have felt tired and kept pushing on for those last few miles and I know my concentration has been worse Maybe now, I'll pull over......................sit on the grass and drink some water and then do some exercises, to wake up ..................before getting back on the bike to ride those last few miles Worth a thought, true what the son says
Many, many times whilst touring I have felt tired and kept pushing on for those last few miles and I know my concentration has been worse Maybe now, I'll pull over......................sit on the grass and drink some water and then do some exercises, to wake up ..................before getting back on the bike to ride those last few miles Worth a thought, true what the son says We buy things we don't need
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
With money we don't have
To impress people we don't even like
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lancashirelad
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Re: Mike's last ride..................
Well I have to admit that brought tears to my eyes credit to the son & family for doing the film.
***just like Britney Spears oops I did it again……sold the Scrambler & as of now there may not be a replacement***
Re: Mike's last ride..................
heart breaking.
brought a tear to my eye that did,
be carefull lads.
brought a tear to my eye that did,
be carefull lads.
Re: Mike's last ride..................
Very powerful and moving. Respect to the family for doing this.
The family have done their bit. Now lets do ours. Don't push yourself, slow down, rest and take every opportunity to improve your riding skills and ability.
Remember their is a loving family like this one at home waiting for you. So come back safe.
RIP Mike.
The family have done their bit. Now lets do ours. Don't push yourself, slow down, rest and take every opportunity to improve your riding skills and ability.
Remember their is a loving family like this one at home waiting for you. So come back safe.
RIP Mike.
Adventure motorcycling is a challenge for those who go but only a dream for those who stay behind.
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growing old is compulsory growing up is optional!
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Dark Knight
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Re: Mike's last ride..................
As you say a sobering thought.
A couple of years ago I took a test ride on the VFR1200 in Falkirk and then went through to Edinburgh for a test ride on the Super Ten and had very little to eat all day.
On the way home to Linlithgow into a very strong wind started to feel a bit faint nearing home.
I usually only ride for about two hours and then look for somewhere to stop off for a coffee and something to eat, as the wife says "two hour feeds".
There must be some optimum time for stopping, I wonder what it is.
A couple of years ago I took a test ride on the VFR1200 in Falkirk and then went through to Edinburgh for a test ride on the Super Ten and had very little to eat all day.
On the way home to Linlithgow into a very strong wind started to feel a bit faint nearing home.
I usually only ride for about two hours and then look for somewhere to stop off for a coffee and something to eat, as the wife says "two hour feeds".
There must be some optimum time for stopping, I wonder what it is.
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Re: Mike's last ride..................
That certainly pulled at the heart strings.must have took a lot of guts to make that film.
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Bernard Smith
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Re: Mike's last ride..................
Reader’s Digest on TOUCHING THE WORLD - “…rueful, irreverent, always incredibly vivid, unfailingly honest, a powerful love story in a book crammed with astonishing achievements.”
http://www.worldtour.org.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews ... wpoints=1/
Re: Mike's last ride..................
that video is so powerful, and i will certainly remember this, and take notice of this in future,
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creaky traveller
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Re: Mike's last ride..................
Truly sorry to hear this,and to a very experienced rider.I will take note of the tip at the end of the video clip.
