I thought I'd do a short post here. A few weeks ago I rounded off my first year of riding! I have successfully (a relative term I suppose lol!) clocked over 12,000 miles in that wonderful first year. It has been a great mix of twisties, day to day travel, enormous superslab mileage, and regular 6-12 hour jaunts in the saddle.
I can safely say this is the best thing I have ever done in life. Yes, perhaps riskiest (recall my crash on the 250!), but also the most rewarding. I have made so many new friends, explored so many new places, and seen things which I would have otherwise missed. I have gotten my previous dream bike (still have my eye on you, Mr. S1000RR!). I have ridden well over a thousand miles in a weekend. There is nothing like it!
On a more somber note, but equally important to keep my head grounded, I have dealt with the effects of losing fellow riders. Fellow Ninjette members. And friends being injured. It is a grave reminder of the perils of the sport. A personal reminder that while I have fun, I must also be wary, and ATGATT (and using my brain 110% of the time) IS MANDATORY.
What the future holds, I am not sure. I know I'd like to start riding track soon, so once my personal matters settle down a bit, you'll see a track video! I'd also like to do a cross country trip with a good friend - yes, on a supersport! All I know right now is that I can't give this up. I can safely say it is 100% worth the risk. This is living, at it's finest.
Your friend,
Pandabear
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