I am an adrenaline junkie. I have always engaged in high risk physical behavior. The plays a role in my riding. I have to be aware of the tendency, and moderate it.
Every day, I ride twice through Camp Pendleton, the home of about 40,000 Marines. I have noticed a progressive increase in velocity of the bikes getting on or off the road in that 20 mile stretch. The cars and trucks move through there at a fair clip - 75-90 mph during morning/evening commute times, and faster at other times. The bikes that get on from on of the entrances in the base are usually at 110+ by the time they are at the end of the onramp, and often they accelerate from there. I usually resist in the temptation to join in the fun, but I did recently, and we were zipping along in the 120-140 range. These guys are so hyped up from their deployments and drills. Most of them have been in combat now, and have had their adrenaline thresholds raised.
Of course, 100+ is a serious citation in Cali. They can impound the vehicle, and suspend or revoke a license. So, for the most part, the freeway traffic stays under 100 mph, usually in the 75-85 range. (the speed limit is 65) I also find it interesting that there is essentially no speed enforcement in this stretch. The last time that a cop overtook me in this area, I was doing 95. He just came up behind me and then zipped on around me. None of the other cars around me, which were all going the same speed as me bothered to slow down either.
Do you ride a bike for the thrill of it? How do you manage the risk, if you do?
Every day, I ride twice through Camp Pendleton, the home of about 40,000 Marines. I have noticed a progressive increase in velocity of the bikes getting on or off the road in that 20 mile stretch. The cars and trucks move through there at a fair clip - 75-90 mph during morning/evening commute times, and faster at other times. The bikes that get on from on of the entrances in the base are usually at 110+ by the time they are at the end of the onramp, and often they accelerate from there. I usually resist in the temptation to join in the fun, but I did recently, and we were zipping along in the 120-140 range. These guys are so hyped up from their deployments and drills. Most of them have been in combat now, and have had their adrenaline thresholds raised.
Of course, 100+ is a serious citation in Cali. They can impound the vehicle, and suspend or revoke a license. So, for the most part, the freeway traffic stays under 100 mph, usually in the 75-85 range. (the speed limit is 65) I also find it interesting that there is essentially no speed enforcement in this stretch. The last time that a cop overtook me in this area, I was doing 95. He just came up behind me and then zipped on around me. None of the other cars around me, which were all going the same speed as me bothered to slow down either.
Do you ride a bike for the thrill of it? How do you manage the risk, if you do?
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Re: Adrenalin
Wed, November 14, 2007 - 4:37 PMOnce I started doing track I didn't feel the need to speed on the street as much. I think we tend to speed on the street for two main reasons, 1) for the adrenaline rush and 2) to test our skills. You can satisfy both those needs at the track under much safer conditions. I am assuming that you have not done track and if that is indeed the case then I STRONGLY suggest you do. You will get no greater rush than the one you get from a track day. Before I did it I had absolutely no idea what it was like and once I did do it I kicked myself for not having done it before. I know its an expensive hobby which is why not every one does it but let me tell you it is WELL worth it. My first time I did the two day STAR school at Thunderhill. Check it. www.starmotorcycle.com/
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Re: Adrenalin
Fri, November 16, 2007 - 5:13 AMNo explanation for my speeding, it's just the way i am.
