Wednesday 20 February 2013

“A Good Ride needs a Good Bike”

                  How powerful should be my bike for a long drive?? 

Question: “A Good Ride needs a  Good Bike”.....What exactly is a Good Bike??

Answer:    A Good Bike is a like a Perfect man, a MYTH.
                   A maintained bike is what is truth.

Question:  Then why do certain biking communities have a bike criterion for the trip?

Answer:     No Community says that a person with low power bike cannot ride; it’s just a standard               they had               set for their particular group, like for example – where an 110cc bike would run for an hour on 70km/hr,      a 500cc  bike would go on through entire journey on that speed. So at times if majority of people own a powerful   engine it will be cumbersome for them to slow down for one.
One can take step forward to make community for rider like his own.


Question : So that means I cannot ride for long distances because my speed would be low?

Answer : When had been riding about breaking records of highest speed or distances, it had always been enjoyment. If you are so passionate to ride, you would definitely know that it’s the moment which gives the thrill not the speed.


Question: So what amount of distance should I start with?

Answer : A rider best know his ability, if you regularly ride for kms,  go on for a longer one next time if not start with smaller distance get comfortable and gradually increase the duration. The important part is knowing your ride well, falling in love with it.

Question: How should I plan my trip?

Answer: I agree that trips could be both random and planned, but what is essential is availability of your riding kit. Even if the distance is small, make sure you are well geared up with all safety gadgets, cross check your bike before you leave for destination.


Question: My job does not permit me to make trips?

Answer: Why does one need a 5-10 days leave to go on a trip, a gentle reminder that ‘ You earn to live, not live to earn’ so, how tough your job may be you get at least a day off in week, take your ride, go out spend an hour with it, that will make you as well as your love both happy. Stop making excuses to self.


Question: So, Can I cover 500kms a day on my 110cc bike?

Answer : Yes, may or may not, No its not to demoralize you, the point is it completely depends on the route you take and one’s ability to ride for that distance. At times either the route is so beautiful that you halt down to enjoy the beauty & at times routes are too busy or roads are full of patches to hurdle up your speed. So it’s good to have a destination in your mind but do not make it an objective, enjoy your ride.


Lastly,

Remember it doesnot matter whether you ride a 250cc or 125cc bike, whether you ride at 170km/hr or 70km/hr in the end its your zeal to ride what matters.
So stop reading just move out.

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