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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 16, 2009 23:04:19 GMT -5
Why old habits are hard to break and why I will probably never like golf: www.mx775.com/blog
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Post by Josh #377R on Sept 17, 2009 0:05:31 GMT -5
Very good blog, and one that riders of all skill levels can relate to, I think we have all faced obstacles that seem too scary or too gnarly and eventually give in to the thrillseeker within and conquer that which we fear. Although my idea of something scary is likely alot different than your idea of scary, I can certainly relate.
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Post by Davis325 on Sept 17, 2009 11:21:04 GMT -5
good write! i like it and have to agree with what you said on the trail riding parts.
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Post by Dragoo168 on Sept 17, 2009 22:28:51 GMT -5
Inspiring and nicely written for all to understand and relate to. That's great stuff Bobby.
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Post by Bob716SR on Sept 17, 2009 23:15:13 GMT -5
Oh, oh, as you know this sport is what you make it... Scared or confident... Such a fine line... Injuries, responsibility. A man framed in racing, injuries, responsibility... What the hell do you do? I look into the eyes of Roberts little daughters... Ava, Elise... Oh, what the hell, can someone help me with this post? Thoughts.... Bob716SR
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 18, 2009 0:24:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments, everyone.
Josh, I think it's cool that with motocross, no matter how tame or gnarly the obstacles you choose to take on, the feeling of the challenge is exactly the same. Which means, in a way, that the courage needed by Stewart or Reed to break out a crazy rhythm section at an SX is really no greater than that required by a 125 Beginner to take on a small double. In either case, the rider's heart is in his mouth during the whole process, so what's really the difference? Besides those extra 50 feet of air time, of course.
Jamie, it's nice to hear I'm not alone on the trail thing. Trails are fun, no doubt, but I don't know if I would buy a $7,000 machine just to do those. The track experience is what keeps me rolling...and spending.
Dragoo, thanks for the comment. I hoped a lot of us could relate to it, given there's not a one of us that rides who hasn't done a similar dance with a double. Again, no matter what the level, you never get over that feeling, and you're also never too slow to not feel it. It's always there.
Dad, I'm tired of typing and I'll probably talk to you on the phone later, so let's just wait 'til then for my reply, OK?
Thanks again, all.
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Post by evans66 on Sept 18, 2009 9:10:24 GMT -5
Good write. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who still gets that awesome feeling after overcoming a new obsticle. Just the other day I finally did a pretty gnarly jump that I looked at forabout 2 hours before I went and jumped it, and even know deep down that I would make it, I still got that feeling you were writing about! You will never loose that Bobby, so you might as well give up trying
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Post by chris249 on Sept 18, 2009 10:36:09 GMT -5
nice piece! I read further into your blog about that warrior thing. "absurd activity from our medieval past" and "the pursuit of mastery in a very difficult discipline". I'm a 54 yr old junior! An oxymoron? Anyway, last Friday at Honey Lake I finally found the throttle and it felt really, really good. Finding the balance to get on the gas early and carry exit speed down the straight, up the hill, down the hill, finding the right line, passing people! It doesn't matter how old you are, running close to your best always feels great!
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 18, 2009 12:01:03 GMT -5
Thanks, Tony. I think my insurance provider wishes I'd lose the feeling, but I think I'm stuck with it too. Also, you'll have to show me the new jump sometime.
Chris, passing lots of people is probably right up there with hitting a new jump. It's good for the ol' ego, of course, but just the concentration it requires is sort of a cool thing itself. To use a bad cliche, you definitely find "The Zone."
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Post by evans66 on Sept 18, 2009 14:48:49 GMT -5
Thanks, Tony. I think my insurance provider wishes I'd lose the feeling, but I think I'm stuck with it too. Also, you'll have to show me the new jump sometime. Chris, passing lots of people is probably right up there with hitting a new jump. It's good for the ol' ego, of course, but just the concentration it requires is sort of a cool thing itself. To use a bad cliche, you definitely find "The Zone." No problem, it's a table double double that I doubled from the table to the takeoff of the first double and then trippled out. You have to commit, but once you do it, it's really easy. It's been a long time since we have ridden together, I think the last time is when my Dad brought me to carson on my 125 and I pretty much sat on the sidelines while you jumped all the big jumps and rode the vertical cliff jumps. I'll always remember that day when I thought I was hot sh@t, and you just schooled me ;D
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Post by beaupre716 on Sept 19, 2009 11:05:53 GMT -5
Thanks, Tony. I think my insurance provider wishes I'd lose the feeling, but I think I'm stuck with it too. Also, you'll have to show me the new jump sometime. Chris, passing lots of people is probably right up there with hitting a new jump. It's good for the ol' ego, of course, but just the concentration it requires is sort of a cool thing itself. To use a bad cliche, you definitely find "The Zone." No problem, it's a table double double that I doubled from the table to the takeoff of the first double and then trippled out. You have to commit, but once you do it, it's really easy. It's been a long time since we have ridden together, I think the last time is when my Dad brought me to carson on my 125 and I pretty much sat on the sidelines while you jumped all the big jumps and rode the vertical cliff jumps. I'll always remember that day when I thought I was hot sh@t, and you just schooled me ;D I remember that day too! I still ride at Deer Run now and then, though I'm more cautious about the cliffs now. A lot of those are pretty gnarly, and we used to do them on 80s back in the day! Now I've got a 450 and I think twice. I'd definitely be down for some more riding sometime--let me know where you're riding these days and I'll meet you sometime.
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