i think ive figured it out

i think i have narrowed down why riding a bike is so great. before we even get really started i have to say that im not talking about a bicycle, which is good, but not the topic of discussion. i am talking about motorcylces. here it is. its the reality in it. it is the smells, the numbness in your hands, the roar of the air rushing past your ears that sounds like a constant ocean wave crashing, the view of the yellow lines whizzing past your feet, the feeling of the power that comes from riding on top of an engine with two wheels, the loud constant blast coming from the exhaust, and the feeling of the wind on your face. it is like a sense's overload. which, as a side affect, clears your mind to only think about what your are doing at that time.

i figured this out over thanksgiving break. i went to florida to visit my parents and we left about 8 in the morning on friday and didnt get back until about 6 that evening. i was on my mom's lowrider, my parents were on the roadking, and my uncle and aunt were on their full dresser. it was one of the best rides i have ever been on. we were just cruisin. it was on the way back when i got to thinking about what makes this so great. why is this something that i enjoy so much. the answer...its the reality of it (as stated above). by riding a bike, you are forced to feel what you would normally never feel or experience by riding in a vehicle. the vehicle acts as a bubble that blocks you from understanding whats going on around you (dont get me wrong, i enjoy this aspect of a vehicle. thats why i drive one most of the time anyways). but, its that every once in awhile when i need to feel, like im really here...on this earth...thats what makes riding a bike so great. not to mention, you look really cool doing it too.