I've been riding since about age 4. Raced motocross until college. Charter Life Member of the American Motorcyclist Association. My dad and I have a few vintage Husqvarnas. Just recently sold a 2011 Sherco 2.9 trials bike, as I didn't have time for trials, triathlon, and a new baby. My road bike is a '06 Ducati Monster 620. Motorcycles are kind of my primary interest.

Loved MX since a kid, but no bike until 16. 1976 DT 125- not much but moved to a 1989 YZ 250 and began racing moto at 26 yrs old. Got a 1999 YZ400- loved the 4 stroke, then went to a YZ250f and broke my ankle and then my collarbone. Thanks to my assistant coach introduced to tri, sold the mx bike and bought a supermoto 250 to ride back and forth to school. Miss the dirt a little but then I just go jump or curb or ride the Mtn bike and all is good.
Love tri- cheaper, safer, and no need to go anywhere to train other than out the door. LOVE IT

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"There are no problems in life, just many leadership and learning opportunities." SED

I still ride.. Well when I can. I use to ride rain, or shine, day and night.. But now I can barely find time once a month to take the ole girl out. But I will never get rid of her. 2001 Aprilia Mille R in yellow. Oh so sweet. Where is my jacket, I'm gonna go ride!

I have ridden since age of 5 and still ride today at 53, and have worked in the motorcycle industry for 11 years. Road raced for sixteen years, spent a ton of money and broke lots of bones, but was able to win some races as well as a national championship in 2001. I have never been one to ride a lot, just mainly used my bikes for transportation to work and back. After I started racing, riding on the street was just boring and too dangerous to ride fast. I did get hit by a car in 2004 and nearly lost my left foot. After the Dr told me my running days were over, thats when I got serous about endurance training. I currently ride a 2007 KTM 690 SM. Sweet around town bike. I put tons more miles on my bicycles a year then I do my motorcycle.

fell in love with Motocross in '77 raced till I made expert in '81 (Peter principal, got my head handed to me). Found running as training and was better at it than MX. Then triathlon, even better. Raced MX as a "senior" in the late '90's was a blast. Good skills for riding close - it's called banging bars for a reason. Taught me aggressiveness - never give an inch in a corner.

Current ride is '13 KTM RC8R 1190 (got it new a few months ago). Fast? Don't ask.

:-) on that thing it's not hard to...

enjoy the journey!!!

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I saw this on a white board in a window box at my daughters middle school...
List of what life owes you:
1. __________
2. __________
3. __________

Actually that is what got me into Triathlon... Broke my left ankle and had to have 4 screws (2 on each side) while racing motocross (Honda CRF250F) back in late 2006. Ortho told me I probably wouldn't be able to run again and if so I wouldn't be as fast. Did my first super sprint tri in May 07. 1st IM in March 08 and just finished my 15th back in May. And got a BQ and ran Boston in the middle of it. So I haven't been back to see him to see what else I couldn't do... :)

I did however get rid of the dirt bike. Not smart being 40 racing with 16-20 yr olds without a care in the world. Just recently sold my 05 Hayabusa. One of my last rides on it was north of 150 mph and my thoughts afterwards were - it won't be a broken ankle if I go down on it!!! So all I have left in the garage is the trusty 2002 HD Heritage Springer. Bought brand new and has 25k on it now. Been to Sturgis on it twice, once trailered and once ridden (3000 mi+ in a week). Love the bike but haven't put 500 miles on it since I started Tris in 07 but I am on my 3rd bicycle. Sad... But worse than that is when I sold the Busa, my 3 yr old daughters pink wagon took its place. Guess that is what happens in a house full of women (wife and 2 little girls).

+100,000,000 in agreement

I ride a Harley Night Train and love it. Just need to find a bicycle rack for the back and I'll be all set ;)

I'd like to get a KLR or KTM and do a few adventure rides sometime. The TAT trip looks like an amazing time.

Been riding motobikes since I was 5. Currently on a Husky 450 SMR.....the fun factor is out of this world!!!!

Of course! Current whips are 2002 Harley V-rod and 2014 Ducati Streetfighter

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Fatigue is biochemical, not biomechanical.
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The only thing I've ever regretted selling in my life. Sold it last year when I moved to Chicago and have missed it ever since.

I love riding anything with 2 wheels. My current ride is a Honda CRF250L. Street legal, great gas mileage and I can enjoy some off-roading when I want. Maintenance is dirt cheap. If my wife would let me I would have no less than 4 different motorcycles but for now the dual sport fills most of my entertainment needs.

Wow. Good to see so many still riding and enjoying the freedom of motorized 2 wheel fun!

I had a big wheel KX80 when I was 11-12. Got a KX125 later, and used to ride my cousins XR650 later on. In my 20's, (before 3 kids) I had a SV650S and loved it. After kid # 2 and various medical setbacks, it sat in my garage for nearly 2 seasons and only saw the road 3/4 times. So I sold it. But the understanding with wifey, was that I can get another bike without the 3rd degree, when the time came. Well, some 8 years later, kind been feeling like that time is now. Been looking at/test riding Yamaha FZ6R's and Honda CB500x's. Really wanted to like the ADV bike from Honda, but feels like it may get boring in a hurry. Don't need a super sport, as I mostly will be going to work/running erands on it. Totally frivolous consideration, but I have had the moto itch for months now. Keep waiting for it to fade, but it's not.

I still race and ride motocross. Haven't had a street ride in a few years. Wish I could do it more, just not enough time with work and training. Gave it up for a few years when things got busy in life, missed it terribly.

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Brian Hughes
http://www.fastsplits.com

2008 Triumph Sprint ST...don't get out as much as I'd like due to the crap weather we've been having, and general life responsibilities, but when I do it's a hoot!

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"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare" - Juma Ikangaa

http://www.litespeed.com

Currently have 2010 KTM DUke 690. Had a few others before the KTM. After I realized track days were draining my bank account faster than seemed sensible I got interested in tri. Still ride about once a week.

I started riding when I was 11 and raced motocross from 13 until my late 20s. I haven't ridden a bike in years, but I do miss it. I still watch it on TV.

Sold mine to buy my current Tri bike.

Before I did that, I owned:
BMW R1200RT
BMW R1150R
Kawasaki KLX250S (dual sport)
Kawasaki ZX9R
Honda CBR600F4i

In my sport bike days, I got in a lot of track time. Those skills have really helped me time again on my tri bike. Gives you a lot of confidence on what you can do on 2 wheels.

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Yes, I rode dirt bikes in the mid to late 70's, Husqvarna and Can-Am's and pretty much gave it up after I got out of college in 1981.
Yes, I gave it up for 25+ years until six years ago when my son and I started riding motocross. We've been riding motocross for the past six years. I'm currently on a KX450. My son, age 12, races 85's (KX85) and super mini, which is a KX100. The super mini with an 85lb kid rips not to say the 450 doesn't.

I leave the racing to my son but I've done a couple. I love just going to the track and chasing him around, hitting some jumps and railing the ruts. Rougher the track the better for me. Even though I'm 54, I'm probably in better shape then 95%+ of the people on the track. While the track and bikes are nothing like in the old days, the jumps are way bigger but most are safe if you land short. I roll the big doubles and tend to mostly ride within my ability. It's the most exciting sport I've done and plan to continue to ride as long as my body can tolerate it or I have a major get off!

My son, hitting the step up at Thunder Valley on the KX100













My current bike before graphics, numbers and scratches. 2008 KX 450. I found it with less than 5 hours on it.

Sat on a motorcycle for the first time in my life last May and by June had my license and a Harley sportster 1200. put 3,500 miles on it the first 4 months I had it.

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster:






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Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

Ride dirt bikes in my youth til about age 13. Didn't ride again until age 30. Had a Kawasaki ZR7 for 7 years. Loved it. With family and other commitments I couldn't find time to ride. Sold it and bought a new road bike and new mountain bike. I really miss it and will probably get another bike once my girls are older.

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Formerly DrD

I have an RZ 500 and an SV 650. I ride almost everyday so long as there is no ice. Last winter was tough, but the one before that I rode at least a day a week through December to March. Then back to the usual. I live in Toronto, so some mid January days made for hard starting, but it is otherwise invigorating to ride in the cold.

Ride a buell xb12x love it put between 6 and 12k on a year

Used to. Last ride was a 2002 Moto Guzzi EV. Had it for about eight years but after I got into triathlon, the bicycles in the garage starting increasing and the miles on my Guzzi decreasing. When I fell below 2000 miles per year on the Guzzi, the annual minimum for maintaining proficiency, I sold it. I think about it whenever I see someone on a motorcycle, except when I'm on a bike.