Today the forecasted high was in the low 70's and following the "rule" I've had to establish what with two mistresses in the garage and all, I rode Brigitta, my R80 Airhead Beemer to work this morning.
Wow, I'd forgotten how fast she is when compared to Natasha....hence the title of this posting.
I'd ridden the R80 this past Sunday but now as I wound my way down my regular work commute roads, I could actually accelerate "with elan" past half-asleep but yet still texting cagers! I could grab that open slot in the next lane with just a small twist of the throttle. I could come to a stop swiftly without exerting much more than a normal pull at the front brake lever. I could take that right hand curve at normal speed instead of slowing way down in order to not "fly the chair".
It's like driving a tractor one day and a Corvette the next....the best of both worlds depending on the weather! "Rapid adjustment of one's riding reflexes is required".
Brigitta and I positively exulted our way through the 12 miles of my commute to my job at DISH Network. Towards the end, I could see and realize the intoxication of speed; unused to it as I was after riding Natasha for so many days under "interesting" conditions at times.
So I dialed it down a bit and quit exhibiting squid-wannabe behavior. At least, I thought it was....I am sure that any real squid out there (of which I saw none) would have thought I was just another old man on an old bike. : )
Lest ye think I think less of Natasha now, not even close! Natasha is my all-weather, all-terrain, pack a ton of gear, I might not get there fast but I'll get there conveyance of choice. Brigitta is my paved road with a small mix of dirt trails fast-mover. This combination should cover all the bases when it comes to my riding year-round!
PS: sorry, no pics of Brigitta, we were enjoying the zooming part too much.
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