June 23, 2009 at 7:02 pm
#20083
eon
Participant
I think the stereotypes are very much true. I have seen young guys (complete squids) cut through traffic and do wheelies on the interstate. I have seen cruiser riders wobble round corners much too close together with NOGATT.
On the other hand, I have also seen examples of great riding by both camps. I think a large part of the problem are the people who are drawn to riding by the image. Whether you want to be a power ranger or a pirate don’t matter, if image is the only reason you are riding your riding skills are probably questionable.
Oh how I long for the winter days when it was only serious riders like myself out on the road. I knew then I could wave at fellow riders knowing they were worthy of my respect.