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Old 05-30-10 | 09:30 AM
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Bikes: 2009 Fuji Roubaix RC; 2011 Fuji Cross 2.0; '92 Diamond Back Ascent EX

Many years ago, I rode motorcycles. I, and several others I worked with, commuted on them and did lunch-time rides occasionally. One day, I was heading back to work after lunch and came upon and accident scene. Semi turned left in front of a motorcycle. I recognized the bike right away. Mike had just gotten a new custom paint job and there was no mistaking it. I stopped and talked to one of the cops on scene and was told he wasn't going to make it. I was tasked with picking his wife up from her work and driving her to the hospital hoping to get her there before he passed away. He left behind not only a wife but two young daughters. I sold my motorcycle a few months later. Not due to fear but it just wasn't fun any more. You've got to do what feels right to you regardless of what the "sensible" thing is.
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