I've put a little over 700 miles on the track this season, that's a dream come
true for me. While I have been modifying my track 848 a lot, I thought I might
be moving through my mods a little faster than I really understand them. That
had me a little concerned.
I also started questioning if I enjoy riding
my street 848 around Cambridge. So I really haven't been riding that bike very
much at all this season. I've got a couple of weeks till my next Loudon round so
I really felt like riding today. I got out on the street 848 and really noticed
that my riding position has changed. At low speeds the bike felt sluggish, I
felt the preload too soft. I made a quick stop home and started clicking the
forks. A few twisty spots to fine tune the damper and it felt a lot better.
I got on some nice back roads I enjoy and really appreciated all the
training I've been getting from Penguin and other riders. Everything, even the
way I scan traffic and make a few plans on the road seems to have improved. I
noticed that I was grabbing the bars a little and started reminding myself to
only use my hands to steer. You know T&F.
All of sudden it dawned on
me, I really love riding. And it's so much more fun when you're riding
deliberately. Riding well and using your bike as a tool. Not just letting it
take you for a ride.
Can't wait for the 16th to arrive.
-diz
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