Comments on: Riding Before Sunrise

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:33:12 +0000

In reply to Heather.

“Unfortunately I have no solution to this other than to try and be a good ambassador of riding what you love and to accept that all two-wheels are awesome. =)”

Great idea!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:28:15 +0000

In reply to Michael B..

I’m lucky that in 5 minutes I’m out of town and onto meandering roads. I love leaving early but like you I need to have a good breakfast now. Not necessarily first thing but within an hour or so.

I don’t understand a lot of motorcycle choices and wonder if comfort and utility plays a role for a lot of riders — male or female.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:18:48 +0000

In reply to Mary. It's a different world when you're seeing it from astride a scooter or motorcycle. Well worth it to get on the road.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 01:48:10 +0000

In reply to Michael B..

I wonder…it is so much a case of ‘to be seen to be equal’ or is it a lack of exposure to a different type of bike?

If their partner is one to fall into the clique-ish trap and derides all other types, be they sport, dual sport or whatever, that mindset would likely imprint onto the lady and the thought to try different models out may never occur to her.

Unfortunately I have no solution to this other than to try and be a good ambassador of riding what you love and to accept that all two-wheels are awesome. =)

By: Michael B.

Michael B. — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 18:34:39 +0000

Very early morning riding is what I enjoy the most, as well. The only problem is getting out of the house early enough. Even when I get up at 5 a.m. by the time I get out of the house it’s minimum 6 o’clock (I have to eat a good breakfast, sorry). By the time I get out of the city (40 km of riding), it’s an advanced morning. It will be easier in the fall, though 🙂

As to the bikes vs riders, I wonder how many people actually ride the machines they really like riding. A PTW is a thing a guy sticks between his legs and it vibrates, so I guess for very many riders it’s a choice made by their genitals, not their hearts. When I see how many riders lumber on big cruisers or super sports in the congested Toronto….
I bet their hearts would select more friendly machines. It’s kinda sad to see women
falling into this same trap. I guess they want to be seen as “equal” to men. What a foolish way…

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:40:28 +0000

Steve: The photos inspire me to join you and Paul one of these days! You really see the beauty of PA when you’re out there. MM

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:28:20 +0000

In reply to Fuzz.

I feel like Homer Simpson when there are doughnuts around. I just can’t risk a binge with them now. Sad.

Thanks for the kind words — I appreciate your input since you are one of, if not the, premier moto blogger in the world.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:26:12 +0000

In reply to paul ruby.

I can’t be fashion police for you Paul — you just have so many violations that I couldn’t enjoy the ride! 🙂 I can send you images for your site without the Scooter in the Sticks watermark.

By: Fuzz

Fuzz — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:06:10 +0000

“I also bought a fresh doughnut but only had a couple bites. It felt like trouble.”

Those sweet, delicious bastards. Love to hate them 😀

Inspiring words and photos as always, Steve.

By: paul ruby

paul ruby — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:11:42 +0000

Man look at how pretty our landscape is around here. I didn’t even notice it until I saw it in your photos above. Don’t let me wear white socks anymore when you have a camera. Mary says when I wear white socks with black shoes I’m un___ able. Sigh. I’m going to steal your photo of me riding along the yellow lines for my website. I was reading the comments above and it bothers me what people are saying about divisions people make based on motorcycle brand and type. If they do that with motorcycles can the same people do that with people of different religion, race and country. My tax guy quit the ‘Harley’ club because they thought his 600cc Burgman inappropriate for their club. Hey Aurelio that’s my grandmothers maiden name she’s from Torino Italy. Are we related?