{"id":3070,"date":"2012-10-22T04:00:57","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2013-03-01T12:31:57","modified_gmt":"2013-03-01T17:31:57","slug":"riding-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=3070","title":{"rendered":"Riding Solo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Yesterday was a stunningly beautiful autumn day. Fortunately, my partner was stable so I knew that I could leave him for a while and go for a ride on my Harley.<\/p>\n

I saw a ride listed on my club’s ride calendar, but unfortunately, the ride was being led by someone who rides too fast for me, and I have always felt uncomfortable on his rides. I decided not to go on his ride. I don’t like feeling pressure of trying to keep up when all I want to do is sit back and have a relaxing ride. <\/p>\n

I sent emails to some biker buddies to ask if they wanted to go for a ride with me, but all replied saying they couldn’t make it, “perhaps another time.” I understand. I’m often in the same position.<\/p>\n

But this is weird… usually I am the one whose calendar is so chock-full, he can’t ride. This time, I have time and interest, but no others to ride with. That’s okay, I leathered up…
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\n… and took off on my own. I rode around Maryland’s beautiful countryside, looking for autumn leaf color. I had a lot of time on my own in the saddle, so I was able to think and relax a bit. Just ride… freedom rumbling along the back roads and lovely small towns of my home state.I am wearing all-American gear: leather breeches and shirt (California), Langlitz jacket (Oregon), All American Boots (California), leather gloves (California), Seer Helmet (Colorado), Eyewear (Kansas).
\n\"\"Didn’t see much color, but it was perfect leather weather!<\/p>\n

Life is short: ride!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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