Bored of the road?

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

i always thought I'd be one of the people who never gets bored of riding but sitting here thinking and this year I've been on one rideout! Shocked

Last year I was out all the time, most sundays and quite a few weekday evenings. This year I just can't be arsed, got no sort of motivation to go out, I used to head out on my own for a few hours when boredom hit but I can't even be arsed with that. I've done cadwell (again) this year and really enjoyed it, no doubt about that but when it comes to going out on the road...

It's not that I consider it dangerous as such, obviously I've never rode as hard as I do on track on the road but do ride fairly spirited, I just feel like it's not fun anymore I guess.

Anyone else had similar?

Heckthusula · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Karma :

Well, when it's your only form of transport, then it's pretty much ingrained. Rideout? Whassat? Wink

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

You need a new bike Shaun. Something totally different to make your riding challenging again.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Yes.

New bikes haven't helped much.

Probably go out off road or to do stunts more than I do rideouts.

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Dark · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Karma :

A mate of mine is in the same predicament as you Shaun, hes done one trackday at Cadwell and is now bored of riding on the road.

I like to look at road riding and track riding as two completely separate things and i get satisfaction from both for different reasons.

I don't just want to ride fast is what i'm saying, otherwise i would be bored of road riding by now
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Is your bike your only transport or do you drive a car as well Shaun?
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Marcg868 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Think how i feel, i ride a CBR 125, its about as much fun as putting your cock in a vice.

But i agree try a new bike or something, something with a bit of a hooligan elemant to it like KTM!

And keep your current bike as your transport or something.
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've been feeling pretty much the same for the last few months, it's got to the point if given the option I'd give up the road bike and get a decent track bike. Riding fast on the road just doesn't appeal to me.

I've got an XR250 in the garage which is in need of some engine work, hoping once that's fixed I'll be able to enjoy biking (non-track) again.

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Maybe you should take a trip to India, hire out a bike there, then come back after a few weeks of pure hell - you'll soon love the British roads again....
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