[Feb 2, 2013] REZRIDE 2013 (LANDERS, CA 92285)

rezrider · Jan 2, 2013

Travace:
best of luck with whatever endeavors you embark on rez. I always say the day i cant throw my leg over a bike will be the day i get something like those arctic cats or whatever. seen one out in OW this weekend that was really sick.

Well TraV, I can still throw a leg over BUT (as mentioned before) it's not as fun as it should be, more nerve racking... fear of crashing, getting hurt, etc. I know I can't keep up with you guys, PALMER has been a good sport in staying back when we did ride which I appreciate however I don't want to keep anyone back PLUS back to riding in general... I'm just not feeling it (2 wheels) anymore.

This is me on the Berg - :eek:

This is me in my Bronco - :rocker:

Travace · Jan 2, 2013

i ride with people slower then me often and its not a big deal at all. Some guys might really get bummed out cause they only get a few rides in a year or whatever but for me i ride enough that a putt put day can still be quite fun. this dirtbike riding thing isnt 100% about how good i can get or how fast i can ride. a lot of it is the commotery and hanging out with good peoples that like to live life like i do.

but hey i say get on the machine you love to be on

as long as you are still getting out there and burnin gas its cool to me.

530ktm · Jan 2, 2013

rezrider:
But seriously, I am considering throwing in the towel on dirt bikes (not DBA)... my old nerves are getting the best of me, it's become a damned if I do, damned if I don't scenerio. I know I need more seat time however I'm not able to get it like most of you guys PLUS I don't crave it like you all do either. Crave meaning eat, sleep, dream riding so this REZRIDE will more than likely be the last (bike ride) for me...

Rez, my one buddy was just saying this over the New Year's weekend. He has already broken his back years ago and just last July went down and broke his ankle. He just can not seem to get in the groove anymore and is not at ease when riding as he is always afraid of going down and getting hurt again. He was not too happy with me at times this last weekend as I took them in some mean sand washes and up and down some tight trails. Besides me doing that we went for a ride with CDA and Rack at the end of the day and we got back to camp in the dark. It was the first time I ever heard him say something about throwing in the biking towel.

rezrider · Jan 2, 2013

530ktm:
Rez, my one buddy was just saying this over the New Year's weekend. He has already broken his back years ago and just last July went down and broke his ankle. He just can not seem to get in the groove anymore and is not at ease when riding as he is always afraid of going down and getting hurt again. He was not too happy with me at times this last weekend as I took them in some mean sand washes and up and down some tight trails. Besides me doing that we went for a ride with CDA and Rack at the end of the day and we got back to camp in the dark. It was the first time I ever heard him say something about throwing in the biking towel.

I can truely appreciate that... as for me, I've never been "hurt" from crashing meaning having broken any bones or anything serious... road rashes galore but that's about it... Now at the age I am and the tho9ught of getting hurt isn't pleasant... it supercedes the riding part. But not quiting completely, just the 2 wheel gig.

Weathergeek · Jan 2, 2013

rezrider:
I can truely appreciate that... as for me, I've never been "hurt" from crashing meaning having broken any bones or anything serious... road rashes galore but that's about it... Now at the age I am and the tho9ught of getting hurt isn't pleasant... it supercedes the riding part. But not quiting completely, just the 2 wheel gig.

You need to do what you need to do. Me and some of the others slowing down some and not doing all the rock crawling we used to. Don't sell your bike, just ride it on some of the easier stuff AND get a four wheeler too. :ride:

BTW, camping and hanging with friends is half if not more of the fun now.

Rolls · Jan 2, 2013

Weathergeek:
You need to do what you need to do. Me and some of the others slowing down some and not doing all the rock crawling we used to. Don't sell your bike, just ride it on some of the easier stuff AND get a four wheeler too. BTW, camping and hanging with friends is half if not more of the fun now.

That "slowing down" thing is BS. I told myself that I would just back off a bit after my back had healed. And I have. I stay well within my skill level. I used to go as fast as I could and many times not be able to stay on the trail. I figured if I rode slow enough to easily stay on a trail and see what was up ahead and be able to react that I could keep safe. I was doing all those things last Saturday when I went down and broke my shoulder and ankle. I don't know what to do now. If I go any slower, I might as well stay home. I don't want to give it up, but I can't keep getting injured either.
Rez, it sounds like you've reached that point in life where you're ready to move on. Don't force yourself to keep riding or bad things will probably happen.

rezrider · Jan 2, 2013

Rolls:
That "slowing down" thing is BS. I told myself that I would just back off a bit after my back had healed. And I have. I stay well within my skill level. I used to go as fast as I could and many times not be able to stay on the trail. I figured if I rode slow enough to easily stay on a trail and see what was up ahead and be able to react that I could keep safe. I was doing all those things last Saturday when I went down and broke my shoulder and ankle. I don't know what to do now. If I go any slower, I might as well stay home. I don't want to give it up, but I can't keep getting injured either.
Rez, it sounds like you've reached that point in life where you're ready to move on. Don't force yourself to keep riding or bad things will probably happen.

Exactly...... heal up quick!

James · Jan 2, 2013

If it's not something that you truly love, I don't think it's worth the risk throwing a leg over the bike. I'm just hoping that that day never comes for me.

530ktm · Jan 2, 2013

I found this new forum called FRQ's.com. It is for everyone that still likes to get out. :lol:

I am pretty sure most of you know what FRQ's are by now. If not, Palmer will be more than happy to chime in.

Jeff aka BOLT · Jan 2, 2013

Rez I get those feelings from time to time.

Don't fret it... do whatever sounds fun... keep your DBA friends... and buy a bike again whenever you feel the need and you are craving it again. You'll always be able to find a good deal on a bike.

Just have the most fun you can right now... later will take care of itself !

PALMER84ONE · Jan 2, 2013

I have no idea what to think of this thread and comments anymore. As far as I am concern, you all need to ride within your ability, FRQ's, 4X4, Dirtcycles, etc. etc. one should never ride over the envelope of comfort, or "try" to keep up with others. Riding IMHO, with friends is all levels of riding, fast, slow, technical, easy, it just does not matter. We can get hurt at any given moment or at any time. Uneasy feeling before rides is always on my mind as well, what if I get hurt to far away from the truck, or the bike fails? So what, worst case has been with my young kids w/o a license, how are they going to get back to the truck and come and get me? Oh well, that's all I have to say. Better to live and be happy, than to die without trying. If you decide to go on 4 wheels will I not go, no, I'll go and meet you where the trails connect. I don't loose sleep over it. It's just if you don't have a bike, you have to sign out and go to another forum. J/K I love you all, hope this makes sence and you all had a great new year. Sorry for the Rose family, heal quick and get back on the steed.

530ktm · Jan 2, 2013

I was wondering why this sudden change of heart. Did something happen over the holidays to make you think so differently about riding? :noidea:

You did just recently buy the new bike.

Rack · Jan 2, 2013

530ktm:
I found this new forum called FRQ's.com. It is for everyone that still likes to get out. I am pretty sure most of you know what FRQ's are by now. If not, Palmer will be more than happy to chime in.

James you better reserve the FRQ domian if it is still available. Looks like you may lose 1/2 of the membership to a forum that needs to be created. :lol:

530ktm · Jan 2, 2013

Rolls:
That "slowing down" thing is BS. I told myself that I would just back off a bit after my back had healed. And I have. I stay well within my skill level. I used to go as fast as I could and many times not be able to stay on the trail. I figured if I rode slow enough to easily stay on a trail and see what was up ahead and be able to react that I could keep safe. I was doing all those things last Saturday when I went down and broke my shoulder and ankle. I don't know what to do now. If I go any slower, I might as well stay home. I don't want to give it up, but I can't keep getting injured either.
Rez, it sounds like you've reached that point in life where you're ready to move on. Don't force yourself to keep riding or bad things will probably happen.

You know Rolls, this is very true and I tell myself all the time that I am just going to ride nice and slow and not push it. Then I find myself out there on a sweet trail getting into the groove or a nice long sand wash and cranking it on and suddenly it dawns on me that I am full of shit. I have way too much fun out there so I keep thanking the man upstairs and be as careful as I can. I have gone down several times in the past and I can not afford to have it happen to me at this stage of life. :naughty:

Too old now and it takes too long to get back up and the money tree doesn't grow anymore.

Jeff aka BOLT · Jan 2, 2013

I've never met Rez yet... But in my time on DBA my impression of him through his posts matches his statement. Loves his DBA friends very much... enjoys family... and getting together at the Rez and shows little enthusiasm for the riding part of it.

His statement did not sound out of left field to me. Guys that have made these kind of posts in the past, rarely do it as a snap judgement... it's something guys think about for a long time usually. Buying new bikes is sometimes a way to try to juice up the riding enthusiasm. I say NOTHING changes. The man does what feels good going forward. Right now that means admitting to his friends how he has been feeling... and spending his energy on the Bronco or other fun stuff that doesn't give him an uneasy feeling.

ROCK ON REZ... and when you wanna go on a dirt bike spin just stop on by and we'll take a couple of my bikes out for an easy no pressure loop !