Death Trap

A large portion of society thinks of bikers (and by this I mean people who ride motorbikes) as rowdy old men with ponytails and leather jackets who are a menace on the roads. Lets face it the world of bikers has always had a rather negative stigmatism. They are known for their rowdy rallies and even nosier bikes.

I too, was a believer in the fact that motorbikes are a huge taboo and that they are merely a death trap. I would never ever have gone anywhere near them. I don’t pretend to know the statistics but you always hear that motorbikes are far more dangerous.

And then, my eyes were opened!

I was exposed to the world of motorbikes and I completely understand the obsession now.

About a week ago a friend of mine offered to take me for a ride on his shiny Harley Davidson. There was no way I was missing out on such an opportunity and so I agreed. I loved every second of it. I actually enjoyed the journey, not just the destination. It was amazing.

There is a freedom which one experiences on a bike which cannot be matched by any car I have driven. Now, I realize that the Harley Davidson of cars is a Lamborghini or a Ferrari and I realize that I have never been exposed to such magnificence or beauty, but never again will I judge those on a motorbike.

The sheer power of the bike is exhilarating! I have never experienced such an overwhelming sense of freedom. The views look so much brighter as they whizz past you at breakneck speeds. And that is the scary part. The speed! But the adrenaline kicks in and you start to love it. You start to feel this overpowering sense of awe.

Is it worth the risks involved with riding a motorbike? Most definitely!!

Freedom for a second is better than a life behind bars.

And it is definitely worth growing a beard for!