Ya just can't relax on these things

bobhamlin · 02-24-2009, 07:27 AM

Despite the temp being below 20 degrees, I decided to two wheel in today. (Last night, I knew I was taking the car, but this morning I thought of the HOV lane advantage on the way home and chose the bike)

Any-hoo, it's still dark as I'm using the ramp out of town to get on Rt.15 South. I'm thinking, "This is going to be cold. I COULD go back for the car."

I gradually gained speed on the winding ramp (No real hurry to start deep freezing). All of a sudden, there was a wheel (probably from a wheelbarrow) in front of me, in the road, lright in my line.

A quick zig and I was by.

Then, the sphincter tightened and the adrenaline rushed. I've taken this ramp thousands of times. I could almost do it with my eyes shut (Not that I'd try it after this experience).

At this time of the morning, I'm usually scanning the tree line for deer. Luckily, I just happened to be looking at the road with just enough time to spare.

My reaction was pure instinct. There have been times I've hit pot holes because I fixated. It's a little comforting to know I can miss some obtacles.

bosko · 02-24-2009, 07:41 AM

BRRR, glad to hear you had the available traction to make the swerve.

paul · 02-24-2009, 08:03 AM

Happy to hear ya made it. The alternative sucks!

VulcanE · 02-24-2009, 08:12 AM

like you said "Ya just can't relax on these things". It Will get you into deep $h!T. Quick! ???

cheriann · 02-24-2009, 08:26 AM

YIKES! I'm so happy that your instincts were right on!!!!!!
A good reminder for us all to stay alert!!!

rlfaubion · 02-24-2009, 09:28 AM

Good wheel'n around the wheel....

dogdoc · 02-24-2009, 08:51 PM

Time for a butt wipe dude.

jd01 · 02-24-2009, 10:47 PM

Temp below 20? Brrrrrrrrr!!!!! And I thought it was cold this morning at 34 degrees when I took the bike in to have my new tires mounted!! Did I say Brrrrrrrrr??
Glad you missed that wheel!

**biscuitsngravy** · 02-24-2009, 10:58 PM

Great reflexes! Made you quit thinking about the cold..... for an instant.

watchman · 02-25-2009, 08:56 AM

Good job Bob. Always glad to hear a story with a happy ending.

skeeter · 02-26-2009, 12:51 AM

Workin them angels.

dabull · 02-26-2009, 04:57 PM

did ya go back to wheelbarrow and use it to haul the load you just left in your drawers??

buck · 02-27-2009, 11:03 AM

Glad you missed it! I had a similar experience last summer but my reflexes weren't as quick! I hadn't thought about 'fixating' on the object, but that is exactly what I did.

02-24-2009, 07:27 AM	#1
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Ya just can't relax on these things Despite the temp being below 20 degrees, I decided to two wheel in today. (Last night, I knew I was taking the car, but this morning I thought of the HOV lane advantage on the way home and chose the bike) Any-hoo, it's still dark as I'm using the ramp out of town to get on Rt.15 South. I'm thinking, "This is going to be cold. I COULD go back for the car." I gradually gained speed on the winding ramp (No real hurry to start deep freezing). All of a sudden, there was a wheel (probably from a wheelbarrow) in front of me, in the road, lright in my line. A quick zig and I was by. Then, the sphincter tightened and the adrenaline rushed. I've taken this ramp thousands of times. I could almost do it with my eyes shut (Not that I'd try it after this experience). At this time of the morning, I'm usually scanning the tree line for deer. Luckily, I just happened to be looking at the road with just enough time to spare. My reaction was pure instinct. There have been times I've hit pot holes because I fixated. It's a little comforting to know I can miss some obtacles. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2009, 07:41 AM	#2
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	Ya just can't relax on these things BRRR, glad to hear you had the available traction to make the swerve.
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02-24-2009, 08:03 AM	#3
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Ya just can't relax on these things Happy to hear ya made it. The alternative sucks! __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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02-24-2009, 08:12 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Ya just can't relax on these things like you said "Ya just can't relax on these things". It Will get you into deep $h!T. Quick! ??? __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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02-24-2009, 08:26 AM	#5
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Ya just can't relax on these things YIKES! I'm so happy that your instincts were right on!!!!!! A good reminder for us all to stay alert!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2009, 09:28 AM	#6
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Ya just can't relax on these things Good wheel'n around the wheel....
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02-24-2009, 08:51 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Ya just can't relax on these things Time for a butt wipe dude.
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02-24-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	Ya just can't relax on these things Temp below 20? Brrrrrrrrr!!!!! And I thought it was cold this morning at 34 degrees when I took the bike in to have my new tires mounted!! Did I say Brrrrrrrrr?? Glad you missed that wheel! __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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02-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#9
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Ya just can't relax on these things Great reflexes! Made you quit thinking about the cold..... for an instant. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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02-25-2009, 08:56 AM	#10
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Ya just can't relax on these things Good job Bob. Always glad to hear a story with a happy ending.
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02-26-2009, 12:51 AM	#11
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Ya just can't relax on these things Workin them angels. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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02-26-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Ya just can't relax on these things did ya go back to wheelbarrow and use it to haul the load you just left in your drawers??
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02-27-2009, 11:03 AM	#13
buck Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 209	Ya just can't relax on these things Glad you missed it! I had a similar experience last summer but my reflexes weren't as quick! I hadn't thought about 'fixating' on the object, but that is exactly what I did.
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