A while ago I put out a post asking for volunteers. The basis was my curiosity in who was reading my blog. That and the wish to connect with fellow riders from around the globe – the need to know their stories. This was based on my personal realization that, as riders, we are a pretty unique breed. Regardless of what kind of rider (weekend, hard, commuter), or where we ride across this Earth of ours, it all boils down to one thing – we love to ride. We can try and put our feelings into words, or visuals, but each of those mediums sorely lacks the true essence of how we feel. Some of us ride for a short time for financial reasons, or health reasons, or just lose interest. But when it all comes down to ‘brass tacks’ – in that one moment in time…. that one split second in our day…. that one single breath of our existence – we are all one and know what the other feels like —– and we know why we love riding.
Rather a long winded explanation, I know. A few brave souls have shared their stories and answered the questionnaire I sent out. I want to thank every single one of you!
Without further adieu – Inquiring Marg – a new section of this blog – will be opening on February 8th. Those brave volunteers answered the following list of questions:
When did you start riding?
What was your first bike?
What do you ride now?
What is your favourite ride route?
What is your favourite smell while riding?
If you could ride with anyone (alive or dead), who would it be?
What kind of invention would you like to see for motorcycling?
What is your idea of a perfect ride?
What do you think of the new ebike technology?
How could you see motorcycling going ‘greener’?
Did you ever have a nearly religious experience while riding?
Where would you like to ride if money/distance was no barrier?
Who is your motorcycle hero?
Does riding get better with age?
How long do you intend to ride for?
For those people who did not take the opportunity before – but wish to now – just answer those questions in a private message to me. We don’t have to use your real name. The one stipulation is that I would like a picture of you for your entry. If that photo happens to be one of you in full gear or face hidden – that’s fine with me.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully
Inquiring Marg
Two Wheeled Life 
Very much looking forward to this series!
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Hi Marg, is it too late to respond to your questions? If not here they are.
When did you start riding?
I started riding the spring after my father passed away from a brain tumor. I had always envied people who rode but was too shy to go for it myself. When my dad passed, before he got a chance to retire and travel and live his life outside of work, I realized that I should just go for it. And Im so glad I did!
What was your first bike?
A 1983 Yamaha Maxim 750.
What do you ride now?
I traded in the Yamaha for a Honda Shadow Aero for a cross country trip I took this summer.
What is your favourite ride route?
My favorite route by far was route 12 in Utah. This road carries you between Bryce Canyon, the Grand Staircase Escalante, through Boulder, and is full of the most beautiful, alien-like landscapes I have ever seen.
What is your favourite smell while riding?
Pine. In the high desert mountains.
If you could ride with anyone (alive or dead), who would it be?
I wish I could ride with my sisters! But none of them have bikes (Yet ).
What kind of invention would you like to see for motorcycling?
Wings to make it fly.
What is your idea of a perfect ride?
Long, far away, one that takes you away from home for days at a time.
What do you think of the new ebike technology?
I don’t know much about it yet!
How could you see motorcycling going ‘greener’?
I think if tesla built an electric bike (that was affordable) they would become a cool trend pretty quick. Maybe with loud engine sound effects too.
Did you ever have a nearly religious experience while riding?
I would say feeling free could be a sort of spiritual experience. Any feeling of aliveness I come across I feel is sacred, and I feel alive and free while riding.
Where would you like to ride if money/distance was no barrier?
All around the world! If money could make bikes ride across water I would zig zag all over north America, south America, across the oceans to asia and Australia and new Zealand, then come back home again.
Who is your motorcycle hero?
Bessy Stringfield
Does riding get better with age?
Im only 26 but Id say with age I become more embodied and grounded, which makes for a fuller experience of riding.
How long do you intend to ride for?
Til I die 🙂
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