Considering what happened to your OM, I can see how this latest tragedy would weird you out a bit. I figure when your number’s up, that’s it. I see no sense in trying to reason when, where, why, and how about it, since there’s really no way to know. I would agree that each time we ride we’re increasing the odds of our number coming up sooner rather than later. There are few adventures in life that are without risk I guess.

Is it really worth it? That’s deeply personal for each of us. It’s worth it enough to me that I still ride after having been in an accident myself that I’m still limping from. I’d rather not die on the road. On the other hand, it beats the hell out of raving and pissing myself strapped to a bed in a nursing home. It’s all a matter of perspective I guess.

One thing I’m absolutely sure of. Should I die out on a ride, I would not want my death to play a part in anyone I know giving up riding. I’d prefer they continue to ride in my memory. I wouldn’t venture to speak for your uncle, but I’m sure you knew him well enough to decide if he’d have agreed with me or not.

Take care.

I guess it’s just a part of riding that we all have to deal with. So BE SAFE out there!

My condolences. It’s so senseless, right? My prayers are with you and your family in this dark time.

Yes, it’s true that we take our lives in our hands every time we mount up. But the price for that freedom is always going to be giving up a certain degree of safety.

Is getting your ticket punched inevitable? I don’t think so. You just look out for yourself as much as possible and enjoy the experience. True, there’s always going to be the unexpected possibility of getting hit. It’s just a matter of how much you’re going to let that fear rule you.

Is it worth it? Each person has to answer that for themselves. I ride a lot of miles and always without a helmet. I know the risks. I am a statistic waiting to happen. But if I die tomorrow with the wind in my face, it will have all been worth it to me.

I extend you my sincere condolences. I have followed your blog for a short time but read of last year’s accident with your husband. I can understand to a degree your thoughts of wondering if it is worth it. I have witnessed the death of another rider as well as nearly been involved in two accidents myself, all within a three month period.

Personally, I asked myself the same question – is it worth it? I have to agree with Mrs. Road Captain. When it is our time, it is simply that. I truly believe we are all at risk, regardless if we are in a vehicle or on a bike. The plain truth is that everyday, there is someone driving without regard for others. The sad part is that if it is not a car on the either side of their disregard, it may be us on a bike.

I think we as bikers hold it closer to our hearts and minds when we see a fellow rider fall to a tragic event. I say this because regardless of the bike you ride, in the end, we all are like a special family out there. We know and understand the dangers involved and we also know the rewards and joy riding can bring. This is why we acknowledge each other with our own waive.

You and your family will be in our prayers!

BAM

Everytime I read a story like this I actually consider selling my bike, I have a baby on the way and don’t want to endanger my life any more than I have to with such responsibilities pending but at the same time I love riding and really only use it to commute the 10 minutes or so from home to work, but those 10 mins make going to work worthwhile!

Only the good die young. It seems senseless, and of course it hurts. There seems no other justification, so I have to believe that God must need a new angel that day.