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     Tpoppa |
...I raced a Harley today, and after some really hard riding I finally managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really, twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH". I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone. I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another. Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever. My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good. But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror. Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the canyon. I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle | ||
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| Rum_runner |
As im ready this im thinking to myself man someone on here is going to burn you for being unsafe. I get to the end and crack up thats a good one for sure. Im sending that to my Boss he just bought a new Fat Boy and he thinks its the Cats A$$.  | ||
| Nevrenuf |
you had me going there | ||
| Naustin |
that's awesome | ||
| 5liter |
 Had to send that to my Night Rod riding pal!!! | ||
| Jeffnights |
Unoriginal, you should post where you got that from. I've seen it many a time before. | ||
| Interceptor |
LOL, that was good! | ||
| Swordsman |
OMG, that's hilarious! I actually had to read that last bit twice before it sunk in! Jeff, I don't think anyone believes it to be an original work, just another joke. ~SM | ||
| Glitch |
 Wolf Pen Gap 2004 I thought this might go well with this thread. Took the picture the same day I took the picture in my profile. | ||
| Spiderman |
Looks like the same corner in your profile... | ||
| Xbullet |
i needed a giggle to get me through my last full day of work before badness. i am now happy and ready to be productive for a minute. that and i can't wait to get home next week, call that geyser-glide ridin' dad of mine and tell this story.  |
