Day 19 Motorcycle Mystique Continued

Day 18 Handlebars, originally uploaded by Gail S.

Just two more questions to cover for our blog visitors!

Why do bikers ride in groups? It's safer to travel with a group. If something happens to you on the road, you already have the Biker Brotherhood with you. It is easier for motorists to see bikes when they travel in a goup. Sid and I seldom travel with a group because we ride slower and stop more often for sight-seeing than most groups prefer. I've noticed that riders in groups are less likely to let the others know when they are tired and need a break. I think they are reluctant to hold the group back, or maybe it's a testosterone thing. I'm not sure. I just know that we do better when we travel alone or with just one or two other bikes.

What's up with some of these unusual bikes like the one pictured above? Frankly, Sid and I have no idea. Sid is convinced that this rider's hands must go numb from lack of circulation. I'm not convinced he has full control when steering from that position. Regardless, we both agree that this bike is really made for shorter day trips and not the two or three week rides that we take.

In spite of the unpredictable weather and our frailties, we had a marvelous trip. We saw beautiful sights, visited family, met fascinating people, made new friends and learned a lot. Traveling our country on two wheels provides a unique combination of sights, sounds and smells! You don't know what you are missing. Thank you all for taking the ride with us and supporting us along the way with your good thoughts and prayers.