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Didn't ride this year...

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In early spring (before riding season started) my wife was diagnosed with cancer, wish some good planning and lots of luck, she was treated just as the season started and her recovery would take much of the summer. As we have no family or "friends" I decided not to pull the bike out, I didn't want her to worry about me on top of everything else (she also suffers from anxiety). I also knew that if something happened to me we'd be screwed and I certainly didn't want that. It's funny how some of life's events really change your perspective on things. When it is just the two of you and you are no longer "10 feet tall and bullet proof". Funny enough I still read this forum everyday and enjoy all the great motorcycle related posts, I still have an interest in motorcycles. I hope I can try again next year.

No need to reply with GWS or sympathies, she is fine.
Just wanted to share a little bit with my fellow riders or perhaps get a back story if I put my bike up for sale... 🤔

Thank for reading.
 
Hope you guys make which ever choice is best for the both of you. If you still end up riding at the end of it all, even better.

Thanks for sharing.
 
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Thanks for sharing.
My wife was also diagnosed with cancer in January of 2020, so I've been where you are.
Let me know if you ever want to chat as I know how hard it is when the person who you normally look to for support is the one person who can't provide you with support as they are going through their own battle. Hopefully that makes sense.
 
oioioi said:
Hope you guys make which ever choice is best for the both of you. If you still end up riding at the end of it all, even better.

Thanks side sharing.
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Thanks, In this case we didn't have many choices. I have no regrets.
 
robertv19 said:
Thanks for sharing.
My wife was also diagnosed with cancer in January of 2020, so I've been where you are.
Let me know if you ever want to chat as I know how hard it is when the person who you normally look to for support is the one person who can't provide you with support as they are going through their own battle. Hopefully that makes sense.
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Cheers, it's all good, she is much better now and we just keep on keeping on..
 
GVH said:
For me it was my knees and mom’s health issues. No time to finish the bikes and sold the Vstrom before the season.
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Double whammy.. I know that feeling all to well. My mother is far away and I'm starting to worry...
 
It happens. In late 2020 I was wondering if I would ever be physically able to ride again.
By the following spring I was ready to ease back into it.

But now, there are times when I know it wouldn’t be smart to go out. There are times when I need to be available and reliable and I can’t risk something happening. I’m lucky that it only happens for a few weeks at a time.
 
Hubby and I have hardly ridden this summer...aches and pains, helping to take care of a dying father in law (now deceased), a road trip to Colorado, hot humid weather and menopause (the two don't mix well) and just being more interested in cycling and walking have been our reasons (excuses).

We briefly talked about selling the bikes, but our insurance isn't that much so we decided against it.

Maybe next year we'll get out more (and hopefully with the cooler weather coming up, we can get some rides in before the snow falls).

Bikes, cars, etc. come and go, however our loved ones are only with us for so long...it's better to focus on those things versus going for a ride just to rack up the miles.

Good to hear she's better and that you were able to be there and support her.
 
Jampy00 said:
In early spring (before riding season started) my wife was diagnosed with cancer, wish some good planning and lots of luck, she was treated just as the season started and her recovery would take much of the summer. As we have no family or "friends" I decided not to pull the bike out, I didn't want her to worry about me on top of everything else (she also suffers from anxiety). I also knew that if something happened to me we'd be screwed and I certainly didn't want that. It's funny how some of life's events really change your perspective on things. When it is just the two of you and you are no longer "10 feet tall and bullet proof". Funny enough I still read this forum everyday and enjoy all the great motorcycle related posts, I still have an interest in motorcycles. I hope I can try again next year.

No need to reply with GWS or sympathies, she is fine.
Just wanted to share a little bit with my fellow riders or perhaps get a back story if I put my bike up for sale... 🤔

Thank for reading.
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I think once you've ridden a motorcycle for some time, as it appears you have, the interest and desire never leaves you. Difficult times in our lives are hopefully relatively short and you'll be riding again before long.
 
For a range of reasons my mileage has been fairly low so far this season but post Labour Day through to the end of the season looks pretty promising at this point. My bike is paid for, insurance cost is minimal, it gets enjoyed when time permits and that's OK with me.
 
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For a range of reasons my mileage has been fairly low so far this season but post Labour Day through to the end of the season looks pretty promising at this point. My bike is paid for, insurance cost is minimal, it gets enjoyed when time permits and that's OK with me.
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Same here. Only 3 rides on it so far this year and only one in the dirt. September into October looks good to rack up some miles though as my honey-do list for this house is now much shorter.
 
Thanks for sharing. I’ve also not racked up a lot of miles this season or the last…only a handful of rides with further distances simply due to time.

Bikes come and go but your family and loved ones are the important ones and especially if they depend on you.

I feel guilty every time I go out because I don’t want to leave them should something happen…but I enjoy this hobby very much. I’ve stopped weekend riding because it takes time from the kids, so I just go during the week when time/weather permit.

All the best to you both…as I decide whether to ride tomorrow or not.
 
Thanks for sharing and thinking of you both.

As a "Me too" post, I also didn't get out on the bike much this year. I was diagnosed with a condition in December, the symptoms being excruciating whole body pain. I definitely wouldn't have the ability to ride in that condition. I received medication that countered the condition so by late spring I was able to ride, but life got in the way with personal obligations. So, here we are at the end of the summer and I have barely put 500km on the bike. I'm optimistic that I'll get more saddle time in next year.
 
Interesting replies, many thanks to those that took the time to read and reply.
After writing this post, I really started thinking "Do I really want to keep riding?"
I am very torn on the subject and that is not likely to change any time soon.
So many negatives to hinder riding during these times. Yet, a few positives that are hard to beat.
I'll continue to ponder over the winter... We'll see.
 
Jampy00 said:
Interesting replies, many thanks to those that took the time to read and reply.
After writing this post, I really started thinking "Do I really want to keep riding?"
I am very torn on the subject and that is not likely to change any time soon.
So many negatives to hinder riding during these times. Yet, a few positives that are hard to beat.
I'll continue to ponder over the winter... We'll see.
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It’s a tough decision and I struggle with it every year.
‘Is it worth the risk? Should I be spending more time in the house with wife and kids?’

Even today I woke up, and almost dreaded the 9hr ride I had planned. But then decided on a shorter one and the minute I got on the highway, the sun came up, and the very few curves started…I realized I enjoy it so much.

Even if it’s one ride per season…insurance is only $700 so worth it to keep it for me.

But I share your struggles with this each season.

All the best.
 
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