Exploring the Woods and Dropping the Bike

Posted on July 22, 2023  •  3 minutes  • 563 words

Mind blowing realizations

• Wet stuff is slippery (WHAT!?)
• Good boots are important, your foot can get caught beneath 200kilos of bike (surprised pikachu face)
• 200kg is heavy (physics never seize to baffle me)

Intro

My girlfriend surprised me one day with an invitation to go mushroom picking. Now, I have to admit, I’m not particularly fond of mushrooms, and at that moment, the allure of staying in and being lazy was strong. However, a spark of inspiration ignited in me – what if I could turn this into a two-wheeled adventure?

An Unconventional Plan

I proposed my idea to her: I’d accompany her on my motorcycle while she went about her mushroom-picking expedition. It seemed like the perfect compromise. As she focused on gathering mushrooms, I could explore the surroundings on my bike. She agreed, and we set off on an unusual outdoor excursion.

Off the Beaten Path

My motorcycle became my trusty steed for this impromptu escapade. I took every opportunity to ride it wherever the trail allowed. One path led me down a tractor road that seemingly led to nowhere. Despite the road’s dead-end fate, I decided to venture on. The journey was challenging, as I maneuvered the bike along the uneven terrain.

A Slippery Twist

On my way back, I noticed my girlfriend had veered off the trail to search for mushrooms. I saw this as an opportunity to follow her, despite the obstacles in my path. Wet branches blocked my way, and I tried to navigate through them with utmost care. However, the rain-soaked branches proved to be more slippery than I anticipated. In an instant, my bike skidded out from beneath me, and I found myself on the ground.

Bike’s Rest Stop

Remember the saying that all bikes need a rest sometimes? Well, this time it was true. My motorcycle seemed to decide that the moment called for a brief pause. Thankfully, the mishap resulted in only a few scratches on the bike, with no significant damage. My foot almost got caught, but luckily, no real harm done. Mental note: invest in sturdier boots for future rides.

Strength and Support

This wasn’t my first encounter with dropping a bike – my MT-09 had experienced a similar fate before. Surprisingly, lifting the Yamaha Tenere 700 proved to be a bit more challenging. Whether it was the angle, the weight distribution, or simply the absence of adrenaline, the task was daunting. Fortunately, my girlfriend arrived just in time to lend a hand and rescue me from my predicament.

The Verdict: A Memorable Experience

In retrospect, it was a day of both unexpected adventure and valuable lessons. Exploring the woods on my motorcycle while my girlfriend hunted for mushrooms added a unique twist to our outdoor plans. The Yamaha Tenere 700 had a “rest stop,” and I had a reality check – lifting a bike isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Conclusion: Moments that Define the Journey

As I reflect on this escapade, I’m reminded that these experiences are precisely what I invested in the motorcycle for. The joy of exploration, the thrill of the unexpected, and the camaraderie of sharing the story – all these moments define the journey on two wheels. So, despite a minor stumble, I emerged from the woods with a story worth telling and memories that added a little extra character to my motorcycling adventures.