Recognizing epic moments

Yesterday I went on a 240 mile motorcycle ride with Brent and Dieter out to Palm Springs. Most of the way there, we were freezing our extremities in 45 degree weather. Palm Springs is in the desert, and as we started descending the mountains into Palm Springs, we were greeted with the beautiful sunshine and beautifully warm air. To top things off, the mountain road has these beautiful turns that you can only truly appreciate on a motorcycle. We had lunch at a little coffee shop and enjoyed the warm air. Riding up that mountain pass was even more fun than the way down. On a motorcycle you have more control in the corners when going up-hill. While on the way down, you have feelings of sheer terror(look a cliff) while enjoying the view. On the way up, I could just have fun with the feeling of leaning the bike into the turn and accelerating out of it.

Such times as these should be appreciated and not taken for granted. I don't know if this was the last ride with Brent, but I will remember each ride because you never know when these times will be over.


P.S. I have now reached the performance limits of my ride. Time for an upgrade....