My other addiction

[DavidAames]

I am not sure which is worse. My drug addiction or my track addiction. The track addiction is more expensive and can kill me quicker. But atleast its legal. The adrenaline helps keep away from other drugs tho. If only I could ride more, maybe I would get through these withdrawls easier. Seems like this section for bikers might have more chopper/harley people but its all the same. When you get on your bike, its a different world. It relieves stress and keeps your mind off problems. I just prefer to ride at 100+mph through curves around a track instead of cruising in a straight line. I hope everyones sunday ride went safe.

[best]

I don't see it as an addiction.
That would be like saying air is an addiction *LOL*

I see it as a need. Lets see..chrome or a shrink? Chrome is cheaper and can be enjoyed more.

[Rarly Harley]

I am not sure which is worse. My drug addiction or my track addiction.

David : Here's the great thing about recovery. I no longer need to do anything that can kill me, just to escape from myself. Sound familiar? I am no longer addicted to alchohol or drugs and I don't need to replace them with any other addictive behaviour. Addiction free, what a gift!

I can get on my bike and take a slow cruise through country back roads at 60 mph, or I can get on the highway and crank it up as fast as I dare, at any given moment. I don't have to push it to the edge any more, to fill that hole inside. I have an inner peace today, that I did not know existed. If this sounds appealing to you, jump on in to recovery. There are a lot of outstretched hands waiting to show you the way. Welcome to SR!

Rarly

[DavidAames]

Originally Posted by best

I don't see it as an addiction.
That would be like saying air is an addiction *LOL*

I see it as a need. Lets see..chrome or a shrink? Chrome is cheaper and can be enjoyed more.

If you dont see it as an addiction then I guess its different for harley riders than it is for sportbike riders. I would have just as much of a hard time going through withdrawls if I ever sold my sportbike and couldnt ride on the track anymore, as I am going through now with weed. It is definetly an addiction when you can't stop doing something, regardless whether its a good or bad thing. I'll just hope it never comes down to me losing my track addiction cause I feel its gonna be the thing that keeps me away from my drug addiction.

[best]

I ride rice. A classic design but still it is rice *LOL*

At 120 on the highway or a 30 mile an hour cruise down a back road... I miss it when I can't and PMS sets in (parked motorcycle syndrome)
I have not been on a bike but for 5 minutes since Nov. February and March were tough months. The withdrawl is different as far as I see.
Runners go through the same thing when they can't run.
I may not be back in the wind for another month yet but between Nov. and now I have adjusted some-what. I don't see it as a replacement to anything but more of an additon to life. Justified denial? Well what I gain from riding, I just can't see calling it an addiction. May feel like an addiction when I can't but not breathing wouldn't sit well either.

[TonyB]

Dave,
When I first got sober I felt that way. Like I used my bike as an escape. Let me just say this. That’s OK bro, you go to the track if you want to. Ride as fast as you want to. It’s all good brother.
Here is the thing…. While you are doing that, you won’t be doing the other things like drugs or alcohol. So more power to you. I like to ride fast too, but I also like to do it on the open road. My wife says I’m crazy, but I don’t care… I enjoy it. I like big bikes and like to ride fast. Good stuff.
Once you start to get some clean & sober time you will realize that you are freeing your mind from those addictive behaviors. Then you will really find serenity in going to the track, let me tell you! When I’m riding I find peace and sometime even a connection with my HP and you can never be to addicted to that!
UT

[BillJ]

Originally Posted by DavidAames

Seems like this section for bikers might have more chopper/harley people but its all the same. When you get on your bike, its a different world. It relieves stress and keeps your mind off problems.

It is all the same, no matter what you ride.

As for whether or not riding is an addiction: I've been riding more than 27 years. Over the past two years my time on two wheels has been limited, due to injuries sustained in a work accident. I've been off my bikes altogether since March, when I underwent another spine surgery, and I'm here to tell you there's definite withdrawal goin' on! Every time a bike passes the house my right wrist goes into convulsions, and I'm getting excited reading MCN! :andy: If that ain't addiction, I don't know what is!

[Rather b railin]

Addiction to motorcycling? Maybe. But if I'm going to have this addictive personality while working towards a better me, I think motorcycling is a great outlet. I think the word addicted to the track is just explicative rhetoric for the extreme rush and enjoyment that comes from the experience.

I have been riding since I was 11 and all of my adult riding, street riding has been on sportbikes. I did probably 30 track days in the last 4 years and raced CCS the last two years. The thrill of the experience both on the track and out in the country twisty roads is a thing of beauty and something I call a search for the truth. I too enter a spiritual state and feel closer to the HP when I am in the flow of the moment while in the saddle.

Someday I will be on something less sporty, but not yet. I have respect for all cyclist and look forward to getting out on some rides come spring time with some members. That would be truly great. I am in the Chicago suburbs and lived in Madison, WI for 6 years and have many friends up there yet that ride. The SW WI country roads are really quite awesome. We travel south a couple times a year also to rail in NC, AR, TN and GA.

New to the site. I like it already. New to recovery as well. I like it already also. A chance at a new life and a chance to be the person I want to be and a chance to be proud of who I am again. I was lost, scared and ashamed for so long. I get out of recovery what I put into it. Take care everyone. 1st post.

[recoveringnky]

Originally Posted by Rather b railin

New to the site. I like it already. New to recovery as well. I like it already also. A chance at a new life and a chance to be the person I want to be and a chance to be proud of who I am again. I was lost, scared and ashamed for so long. I get out of recovery what I put into it. Take care everyone. 1st post.

So glad you are here! We have a great time on this board sharing our ESH and joking around some! You are right...You get out of recovery what you put in to it! Keep postin' and let us get to know you!!

Blessings,
Kym

[The_Hammer]

When Ya say addiction to me (and I'm thinkin most of the folk here), I equate that to a MAC; a Mind Altering Chemical. Ya, you get an adrenaline surge out of it(sport bikin), ya there are risks involved with it. Lots of CADAECs will say addiction is anything that interfere's with socially acceptable norms in the individuals life, hence the myriad 12 step programs out there. Sexual addicts as well. Not unlike the politically correct wave that has taken mainstream society.

So, what it really breaks down to is simple:

1.)Does the activity adversely affect people places or things in my life? (We used to ask folks we 12 Stepped: "Has your using caused a tear?").

2.)Is it causing me to fail in society?

3.)Am I engaging in it to commit suicide?

Pretty simple stuff. If you can answer yes to any of the above, ya got a real issue and should cease the activity and seek help.

Blessings to YA,

Jimmy the Hammer

[Time2Surrender]

Originally Posted by Rather b railin

Addiction to motorcycling? Maybe. But if I'm going to have this addictive personality while working towards a better me, I think motorcycling is a great outlet. I think the word addicted to the track is just explicative rhetoric for the extreme rush and enjoyment that comes from the experience.

I have been riding since I was 11 and all of my adult riding, street riding has been on sportbikes. I did probably 30 track days in the last 4 years and raced CCS the last two years. The thrill of the experience both on the track and out in the country twisty roads is a thing of beauty and something I call a search for the truth. I too enter a spiritual state and feel closer to the HP when I am in the flow of the moment while in the saddle.

Someday I will be on something less sporty, but not yet. I have respect for all cyclist and look forward to getting out on some rides come spring time with some members. That would be truly great. I am in the Chicago suburbs and lived in Madison, WI for 6 years and have many friends up there yet that ride. The SW WI country roads are really quite awesome. We travel south a couple times a year also to rail in NC, AR, TN and GA.

New to the site. I like it already. New to recovery as well. I like it already also. A chance at a new life and a chance to be the person I want to be and a chance to be proud of who I am again. I was lost, scared and ashamed for so long. I get out of recovery what I put into it. Take care everyone. 1st post.

Welcome to SoberRecovery. My release is on 4 wheels. But I can defineatly relate. When I am riding through the woods, I have a sense of freedom no drug or drink can touch.

[BillJ]

Originally Posted by Rather b railin

But if I'm going to have this addictive personality while working towards a better me, I think motorcycling is a great outlet.

Yeah, it is!

Near as I can tell, my life has never been damaged by my motorcycling habit, the way it was by other addictive behaviors. True, there's a price to be paid for being a biker (higher rent, because you gotta have a garage for the scoot; occasional conflicts with cops, and the resulting traffic fines; a never-ending stream of motorcycle parts, tools, and accessories to feed your habit; etcetera), but those "costs" are minimal compared to the peace and joy riding brings me. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

Welcome, RBR!

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by Time2Surrender

Welcome to SoberRecovery. My release is on 4 wheels. But I can defineatly relate. When I am riding through the woods, I have a sense of freedom no drug or drink can touch.

Quads seem like a blast
My 16 year old nephew has been racing them for the last 5 years or so.
The kid is definitely addicted to wrenching and racing them.
I hope and prayer he continues , and not replace it with drugs and booze.

[recoveringnky]

Originally Posted by BillJ

Yeah, it is!

Near as I can tell, my life has never been damaged by my motorcycling habit, the way it was by other addictive behaviors. True, there's a price to be paid for being a biker (higher rent, because you gotta have a garage for the scoot; occasional conflicts with cops, and the resulting traffic fines; a never-ending stream of motorcycle parts, tools, and accessories to feed your habit; etcetera), but those "costs" are minimal compared to the peace and joy riding brings me. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

Welcome, RBR!

Ditto for me Bill....wouldn't trade it for the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can feel peace in my life, but nothing like what I feel from shifting from first to second to third....etc.!! AMAZING RELAXATION!!!!!!!!

Welcome RBR...keep on postin'!

[Rarly Harley]

[QUOTE New to the site. I like it already. New to recovery as well. I like it already also. A chance at a new life and a chance to be the person I want to be and a chance to be proud of who I am again. I was lost, scared and ashamed for so long. I get out of recovery what I put into it. Take care everyone. 1st post.[/quote]

RBR: Stick around and stay awhile. The longer I stay sober, the more ridin' means to me. I hope to be ridin' sober till I croak. Lots of good folks here, to show you the way.....

[Rather b railin]

I am going to change my avatar to RBR immediately. So is anyone in N IL or SW WI area? Thnx for the welcomes....

The riding experience is near and dear to my heart, as is my sobriety. They both are sacred to me and things that I value very much. They both are essential for my serenity and peace. There is 6 inches of snow down, salty roads and about 10 degrees outside right now, but spring is just around the corner, ya know.

[BillJ]

Originally Posted by Rather b railin

The riding experience is near and dear to my heart, as is my sobriety. They both are sacred to me and things that I value very much. They both are essential for my serenity and peace.

And ain't it great to find folks you can share both with? :andy:

Down here it's been drizzlin' on and off all day, but temps are in the 50s, and it's supposed to be sunny and in the 60s tomorrow. On top of that, we never use salt on our roads. When the rare snowstorm or ice storm hits (once every five or ten years) the Highway Dep't spreads sand on bridges and overpasses, but that's it.

Maybe you should consider migrating.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by BillJ

And ain't it great to find folks you can share both with? :andy:

Down here it's been drizzlin' on and off all day, but temps are in the 50s, and it's supposed to be sunny and in the 60s tomorrow. On top of that, we never use salt on our roads. When the rare snowstorm or ice storm hits (once every five or ten years) the Highway Dep't spreads sand on bridges and overpasses, but that's it.

Maybe you should consider migrating.

Been considering that Migration thing to Texas myself.
Ran into a friend out yesterday before the the latest round of snow hit.
He was out on his Dresser enjoying the warm 18 degree high temp.
That's to hardcore for me, and I don't like all this sand and gravel myself.

[Jazzed_N_MD]

Originally Posted by Rather b railin

Addiction to motorcycling? Maybe. But if I'm going to have this addictive personality while working towards a better me, I think motorcycling is a great outlet. I think the word addicted to the track is just explicative rhetoric for the extreme rush and enjoyment that comes from the experience.

I have been riding since I was 11 and all of my adult riding, street riding has been on sportbikes. I did probably 30 track days in the last 4 years and raced CCS the last two years. The thrill of the experience both on the track and out in the country twisty roads is a thing of beauty and something I call a search for the truth. I too enter a spiritual state and feel closer to the HP when I am in the flow of the moment while in the saddle.

Someday I will be on something less sporty, but not yet. I have respect for all cyclist and look forward to getting out on some rides come spring time with some members. That would be truly great. I am in the Chicago suburbs and lived in Madison, WI for 6 years and have many friends up there yet that ride. The SW WI country roads are really quite awesome. We travel south a couple times a year also to rail in NC, AR, TN and GA.

New to the site. I like it already. New to recovery as well. I like it already also. A chance at a new life and a chance to be the person I want to be and a chance to be proud of who I am again. I was lost, scared and ashamed for so long. I get out of recovery what I put into it. Take care everyone. 1st post.

Dont let your age send you to something other than who you are (on two wheels). I am looking to get back on a sport bike at 49. My Dyna cant keep up with certain parts of my personality. Been riding since I was 9, (CT-70) and have had mostly performance minded Kawasaki's. I am looking at Buell for a secound bike. Some days if my knee aint draggin, I aint riding. Other days, I am helmut-less. The key for me is the wisdom to know the difference, one day at a time.
We got some pretty neat roads in MD. and VA., too.

[Rarly Harley]

Originally Posted by Jazzed_N_MD

Dont let your age send you to something other than who you are (on two wheels). Some days if my knee aint draggin, I aint riding.

I hear ya Jazzed. I'm 54 and some days I'm not happy on my glide at anything under 140 kph and the speed limit up here is only 90 kph. Other days, I feel the need to throw her in the corner so hard I get sparks where the metal meets the road. LOL....