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    Race in the Canyon

    Thought you guys might like it.


    I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

    I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

    I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

    Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

    My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

    But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

    Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horspower and deep pockets, I had passed him. though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the canyon and I had preserved the proud tradition of another of America's best bikes.

    I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle...
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    Re: Race in the Caynon

    Thats funny man. How you been Duane. long time no hear. Hows the riding over their?
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    Re: Race in the Caynon

    Quote Originally Posted by cosp600rr";p="254769
    Thats funny man. How you been Duane. long time no hear. Hows the riding over their?
    Whats up Matt? Its been really cold here since October. I parked my bike in our office the end of November and won't bring it out till spring. It is always wet (snow, rain) non stop in the winter here. The roads get black ice constantly. The little bit of riding I did was incredible. I can't wait to hit these European race tracks next year. I signed up with a company called Polo who sponsors 20 trackdays all over Europe and provide everything each trip. Work is shitty though and my hour suck, so hopfully I will be able to go to most of them. We will see. I had plans to race on a German circit but work is not going to give me the time. I will settle for the trackdays. Whats new with you? Tell your wife we say hi.
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    that was funny
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    Re: Race in the Canyon

    Funny stuff. I told a guy that mountain bikes that story and he almost died laughing.

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    Re: Race in the Canyon

    that was funny i was in tears
    got to copy that and give it to a harley friend
    (who just sold his r 1 to get the harley!!!!!!!

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    Re: Race in the Canyon

    That's too friggin' funny! Gonna have to pass that around!
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    I shared it on my "family and friends" email list.

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    LOL hahaha

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    hahah that's fabulous!

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    Re: Race in the Canyon

    Is this a joke? I don't get it...

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