Things have been a bit quiet around here. Life continues to throw curves at me, and I’ve been doing my darnedest to lean into them. However, this year I’ve been seriously floored and at my lowest. I thought last year losing my Dad was life-changing, but this year has completely turned my life upside down; everything has changed, everything I once loved shattered.
Nonetheless, I keep riding. I might not shout about it, or post lots of inspirational photos and videos, but I’m still out there riding. Sometimes, you just have to get out and ride to escape the shit you’re dealing with. When your head is a mess and the black dog threatens to smother you, a long ride can be all that keeps you sane.
But panic not, I’ve a good network of supportive family and friends, I’m using professional help, I’m staying healthy, and I hardly drink anymore. This curve may have me at my limit, but I’m leaning right over into it, my sights are laser-focused on the exit, ready to pin the throttle and leave all this shit way behind.
Firstly, everything performed well, I was able to get straight back up and only had a slight ache in my knee and thumb for a couple of days later. No breaks, no grazes, no skin broken, not even any visible bruises in the days following.
One of the most significant attractions of the Scottish Motorcycle Show is the sheer number and variety of bikes on display. From classic, vintage models to the latest sports bikes and touring motorcycles, the show has something for everyone. Manufacturers such as Harley Davidson, Indian, Triumph, Yamaha, and Royal Enfield all have a significant presence at the event, showcasing their latest models and allowing visitors to get up close and sit on new bikes. Unfortunately, there were still a number of omissions from key manufacturers (like last year), no presence from BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki or Suzuki.