Motorcycle Cross country.

@Lore2009 (7378)
United States
February 25, 2011 6:27pm CST
What do you think about traveling across the country/continent in a motorcycle? Would you like to do it like the movie "Motorcycle Diaries"? Have you ever done it? I think it would be nice to see everything all in the open with the wind blowing in your face but I also think it's pretty dangerous!
13 responses
• United States
26 Feb 11
Although motorcycles can be fun for some, I am deathly afraid of them. The one time I got on one was when my brother in-law the motorcycle expert said don't worry you will be safe. This happened about 4 years ago. So no sooner he rides off with me on the back and gets 1/2 a block down the street and bang right into a parked car, causing my tiny self to fly off the back, bruising and scraping my legs and arms. It was my first and last time I will ever adventure on a motorcycle, no matter who the expert thinks he is. lol. I have not seen the movie, but have to admit a movie like that I will see but not the actual ride.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Yikes, that is a traumatic experience! I would be afraid for those reasons also!
• India
26 Feb 11
I like to go in very limited speed. We have to in between 35-50 kilo meters per hour. What do you say honey?
@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Feb 11
I would enjoy riding on the back of a motorcycle for awhile but I think I would get sore after awhile. It would take some getting used to. I used to ride when I was younger. It was fun. Even exciting. Often wondered why I didn't bugs in my mouth, nose, eyes and even ears. Ugh!
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Yes, it would be annoying if those bugs did get into me!
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@celticeagle (189957)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb 11
Not the most fun part of the ride that is for sure.
@maximax8 (31042)
• United Kingdom
26 Feb 11
I watched "The Motorcycle Diaries" with three friends at the cinema in the area I used to live in. I very much enjoyed seeing the South American scenery and the men had an exciting journey. These days it would be a hard core motorcyclist that would attempt such a challenging journey. In some situations there could be danger. I saw a documentary about a motorcyclist that had been kidnapped on his journey. I love traveling by train most of all. I like to travel by bus. I am happy to travel by plane. I travel with my disabled son and baby daughter. When I was a teenager I had a moped but lorries made me feel unsafe. I sold it and am now glad that I have learned to drive and have a car.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Yes, I am afraid of the dangers to it also. But my 60+ year old art history teacher occasionally went up to Canada from California, all by herself!
@sender621 (14889)
• United States
26 Feb 11
This does sound like quite an adventure for a motorcycle enthusiast. My in laws used to travel quite often all over the country on their motorcycle and really enjoyed these times together. I am not a motorcyclist so i would have to pass on this experience.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Wow, sounds like you have some hip in-laws!
@rameshchow (4426)
• India
26 Feb 11
It is very good revolve the country on a motor cycle. For that i will choose a motor cycle with good mileage. Mileage is the factor i considered when i gonna buy any motor cycle.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Yes, we were wondering about that as we watched the movie.
• India
27 Feb 11
Our life is important, but not the speed. You know it.
@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
26 Feb 11
I would love to go cross country on a motorcycle. I love to ride and there are so many places that I would love to see. Reeling the wind and sun on me while seeing all the wonderful sites would be super. It can be dangerous but so can a car.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
I agree that a car and plane and any vehicle can be as dangerous but for a motorcycle, you're more exposed... but I would still be curious to try a little distance, i bet it would be breath taking.
@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
27 Feb 11
I have been on a lot of trips and they are a blast. Sometimes I would be riding behind other times I was on my own bike. Either way it was fun. I have a wild streak and riding is one of my passions. I will be going on a lot of short trips this summer. You should try it.
@GreenMoo (11833)
26 Feb 11
I've never really been motorbiking, but it would be a far more in touch way to see the world and would use less fuel than the same trip by car. Other road users would probably be my biggest fear. Some of them just seem to be unable to see motocyclists.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Yes, that is what I'm afraid of.. but I bet it would be nice to have the wind touching your face... well, unless it's cold.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
27 Feb 11
I'm not so big on the motorcycle trips. Give me a car and we'll go anywhere you want though..lol...I have been scared on a motorcycle a couple of times.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
26 Feb 11
Hi Lore I did drive on my bike for a distance of 1200 Kilometers - a 5 day journey - that involved crossing 3 states of the country. It was rainy season (quite a wrong time for such adventure) but I had to do it because if it wasnt then, it was going to be never. I opted using the road and the bike instead of the train. Me and my brother on the bike. We halted during the nights and checked into the hotels that were on the route and the next day again, we were on the roads, driving. It did bring us closer to our country as we saw different localities, different people and also different cultures... A truly unforgettable experience
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Wow, that certainly sounds like a very memorable experience. I bet you learned a lot from it, especially about yourself!
@babyanna (1216)
• China
26 Feb 11
Hi,Lore2009! Well,that's what we call "adventure",right?I think it is pretty awesome.I haven't seen this movie,but I bet it belongs to my favourite kind.I haven't done it personally,though I always dream about doing so.My friend in Boston,U.S. once did it on a bicycle,but not through the whole country.He just rode from Boston to New York.He had amazing experiences.I hope in the future I can do it in a car or something and travel across the whole country. Have a nice day!
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
I would definitely do it in a car, but not a motorcycle, I can't even drive one. My 60+ year old art history teacher motorcycled from California all the way up to Canada by herself! Cool lady.
@doggydimon (1369)
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
We were talking about this a few nights ago but we don't intend to do this on a motorcycle. We want to do it on a vespa scooter. It looks hip and homey. hehehe... That is if we own one already. We are planning to buy one this year and try to explore the provinces on it.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
27 Feb 11
Interesting! Does it go as fast though? I guess that would be safer and a whole new experience. I hope you get to do it!
@masang (295)
• Philippines
10 May 11
To a person who likes to drive a motorcycle, traveling across the country would be very enjoyable. My husband was planning to tour around the Philippines using his motorcycle. That's interesting.
• China
15 Jul 11
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