The Zone

[the chi]

Smiley nailed it. I've only hit it twice on the street, but every time I get on the track I can reach it. It is very zen. For me, its like tunnel vision. I am aware of everything else around me, but the only thing that is "real" is that which is in my path. I can see the turns in my head, almost like out of body and am prepping ahead of time while still physically seeing what is in front of me.

I think that made sense.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I blame racedoll for this thread, as I believe "The Zone" is the Achilles heel for many of us.JC

Why do I get blamed?

I started to quote various people, then realized I was quoting about everyone.

tached, it isn't just on familiar roads but also unfamiliar.

smiley, being one with the bike. This is why I bought the bike I did. I could just feel that I could be "one" with it.

I think Chi explained it like I would, very zen-like. You know what is going on around you yet you are so focused on your path. I get this when I run races too, which generally results in a very good race... just like a very good ride on the bike.

I often have these moments when I least feel like it too. Generally when I don't think I'm going to ride or run very well... turn out to the best ones ever.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Why do I get blamed?

Because life isn't fair, and neither am I.

Plus, you're kinda cute when you get all pouty.

JC

[No Worries]

When I'm in the zone, I can predict what's happening ahead. Last month I was on a two-lane twisty road with a turnout off of my lane. Of course it was on a blind corner. I had railed on it many times, but this time I thought a car could turn from the other lane into the turnout. So I slowed down and sure enough, a car cut across from the blind corner into my lane for the turnout.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Because life isn't fair, and neither am I.

Plus, you're kinda cute when you get all pouty.

JC

Ok then. I guess I have to just accept it as it is.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Why do I get blamed?

I started to quote various people, then realized I was quoting about everyone.

tached, it isn't just on familiar roads but also unfamiliar.

smiley, being one with the bike. This is why I bought the bike I did. I could just feel that I could be "one" with it.

I think Chi explained it like I would, very zen-like. You know what is going on around you yet you are so focused on your path. I get this when I run races too, which generally results in a very good race... just like a very good ride on the bike.

I often have these moments when I least feel like it too. Generally when I don't think I'm going to ride or run very well... turn out to the best ones ever.

Um, dear, reread my post I did not say it was just on familiar roads, actually I was saying being on unfamiliar roads and riding like that is being MORE in the zone. Loves ya

[Fleck750]

Just to start shit.

Do only sportbike riders experience this, or do cruiser people reach this zone?

When I had my Shadow 600, I rode it like a sportbike, going up and down the same set of twisties just to better my skills. I reached nirvana several times.

[Particle Man]

I don't notice until after the ride is over. I remember things like being able to hear myself breathing in my helmet and individual leaves on trees and stuff. It's weird.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by Fleck750

Just to start shit.

Do only sportbike riders experience this, or do cruiser people reach this zone?

When I had my Shadow 600, I rode it like a sportbike, going up and down the same set of twisties just to better my skills. I reached nirvana several times.

There are some cruiser riding who look to push it as well and some who are pretty fast so I would say yes there is a zone for those guys. My buddy can ride his custom Yamaha Warrior in the twisties at a pace that sportbikers can appreciate and many can't keep up with him at that pace.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Um, dear, reread my post I did not say it was just on familiar roads, actually I was saying being on unfamiliar roads and riding like that is being MORE in the zone. Loves ya

Um, dear, I guess I wasn't clear enough in the way I was trying to quote you (and smiley). I was agreeing with you in that if I'm in "the zone", it doesn't matter what road or track I'm on. I'm just "on".