Thoughts on 2011

Up this morning, day five of the new year, and thinking about the last ride, and the weekend. Took this photo on January 2 at the Charlotte Checkers Hockey game; they had a display of bikes (Honda's) from Ricky Hendrick Performance Honda. The last day of the year I had a really nice ride (previous post) and enjoyed being out on the bike on what turned out to be a fine day on a most interesting week (started with snow, ended with a motorcycle ride..got to love Carolina).
Looking forward to the rides coming up in 2011. Course it remains difficult with the two cities thing, but do the best I can. It is interesting to check out motorcycling (though as an outsider) in Richmond, and have seen some nice events and some fine motorcycles here over the past two years. Course, have had some great rides in North Carolina, and am looking for many more this year. Missed some of my favorite events there due to weather and work, but hopefully will get some of those in as well as some new ones in 2011.
I am also interested in seeing some of the new motorcycles coming out. Even in these difficult economic times, some fine bikes will be coming out including a number of brand new models. I am looking forward to hitting the bike shops both here and in Carolina.
Racing will also be cranking up, and I do enjoy motorcycle racing on tv. There is a big road racing event here in Virginia this summer, and would be fun to make that this year. Looking forward to some fine events, and some outstanding rides. I guess with winter, though lucky usually in Carolina weather wise, a bikers thoughts turn to Spring! If you are riding, ride safe, and if you are waiting to ride; winter is a good time to get your ride in shape for the upcoming year. Remember regular maintenance is really important both for your safety and the long term performance of your motorcycle.