Mental state during a ride

[NHBusa]

Just courious how many people have good and bad mental days during riding. I have found that on most days, I feel like I am part of the bike and everything flows very smoothly. Then, once and a while, like this past Sunday, I felt like I could not get it together. Everything seemed erratic and strained, needless to say, I cut the ride short. As far as I know, there was nothing bothering me or pending that should negatively affect the ride. Everything else that day was going great. Anyone else have a similar experience? If so, is there anthing that you do during the riding that can snap you out of it.
Note: This is a rare occurance............ most rides are great.

[Nikon]

Everyone has their good and bad days with everything that we do so it's really not gonan change on a bike. There are some days when my shifting is flawless and others when it's clunky and something just doesn't feel right. I think the important part is to realize that your heads not there and do something to get it there casue that's when crucial mistakes are made - you don't see the car pullin out, the black stripes of death in a turn or whatever. Make sure that your head is in it through the twisties most uimportantly....

[sahd03]

DEFEINITELY know what you are talking about. And nikon is right about is being that way in life, not just on bikes. If I find myself not having a good day, I force myself to clear the old mind and focus - because it usually means there is something else distracting me just enough to screw up the timing. And then I get home ASAP - I'm with you on max attention while riding - it's the only way to stay safe and alert.

[stoinkythepig]

I ride pretty much every day that has no chance of ice. Some days are better than others but time on a bike is always better than time in a car for me so I just slog through the bad rides and take it easy.

[Nikon]

Originally posted by stoinkythepig
I ride pretty much every day that has no chance of ice. Some days are better than others but time on a bike is always better than time in a car for me so I just slog through the bad rides and take it easy.

totally agree. As much as I love the Passat and the Jeep the only thing that comes close to the bike is trail riding the YJ without doors or a roof.

[Thrill]

Originally posted by Nikon
totally agree. As much as I love the Passat and the Jeep the only thing that comes close to the bike is trail riding the YJ without doors or a roof.

How about a Ski-Doo Renegade REV 800??? Will do 115+ on the trails and jumps like a rabbit Of course you need snow.... but in NH you do get some once in a while