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    Mikey D.’s Posts

    Topic: RE: How long after surgery did you have to stay off the bike.
    the way I see it, once you're cleared to drive a car and go back to the gym, then you should be good to go on the moto. My advice: Start with slow trips. Stick close to home. Progress to longer and longer trips with the more success you have. If it starts to wear on you, make the trips shorter. You get 100 miles from home and your body "hits the wall" and you'll regret it. Remember - if you aren't focused or your mind is pre-occupied, the last place you want to be is on the saddle of your scoot. So, pay attention to your body. Take breaks. Keep your protein up. Take Snacks. Lastly, stay hydrated.
    Topic: RE: 2007 International Bike Show
    Hey, how is Gaylord!? I didnt make it to the motorcycle show when it was here in San Antonio. Of course when it was here, was before my motorcycle accident, so I wasn't really in the market.
    Topic: RE: First Time as a Motorcycle Marshall
    Just got back from dinner after an incredibly long day. The Multiple Sclerosis Society has a charity bicycle ride from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Every year, 3500 bicyclists ride the 150 miles over two days; 100 on the first, 50 on the second. The MSS has a bevy of support teams in place. Breakpoints/Rest Stops, SAG Wagons to give rides to those that need transport, Police, EMS, and lastly Motorcycle Safety Marshalls. Since DW worked at a rest stop last year, I was looking for a way to get involved. She mentioned they had moto marshalls, and that piqued my interest. So, I checked it out. Turns out the job is pretty easy. We ride between the bicycles and regular vehicular traffic. We help those that need assistance. Call for EMS or SAG Wagons. Check on the riders, etc. So, I got up this morning at 4:30. Had to be downtown San Antonio, at the AT&T Center parking lot by 6:00AM. We were the first group out, leaving with the early riders. It was a beautiful morning. Overcast, low 70s. There were a few small accidents, but EMS was on top of everything before I rolled on the scene. Our group "leapfroged" around the cyclists, and everything went well. 60 of us came together as a team, and did our little part to help these brave souls pedal 100 miles to the overnight camping stop. This was the first time I've done anything like this, and it was an awesome experience. 13 and a half hours later, 400 miles on the odometer, 4 tanks of fuel, 1 bag lunch, 2 bags of ice, countless bottles of water and gatorade - I'm exhausted and spent, I'll probably be sore in the morning, but inside I feel GREAT! Next year, I'll either have invested in a different bike or, at the very least, gone to an aftermarket seat on my current bike. Just wanted to share my ride today with you guys. GET OUT THERE AND RIDE!!! Time's a wastin'
    Topic: RE: Can I get an A-MEN?!
    (shamelessly crossposted on another board, but too bad). This is pretty self explainatory... http://www.dorkon.com/img/motorcycleride.jpg