JUST A BIKERI saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall. I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting toraise more money for the hurricane relief.I saw you roll up your windowand shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window. I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love. I saw you roll your eyes at ourleather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their name written over and in my heart. I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family. I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing she was safe behind me. I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn. I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date. I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see metrying to turn right. I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road. I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community..If you don't repost this, it sucks to be you. I hope you never lose someone that rides.EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE ARE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY
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Super Great, I hope a lot of people see this. Love and Hugs
Isn\'t that just the way some people are? Too self centered to realize someone else is living a life as well??? xoxoxo Cj
i have a friend that said when he lived in new york and would be crossing the street, he could hear the \"click\" click\" \"click\" of doors locking....
we all have what media has put out there...can\'t get mad about it!
when i\'m off and running around shopping, i wear my duds, and people treat me like i\'m invisible.
i like that...smile...
That is so very true. And you can add this on to the list: my parents and grandparents were on their way home from weekend at Clear Lake, and my mom drifted off the road into a small ditch. She said there were about 100 bikers behind them, and they all stopped to make sure everyone was OK and to call a tow truck. That changed their minds about bikers with long hair and tattoos on big noisy bikes.
This is very true. Whenever I go on a run and stop somewhere, people act like they are afraid of us. No need to, we\'re just kind people who may dress and look a little rough but have real big hearts.
EXACTLY ANGEL
I read this the other day and thought of you. I almost sent it to you and decided against it. Why? Not really sure now. I think because of the ending. I think of these things every time I\'m on the road. I learned to ride and got my own bike because I started having trust issues with the person I always rode behind. Every friend I have that rides thinks of others before themselves.
Living near Sturgis teaches you quickly, always good to be reminded