Riding & the effect on the mind.

[Carter Turk]

Maybe many folks have already seen this.
I don't think I ever heard someone actually break down, in this fashion, what riding does to us.
Found it interesting.

https://youtu.be/PVVyYpUQXeo?si=rv7XrI0ye78GUWOS

 

[storm 64]

I thought it was going to tell me something I didn't know.

Cool video, thanks for sharing.

 

[oldGSfan]

Can be a downside with extra CO2 intake (full face). Maybe that adds to the euphoria tho - upside!

 

[Rob S.]

I get a kick out of scientists spending time and money to find out what we all knew years ago.
I'm constantly seeing newspaper articles about "groundbreaking findings" about the human mind. Things I (and millions of others) learned half a century ago by dropping acid. :-\\\

 

[Steve]

The movie was only "groundbreaking news" to non-motorcyclists. However, I will disagree slightly with one premise. They suggest that riding can be therapy. No doubt on that, but I have also heard that, after an arguement or particularly stressful situation, you should NOT "Go for a ride to clear my head", you should clear your head, THEN go for a ride. If you have too many distracting thoughts or emotions, you will not be able to ride properly.

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[Rob S.]

When I bought my 1973 Kawasaki Z1 in '79, I knew that it was a genuine widow maker. It wasn't until a year later that I heard more of the story from my cousins, who were friends with the dead man (and with him on their CB750s on his final ride).
His wife had left him the night before, and he was setting a very fast pace on their ride that day. In front of their eyes, he high sided, his (helmeted) head hit a guard rail and exploded.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I'm retired now, (even if my clients don't get it). Sometimes I question the validity of my behaviors.
Regarding riding bikes and collecting bikes I read this today:
Google Ai Overview:
"No, collecting old motorcycles is not a syndrome. The key difference lies in whether the behavior is an organized and enriching hobby or an indiscriminate, anxiety-driven compulsion that negatively impacts your life​."

Link: The mental health benefits of riding a motorcycle By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist​

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[GS1150Pilot]

The movie was only "groundbreaking news" to non-motorcyclists. However, I will disagree slightly with one premise. They suggest that riding can be therapy. No doubt on that, but I have also heard that, after an arguement or particularly stressful situation, you should NOT "Go for a ride to clear my head", you should clear your head, THEN go for a ride. If you have too many distracting thoughts or emotions, you will not be able to ride properly.

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Amen. Worst motorcycle accident I was in was after an argument with my wife. Got on my FZ1 and proceeded to merge onto the freeway at 100+ only to discover traffic was gridlocked due to another accident, to which I added my own sudden get-off.

 

[earlfor]

Amen. Worst motorcycle accident I was in was after an argument with my wife. Got on my FZ1 and proceeded to merge onto the freeway at 100+ only to discover traffic was gridlocked due to another accident, to which I added my own sudden get-off.

Yep the secret of the game is FOCUS, see everything around, and project any collision points between you and everything else. Never be where things are likely to happen. The short version is learn to predict the future 10 seconds in advance.