[steingar]

I raced a Harley today, and after some really hard riding I finally managed to pass the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really, twisting sections of canyon road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the curves have warning signs that say "15 MPH".

I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone.

I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his fender. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another.

Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and outpower me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever.

My only hope was to outbrake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the last instant. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant, I was by him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good.

But now I was in the lead, and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror.

Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the canyon.

I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever pedaled so hard in my life. And some of the credit must go to Schwinn, as well. They really make a great bicycle.…



stole...er, appropriated it from another board. Still quite funny IMHO.

[JeepinJeff]

HA! Great story!

[sinfuldragon]

while I've heard it before it was great to read it again, thanks for posting it

[Quick 26]

thats great

[Quick 26]

i just sent that to some of my harley co workers with a few changes since we dont have canyons

[JeepinJeff]

Originally Posted by Quick 26

i just sent that to some of my harley co workers with a few changes since we dont have canyons

yea I passed it along as well. Changed the canyons to a local road here that's really twisty. My guess is that some won't even read to the bottom of it.

[Atreyu]

thats great

[slickwill]

To funny, I just sent it to my best friend who is a "cyclist."

[forceten]

I never read that before and as I was half way through it I was wondering two things. What kind of harley the guy and and was crap bike you were riding lol

[slorider18]

Originally Posted by forceten

I never read that before and as I was half way through it I was wondering two things. What kind of harley the guy and and was crap bike you were riding lol

me too, very funny.