Where do I begin? I know I'm gonna get a lot shit for this one because I know a lot of people here absolutely love the track. I am by no means a track veteran, actually this year is the first time I've ever been to a track (non drag). I've been riding for years but never really got around to doing a track day. Well since my first track day, I've gone a few times and I must say I do like it. Just not having to worry about intersections and cars is a big + for me. Also being able to let loose on the throttle on the straights without worrying about getting a tickets is another major +. Like I said, I do enjoy it and I will try go keep going at least once every 2 months BUT for some reason, call me crazy if you want, I love the freakin canyons! There is just something about it that I love. I'm not sure if it's the scenery or what but I never get tired of it. Every time I have been to the track, as exciting as it is at first, I'm done with it in a few hours. I get bored of doing the same turns over and over. Not saying Im a pro in anyway, there is always room for improvement but it just doesn't satisfy me the way it apparently does to most of you.
The Canyon for me is the ultimate. I think it's a mix between the uncertainty, nature and the rush that my 10 provides that just gets me. I must admit being in a uncontrolled environment does something for me. I've always been the adrenaline junkie though, I love to sky dive, ride in the desert (quads/dirt bikes), jet ski, anything exciting really. Don't get me wrong, I am in no way a squid, I am responsible (as responsible as you can be on a bike) I wear proper gear, I respect others so you wont ever catch me doing wheelies in rush hour traffic but you will catch me doing 189mph on a long lonely straight when no one is around. I also try to make it a point to hit the canyons really early in the morning when no one is out.
Point is, if I had to choose between the two, I pick the canyon. I just wonder if there is anyone out there that feels the same way or am I just freakin weird like that? Let me know what you guys think.
edited 10/2/09- added video to prove my point that the canyon is just as fast as the track.
edited 10/4/09- added track video for comparison
Here is the Canyon video, see track video below
Here is the track video. Sorry but as far as how technical you have to get, its the god damn same!
The Canyon for me is the ultimate. I think it's a mix between the uncertainty, nature and the rush that my 10 provides that just gets me. I must admit being in a uncontrolled environment does something for me. I've always been the adrenaline junkie though, I love to sky dive, ride in the desert (quads/dirt bikes), jet ski, anything exciting really. Don't get me wrong, I am in no way a squid, I am responsible (as responsible as you can be on a bike) I wear proper gear, I respect others so you wont ever catch me doing wheelies in rush hour traffic but you will catch me doing 189mph on a long lonely straight when no one is around. I also try to make it a point to hit the canyons really early in the morning when no one is out.
Point is, if I had to choose between the two, I pick the canyon. I just wonder if there is anyone out there that feels the same way or am I just freakin weird like that? Let me know what you guys think.
edited 10/2/09- added video to prove my point that the canyon is just as fast as the track.
edited 10/4/09- added track video for comparison
Here is the Canyon video, see track video below
Here is the track video. Sorry but as far as how technical you have to get, its the god damn same!