Living The Biker Lifestyle. It's Not For Everyone

I've written a fair number of blogs in my life about living the biker lifestyle. Actually I've always enjoyed writing and reading about anything that is well written. I am proud of the fact that we are able to maintain both a biker blog and a biker forum at the Biker Lifestyle Network. And while blogs and forums are two completely different things, there are sites that cannot keep both active. We are fortunate that we can do so here. A lot of the reason for our ability to do so is the participation of our members. Without member participation any activity based site is pointless.


Living the biker lifestyle means different things to different people. To some people it merely means owning a bike and wearing a "biker t-shirt." To others it doesn't even involve owning a bike at all. Rather it's just the feeling of being part of group or club even if they don't ride. These are commonly referred to as "wannabes", however, not in a derogatory way. People that want to belong but for one reason or another just don't have what it takes to ride. Be it a financial hurdle (not being able to afford a bike) or an emotional one (being concerned with the inherent danger when riding), some people just want to be part of the biker brotherhood.


To me living the biker lifestyle has always been the far end of the spectrum. I ride year round even in the harsh, cold winter climate of northern Michigan. If the roads are dry and not icy, I will ride rather than drive every time. Riding to me is an escape. It's hard to think about any stressful issues in your life when you are riding. Sitting on an 800 lb bike as it rolls down the road is more than enough to keep your mind occupied. I wear the clothes that are typically associated with being a biker and do most of the things that the stereotypical biker does as well.


Additionally, I appreciate the brotherhood that goes with being a full time biker. 99% of my friends are full time bikers and we are all brothers and sisters united in our desire to live the lifestyle. We are aware that once accepted into a "family" of bikers that the bonds are strong and likely forever. Bikers are not fickle. They tend to make a decision and stick with it for the duration. Whether its the bike they choose, the ink on their arms or their friends. The decisions made are lasting.


The http://bikerlifestylenetwork.com/">Biker Lifestyle Network is a place for bikers of all levels (wannabes to full time riders) to meet and share experiences. It's not for everybody, however, being a biker is all there is to a lot of lucky people.
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About the Author

Johnny Yen is a full time biker and entrepreneur. He writes a variety of blogs on music and living the biker lifestyle.

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