I think it’s human nature to want to do stupid things. I mean, you could say that pretty much everything we do has some degree of stupidity to it. From an early age, kids want to challenge reality—climb and jump off trees, and see who can ride their bike fastest down a hill.
Well, the fact of the matter is that a lot of us never really grew up, and this is especially true when it comes to us motorcyclists. Nine times out of ten, a motorcyclist rides a motorcycle simply because they love riding. Naturally, this love for riding can take many shapes. Some folks just want to hop aboard their cruisers and putter around town. Others want to hit the dirt and explore the wilderness. Meanwhile, other riders prefer hitting the track and carving canyons.
But there’s a breed of rider that’s much rarer, one that doesn’t really think twice about doing stupid shit. In fact, some of the best riders in the business come from this breed, and they’re the best because they’ve managed to survive and get really, really good at doing crazy things aboard their motorcycles. I’m talking of the likes of Travis Pastrana, Pol Tarres, Aaron Colton, and the list goes on.
