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Message: [QUOTE="fender92883, post: 648682, member: 34340"] Here is a little history of myself and why I believe that dirtbiking has been an important addition to my life: I took my first ever ride on a dirtbike a little more than a year ago. I was instantly hooked. :yeehaw: Less than a week later I bought a bike of my own. My dad (Fred T) has been riding for quite a while, so he was able to help me and guide me as I learned. Through him and DRN I was able to get to know a lot of people I never would have met otherwise. These people are some of the most helpful, thoughtful and fun people I have ever met. I am making friendships that are very important to me with people who have been helping and guiding me. Many of them will go out of their way to do something for a fellow rider in need, no questions asked. Never have I come across a place where people are as helpful as this. Owning my dirtbike has taught me a lot about responsibility. I have loan and insurance payments to make on my bike (as well as the insurance on my car). I have to make sure that I am going to have enough money each month to make all of my payments, and if I'm not going to make it, I have to find another way of earning the money in time. Taking care of and protecting my investment are also some very valuable things I have learned. Lessons that I will undoubtedly need to know when I'm out on my own. I also feel healthier now that I ride dirtbikes. Until I started riding, I had no physically demanding activity that I participated in. The closest I came was golf. I have improved my strength and endurance as a result of riding. I [I]feel[/I] healthier, and because I know that my health and strength are important to riding as well as to the rest of my life, I'm trying harder to make sure that I stay in good health. My confidence in myself has also improved. There are many times when I'm out riding that I come across a difficult situation, but if I think it through carefully and clearly, I can figure it out. I have participated in two beginner enduros so far, and I have taken 1st and 2nd in my class (with a lot of help from my friends in the Michigan Trail Riders :worship:). I have also learned more about taking risks. I had never been much of a risk taker before I started riding, but I have come to learn that sometimes it's necessary to take risks in life, sometimes with a good outcome, sometimes bad...but with each outcome a valuable lesson in learned. I could go on for hours. Dirtbiking has brought so many important lessons and experiences to my life, and will continue to do so for years to come. It is impossible for me to measure the gains I have made though this sport, and I know that I would missing out on so much if I had to let it go. :worship: Good luck Dave, I hope everything turns out for the best for you and your children. :thumb: [/QUOTE]

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