Well, it's my opinion that its potentially dangerous.
Take a look back at what I said..... It's potentially dangerous, that is it has the potential to cause danger. My opinion is based on the fatigue factor in the amount of riding against the amount of rest in a 24 hour period.
I'm sorry - but Sabie - your words that members of this group took exception to were.....
As a Motorcycle Group we should be encouraging safety and not promoting potentially dangerous practices.
We work damn hard to do as you requested here and I
can't understand where you drew the conclusion that this forum has anything but the complete and utter safety, best interests and friendship of ALL road users as our utmost goal.
Many will find your statement insulting and worthy of rebuke - particularly when the OPPOSITE RESULT is the goal of this forum.
I welcome posts like yours, but please afford me the honour of explaining our situation. In your next post at 17:58hrs, I actually agree with most things you have said, and the article you appraised is based on statistical fact! I only ask that when you marvel at Usain Bolt for doing things you cannot, that the same may go for your friends who can manage a 24hr awake period and
safely control a motorcycle for that same period. I am not aware of a single fatality or even injury of anyone attempting a
n IBA sanctioned/certified ride. Look at the first few paragrapghs of the Archive of Wisdom for dedicated riders.... http://www.ironbutt.com/tech/aowprintout.cfmLet's face it - every time you throw a leg over a bike you increase your chances of demise when compared to sitting on the couch!
We agree with your opinion about heightened fatigue levels, but we should have faith in individuals to pull the pin when they feel the risk level growing from it.
I really, really, REALLY hope his clears the air for anyone thinking about training up to the levels of safe LD riding.
Sabie - I agree with your concerns - just not that we
promote potentially dangerous practices.
In saying all this, I'll be the first to buy you a drink at Biloela - cool?
Cheers, Diesel