Safe Riding?

Safe Riding? We all know those rides and riders. They run from one part of town or the county, depending on where you live, from home to the store to a friends house, hanging out in the garage, stop at the local hangouts, grab a "road soda" here and there, and before you know it, your riding Buddie is no longer a safe rider! Even the best rider thinks one just won't hurt and I AGREE, but safe riding is a tricky thing when you riding with more than one other person. We think alcohol and drugs, the illegal kind can damage our senses. Prescription drugs can have the same effects, especially if they aren't yours! (go figure!) We all have "borrowed" one at one time or another, just to satisfy a need or a pain. "nuff said! We all have different ideas on safe riding and I can write on many subjects, which the way I ramble I may cover most or just some in this writing. Helmets, skid lids, full face or otherwise are a poor subject, just make sure if you wear one, you like it, If it fits and looks funny on you, then my safe riding goes out the window laughing and probably weaving to get a better look, or the tears streaming from my eyes after the second look! Road sodas, "borrowed" medicines, silly helmets and overtired bikes and drivers can be hazardous to everyone. Double check your gear soon as we are over half way to putting everything away for the end of this season. Check you local papers and fliers, bike shops, hangouts for upcoming rides or benefits, take your time and read any safety manuals you may find, whether is covers riding your bike or the opposite sex. Either way I still think, Safe Riding?
See you on the Road!