I live not to far from Bethesda Softworks, and marvel at the cars I see pulling in and out of the place on a daily basis. Probably couldn’t throw a rock without hitting five Ferrari’s. Anyway, got me to thinking, with all the success Unity has had over the last year, what would Higgy B be driving these days.
So…here is my guess. Curious to know what others think.
I tried to spend as much time off-road on my KTM as possible, going places like this:
Using roads like this:
And after Unite I’m off for a week’s vacation in which I’m spending 8 days riding (solo) off-road in northern Baja California (Mexico). I get my speed jollies at the track now, but when not at the track I’m looking for as much dirt as possible… w00t!
Knobbies do offer less traction on the street than normal tires and knobbies do wear away quicker on pavement than on dirt, but during “off-road season” (spring through fall) I keep knobs on just to (a) keep me calm in the city, and (b) ready for a dirt ride at a moment’s notice. As a long-time rider I’m well equipped to adjust my riding style.
Soon enough winter will be upon us at which point I’ll go with regular street “shoes” once again.
@HanulTech: I’m glad you dig my riding plan. I’ll be posting photos, videos and a ride report when I’m back (not here but rather elsewhere). I’ll let you know about 'em when done if you’re interested.
@artzfx: It’d be interesting for Rossi to ride a Ducati for at least one season before he retires.
Stoner seems the only guy able to ride the existing Ducati, so be great to see Stoner and Rossi head to head on the same bike. Did you watch the Phillip Island GP? it was a slide fest, brilliant.