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if a drug addict went to hospital od'ing and then after being brought around asked when he can take his next hit, they would call him addicted, yet what is the first thing most of us ask our doctors after injury, when i can i ride again

What’s addicting is when you start getting good and start winning races and pulling hole shots.

Hi, my name is Ryan, and I have an addiction I ride just about every chance I get. Atleast once a week typically. Bout to be 58 year old. Let’s get it dood!

For me the addiction isn’t as much the adrenaline but the peace I get when I’m on the bike. That peace is next to impossible to explain to anyone who hasn’t ridden. I’m so focused and zeroing in on what I’m doing there’s no room for thoughts of anything else. For those moments I have no stress, no bills, no political garbage, no spam calls, no drama, nothing. That is peace

Definitely has elements of "clinical addiction" though I don't know anyone selling their kids' toys for new Dunlops. The 4-Cs that many use for substance abuse fit close: Compulsion: An overwhelming, irresistible drive or urge to use a substance or engage in a behavior, often overriding rational thought or conscious choice. ✅ Craving: An intense, persistent, and often physical urge for the substance that can dominate a person's thoughts and disrupt daily focus. ✅ Loss of Control: The inability to limit the frequency or duration of the behavior, or to stop using despite a genuine desire to cut back or...

It was definately an addiction for me from 1981 till about 2014. It was all I could think about and even though I was never more than a decent club rider, I made it a huge part of my life (maybe too huge at times..) and I sometimes spent money I shouldn't have, and put time into it that could've been better spent on other things. I just loved it though.! I was incredibly lucky to walk away from some big crashes without a big injury and have no lasting effects other than a dodgy knee but over the last...

Not only is the adrenaline addicting but to me chasing that “perfect lap” is addictive. Like down siding all the landings just right, hitting the ruts in the corners just right and being in that flow state if you will. That’s something I love on ride days

Well said! I'm 69 and still riding mx. I don't race but ride pratice days about once a week. Like Gravel I've had my share of injuries, bought a lot of bikes and spent too much money. But I still love to ride, and I'll continue doing it until I can't. So , hell yes it's addictive! lol

Dirt biking is a source of adrenaline. Adrenaline can lead to the release of dopamine, which is addictive

Same. I’ve never been a great rider, I’ve had a few injuries, I’ve lost good women and friends, spent way too much money, all part of a 50+ year obsession with moto. Started riding /racing BMX in 1972 and it’s progressed from there. At 61 and still riding/racing occasionally, and I don’t know what I’ll do whenever riding isn’t a part of my life anymore. It’s not for everyone, but I have no regrets.

I like the 125 vet class idea

Putting a bitch like this on a forum is not fair to the rider. He's not handling the sales on his website. This takes time. He's busy. And you know this!!! Pretty easy to explain to your son. In my opinion. You know what would have been better? Since you are central CA, go to Pala or Hangtown National with a pit pass with a replica Plate from Decal Works and see Webb as he comes back or going to timed Qualifying. He will GLADY come over quickly to sign it and take a quick picture. Trust me.

farewell tour. hopefully he gives prado a taste of it a couple times.

Can Dunlop bring back the D756 already....please?!?!

None of this bothers me at all and I've never been a Coop fan. Coop has always been "right there" and has taken advantage for 3x championships, but not this year. He's been a tick off the pace almost every round and I'm sure it pisses him off. He doesn't need to shower his rival in praise either. It's actually weird to me that anyone even cares he ignored Ken. Hell, I'm friends with my rivals in the 40+ class away from the track, but I'm fuckin pissed when I lose to them. 🤣🤷‍♂️ How else do you stay motivated...

I don't think it's a very big deal. I think Coop is a pretty normal, chill, respectful guy normally, but he realized early in his racing career that shifting into an agitative "villain" mindset helps him for whatever reason, so he adopts it when he feels it's needed. It can seem a bit unnecessary at times, but I like to think that what they do/say as it pertains to racing has little to no correlation to who they are as people. Racing is his job - there are many people who aren't the nicest, most cordial versions of themselves when...