What is your focus? -Throttle Stop, July 2022

June 26, 2022

I don’t know what influenced that idea, but while relaxing in the cinema’s comfortable climate-controlled environment, I noticed that I had been sitting in the same place for quite some time. I parked in a reclining chair for nearly two and a half hours before appearing immediately, getting a treat, and watching the preview. We hadn’t hit the denowment yet.A little post-film Google Fu revealed that the average run time of feature films has increased by about 10 minutes every 10 years since 1981. In 2021, a standard Hollywood movie lasted 131 minutes. Unless I’m completely absorbed in that particular activity, my heart is likely to wander. So the idea of movie length evolved into a full-fledged desire to confirm my suspicions after leaving the theater. It’s difficult to focus on one task for a long time and requires some discipline. .. I often need to set my own goals and try to get the job or activity done within a specific time frame. The constant passage of time and the overwhelming guilt of not completing a task, perhaps unhealthy, seems to be a good motivation for me. Still, it works, and you can devote your efforts to that particular task before moving on to something else. A somewhat passive experience like indulging in a movie is not one of the cases where the above strategies apply. I’m a passenger, and I’m just reacting to the image that a mysteriously old fighter pilot is bravely committing a series of crimes that would have landed him on the stockade. Alas, we’re applying real-world logic to the plots of a fictional movie, but we have to wonder how different the sequels were.Riding a bike can sometimes feel that way, but it’s not a passive exercise. As I ran all day on the Angeles Crest Highway and several roads around it, I noticed that my attention began to fade as I slowed down and became able to see the scenery. It’s easy to get distracted by what’s happening around you or to wander your mind on other topics. Did you pay for the electricity? What do you like for dinner? I need to return those pants. These are just a few examples that have nothing to do with operating a fast-moving vehicle. Now that I don’t want to come off as a fun sponge, I’m hoovering the simple joy of riding from anyone. We go out into the world, skirting along the highway along a tree-fringed route, the engine hums comfortably, and everything looks peaceful. Enjoying the scenery is part of the joy. Unlike movie theaters, riding a motorcycle puts a strain on your attention and body, regardless of discipline. You’re spending a lot of energy running a motorcycle in a particular direction on a racetrack, trail, or motocross track. Commuting, touring, and general pleasure riding do not come with the same physical or mental costs. Still, I argue that it’s well within the realm, as hyperactive track-riding hot shoes usually require a longer attention period, which isn’t the case.I’m adopting a few things on longer rides to help focus my thoughts on horseback riding. The first order of business is to deal with external influences such as hydration, hunger and comfort. Removing these variables from your head is worth the money, as minor annoyances tend to snowball. Not only that, it must be taken into account that continuing hydration during these warm winter months can be chalked as a safety issue. So, if your thirst begins to knock on your skull, pull and enjoy a cold drink. At that point, your body is already down the path of dehydration and around the corner of the saying, and from there your focus diminishes. It’s a physical aspect. Mentally, I may adopt other strategies that benefit me. Yamaha Champions Riding School We support “making a plan” before turning the bicycle key. Broadly speaking, YCRS wants riders to set goals and carry them out. On the street, you can apply it on a larger scale and set goals that span the length of your ride, whatever it is. Having those thoughtful limits helps if our riding begins to color the outside of the line.Great course known as Rich Oliver’s Mystery School It combines the visceral sensation of slipping on a small dirt bike with philosophical pinning in the best way you can imagine. One of Lich’s teachings is concentration. Focusing on the whole race is too big to chew. Instead, he “reset” at the start / finish line to help him stay focused on each lap. What happened before was a thing of the past. Only what was in front of him now was important. That was the strategy he used to win five AMA national titles, but how does it work on street rides? Well, to me, I see it as clicking on a mile increment. If you go 10 miles, you have another 10 miles, and eventually you make a solid dent during your trip. Focus needs some consideration. To get to the top of the game with less effort, it’s important to recognize fairly simple steps. Everything that improves ride quality is worth it in my book.