There has been no doubt that this virus has had an impact on people everywhere. From anxiety to anger. From indifference to sympathy. COVID has caused a change to perspectives and attitudes. Motorcycle riding has long been a source of debate. Its definitely more dangerous than some forms of travel. Advocates applaud the freedom and individuality that it creates. Antagonists will say its bad for the environment, it supports an outdated and ‘non pc lifestyle” and even increases risk of death just by looking at one too long. Adding COVID to he mix has resulted in , at least coincidentally, a worsening of things
COVID BUG and BOOZE
One thing that helps to fuel this negative vide on riding is that since 2019, there has been a significant INCREASE in deaths. Something else that has increased since the beginning of the pandemic is ALCOHOL sales and consumption. COVID has caused those that are care free to be even more care free. Those that use beer , wine, and other spirits to use even more. YOLO!!!
COVID can kill. So can the strategies we use to cope with the stress this thing has created. It no coincidence that the states with the largest rates of death going through 2020 were also those that stand out with defiance and resistance to any and all things COVID. Nearly 95% of fatalities involve alcohol as a factor.
THE SOUTH
Florida
Tennesee
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
There is an escape to riding a motorcycle. A freedom that comes and also a stress relief. Riding while impaired never ends well. Riding as a stress relief is a GREAT strategy. Reckless , cant hurt me mindsets are not. Ride safe, ride smart, and no when to say when.
Keep riding .