A scientific analysis isn't needed to recognize the motorcycling community has changed significantly over the past two decades.
As odd as it may seem, while it appears that there are more motorcycles on the roads on pleasant summer days, a contrary argument can be made that enthusiasm for riding
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Joined by their staff, owners Greg and Ann Bidou, at right, hang up the ‘closed sign in early September after operating Toymakers Cafe in Falls Village for more than 18 years. (Bud Wilkinson Republican-American)
It’s stating the obvious to say that 2020 was quite a year. While the number of miles covered on two wheels may not have changed appreciably from previous years for many motorcyclists, the places traveled probably did due to the cancellation of so many motorcycle shows and other events because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In venturing out, the wise and respectful among us always carried face masks, kept group size small and kept physically distant at all times. Others acted irresponsibly and selfishly, placing themselves and everyone they came in contact with at risk.