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So, I rode Bettina, my new MV Italiana-- from Sugar Land up to Bellville this morning. Met my friend Mitch for breakfast at Newman's Bakery (highly recommended). As I was rolling into town, felt something up my left jacket sleeve...sort of a hot nail sensation. Sure enough...a wasp had flown in there and stung my left inside wrist. Whee on that. Ride in general was variable fast/slow with traffic and a farmer moving two round hay bales. One bale decided to have a mind of its own, and roll down highway 36 just south of Sealy. Free hay?
Keep calm, carry on? Don't panic?
I put 180 miles Bettina over about five hours...four of those riding. I am truly impressed with the new MV, such a capable bike. Got to ride some moderate hills and curves, and a section of freeway. Bike really sings at 85 mph in sixth gear, the tuned exhaust has interesting resonance. The 800 cc triple also loves to consume mass quantities of high octane organic residue from Jurassic source beds.
Staying hydrated this time of year is a challenge.
Sting was not too bad. My wife made up a paste of meat tenderizer for it. Also a light lunch and a beer and nap helped. Been a while since stung riding, but yes they are a hazard. Also got whapped by a unknown bug right on my neck at high speed...
A very fun morning.
So, I rode Bettina, my new MV Italiana-- from Sugar Land up to Bellville this morning. Met my friend Mitch for breakfast at Newman's Bakery (highly recommended). As I was rolling into town, felt something up my left jacket sleeve...sort of a hot nail sensation. Sure enough...a wasp had flown in there and stung my left inside wrist. Whee on that. Ride in general was variable fast/slow with traffic and a farmer moving two round hay bales. One bale decided to have a mind of its own, and roll down highway 36 just south of Sealy. Free hay?
Keep calm, carry on? Don't panic?
I put 180 miles Bettina over about five hours...four of those riding. I am truly impressed with the new MV, such a capable bike. Got to ride some moderate hills and curves, and a section of freeway. Bike really sings at 85 mph in sixth gear, the tuned exhaust has interesting resonance. The 800 cc triple also loves to consume mass quantities of high octane organic residue from Jurassic source beds.
Staying hydrated this time of year is a challenge.
Sting was not too bad. My wife made up a paste of meat tenderizer for it. Also a light lunch and a beer and nap helped. Been a while since stung riding, but yes they are a hazard. Also got whapped by a unknown bug right on my neck at high speed...
A very fun morning.
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