Eight Second Ride

From time to time some of us can't seem to avoid getting into one of
those usenet pissing contests. We all get puffed up, act tough and
posture for the viewing masses. To further entrench this "I am a tough
guy" image we get all decked out in our clown costumes, leather
jacket, chaps, doo rag, etc. and head out to the closest watering
hole. We swagger around pretending to be Marlon Brando or James Dean.

As long as it doesn't rain cuz in that case our bikes are left in the
garage or under the cover. We're tough, as long as we don't get wet.

Well tomorrow kicks off the Calgary Stampede and last night I was
invited by one of the contractors I deal with to attend the Annual
Ranchmans Bull Busting Contest.
http://www.ranchmans.com/

Twenty-five of the toughest Bull Busters from around the globe
participated in this charity event. Our seats were right behind the
chutes, within 3 meters of the bulls. And let me tell ya they were
angry last night. Maybe it was the heat.

One cowboy drew a bull that wouldn't even let him get mounted. The
first time the bull jammed the young mans leg against the bars of the
chute as the bull tried to climb out over the top. He got about
halfway out before they settled him down. Now when that happened I was
looking for an escape route, but the cowboy just tried to mount the
beast again and again the animal tried to climb out, this time jamming
the kids hand.

Shit, this guy is beat up all to hell and he has yet to get out of the
chute. While the other cowboys took their lumps, one got stomped
pretty badly, this beat up kid was covered in ice bags.

As the competition went on five riders managed to finish the eight
second ride to log a score. Near the end of the round this beat up
young man shed his ice bags and put on his real riding gear and
climbed on another of those angry animals. Damn if he didn't make it
for five seconds before being dumped in the dirt.

I don't know if these guys get appearance money. The overall winner
took home seven grand for his efforts. For sure they can't be getting
rich doing this.

All of this said, these guys are one tough bunch. Most left with
bumps, bruises and probably a couple of broken bones. And all of them
are ready to do it all again, over the next week and a half, for one
of the richest cash prizes on the international rodeo circuit.

A tip of the touque to all of them along with my respect. They are one
hell of a tough bunch and eight seconds can be one hell of a long
time.

Now if it's not too cold or wet in the morning maybe I'll ride my bike
to work. <g>

 

Hey Calgary: The sport of Rodeo'ing is a rough and tumble sport,aint no
doubt about it. I admire those guys, to no end.

You do know that around Dallas area, one of the most famous Rodeo Event
in the world takes place, at Mesquite,Tejas.

I'm not real sure of your main point.
Especially the ''pissing'' part by all of us, on here at times.

But, I imagine not many of those ''8 second'' riders would mount a
Motorcycle and race it around a track at 150 plus mph.

I imagine not many would ''head butt'' week in and out, like pro
Football players

And that comes down to most of us. I wonder how many of those bull
Riders would or could ride a Motorcycle 600 miles a day for 10 or 15
days., rain or shine. Wake up one morning, and realize you are 1500 or
more miles from Home, on ''Two Wheels''...(;-/)

Not to mention the Iron Butt Endeaver.

I enjoyed reading your post, and didnt realize ya'll had Rodeos way up
there.

But dont count yourself short, when you, me, or others that we chat with
on these typed of Forums; 'strap on' our Riding Gear, doRags, worn out
jeans, leather whatever, all kinds of MC patches---& blah-blah, and ride
like the wind, and/or -even act- or enjoy pretending like we are weekend
Marlon Brandos. I know I do.
I like to wear that stuff.

That particular MOVIE started Bikers wearing thosegoodlooking Leather
Jackets, right.
(I got my first one in 55)

This is part of the Motorcycling sport.

TOPut on the Biker uniform and mount up, and ride off, and enjoy the
freedom and the many experiences,some not so fun, for instance''even
looking'' a Bison in the eye, from eyelevel and close range, sitting in
a vulnerable position on a dern Motorcycle.
(sheeeezzze)


B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)

 

Calgary confesses:
''From time to time some of us can't seem to avoid getting into one of
those usenet pissing contests. We all get puffed up, act tough and
posture for the viewing masses. To further entrench this "I am a tough
guy" image we get all decked out in our clown costumes, leather jacket,
chaps, doo rag, etc. and head out to the closest watering hole. We
swagger around pretending to be Marlon Brando or James Dean.''



chuckle------I bet you dont wear a Motorcycle uniform. I can just
imagine seeing you ride with a ''Business Suit'' on.
hhhhhheh-

B. Jay Kana--
NETexas
02 Valkyrie Cruiser--
( happy trails to you all)