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“I want to exercise more.”
“I’m going to quit smoking.”
“I hope to learn a new language.”
You’ve probably heard these New Year’s resolutions at some point or another. Maybe you’ve set similar goals for yourself. Whether it’s picking up a new hobby or saving money, New Year’s resolutions can spur newfound curiosities and self-discipline. That’s why my New Year’s resolution is often a riding resolution.
On the road again
My very first motorcycle was a cruiser. One Harley-Davidson Iron 883, to be exact. Like all bikes, the little Sporty had its limitations. That never stopped me from setting out on multi-day road trips, though. I’d lash a one-man tent, a mummy sleeping bag, and a few changes of Underoos to my sissy bar and roam the sun-soaked Pacific Coast Highway for days. It was adventurous. It was spontaneous. It was my definition of motorcycling.
As the years passed, I started developing an interest in other styles of riding. In 2019, I challenged myself to take up supermoto. Mini-bikes followed close behind. It wasn’t long before I was hauling my race-prepped Daytona 675R to the track. All were New Year’s resolutions that eventually turned into realities. That’s often been the result of my riding resolutions, even when some have been more challenging than others.
In 2024, I resolved to improve my off-road riding skills. I was no stranger to the dirt, but that didn’t mean I was comfortable, much less confident. My off-road rides were always memorable for all the wrong reasons. That all changed this year. After receiving formal training from both SoCal Off-Road School (previously Sedlak Offroad School) and Jeff Stanton's Adventures, I was less anxious and more self-assured. I was less tense and more composed. Dare I say, I even started enjoying myself.
While riding resolutions have broadened my horizons in years past, I hope to bring things full circle in 2025. That means I plan to do more road trips and moto-camping. Be it aboard a cruiser, a sport-tourer, or an adventure bike, I’m going to log more miles, see new places, and make more memories.
Sometimes you have to go backward to move forward. Sometimes it’s less about discovering something new and more about rediscovering past joys. That’s what I intend to do in the new year.
How about you? Do you have any riding resolutions? If so, let us know what you’ll be working on in 2025.
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