Author Topic: Thank you and goodbye (Read 4642 times)

Pfaff! · « **on:** December 05, 2015, 01:36:00 PM »

Hi guys,

Im right before retirement. Also Ive decided to leave the fine world of motorcycling. In fact, during the last two seasons Ive covered a total distance of 21 kilometers which includes a trip to MOT and back. And that was in 2014.
So, Rossinante, gears, spares and whatever dooh-dah collected through the last decades of motorcycling are for sale, hopefully but doubtfully fetching me a fortune.
The substitute for the two wheels has been another pair of two wheels. Actually a few pairs, but dont mind.
Bicycling that is, racing more specific. On which Ive covered 8000 kms during the same amounht of time.
Also keeps me slim and fit. Partially at least.

So, thank you for many years of good fun, good (well..

) advices and a good rant. I might pop in once in a while just to see if ye do well.

Keep up the good spirits!

Anders.

rboe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:12:07 PM »

Excellent!! Keep out of the ruts in life!

malik · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:17:00 PM »

'Tis a shame indeed, Anders, that you're leaving the flock, but as your enthusiasm has gone over to the lighter side, you go for it. If in later years, you find something missing, you know where to go & what to do about it. In the meantime, stay fit & healthy and enjoy your passions. Lots of luck.

Mal

flip · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:38:58 PM »

Best of luck to you Anders. I hope bicycling keeps the passion in your life.

Vince in Milwaukee · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:43:45 PM »

Good luck to you and enjoy your retirement.

Cool Runnings · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:47:37 PM »

Almost purchased a used corvette, no more two wheeling, then I seen a new white Norge for $12,000 ( brought Vespa in for service).

Been retired since 2004.

ohiorider · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:56:10 PM »

Pfaff ...... wondered where you'd disappeared these past few months. Always enjoyed your posts on WG. Enjoy your retirement.

Regards,

Bob
Hudson, OH USA

oldbike54 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:58:23 PM »

Anders ,

Heck , we like bicycles also , stick around and regale us with tales of victory , or even failure

Dusty

Moto · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2015, 02:58:57 PM »

Yes, good luck! I've enjoyed your posts too.

It's OK to change your mind about what's important! Have fun.

Moto

lucydad · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2015, 05:03:58 PM »

Bon chance and enjoy those bicycles! I try and get on my Cannondale at least twice a week. The cardio and strength uplift is huge, and also a great stress buster. Be safe out there on two wheels!

Retirement does not suck. Trust me, I know.

Kev m · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2015, 05:43:47 PM »

Wishing you fair seas and favorable winds....

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2015, 06:10:18 PM »

Blue skies and tailwinds.. Every hill has it's tops, but the freakin wind never stops.

Muzz · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2015, 06:20:22 PM »

All the best for your retirement Anders, and thank you for all the help and advice over the years. I only have 5 working days to go before I retire. Just lately I have found a very good physio who has been able to get my legs going again, so currently I am beginning to up the kms on my twin cylinder radial engine pushbike and have even bolted the bike rack back on to the 4WD ready to do some mountain biking again.

Don't stay away, I guess you realise that our Brevas are ageing (as we are) and new owners coming through will need help and guidance from high mileage exponents like yourself. In the meantime, enjoy that treadlie and your retirement.

TobyJug · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2015, 06:30:35 PM »

Are you sure this isn't just a mid life crisis thing - and you'll grow out of it in a few years?

pebra · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2015, 06:31:44 PM »

Hi Anders,
It's sad to hear that one of the greatest experts on the little Breva has decided to stop riding motorcycles. I hope Rossinante will get a good new owner.
Also hope you'll keep contributing to the forum, I've enjoyed so much of your stuff.
Good luck in your retirement!
Per

Guido Valvole · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2015, 08:40:03 PM »

Congratulations on retirement and on getting in shape. Two wheels are more fun, with or without an engine. Stick around, I know plenty of people who are into both sides. Myself included. Unracer but fun is fun. And in shape feels better.
cr

jbell · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2015, 09:32:58 PM »

Congratulations on your retirement. I'll be waiting for your post where you stick a small engine into one of your older bikes.......just to see what happens.

Shorty · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2015, 10:01:43 PM »

Congrats, good luck, keep in touch. Good job.

Triple Jim · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2015, 10:38:49 PM »

Quote from: Pfaff! on December 05, 2015, 01:36:00 PM

Bicycling that is, racing more specific. On which Ive covered 8000 kms during the same amounht of time.
Also keeps me slim and fit. Partially at least.

Great to hear that part! I cover about 7,000 miles/year on my bicycle, and only some years match that on motorcycles or any other powered vehicles, for that matter. I raced a few years when I was in my late teens, and for the last 20 or so, wondered what it would be like to try it again. I hope you pop back in once in a while with some race results and descriptions. You might even talk me into giving it a go.

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Author Topic: Thank you and goodbye (Read 4642 times)

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