Chasing the Perfect Wheelie
THE PERFECT WHEELIE, WHAT A FEELING! It takes intense concentration to achieve and maintain not just a wheelie, but the perfect balance-point within the wheelie itself. The floating sensation of gliding as if no brake, body-jerking, or throttle is needed, that’s the ultimate goal. THE FUN IS GETTING THERE!!! Riding wheelies is truly addicting, no need for drugs. Compare a surfer chasing the perfect barrel (riding in the tube of a breaking wave) that only lasts seconds, but somehow is a life-changing accomplishment. Or like someone learning to skateboard who realized s/he could “manual” (balancing on two wheels coasting), their hooked!
IT’S NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO SUSTAIN THE PERFECT WHEELIE But learning to pop, ride, and often-times fight a wheelie is all part of getting to those far and few between life changing moments —think of the 80’s hit single: “What A Feeling.”🎶 In reality, the record for a no brake, no jerk, no throttle perfect balanced wheelie is probably LESS THAN FIVE SECONDS. All else is just an attempt within a wheelie Tilson says. Imagine his 3 1/2 HOUR long, 112-MILE non-stop wheelie.
BEGINNERS AND PROS The very short span of those far and few between perfect wheelie moments gives the art of controlled wheelie riding a perpetual forward motion for beginners and pros. No matter how advanced or inexperienced a person is, the quest to experience that brief moment of accomplishment is WORTH THE EFFORT! Wheelie riding is for a broader age group than most would think, maybe you’re not too old after all. By the way, THERE’S A DIFFERENCE between high-speed out of control dare-devil style wheelies on a bulky overweight bike VS. fun lower speed generally safe and controlled wheelies and carving turns.
LINKS WITHIN OUR SITE:
WORLD RECORD BREAKING STORY WITH PHOTOS (HOMEPAGE)
EVEL KNIEVEL | WHEELIE CHAMPION MIRACULOUS CONNECTIONS
“EUROPEAN” AMERICAN RIDER STYLE | VINTAGE MOTO-X PIC
CHASING THE PERFECT WHEELIE | CHASING PERFECT SURF
GEARING UP (CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO)
LOST MEDIA | PHOTOS FROM FANS TRICKLING IN
FUN FACTS | WHEELIE STORIES ALONG THE WAY
SHUMATES ESCAPE WILDFIRE IN 2018, HOME & STORAGE BURNT TO GROUND
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