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| Top 10 Reasons to ride on a Pashnit Tour: |
Why are you here? It's asked with a bit of humor, a bit teasing even. It's one of my favorite questions actually. The answers though are always different, but over the years, they've started to fit into particuar categories. These are what Pashnit Riders are saying about why they go on a Pashnit Motorcycle Tour in California- counting down from ten... |
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Reason #10:
"Google'd Motorcycle Tours"
One of my favorite answers. Especially since these riders have likely never heard of 'Pashnit'. Every once in awhile I get to explain the origin & meaning of the word with the funny spelling. (The answer is here btw.) Riders often stumble into this site via Google or a search . Rarely are they aware of just how big the Pashnit.com site is, or in some cases that Pashnit is also the California Motorcycle Roads site, a massive ride forum, and contains nearly 100,000 photos! |
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Reason #9:
"Wife says I gotta get out more"
Really? I laughed at that one. But it was true. She signed this fella up. Another said his wife signed him up because she felt more comfortable with her spouse on a guided tour vs. out running around by himself. Fair enough. That fella has been back three times. Guess who keeps signing him up?
This reason is also related to giving a Pashnit Tour as a gift. Wives will often surprise their spouse or loved one with a Pashnit Tour for birthdays or even Christmas!
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Reason #8:
"Co-Worker bugged me till I gave in"
We have one participant that signed up for the tour as a new rider. Six months in the saddle at the time. He came back so excited, he eventually roped nearly every co-worker and ride buddy he had into a Pashnit Tour. You gotta love that. Word of Mouth has always been the cornerstone of the Pashnit Phenomenon!
This answer also is melded to Father-Son teams spending time together, even brothers that live on opposites sides of the country getting together like this tour. |
Reason #7:
"Getting back into riding after long absence"
It's not uncommon for riders who technically are not new riders, but rather returning riders, to sign up for a Pashnit Tour. A Pashnit Tour is a great way to improve your riding skills, (riding for 3 or 4 days will do that), spend time with fellow riders or re-discover some new places!
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Reason #6:
"Long-time user of Pashnit.com"
Pashnit.com has been around for quite some time. Always building, Always expanding. Riders often cite they've been logging onto the parent site for years. They've been reading about these tours for years now, and keep saying, I just have to do that! Finally, they do!! |
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Reason #5:
"I'm Pashnit Alumni- My 2nd, 3rd, even 4th Tour..."
"Is it always like this?!" he asked wide-eyed after a particularily exciting set of curves. Yep. They're all like this we replied with a knowing smile.
Just can't get rid of them we tease. They keep coming back. Once you do one, you have to do more. It behooves the question. Why? Sounds like another idea of a new PMT webpage! ;) And who's done the most? You had to ask. One fella has ridden with us on seven Pashnit Tours. So far that is... |
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4th Most Common Reason:
"Tired of riding the same roads"
Riders have admitted at times their ride buddies just want to head up to the same ride-hangout weekend after weekend. Or they're tired of the same 200 mile radius around their home. In the end, they want something different, something new- and it all comes down to roads. That one thing, that one universal thing that fascinates riders so. If that's your reason, than come on a tour designed by the guy who wrote the book on California Motorcycle Roads! |
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Reason #3:
"The voices inside my head"
No, I'm not making this one up, and yes, that's said tongue-in-cheek with a sly smile. Maybe this one reflects an inner sense of desire and longing to get out there on the open road as cliche'd as that might be to say. Or maybe it means absolutely nothing, but just reflects the sort of goofy sense of humor exhibited by riders have that come on these rides. Let me ask the voices... |
Reason #2:
"Meet like-minded nutjobs like me"
Yes, yes, that's said in a humorous way but when you read into it, it makes sense. Riders want to meet other riders who feel the same way they do.
These are motorcyclists who want to get out there, and they know there are others of their kind out there too. Every time you go on a Pashnit Tour, you meet fresh faces from all walks of like, from doctors to ditch diggers- all become equal. No labels, no titles, just Pashnit Riders.
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...and the Number #1 Reason:
"Got sucked in by the pretty pictures"
Not quite the reason you expected? Around 25% cited this. The other answer we like to lump in with this one is: "Tired of looking AT the pictures, want to be IN the pictures!"
But it make sense. Riders will often comment they had no idea that California had such a varied landscape, or was so mountainous of a state.
All the photography you see on this website was shot on Pashnit Motorcycle Tours. These pics are what you will see, what the roads will look like, the vistas, that endless ocean, the people, the food! The list goes on. Look at any photo, say... "I want to go there!" and then click Book a Tour. California Dreamin' can become reality.
And if you'd like a FREE Pashnit Tours Screensaver containing 5000 Photos (!!!) all shot on Pashnit Tours, than just drop me an email & request one.
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Epilogue & Aftermath:
Motorcycle tours must end, and at that end- that last meal together, we get a chance to ask for some feedback. So we query- what made this a memorable experience, what stands out the most?
Over the years, the answer has almost always been the same: The people. The riders. Fellow riders. The sense of camradiere they feel, the kinship. So maybe it all goes back to the Group Photos. They capture the moment. They are but a clue to the Pashnit Tours Experience!.
So look over the Tour Schedule for 2009, pick out your favorite photo on this site, and say it with me- "I want to go there!" |
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The Grand Tour 
A Short Film
