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by f001 1099 days ago
Motorcycle:

- long distance trips through N America led me close to a ton of wildlife I would not have seen or dared come close to on bicycle. Mama bears with curious cubs, moose drinking water by the roadside, wolves in one case

- allowed me to tackle trails in a day I would not be able to do on a mountain bike (eg. the trails around Moab)

- ability to go on roads Bikes are not legal (crossing the confederation bridge to get to PEI; don’t think bikes are allowed)

- ability to traverse distances equivalent to a car, but while feeling much more connected to your surroundings. Helps when you only have so much vacation time you can take.

Bicycle:

- much more enjoyable trips through Toronto via routes not possible on motorcycle (parks, ravines, etc.)

- many trails do not allow motorcycles but allow mountain bikes

- allowed a limited freedom at a young age to explore the city around me

- the wonderful post exercise feeling