The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the bike you have to understand what she wants. I think of a motorcycle as a woman, and I know that sounds silly, but it’s true.
VALENTINO ROSSIMaybe the bike is more dangerous, but the passion for the car for me is second to the bike.
More Valentino Rossi Quotes
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My approach to the races hasn’t changed in my 20-year career. If I have the chance to attack and to pass, I do it, trying to get the best possible result.
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Our sport is dangerous. We risk the life out there, so we need to stay calm and focused and leave all the rest out.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I am focused on racing. I enjoy it. It’s a great feeling to be back fighting for the title.
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Also, when I started racing he knew a lot of people and it was more easy for me to find the first bike, so I have a good chance for sure.
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But I could also start F1 or rallying. I love rallying much more.
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I try to have a different relationship with the bike. I don’t give it a name, but I always speak with it. I don’t know if the other riders do the same. This is not only a piece of metal – there is a soul. The bike talks back too. But not with a voice, with the components.
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You try to do a technical feature: in front of me I had a strong rider who brakes hard and it’s difficult to pass.
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Fortunately during my career I have won more or less everything, so I need to enjoy it to have the right motivation.
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The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.
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I’m done with F1 unfortunately. I’m too old, the train has passed.
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It’s a big, big advantage because understanding what changes we might make takes time and it takes time to work out settings and to understand everything about the new machine.
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I like physical exercise. I actually like sports in general. I really like snowboarding and playing soccer, too.
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The great fights with your strongest rivals are always the biggest motivation. When you win easily it’s not the same taste.
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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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