You're at Portimao. Leaned over to the right following the long downhill you crest the straight and your front end lifts calmly on a new S1000RR. You keep the throttle steady, the winglets do their job  and the front gently drops down with a familiar chirp. Combine this with an incredible days of sport touring across Andel Lucia, and southern Portugal. This is your idea of a vacation, this is your second day on track. You're here for 3 days of blissful track riding and one day of relaxation before you head back to your busy life. No touristy stuff, this is all you want. To ride the roller coaster of the MotoGP calendar on a good bike and share some good food and conversation with fellow riders just like yourself. The mechanic is keeping an eye on your tire wear but so far the medium compound rear is holding up because you are riding smooth. Just you, an amazing track on the other side of the world and a bunch of lunatics just like you.

You're riding at a European MotoGP circuit on someone else's bike. If you've been to as many rider meetings as your skills suggest, you don't need to be told how you should be riding here. You're at Portimao to and grow your skills and experience the thrill. Keep the rubber side down and envision yourself, healthy and smiling at the end of each the day