RaineyMot and I were out at the large parking lot by where the Giants play. I had set up the cones for a serpentine course on the motorcycle, which she was negotiating well; I had just pulled the cones out for a ‘challenge’ run when an SFPD motorcycle cop pulled up. I wasn’t sure that what we were doing was legal; but I knew that every interaction I’ve ever had with cops on bikes in California has ended with me getting a ticket.
This guy was different. After a quick explanation of what we’re up to, he turns to RaineyMot, says, “Let’s see you do it.” You know how hard it is to get it right the first time even without an audience; well, doing a low-speed serpentine course for a motorcycle cop is about as tough as it gets. Before I could beg off, though, Lormot was through the first two turns. She says she tapped her toe once, but to us it looked like a perfect run. Not to be outdone, our man in blue has a run at it in the 850-pound Hawg. A respectable attempt, but I had to pull the cones in a good bit before the big bike could manage it.
I think she’s ready to take the motorcycle driving test (after two lessons!)–even if she doesn’t pass, it appears she’ll still be able to outmaneuver anybody who tries to pull her over…
