It seems like every time I sit down to write the blog “The Ride,” I’m talking about a new toy.

Last time, it was about a friend’s KTM 690R; that was a blast. This time, it’s the pit bike that I pulled the trigger on. Most neighborhoods allow golf carts so that everyone can roam the neighborhood in a safe and comfortable manner. Not me. My household with with my young son, Van, is pretty destructive, so I opted for an SSR Pit Bike. Extremely reasonably priced — about the cost of a really, really expensive dress.

The bike arrived rather quickly in a box. The assembly time was only a few minutes, and all I had to do was check the oil and put in fuel. The bike fired up on the third kick, and I was off.

Right now, I haven’t had the time to ride it, but I plan to this weekend with a lot of off time. I’ll have pictures to prove it!

Jarrod