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I ride my bike as a "city bike". Running errands. Going to The Bar. Commuting. Especially if my destination is a part of town where parking is difficult. Downtown. City Hall. But I don't identify as a "biker". I don't live the lifestyle of someone who identifies with the subculture. It just makes sense for me to own a bike. I also own a bicycle and a bus pass. It just makes sense to ride a bicycle to the gym or take the bus sometimes. Obviously, I can't go to Costco on my motorcycle. And I don't ride in the rain. If I am going to Los Angeles or Las Vegas, or any destination where I will want to ride the bike around, then it's a motorcycle road trip. The luggage is minimal. Only extra t-shirts, underwear, socks, and toiletry kit. I'll be wearing my jeans, a Pendleton, leather jacket, and boots. Not every trip is a bike trip. Sometimes it's nice to have the luxury of an air conditioned environment, refreshing beverages, an entertainment system, and luggage. Sometimes I actually want to bring along different changes of clothes. Not to mention that motorcycle trips are kind of weird, if your traveling companions are following along in a minivan. Or flying in and they'll just meet you there. My last trip to Las Vegas was like that. We were attending an event. I rode my motorcycle. My girl flew in. She checked in 2 bags full of all kinds of girly things like heels, makeup, cabana wear, her evening gown, and my dinner jacket. Her helmet was carry on luggage. I told her to wear the helmet whenever the seat belt light came on. I sort of felt out of place wearing a tuxedo with my boots. But nobody noticed. If they did, they probably just assumed that I was being trendy. Her Dad kept asking, "so she flew in, and you rode the motorcycle?"