The Infinite Line - Coastal Drift (Part II)
A Motorcycle Journey
Chapter I - Morning Salt and Open Visors
Morning arrived wrapped in mist.
The motorcyclist found his BMW perfectly parked in the hotel's parking lot, intact and ready to continue - The mist seemed to dissipate gradually in the air, slowly unveiling the nearby houses and businesses. The ocean breathed steadily beyond the dunes, invisible but unmistakable.
He started the engine softly, mindful of the quiet town still half asleep.
The coastal road greeted him with cool air and low clouds that hovered just above the cliffs. Riding at a relaxed, steady pace, visor slightly open, he could taste the salt now - sharp, clean, alive. The BMW felt smooth and cooperative, suspension adapting to uneven pavement without complaint.
Fishing boats moved slowly in the distance. Seabirds cut through the fog like loose thoughts.
This wasn’t a road to conquer.
It was a road to listen to.
Chapter II - The Long Curve Above the Sea
As the fog lifted, the coastline revealed itself fully.
The road climbed, carving long, graceful arcs into the cliffs. Below, waves shattered against rock with rhythmic insistence. Each curve flowed into the next, inviting trust rather than speed. The rider leaned naturally, eyes tracing the road far ahead, body loose but focused.
The BMW responded instantly: smooth acceleration, steady chassis, unwavering traction. This was where modern technology became instinct. Nothing distracted. Nothing surprised.
Another group of riders appeared behind him, then gradually passed. Different helmets, different machines. As they went by, nods were exchanged. A raised hand - brief rev of acknowledgment.
For a few miles, they rode within sight of one another - Possibly, as they rode, each was caught in the solitude of their own thoughts, reflecting on their individual ideas, pursuing their distinct goals, and nurturing their deepest dreams.
Then the road split.
Everyone chose their own path.
Chapter III - A Town Built on Wind and Time
The next town arrived without ceremony.
A handful of streets. Weathered buildings. Surfboards leaned against walls painted in faded blues and whites. A small dock rocked gently, ropes creaking in slow rhythm. The smell of coffee and baked bread drifted through the air.
The rider parked near the water and removed his helmet.
People moved at coastal speed - unhurried, observant. A dog slept in the shade of a bench. An old man repaired nets with deliberate hands. Someone played music softly from an open window.
After parking and finding a cozy spot, the rider bought a hot coffee with milk and a sugar substitute - a comforting choice for the early morning. Sitting there, he pondered the tranquility of the coast, a stark contrast to the noise of the city, and watched as the rising sun bathed the chrome of his motorcycle in a warm glow.
This was part of the journey too - the pause.
The reminder that movement gains meaning through stillness.
When he left, the road welcomed him back without question.
Chapter IV - Headlights Along the Waterline
Late afternoon stretched into evening.
Clouds thickened offshore, turning the ocean dark and metallic. Wind picked up, pushing against the bike in measured bursts. The BMW compensated smoothly, stability systems working quietly beneath the engine casing.
As night fell, As night fell, the headlights slowly began to take protagonism in the darkness, tracing the road with calm precision. The beam followed every bend, revealing just enough - never too much. The ocean existed now only as sound and whispers, but something that feels alive and speaks.
This stretch felt intimate.
Private.
The rider rode within himself, breathing steady, senses tuned. The road demanded attention but offered reward - a rare clarity that only comes when everything unnecessary has fallen away.
Farther ahead, a flashing caution light;
warned once.
Then again.
A reminder of direction and of caution.
He slowed slightly, not because he needed to - but because he wanted to remember this exact feeling.
Machine.
Road.
Sea.
Night.
Light
Perfect alignment.
The coastal road continues.
So does the journey. This journey continues as the road unfolds into 'The Infinite Line - "Rain, Neon, and Crossing Water."
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About the Creator
José Juan Gutierrez
A passionate lover of cars and motorcycles, constantly exploring the world and the cosmos through travel and observation. Music and pets are my greatest comforts. Always eager for new experiences.


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