> ride maybe 6 with your eyes closed

That’s like telling a skydiver to go ride the Drop Tower (or whatever the ride is that drops you straight down).

Not only is the experience different, but you aren’t in control. You aren’t controlling what’s happening.

For me a big part of the enjoyment comes from being in control of the bike.

Personally I would get zero enjoyment riding as a passenger on a bike. The thrill comes from riding and maneuvering the bike, not just going fast.

> For me a big part of the enjoyment comes from being in control of the bike.

Yes. Chasing perfection every time.

How smoothly can you roll out of this corner. How perfect a line can you take. How smoothly can you shift up or rev match and shift down.

I don't think I've ever been a passenger. My young wife enjoyed riding with me before our youngest came.

So an important invention that would save lives is a combined bumper cars + rollercoaster. Like the Witching Waves but faster.