Apparently, motorcycling might make you smarter

OK, so it doesn't actually say smarter. But the article does say riding improves your congnitive abilities.

http://www.motorcycleinsurance.com/this-is-your-brain-on-a-motorcycle/

Maybe this is good for you? And the next time you're significant other is nagging you about disappearing for the day, you can tell them you're just exercising the old gray matter.