Went on my first 'group ride' Sunday
#171
09-21-2018, 09:11 PM
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#172
09-22-2018, 12:05 AM
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I've done group rides, and solo rides. I by far prefer solo, or with one other person. Solo I can take my time, engage with the scenery if I want or just get to where I want to go.
If riding with one other person, I can at least still see the road in front of me an maintain more situational awareness.
Group rides I find more stressful. There's the fact that you have to rely upon others to identify road hazards such as debris, idiot drivers, etc. and watch your *** to be sure the guy behind you is not on your rear tire, or beside you blocking an escape in an emergency.
What can I say, I have trust issues.. especially with people I don't know.
If riding with one other person, I can at least still see the road in front of me an maintain more situational awareness.
Group rides I find more stressful. There's the fact that you have to rely upon others to identify road hazards such as debris, idiot drivers, etc. and watch your *** to be sure the guy behind you is not on your rear tire, or beside you blocking an escape in an emergency.
What can I say, I have trust issues.. especially with people I don't know.
#173
09-22-2018, 11:22 AM
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I pushed my cuz down the road in Oklahoma for about 6 or 7 miles when he ran out of gas. Around '89 maybe? He held on to my sissy bar till we got going, then I leaned way the hell out and grabbed his sissy bar, and stomp shifted without my clutch and pushed him along. Didn't go very fast, but got him to the station.
Memorable because there was a group of Outlaws there, and he knew a gal with them. Somehow he pissed them off and they came after us. We had to flee for our lives..
Memorable because there was a group of Outlaws there, and he knew a gal with them. Somehow he pissed them off and they came after us. We had to flee for our lives..
#174
09-22-2018, 11:25 AM
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#175
09-22-2018, 01:51 PM
Just got home from an enjoyable group ride. Did AZ88 past Canyon Lake to Tortilla Flat. No issues with staggered formation up to the foothills, then single file through the twistys to the destination. Pre-ride briefing covered hand signals, and everyone was on board with their position in the formation. Just like every other form of close in movement, coordination is the key, along with a certain degree of trust that the others there are skilled enough to perform. the more you do it, the more comfortable you get with finding an "out" regardless of what others do.
#176
09-22-2018, 01:59 PM
Just got home from an enjoyable group ride. Did AZ88 past Canyon Lake to Tortilla Flat. No issues with staggered formation up to the foothills, then single file through the twistys to the destination. Pre-ride briefing covered hand signals, and everyone was on board with their position in the formation. Just like every other form of close in movement, coordination is the key, along with a certain degree of trust that the others there are skilled enough to perform. the more you do it, the more comfortable you get with finding an "out" regardless of what others do.
#177
09-22-2018, 02:16 PM
Completely repaved from town out past Tortilla Flat. Did it earlier this year (April I think). LOTS of motorcycles at the Flat today
#178
09-25-2018, 09:23 AM
From the looks of your diagram, you want the entire road...not just your lane. Better not try that where I ride, or you'll end up eventually meeting the person in the Ford F350 who actually does own the road in that situation.
#179
09-25-2018, 09:31 AM
#180
09-25-2018, 09:31 AM