BLOCKING
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2007
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RE: BLOCKING
I've done it. The club I used to ride with did it for large groups. We had road guards who knew what we were doing and we never had any issues. Yes it's illegal, but we've had cops (generally) look the other way.
One time we were leading a ride into DC on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, not Sunday). We had about 28 bikes....we blocked every intersection up Constitution Ave & back down Independence Ave. That was a blast! & we kept everyone together the entire way from and back to our hotel in Northern VA. As we were making a left near the Capitol bldg, a cop on the sidewalk saw us setting our blocks & yelled at us " Hey, we can't have none of that!"--then he stepped out into traffic & stopped it for us! lol...
One time we were leading a ride into DC on Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, not Sunday). We had about 28 bikes....we blocked every intersection up Constitution Ave & back down Independence Ave. That was a blast! & we kept everyone together the entire way from and back to our hotel in Northern VA. As we were making a left near the Capitol bldg, a cop on the sidewalk saw us setting our blocks & yelled at us " Hey, we can't have none of that!"--then he stepped out into traffic & stopped it for us! lol...
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 29,598
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From: Oregon
RE: BLOCKING
I don't get it? So, like at an intersection with a light you block crossing cars that have a green light? Then the pack rides through a red light?
What am I missing here? Tell me it ain't so?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,140
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From: Wisconsin
RE: BLOCKING
ORIGINAL: Blue SOG
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
+1 Between the cage and the brothers!
Sure, it's generally illegal and no one is above the law, but if I had never broken a law in my life I would a saint, a very bored saint. It's dangerous, you run the risk of a ticket, but I've never seen it happen.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,523
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From: South Florida
RE: BLOCKING
I have seen it done many times, I personally would never be the blocker specially downhere with all the idiots on their cell phones while driving. As far as Rage I have also seen cagers get in between the motorcycle ride , seen some ofthe guys on the bike get loud with the guy in the cage and seen the guy in the cage get loud right back.
Gentlemen DONT think because you ride amotorcyle that you would be ammune from getting your *** kicked by some bad *** dude on a truck or car, respect others as you want to be respected... just my .02....
Gentlemen DONT think because you ride amotorcyle that you would be ammune from getting your *** kicked by some bad *** dude on a truck or car, respect others as you want to be respected... just my .02....
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,480
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From: Ocean Springs, MS
RE: BLOCKING
ORIGINAL: Blue SOG
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 330
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RE: BLOCKING
Illegal or not, you'll lose vs a 7000# pickup that decides to take his/her right of way.
Personally, I'm not sure I would sit there and watch as you took my green light\\; just because you're riding in a group doesn't make you any more special than anyone else on the road.
Personally, I'm not sure I would sit there and watch as you took my green light\\; just because you're riding in a group doesn't make you any more special than anyone else on the road.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: BLOCKING
Not in small groups.Only very large events,Toy Runs etc.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
RE: BLOCKING
ORIGINAL: Blue SOG
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
Yes, we use blocking... I am a road guard. If we're on a club run, we block when needed. You can rage all you want but I'll still be between you and my Brothers. Anyway, I've never seen anyone "rage" on a club trying to get through an intersection...
I've seen civilians, and I've seen city bus driver "rage" against a group".... and MORE importantly, I've seen cars not slow down, go through a green light, and scatter bikers in their wake...
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Block if you must.....but your pride won't win the court case
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,235
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From: Eastern Oklahoma
RE: BLOCKING
Still new to this HD thing. \\;
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Been on some club runs that did it. \\; Saw a near miss as an innocent cager came through a green light. \\;
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I dont like it
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Andre Ming
Eastern OK
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Been on some club runs that did it. \\; Saw a near miss as an innocent cager came through a green light. \\;
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I dont like it
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Andre Ming
Eastern OK