Not a "team player"
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From: Southern Colorado
I guess if you really have to get there then its probably okay to expect everyone to keep moving. Myself, I get a kick out of talking with people we meet at gas stations, restaurants, etc. Alot of them want to talk about your bike and I'm just okay doing that.
However, I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about everyone's expectations before you hit the road though...might keep feelings from being hurt.
Ride safe and have fun - Hallelujah.
However, I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about everyone's expectations before you hit the road though...might keep feelings from being hurt.
Ride safe and have fun - Hallelujah.
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Thanks again.
Road Captain
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From: San Tan Valley Arizona
Im the same exact way. I cant stand riding with HOG or anyone else. I like to leave when I leave, and make alot of miles. Ill usually decide Im riding for a few days straight and invite a few friends, and they all make excuses why they cant go and makes me realize I don't want them to go anyway.
The one exception is my brother. be it 100 miles, or 1500 miles in a day, he's down, doesnt bitch, and likes to find a bar, drink single malt scotch and wake up and do it again the next day. Its all about saddle time, not social time. Like someone else here said, thats at the end of the day.
The one exception is my brother. be it 100 miles, or 1500 miles in a day, he's down, doesnt bitch, and likes to find a bar, drink single malt scotch and wake up and do it again the next day. Its all about saddle time, not social time. Like someone else here said, thats at the end of the day.
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What a great thread.
I'm getting ready to take my first 2000 mile trip SOLO, and I've learned more about eating up miles than I have about group politics.
Carry on. Sorry for the diversion.
I'm getting ready to take my first 2000 mile trip SOLO, and I've learned more about eating up miles than I have about group politics.
Carry on. Sorry for the diversion.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Lafayette, LA.
I am just starting to ride with a group that live about a hundred miles from my house. I get up a couple of hours early to head north and meet them. They are all retired pilots. True barn stormer types, crop dusters and tree top flyers.
When I get to the meeting spot, they already have a plan put together. The good thing about it is that it is a different route putting me closer to home. I ride sweep because they know the territory. We make a couple of stops along the way and at the last stop for me, I give them all a goodbye. We ride together for another 20 or 30 miles and I’ll turn off and head home. With 50 miles ahead of me, I will be thinking about the next time we ride and the good times to share.
When I get to the meeting spot, they already have a plan put together. The good thing about it is that it is a different route putting me closer to home. I ride sweep because they know the territory. We make a couple of stops along the way and at the last stop for me, I give them all a goodbye. We ride together for another 20 or 30 miles and I’ll turn off and head home. With 50 miles ahead of me, I will be thinking about the next time we ride and the good times to share.
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From: Shelton, Wa.
Thanks for all the feedback folks. There are no rights or wrongs here, just different expectations for different riders.
Me, I like to ride when the sun is out and save my BSing for the end of the day. You may have a totally different outlook on what makes a good ride...it's all good.
Wayne
Me, I like to ride when the sun is out and save my BSing for the end of the day. You may have a totally different outlook on what makes a good ride...it's all good.
Wayne
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From: Denver, Colorado
unless there's something unique we're stopping to see, I'd rather be rolling. Now, if there IS something to see, lets stop, by all means. I do 10 minutes every 100-120 miles, for my tank, and that works out about perfect.
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From: Minnesota
kodak moment's
I'm usually leading the pack, and early on heard a lot of bitchin' when I saw a kodak moment and pulled the crew over for a group shot... I like the scenic overlook's and the historical markers... but when you are only doing 800-1,000 mile weekend overnight runs with 5-6 bikes... more stopping is usually better...
I turn the rides into short stories for the local motorcycle rags and send copies of the articles and pictures to everyone who went... my fellow riders are more accomodating for the picture stops now... LOL
When I'm doing a big ride with a group there's an itinerary ~ you can't always stay on it but it's a plan. I did 3,000 miles through Mexico with three other riders and two got seperated from two and if it weren't for the itinerary we probably would not have meet up again.
I don't know how it is everywhere but here in Minnesota you are suppossed to ask your fellow rider if it's ok to ride next to them [and share the space on the road] if your riding with someone you logged 10,000 miles with you don't need to ask, but someone new it's a good idea to say it out loud. And, if you can say that out loud you can say "how far before we stop" or "let's all fill the fuel tanks so we don't have to make irregular stops"...
Nothing you all don't already know. Keep the rubber side down.
I turn the rides into short stories for the local motorcycle rags and send copies of the articles and pictures to everyone who went... my fellow riders are more accomodating for the picture stops now... LOL
When I'm doing a big ride with a group there's an itinerary ~ you can't always stay on it but it's a plan. I did 3,000 miles through Mexico with three other riders and two got seperated from two and if it weren't for the itinerary we probably would not have meet up again.
I don't know how it is everywhere but here in Minnesota you are suppossed to ask your fellow rider if it's ok to ride next to them [and share the space on the road] if your riding with someone you logged 10,000 miles with you don't need to ask, but someone new it's a good idea to say it out loud. And, if you can say that out loud you can say "how far before we stop" or "let's all fill the fuel tanks so we don't have to make irregular stops"...
Nothing you all don't already know. Keep the rubber side down.