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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Do you prefer to ride alone or in a group?
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chicanagirl
Do you prefer to ride alone or in a group?
changes from day to day...
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Both if you ride alone it's easier to be hit. But you can do your own speed and your own direction.

With a group ride the cars can better see you and the group may see more then one person will see.
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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I prefer to ride with people I know or i ride alone
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Hmmm either alone or a small group. Maybe 2 or 3 friends.
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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small group of riders I normally ride with
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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A small (2-5) group is fine. Unless it's a big poker run or something I don't like to ride in big groups. It's nice to have someone to talk to when you stop for gas or a break. I also sometimes like just to ride alone and clear my head .
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Gotta say, the independance of a lone ride feels best to me...

Occasionally tho, I do ride with a few close friends. Good times and memories come from both, but neither can supply what the other one provides...
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Alone
 
Old Sep 20, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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The only large groups rides I'll do is PGR. I know the riders and their group riding skills are solid.

I also love solo riding. Go at my own pace, stop whenever, go wherever.
 



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