Bar hopping rides...
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You know, some people like that more for the camaraderie and socializing. I too don't care for that type of ride but I have been there before and saw friends enjoying each others company.
Do I like that type of run? no ; anything wrong with those who do? no ; big enough deal to "rant" on? nawwww. Now you are a smarter man and know what to do next time.
Do I like that type of run? no ; anything wrong with those who do? no ; big enough deal to "rant" on? nawwww. Now you are a smarter man and know what to do next time.
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Got one of those rides for charity coming up in December. Plainly posted on the benefit poster of all the participating stops. My club has been asked to participate as road guards and sweep. Not a big fan of group rides but I will go and support my club while enjoying the people and the ride. I see these as important events. Good publicity for the club. It is a social event. Supports the biker friendly venues. Motorcycles attract people and people become customers. Unlike some events there will be a good lunch supplied at the end. It will put motorcycles in a positive light because we take care of our own. After the event if we still need to feel the wind--------we can always go to another biker bar further off and listen to live music. Grab supper coming home. I don't drink and most of the club drinks very little on these rides----impairment isn't a problem. It is what it is.
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there is a poker run out in the big bend area of texas next april. billed as world's longest poker run...400+ miles. start/finish will be at terlingua/study butte. this will take you on some nice roads and not leave a lot of time for standing around or stopping at bars. once everyone gets strung out--doubt if you will see very many of the other riders. throw in another 400 miles each way to get there, and you have a nice weekend ride.
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I like poker runs for what they are... my group (3 bikes) rides together, and use it as an excuse for seeing new bars/restaurants/roads.
In fact, we did a poker run about 3 weeks ago, was about 175miles round trip. Was a great ride, on roads I had no idea existed... The stops were at gas stations (it was a Sunday), and ended at a casino for BBQ and live music. was a blast.
In fact, we did a poker run about 3 weeks ago, was about 175miles round trip. Was a great ride, on roads I had no idea existed... The stops were at gas stations (it was a Sunday), and ended at a casino for BBQ and live music. was a blast.
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No, and I've never gone on a group ride like that. Most of my time is spent solo and in the mountains. This was at a bar where friends work and I know the owners and they were doing it for a good cause.
One guy mentioned that if I was out riding all day in weather like that, that I would freeze my *** off.
It was 65-70 and perfect weather for riding all day.
One guy mentioned that if I was out riding all day in weather like that, that I would freeze my *** off.
It was 65-70 and perfect weather for riding all day.
Anyway, you live & learn and next time you'll know. You should at least feel good about helping the cause, whatever it was.
+1 That's my idea of a pretty good day!
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Don't do them rides for that very reason. Went on a triple covered bridge ride and we rode 30 miles and stopped at a bar. I left after that and never went on another one.
But some people like them rides.
But some people like them rides.
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Yeah, it's always good to know the agenda ahead of time - like, before signing up. I'm all for charity/benefit rides, but go into them knowing what kind of ride (or not so much) it will be.
Anyway, you live & learn and next time you'll know. You should at least feel good about helping the cause, whatever it was.
Anyway, you live & learn and next time you'll know. You should at least feel good about helping the cause, whatever it was.