solo riding
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Texas Hill Country
RE: solo riding
Here's another loner. Like so many others I enjoy the freedom to do what I want when I want. Rodw to Sturgis this year with 3 other guys and while it was OK, I prefer (and so does my better half) to go it alone.
Plannig a ride in April to Portalnd Oregon going up the caost all the way, and the biggy next summer going coast to coast.
Plannig a ride in April to Portalnd Oregon going up the caost all the way, and the biggy next summer going coast to coast.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: solo riding
I like riding alone, and I like riding with others. I've found thought that the more others there are the less time you spend ridin' and the more time you spend waiting, smoking, drinking coffee, fillin' up etc.
For me two or three bikes is a real good time.
For me two or three bikes is a real good time.
Banned
Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: solo riding
Just because you have a Harley, it doesn't mean you can only ride with groups. Heck, I ride solo here most the time as do many others. Probably half the bikes I pass on a typical run are riding solo.
A lot of time I'll just start riding without any actual destination in mind and it's much harder to do that with planned group rides.
A lot of time I'll just start riding without any actual destination in mind and it's much harder to do that with planned group rides.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From:
RE: solo riding
Interesting post, I've ridden in many benefit rides and find it stressful watching out for where everyone is and what they are going to do. From now on I'll make a donation to the cause and do my riding like I want to. Got two Harleys both with solo seats. If I go down, I'll not take another with me. My 02.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: solo riding
I do about 50% solo, 50% small group. I have 2 close freinds I do a lot of riding with, another one of my buddies just bought a bike, and my father rides with us sometimes. We are all about 20 - 30 miles apart, so we try to get together once a week if we can, its awesome. But during the week, I take off on my own after work quite often as well. I take off and go down roads I have never been, trying to get lost, it never works out....now that I have a street glide maybe I can get far enough away that I don't know where I'm at...I hope.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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RE: solo riding
No, you're not the only one. I enjoy riding by myself because I like to come and go as I please. Someday I might to try a group thing, but right now, I ride solo.
ORIGINAL: larry5h
Is there anyone else out there that enjoys riding alone? Or am I the only one crazy?
Is there anyone else out there that enjoys riding alone? Or am I the only one crazy?
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Los Angeles, CA
RE: solo riding
I vote for solo as well. I prefer to move at my own pace, and I don't like riding with people whom I don't know their abilities. Just the way it usually happens...
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: NH
RE: solo riding
I too ride alone,I'd say 99% of the time.I have some friends who own brand new bikes and seem afraid to move them from that special spot in their driveways/garages.I've grown tired of asking if they want to ride so now i don't even bother calling to ask any of them.
I enjoy picking my own route,speed,unsheduled stops along the way and when i'll return back home.Some cold drinks and CD's to listen to and i'm good for a all day adventure somewhere
I enjoy picking my own route,speed,unsheduled stops along the way and when i'll return back home.Some cold drinks and CD's to listen to and i'm good for a all day adventure somewhere
