View Poll Results: What's Your Favorite Group Riding Size?
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Group Riding Poll
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,109
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From: Tampa, FL
I have a close group of friends that i ride with. there are about 8 of us who ride regularly. most fo the time it will be 4-6 riders in the group at any one ride. If you know the people around you and their skill levels, there is nothing wrong with riding in a group of about 8 riders.
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,501
Likes: 26
From: Sheboygan,Wi
2-4 is about my limit. I went on one big group ride years ago. It was a Hog event thing. Talk about a lame *** ride. Slowing and stopping all the time and when you did stop for a break seems like there is always some one who you never even met before wants to be your best pal and tell you his entire life freaking story.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 427
Likes: 85
From: Queen Creek, AZ
I'm with Misbehavin on this one. I ride to relax not make pointless conversation with strangers. I prefer solo on local runs but prefer a group of 2 to 4 friends when going on extended interstate rides.
Last edited by AZRenegade; Mar 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,206
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I do most of my riding solo (commuting, running errands or just relaxing).
Sometimes 2 is 1 is too many on the ride. Get more than 4 or 5 in the group and odds are one of them will be that guy.
Sometimes 2 is 1 is too many on the ride. Get more than 4 or 5 in the group and odds are one of them will be that guy.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,780
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
My GF and I ride together. We may have another rider or two with us sometimes. Once in a great while we may join a larger group for a charity ride or the like, but most times just the two of us. Her on her's and me on mine.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 35,506
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From: Calgary eh
Everytime I ride in a group it's painful as hell. People can't agree on anything, especially when to stop. For example I don't think it's unreasonable to show up in the morning with a full tank for the days ride. But no, stop at the first gas station so some people can fill up. But some people don't like their gas so you have to stop again at a different station for them. Then there are some people in the group that feel a half a tank is enough so they don't fill up, so you have to stop again an hour later so they can fillup. Then another half hour so their wife can fill up. Then it's time for a pee, then a break, then a snack, then lunch. Then half the group just decides they would rather go the other way. So you've been waiting for these people all day at all their stops then they just bugger off on you anyway. It's not worth it for me.
I totally like riding with my wife, and maybe one other like minded biker. I'm finished with the poser runs.
I totally like riding with my wife, and maybe one other like minded biker. I'm finished with the poser runs.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: KY
Everytime I ride in a group it's painful as hell. People can't agree on anything, especially when to stop. For example I don't think it's unreasonable to show up in the morning with a full tank for the days ride. But no, stop at the first gas station so some people can fill up. But some people don't like their gas so you have to stop again at a different station for them. Then there are some people in the group that feel a half a tank is enough so they don't fill up, so you have to stop again an hour later so they can fillup. Then another half hour so their wife can fill up. Then it's time for a pee, then a break, then a snack, then lunch. Then half the group just decides they would rather go the other way. So you've been waiting for these people all day at all their stops then they just bugger off on you anyway. It's not worth it for me.
I totally like riding with my wife, and maybe one other like minded biker. I'm finished with the poser runs.
I totally like riding with my wife, and maybe one other like minded biker. I'm finished with the poser runs.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 435
Likes: 117
From: NW Georgia
I've ridden for charity with 200-300 bikes (Cherokee Trail of Tears Remembrance Ride) and enjoyed it, and a couple times with a couple guys in the neighborhood and enjoyed it, but honestly I'm a loner by personality, enjoy my own "mental" company, and am at peace with the world when riding by myself. I don't even listen to music usually, just my thoughts...