Help me out guys
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From: Northford, CT
Riding in a group stay 2 seconds behind the bike in front of you and one second behind the bike to your right or left. Relax don't over think it, help with directions if you can. Try not to get lost and above all have a good time.
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Des Moines, IA
Hi all,
I am the husband. You all are right. She does tend to over think things sometimes
But I am cool with that, we have had the bike just over a year now and she is finally going on longer rides with me. When we first got it she refused to even get on it. But now I think she is actually enjoying riding
She bought her first Harley Shirt today and even ordered some Harley Boots. I am so proud.
A little about me, I got my license to ride about 20 years ago, and owned a few non Harley's for a few years. Bought my first Harley last year. It is a 2001 Sportster 1200. A small bike, but we like it.
We are now getting into becoming more active in the cycle scene, hence why we are doing our first poker run. We are also going to our first bike night on Friday and the week after we are doing another poker run. Both runs support charities we both like so we are looking forward to them.
Now I am just trying to talk her into a Road King!
Thanks for the advice everyone!
I am the husband. You all are right. She does tend to over think things sometimes
But I am cool with that, we have had the bike just over a year now and she is finally going on longer rides with me. When we first got it she refused to even get on it. But now I think she is actually enjoying riding
She bought her first Harley Shirt today and even ordered some Harley Boots. I am so proud.
A little about me, I got my license to ride about 20 years ago, and owned a few non Harley's for a few years. Bought my first Harley last year. It is a 2001 Sportster 1200. A small bike, but we like it.
We are now getting into becoming more active in the cycle scene, hence why we are doing our first poker run. We are also going to our first bike night on Friday and the week after we are doing another poker run. Both runs support charities we both like so we are looking forward to them.
Now I am just trying to talk her into a Road King!
Thanks for the advice everyone!
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Joined: May 2012
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From: NE Wisconsin
My advice...don't get in a disagreement as to who actually bought the bike while your with people you just met on the poker run. lol
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We are now getting into becoming more active in the cycle scene, hence why we are doing our first poker run. We are also going to our first bike night on Friday and the week after we are doing another poker run. Both runs support charities we both like so we are looking forward to them.
All of that being said, congrats again, and good luck on the poker runs!
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From: In The Corn, Illinois
As the day wears on I try to end up farther towards the back of the pack when leaving a stop. Some of the riders hammer several beers at each stop and I like to be away from them.
Also look for the riders who aren't very good at riding and stay away from them. If you're drinking a lot of water or soda head to the bathroom as soon as you stop. Those bathroom lines can get out of hand and you don't want to end up at the end of a 30 minute line.
Another piece of advice is if you do happen to wind up with the winning hand it's never a bad thing to donate your winnings to the charity involved. It's about the ride and raising money, not scoring extra cash.
Also look for the riders who aren't very good at riding and stay away from them. If you're drinking a lot of water or soda head to the bathroom as soon as you stop. Those bathroom lines can get out of hand and you don't want to end up at the end of a 30 minute line.
Another piece of advice is if you do happen to wind up with the winning hand it's never a bad thing to donate your winnings to the charity involved. It's about the ride and raising money, not scoring extra cash.
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From: Christoval
You don't have to ride in a group to do the poker run ! It's usually a first bike out at 10 last bike out at 2 kind of thing . Stop where and when you want to eat or pee or whatever .its not a race , just have fun!