Do you prefer group or individual riding?
#21
07-25-2018, 03:49 PM
#22
07-25-2018, 04:19 PM
As someone who is relatively new to riding, and with nearly no one I know that also rides, I always go solo. I do love the freedom of going where and how I please. However, it seems to me that there could be a lot of fun to be had riding with a few others that are similar in disposition (pace, aggressiveness, etc.) I haven't had the chance to really ride with many others, but I'd love to find some more seasoned riders that I could tag along with to learn from and observe. Oh well, out the door I go, and down the road I ride!
#23
07-25-2018, 08:45 PM
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#24
07-25-2018, 09:29 PM
#25
07-26-2018, 06:27 AM
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#26
07-26-2018, 08:07 AM
Include friends with family. This is why I prefer to stay out of groups of unknowns, [Skip to 3:50 ish for the abridged version] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU0IrS7jkew
#27
07-26-2018, 09:39 AM
#28
07-26-2018, 11:09 AM
BOTH...........
I spend a great deal of time, just riding solo... but I still ride with SELECT others, on a regular basis.
"Group" riding has gotten a bad rap, mostly due to "charity rides, poker rides and the such. 20-50-100-1000 riders, none of whom know each other, or their skills.
Between the LARGE runs... and various "riding clubs/groups" folks get the wrong idea.
Give me the handful of riders that come out on a regular basis, who know each other, enjoy each other's company, and you can have a pleasant day.
I spend a great deal of time, just riding solo... but I still ride with SELECT others, on a regular basis.
"Group" riding has gotten a bad rap, mostly due to "charity rides, poker rides and the such. 20-50-100-1000 riders, none of whom know each other, or their skills.
Between the LARGE runs... and various "riding clubs/groups" folks get the wrong idea.
Give me the handful of riders that come out on a regular basis, who know each other, enjoy each other's company, and you can have a pleasant day.
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#29
07-26-2018, 04:22 PM
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We have a bigger toy run here in Chicago - about 5 to 10 times larger. We do not have the crazy crap that you say happens at your ride. They have it controlled and if some moron gets out of line, one of the road guards will take care of him.
I like both group and solo rides. There's fun with both. It's great to share a great trip with a friend or 2. Exciting out on your own.
Years ago there was a midnight ride through Chicago. I really enjoyed it and did it every year for 15 years. Every time I asked someone if they were going, they'd say, no way not with all those idiots fooling around. I always said - why do you let other riders decide on what you want to do? I'm not crazy about those riders either, but I just stay in my lane and enjoy the ride but keep my eyes on the morons and stay away from them. I've always had a great time on those rides. I don't let others dictate what I can or cannot do. If you have confidence in your riding skills, it shouldn't matter what the other morons do.
Biggest group ride I've been on was Rolling Thunder in D.C. 500,000 give or take a few thousand = no major problems. Same each year.
The secret to good group rides is CONTROL. No control and it's mayham.
I like both group and solo rides. There's fun with both. It's great to share a great trip with a friend or 2. Exciting out on your own.
Years ago there was a midnight ride through Chicago. I really enjoyed it and did it every year for 15 years. Every time I asked someone if they were going, they'd say, no way not with all those idiots fooling around. I always said - why do you let other riders decide on what you want to do? I'm not crazy about those riders either, but I just stay in my lane and enjoy the ride but keep my eyes on the morons and stay away from them. I've always had a great time on those rides. I don't let others dictate what I can or cannot do. If you have confidence in your riding skills, it shouldn't matter what the other morons do.
Biggest group ride I've been on was Rolling Thunder in D.C. 500,000 give or take a few thousand = no major problems. Same each year.
The secret to good group rides is CONTROL. No control and it's mayham.
I used to go on that spring run, and on the toy run when it used to start at Munch choppers. That was a while ago, what -- 1980s?
#30
07-26-2018, 05:10 PM
I havent read all the replies here, but, I like both. Riding in groups is NORMALLY safer-but, since this riding season alone, I know 4 people (one was a passenger) seriously injured while riding in a group.
In all 3 instances, the driver didnt notice the riders.
And the smallest group was 15 bikes....
In all 3 instances, the driver didnt notice the riders.
And the smallest group was 15 bikes....