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May 8, 2007 | 02:46 PM

#21

Phurion

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From: Melissa, TX

RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

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ORIGINAL: Avmech
I think the vast majority of people are going back to the caveman times.....all retarded.

"HEY! What do you have against cavemen?!?!"

Sorry, couldn't resist. /chuckles

May 8, 2007 | 02:46 PM

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BadX

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From: Maiden, NC

RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

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I agree. There is a lot more pleasure/fun/safety in riding solo or small groups. Honestly, as BADX stated, it does not help when you have bikers weaving from one lane to another. I do disagree with BADX in that I believe the left lane should have been for the bikers. This would allow the cagers to easily get off and on the interstate.

I ride for the fun, enjoyment, and to spend time with my wife. There was simply too much stress this past weekend.

We are on the same page..left lane passing lane is where we should have stayed that way like you said the cagers could have gotten on and off the hwy without messingwith us but then there are the cagers who merged over into us when we were in the passing lane to pass slower awe stuck cagers. Either way there should have been better traffic control provided for a group of 2000+ motorcycles all going the same place in the same direction at the same time.

May 8, 2007 | 06:59 PM

#23

chiabate

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RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

The big rides became over for me when I had a newbie run me off the road and total my '96 EGlide. Too many close calls before, the charities I'll support first are for motorcyclist's rights then do what's leftover. Charity begins at home. Nobody from the sponsor club did anything for me after the wreck, not even a tiny tavern fundraiser to help with the bill copays.

May 9, 2007 | 12:49 AM

#24

soos

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From: MA

RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

The last charity ride I rode in, I had an azzhole on a crotch rocket in front of me. He rode like he was the only one there. He would slingshot, meaning that he would let a big gap open up in front of him. This caused me to be constantly on the brake coz he would slow to let the gap open up. Then he would show off by riding a wheelie. Then he would have to slow down coz he caught up with the rider in front of him. The next thing I knew, I am climbing up his *** again. I couldn't wait for the ride to end. Now I just donate my $$ and ride with friends in the other direction.

May 9, 2007 | 01:22 AM

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redhwk44

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From: iowa

RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

I agree with Eastern , I have been on rides like these and have witnessed many idiots among the bike riders. I choose to stay way the Hell away from these events for this simple reason. Anyone can buy a bike, and for some unkown reason many get a license, this does not mean they know how to operate a bike.

May 9, 2007 | 07:55 AM

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PapaTravis

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RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

I showed up at the dealer a couple of Sunday's ago and there was a ride. A few hundred bikes. It was my first big ride and I had fun. Not knowing about it atfirst, I was unpreparred and had to stop for fuel. By the time I was done, they were to far ahead to catch, but I knew where they were headed, and went a shorter way. Meet up with them there, hung for a bit, and took off to hit the Gillman Tunnels by myself. It is in Jemez NM. For me, it is the kind of place you WANT to be alone (or with a small group or wife). Such a wonderful spot. Hard to describe the beauty of it. One of those places you just have to see for yourself.

Now that I am off work on weekends, I will take in some group/charity rides. But I think I will continue to jaunt off by myself. Nothing more serene than riding to a favorite spot by your lonesome. IMHO

May 9, 2007 | 08:16 AM

#27

Cache

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From: Wa-silly

RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

Too many bikes makes for a potential danger.

Can't take your eyes off the road for a moment.

Constant stop and go, not very fun.

Hanging outprior to the ride is fun.

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May 9, 2007 | 09:01 AM

#28

Drich57

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RE: Problem w/ Charity Ride

I usually just send a check, maybe meet at the designated rendevous later. I gave up on mass rides awhile ago because formation riding can be dangerous. It only takes one inattentive or inexperienced rider - or car - to create a 'domino effect' and send several bikes scattering. These rides take dozens, sometimes hundreds, of riders of various experience levels and tosses them all together in one lump. Throw in cage traffic that is completely unpredictable and, well, I'd rather not be in the middle of the pack if something bad happens. "The chain is only as strong as the weakest link" mentality.