ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
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From: Greensburg Pa
ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
we went to a memorial ride today... 400 bikes... i didnt see the accident but it appears the rider was comming up to an intersect with too much space between the bike in front of him. a lady pulled out and he t boned the car... some minor scrapes but he is fine.....
what do you all think about these large runs? i have mixed thoughts but feel that if kept tight it can be done safely (with 400 different riders it seems that may ne impossible)
we had police escort, but not enough to effectively shut down all intersections.
what do you all think about these large runs? i have mixed thoughts but feel that if kept tight it can be done safely (with 400 different riders it seems that may ne impossible)
we had police escort, but not enough to effectively shut down all intersections.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
I think riding in groups larger than 12 bikes is asking for trouble. Cagers just don't care. I prefer small group rides where each rider is experienced in the stagger formation and holds to it. I am glad that no serious injuries were incurred. My experience is that too many inexperienced riders participate in these rides and they are more at fault than cagers are.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
i agree, i think any run could be done in smaller groups poker run style and ya still get the ride, without the logistical nightmare....
large runs are cool but too many different riders in such a large group
large runs are cool but too many different riders in such a large group
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
Sounds to me that the cager was way too impatient on waiting. I just got back from a large group rally today with about 60 or so bikes all riding out together. No troubles for us thank god. We even had a cager who got a green light decided to let us all go through the red light so we don't get separated. Guess that cager was a biker as well.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
I've done a few large group rides, they are fun but the others have made the solid point that they are dangerous with inexperienced riders. The guys I have done them with are never early and always find there way to the back of the line. I have found that this is the safest part of the group. (for me) The guys in the front want to run and gun, the guys in the middle are just cannon fodder, and whoever takes up the rear gets to see everything a little bit better. Nevertheless, in reality I don't think there is a safe spot when there are 400 bikes together.
***Not to mention the guys in the back never miss the turn to go get gas.
***Not to mention the guys in the back never miss the turn to go get gas.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
ORIGINAL: soos
I think riding in groups larger than 12 bikes is asking for trouble. Cagers just don't care. I prefer small group rides where each rider is experienced in the stagger formation and holds to it. I am glad that no serious injuries were incurred. My experience is that too many inexperienced riders participate in these rides and they are more at fault than cagers are.
I think riding in groups larger than 12 bikes is asking for trouble. Cagers just don't care. I prefer small group rides where each rider is experienced in the stagger formation and holds to it. I am glad that no serious injuries were incurred. My experience is that too many inexperienced riders participate in these rides and they are more at fault than cagers are.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
Well, it looks like I am not the only one who doesn't like these type rides. I hate getting stuck in back of the guy who leaves six bike lengths of gap between himself and the guy in front of him, while riding next to the kid on the rice rocket speeding up and slamming on the brakes just befor he hits the person in front of him. I think I saw him actually pull a "stoppie" a couple of times.......what an a$$
I finally had enough and passed the bastard in front of me and then he had to ride next to the kid!!!!!! Justice in my book.
I finally had enough and passed the bastard in front of me and then he had to ride next to the kid!!!!!! Justice in my book.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
Whenever we do a large run, we tell everyone to keep it tight. You will always find some idiots that don't follow directions. Also, before we depart we pick about six or eight experienced riders to serve as traffic blockers when there isn't enough to cover all intersections, and we make all inexperienced riders ride in the back of the pack. Not to be mean, but if they screw up, it could cause a lot of riders to be in a wreck.
I have done runs before where we kept traffic intersections blocked for about 15-20 minutes.
One guy didn't want to wait, and the first gap in the pack he found, he jetted out through everyone.
Luckily nobody got hurt.
The best way we found to cover intersections is to have someone waiting ahead. As we ride up, the intersection is already blocked. Then the blocker falls into the pack at the back of the line.
Nobody gets hurt, and everyone enjoys a good ride.
I have done runs before where we kept traffic intersections blocked for about 15-20 minutes.
One guy didn't want to wait, and the first gap in the pack he found, he jetted out through everyone.
Luckily nobody got hurt.
The best way we found to cover intersections is to have someone waiting ahead. As we ride up, the intersection is already blocked. Then the blocker falls into the pack at the back of the line.
Nobody gets hurt, and everyone enjoys a good ride.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
we have numerous rides here tyhroughout the year with 400+ bikes.
Cops block most major intersections, but we leaders also take it upon ourselves to block the smaller ones the cops don't then fall in at end of procession.
Cops block most major intersections, but we leaders also take it upon ourselves to block the smaller ones the cops don't then fall in at end of procession.
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RE: ACCIDENT today on memorial ride.
ORIGINAL: Rodent
Whenever we do a large run, we tell everyone to keep it tight. You will always find some idiots that don't follow directions. Also, before we depart we pick about six or eight experienced riders to serve as traffic blockers when there isn't enough to cover all intersections, and we make all inexperienced riders ride in the back of the pack. Not to be mean, but if they screw up, it could cause a lot of riders to be in a wreck.
I have done runs before where we kept traffic intersections blocked for about 15-20 minutes.
One guy didn't want to wait, and the first gap in the pack he found, he jetted out through everyone.
Luckily nobody got hurt.
The best way we found to cover intersections is to have someone waiting ahead. As we ride up, the intersection is already blocked. Then the blocker falls into the pack at the back of the line.
Nobody gets hurt, and everyone enjoys a good ride.
Whenever we do a large run, we tell everyone to keep it tight. You will always find some idiots that don't follow directions. Also, before we depart we pick about six or eight experienced riders to serve as traffic blockers when there isn't enough to cover all intersections, and we make all inexperienced riders ride in the back of the pack. Not to be mean, but if they screw up, it could cause a lot of riders to be in a wreck.
I have done runs before where we kept traffic intersections blocked for about 15-20 minutes.
One guy didn't want to wait, and the first gap in the pack he found, he jetted out through everyone.
Luckily nobody got hurt.
The best way we found to cover intersections is to have someone waiting ahead. As we ride up, the intersection is already blocked. Then the blocker falls into the pack at the back of the line.
Nobody gets hurt, and everyone enjoys a good ride.