Where do you put the slower rider?
Road Warrior
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From: Lake City, Florida
Food for thought.
I came real close to being rear ended by another rider / bike that did not have ABS brakes. He locked em up, and was squealing his rear tire as he slid right between me and another electra glide.
I now ride in rear if I ride in groups. Which I hate because because all the shady spots are always taken at the rest / gas stops.
(Note: I was leading that group of 4 bikes and we weren't exactly follow the speed limit).
I came real close to being rear ended by another rider / bike that did not have ABS brakes. He locked em up, and was squealing his rear tire as he slid right between me and another electra glide.
I now ride in rear if I ride in groups. Which I hate because because all the shady spots are always taken at the rest / gas stops.
(Note: I was leading that group of 4 bikes and we weren't exactly follow the speed limit).
Last edited by jamesroadking; Jul 3, 2012 at 09:17 AM.
Road Warrior
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
First, I don't think riding in a pack is safer. IMHO the visibility you gain is more than offset by the chance of getting wheels tangled and taking down multiple riders. There's a reason you're supposed to keep a safe distance between vehicles. Riding in a pack looks cool, but it can be stressful because you can't really relax and enjoy the scenery. Not really the way I like to ride.
But that doesn't mean you can't ride in groups, or that you have to leave someone behind. It's pretty simple, keep the guy behind you in your mirror. If you loose sight, slow down. If you still don't see him, turn around. Everyone follows that rule, including the leader. It's not really that hard.
But that doesn't mean you can't ride in groups, or that you have to leave someone behind. It's pretty simple, keep the guy behind you in your mirror. If you loose sight, slow down. If you still don't see him, turn around. Everyone follows that rule, including the leader. It's not really that hard.
First, I don't think riding in a pack is safer. IMHO the visibility you gain is more than offset by the chance of getting wheels tangled and taking down multiple riders. There's a reason you're supposed to keep a safe distance between vehicles. Riding in a pack looks cool, but it can be stressful because you can't really relax and enjoy the scenery. Not really the way I like to ride.
But that doesn't mean you can't ride in groups, or that you have to leave someone behind. It's pretty simple, keep the guy behind you in your mirror. If you loose sight, slow down. If you still don't see him, turn around. Everyone follows that rule, including the leader. It's not really that hard.
But that doesn't mean you can't ride in groups, or that you have to leave someone behind. It's pretty simple, keep the guy behind you in your mirror. If you loose sight, slow down. If you still don't see him, turn around. Everyone follows that rule, including the leader. It's not really that hard.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Eastern Colorado
The rear most spot is not the place for the inexperienced or slowest rider. The tailgunner should be one of the best riders who protects the rear of the formation and the spot can be critical in group lane changes in traffic.
I always like the least experienced or slowest riders in the #2 slot, to the right and rear of the road captain spot. I loath groups of more than five.
I always like the least experienced or slowest riders in the #2 slot, to the right and rear of the road captain spot. I loath groups of more than five.
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