Road or dirt riding with a group, whats the limit for you? - Page 4

Mr_Gone · 01-04-2013, 06:19 AM

It's always nice to have a couple other fellow riders there to help you pick up your bike when you go down. Well, it's never personally happened to me, but I've heard of this happening. I've never dropped my bike. Not once. Ever.

KG6BWS · 01-05-2013, 01:21 PM

I almost exclusively ride solo, whether its a day ride or trip, offroad or onroad. Partly because I prefer to be able to my own thing without having to deal with a group, partly because Im just so shy and awkward in social situations that its just easier to ride alone.

Gotta admit though that it does get a little boring at times.

Little Bike · 01-05-2013, 11:59 PM

Done both. I don't like the big groups, too many logistics, hand signals, waiting forever for lunch tables. A group of 3 or 4 is nice. Had a group for awhile where we had 2 hand signals, 1 finger was I need gas or a bathroom, 2 fingers was lets stop and check that out. Otherwise, if you can't handle knowing what to do by watching other riders turn and brake signals and are expecting others to watch the road for you go ride with another group.

Did a solo month long trip this summer, I think you meet far more people.

BanjoBoy · 01-06-2013, 06:12 AM

Most of mah ride'in has been solo or with small, tight groups, butt in the last few years I've been on large groups on the street 'n in the dirt and it can be scary.
The size of the group don't bother me none, it's the peeps in the group. If ya see peeps ride'in over their head, with an ego then keep clear of 'em. Generally; the larger the group, the less miles yer gonna put on in a day.
The dirt groups rides I've done usually get spread out, so I don't worry much 'bout the squids crash'in into me.

David R · 01-06-2013, 06:12 AM

I belong to one group that if there are more than 8 we split into 2 groups.

I ride alone mostly or with my girlfriend. I do meet a lot of unusual people. Some by where I stop. Some because I camp and my gear shows on the bike.

Congo line of loud annoying bikes going from Tavern to Tavern, NOT ME!

David

duck · 01-06-2013, 06:24 AM

I get claustrophobic on group rides.

Mtn Man · 01-06-2013, 06:27 AM

Two is just right ... But one works fine.

01-04-2013, 06:19 AM	#46
Mr_Gone Innocent Culprit Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas Oddometer: 2,510	It's always nice to have a couple other fellow riders there to help you pick up your bike when you go down. Well, it's never personally happened to me, but I've heard of this happening. I've never dropped my bike. Not once. Ever. __________________ “There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games.” — Ernest Hemingway

01-05-2013, 01:21 PM	#47
KG6BWS Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Canyon Country, Ca Oddometer: 719	I almost exclusively ride solo, whether its a day ride or trip, offroad or onroad. Partly because I prefer to be able to my own thing without having to deal with a group, partly because Im just so shy and awkward in social situations that its just easier to ride alone. Gotta admit though that it does get a little boring at times. __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost J.R.R. Tolkien 01 F650GS Dakar 04 KLR 650 (Need to sell)

01-05-2013, 11:59 PM	#48
Little Bike Confused Sue Joined: May 2012 Location: Temecula CA Oddometer: 576	Done both. I don't like the big groups, too many logistics, hand signals, waiting forever for lunch tables. A group of 3 or 4 is nice. Had a group for awhile where we had 2 hand signals, 1 finger was I need gas or a bathroom, 2 fingers was lets stop and check that out. Otherwise, if you can't handle knowing what to do by watching other riders turn and brake signals and are expecting others to watch the road for you go ride with another group. Did a solo month long trip this summer, I think you meet far more people. __________________ In your helmet, no one can hear you scream. xt250 "Little Donkey" V-Strom 650 Adventure "Maxwell" Honda Rebel "The Wee Beastie" - sold May 2013

01-06-2013, 06:12 AM	#49
BanjoBoy Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Northern CA Oddometer: 627	Most of mah ride'in has been solo or with small, tight groups, butt in the last few years I've been on large groups on the street 'n in the dirt and it can be scary. The size of the group don't bother me none, it's the peeps in the group. If ya see peeps ride'in over their head, with an ego then keep clear of 'em. Generally; the larger the group, the less miles yer gonna put on in a day. The dirt groups rides I've done usually get spread out, so I don't worry much 'bout the squids crash'in into me. __________________ 2007 FJR1300 2007 FZ6 (Dirt bike)

01-06-2013, 06:12 AM	#50
David R I been called a Nut Job.. Joined: Oct 2009 Location: In Da Swamps of WNY Oddometer: 1,816	I belong to one group that if there are more than 8 we split into 2 groups. I ride alone mostly or with my girlfriend. I do meet a lot of unusual people. Some by where I stop. Some because I camp and my gear shows on the bike. Congo line of loud annoying bikes going from Tavern to Tavern, NOT ME! David __________________ 2012 R1200R ! 2000 R1100RT (retired), 1976 R75/6, 11 Versys There is a seat for everyone.

01-06-2013, 06:24 AM	#51
duck PsyKotic Waterfowl Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle (Berkeley with rain) Oddometer: 9,968	I get claustrophobic on group rides. __________________ 93 K1100LT, 94 K1100RS, 86-97 K75F (K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick), 91 K1, 05 KTM 450 SMR IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC) http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck/BMW_Tours.htm

01-06-2013, 06:27 AM	#52
Mtn Man Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: East Tennessee Oddometer: 167	Two is just right ... But one works fine.

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