Official LARGE GROUP MEET/RIDE

[FAST GSXR750]

Wow, glad you're ok. That corner caught me out too. I just straightened it out a bit. From the pics it looks like you started to skid as you crossed the yellow. Was pretty scarey for a while there.

[TDDragon]

Glad everyone's ok.

In all honesty, this is why I have been avoiding big group rides this season. Just not into riding hot on the streets anymore. Too much to lose and really got a glimpse of losing it all one year ago today.

Jim, are you still gong to be able to make the TTD you were heading to next week?

Yeah. while its really nice meeting lots of fellow riders.... I also prefer smaller sized groups for rides.

[The Snowman]

Yeah. while its really nice meeting lots of fellow riders.... I also prefer smaller sized groups for rides.

I think for meeting people, I might stick to posing rides. (Motorcycle Night, Newbury, etc...)

[TDDragon]

I think for meeting people, I might stick to posing rides. (Motorcycle Night, Newbury, etc...)

Good point.

[Kenn157]

I'm glad you guys were able to walk away without serious injury.

Kudos to MellowYellow for ATGATT!

[MellowYellow]

ATGATT?

[TDDragon]

ATGATT?

All The Gear All The Time

[andrew]

ATGATT?

all the gear all the time ?

[Kenn157]

HeyHad full leathers on.

The other kid didn't fair so well wearing jeans and and no gloves rash on his knee and hand, his bike was totaled smashed front to back, had to get towed.

All The Gear All The Time!

[MellowYellow]

Hell yea, always have and deff always will!

[Charlief]

I'm glad people are walking away without serious injuries from this misshap.

I've caught some shit from a few people for not participating in NESR rides. I did a few years ago and was turned off by all the crashes that resulted from stupid moves that do not belong on the street. Smaller rides are my thing and I keep it that way. Others feel I might be snobby or above their rides....and it's so untrue. I just want to return home safely.

I really am glad the injuries were not serious.

Charlie

[Lxpony]

atleast the Akra pipe escaped any damage!!

[MellowYellow]

It was totally my fault and I know it!!!

Akra FTW!!!!!!

[TDDragon]

It was totally my fault and I know it!!!

Akra FTW!!!!!!

Main thing is that you learned from it - and thank god it was an "inexpensive" lesson for both your health and your bike.

Lol on akra

[TDDragon]

I'm glad people are walking away without serious injuries from this misshap.

I've caught some shit from a few people for not participating in NESR rides. I did a few years ago and was turned off by all the crashes that resulted from stupid moves that do not belong on the street. Smaller rides are my thing and I keep it that way. Others feel I might be snobby or above their rides....and it's so untrue. I just want to return home safely.

I really am glad the injuries were not serious.

Charlie

Right on man.

[Lxpony]

Definitely well said. There were some bad decisions made today by more then just those who wrecked. I try to give myself plenty of distance to anyone in front of me when I see his style doesnt mesh with mine (read- dangerous).

I did 332 miles today- a personal 1-day best!

[ɹǝʍoןandɹǝʍoן]

good ride today guys, totaled 330 on my bike and ended up riding from rutland to salem nh alone after my friends got towed
otherwise, awesome day! great meeting a bunch of you guys.

[DankDirtyBird]

Glad both parties walked away. I did a little off-roading right around there today as well. That streth of pavement had some surprises that's for sure.

[Lxpony]

Glad both parties walked away. I did a little off-roading right around there today as well. That streth of pavement had some surprises that's for sure.

They consider those as a "crash" at the track.. whenever you go off the pavement. you dont actualy have to go down either. Ask me how I know...

[TIMMYDUCK]

There were some bad decisions made today by more then just those who wrecked.

Guess I shouldn't have given up the lead, I tank it thru there.

[MellowYellow]

good ride today guys, clocked 330 on my bike and ended up riding from rutland to salem nh alone after my friends got towed
otherwise, awesome day! great meeting a bunch of you guys.

Fixed. Dont say totalled. LOL!!!

[my_68_camaro]

glad to see everyone walked away. we would have continued to the gristmill but had no idea where it was so said the hell with it and headed for home stopped had a nice lunch with my wife over by okemo it was nice to meet all of you even tho im horrible with names

[ɹǝʍoןandɹǝʍoן]

Fixed. Dont say totalled. LOL!!!

haha that was a good one

[Half Squid]

Damn..... Glad everyone's OK...

It's never good to hear about downed riders, but relieved when there is minimal injuries!

I was home all day wishing I was out there riding, but at the same time it's moments like these that do not have me missing big group rides. Shit happens and we all learn from our mistakes. Sometimes it's not our fault at all. This is part of the risks we all take riding a street bike.

Do all you can to ride cautiously/deffensively, always have your eyes all around you for people, cars, obsticles in the roads. You never know whats around the corner. Even if you know the road each time you ride it something could be different.

Most importantly, NEVER RIDE OVER YOUR ABILITIES. If you don't feel comfortable, or don't think your reactions are fast enough to move around or stop at the speeds your going is a good sign that your in over your head.

I am not preaching, I do not know exactly what happened, I am not saying anyone here is at fault. Just rules to ride by.

I am truely glad everyone walked away from this and will ride another day! Small price to pay for a learing experience if you take it that way!

[Kenn157]

I wasn't there either so I don't know if you guys had a riders meeting prior to the run. Usually the "lead rider" will/should conduct a meeting, going over the route, when they'll be stopping for fuel ex:100 miles, breakfast or lunch, line formation - a staggered line is the best, no passing unless waved by the rider in front, no stunts (wheelies) that last more then a couple seconds. the proper gear - boots, jackets, gloves, jeans. No shorts, sandles/flipflopes.
This is all for the good of the rider and riders. As safe as one can be. Crap happens even with the best of riders. Stay alert and focused. Ride within like 80% of your ability.