Ray-Ray's 3rd annual Open Season ride!

[DucDave]

Riding in the back offers me an opportunity to watch the other riders in the group. To those that were in the back of the pack and worried they were holding up the group, don't be. Everyone wants you to ride at less than 80% of your ability. I know Dave and the other riders up front share the opinion that we'd much rather wait at an intersection than come back to a situation where someone used up all of their safety margin. The only suggestion I would make is to break out of the staggered formation. Many of you are holding your lane at speed in the twisties. Instead, spread out, follow single file and use outside, inside, outside lines that allow for more efficient cornering.

Great observation Rob. Anything over 35mph you should put 3 seconds between you and the rider in front...and take advantage of your whole lane!

And any nebiews that are reading this....take advantage of mzdagrls ride. (And if your a guy, try and be right behind her...!)

[Devilspawn]

Riding in the back offers me an opportunity to watch the other riders in the group. To those that were in the back of the pack and worried they were holding up the group, don't be. Everyone wants you to ride at less than 80% of your ability. I know Dave and the other riders up front share the opinion that we'd much rather wait at an intersection than come back to a situation where someone used up all of their safety margin. The only suggestion I would make is to break out of the staggered formation. Many of you are holding your lane at speed in the twisties. Instead, spread out, follow single file and use outside, inside, outside lines that allow for more efficient cornering.

I agree with you 100%. That is one reason why I don't typically like going on large group rides like that one, too many riders want to snuggle up near each other and you can't enjoy the ride, or the road as much as you should. To me, that is defeating the purpose! I want to get out there and enjoy the great roads and take turns as efficiently as possible. I can't do that if I'm worried about the guy behind me creeping up on my ass!

And any nebiews that are reading this....take advantage of mzdagrls ride. (And if your a guy, try and be right behind her...!)

[M109R]

Thanks, those 4.5inch pistons make alittle thump @7800rpms.

[sdog30]

Just want to give a BIG thanks too the WMC. The ride to Keene was as always a blast. For those of you that don't know I got a message during lunch that my Dad had passed away. Not really a shock as he was sick for 6-7 yrs (Parkinsons and then liver,kidney and colon cancer) but getting that call is never good. Too each and every WMC rider that was there "Thank You." You guys are a class act and i will be honored to ride with you whenever and wherever. I really hated to bail as this ride gets better as the day goes on.

Great to ride with you again, Pete.

Again, we send you and your family our condolences.

[Kenn157]

Condolences Pete!

[Cheese]

Thanks, those 4.5inch pistons make alittle thump @7800rpms.

Glad to be a part of the deflowering of your foot peg feelers. I didn't know you were going to wear them down to a nub on your first ride with us though.

I can't do that if I'm worried about the guy behind me creeping up on my ass!

I wasn't creeping on your (_!_), I was just getting a better GoPro angle.

[jayth]

Was good to meet you folks. Im usually not much for group rides but you guys seem to have it sorted out. Well getting gang stopped aside....Thanks to Ray for puttin this together. Oh btw Im the guy on the black FZ

[Bkilm]

Really bummed i missed out on this, i was geared up and ready to go took the bike out for a ride the night before and lost my keys (dropped them outside). went to start it and they were not in my jacket. by the time i found them it was almost noon already.

[golden chicken]

Really bummed i missed out on this, i was geared up and ready to go took the bike out for a ride the night before and lost my keys (dropped them outside). went to start it and they were not in my jacket. by the time i found them it was almost noon already.

That's the worst feeling. That's why I got big, bright keychains.

[G21forme]

That happened to a rider in vt few years ago, 30 of us searched a dirt parking lot only to find out the dude had it in his pocket the entire time.

[SCRLT01]

[QUOTE=Cheese;1165492] The only suggestion I would make is to break out of the staggered formation. Many of you are holding your lane at speed in the twisties. Instead, spread out, follow single file and use outside, inside, outside lines that allow for more efficient cornering.

Sorry - I'll work on it this year!

[G21forme]

[QUOTE=SCRLT01;1165598]

The only suggestion I would make is to break out of the staggered formation. Many of you are holding your lane at speed in the twisties. Instead, spread out, follow single file and use outside, inside, outside lines that allow for more efficient cornering.

Sorry - I'll work on it this year!

It's YOUR lane, use it all.

[jayth]

That happened to a rider in vt few years ago, 30 of us searched a dirt parking lot only to find out the dude had it in his pocket the entire time.

No shit i lost my keys at work....spent an hour lookin for 'em came up empty....just on a lark a coworker gave my coat a good shake....yup jingle jingle..fuckers breached the pocket and fell into the liner...i had to cut 'em out and in the process i found a single key (no jingle) I lost two years ago lol

[G21forme]

Who has pictures?

[gumby]

and the rest; http://jasonphan.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/just-as-good/

Great photos Jason.
Thanks for sharing!

[G21forme]

Sweet! Thanks jason for taking the time to take all of those photos especially taking all of the single bike photos, much appreciated. It was nice meeting you, hope to see you at BK again.

Greg (blue 636)

[tsorfas]

Peeps good arrested? Wtf

[OreoGaborio]

Dave's my frickin' hero. Superb tap dancing. Pretty sure I saw a '10' from the Russian judge.

That was Kenn

I wasn't creeping on your (_!_), I was just getting a better GoPro angle.

PM sent.

[DucDave]

Really? Who???

Nice write up Jason! Seriously great pics too! Thanks!!!

[jtryz]

Glad u guys had fun. looked like a great time.

[gumby]

I echo everybody's thank you to Ray-Ray and the leaders/sweepers from BK.
Dave, Sam, and Cheese... thanks again for your leadership and no-nonsense approach to these rides. You guys are what make it so much fun, and more importantly, safe for all of us!

[G21forme]

Peeps good arrested? Wtf

Who said that?

[OreoGaborio]

Holy shit, someone got shot and DucDave stabbed a guy???

[Kenn157]

[QUOTE=G21forme;1165599]

It's YOUR lane, use it all.

I did!!

[nhbubba]

The only suggestion I would make is to break out of the staggered formation. Many of you are holding your lane at speed in the twisties. Instead, spread out, follow single file and use outside, inside, outside lines that allow for more efficient cornering.

Great observation Rob. Anything over 35mph you should put 3 seconds between you and the rider in front...and take advantage of your whole lane!

Guilty.

I had my camera rolling for bits. I did not realize quite how much I bunched up and/or kept the formation at speed. What's worse is it is something I had been cognizant of and actively trying to avoid. One second we're in town rolling at 20-30.. then we're back in the open at 50 before I knew it. Seing the video shows me I still have some work in this aspect of group riding etiquette.

I'm not completely down with this out-in-out line, personally. Not universally anyway. But nobody can argue with the 3 seconds thing.

My apologies to anyone I may have encroached on yesterday.

I do feel pretty confident riding with this crowd. After only a couple rides, I feel like I can trust ya'll. My goal is to be trustworthy in that same respect.

For those of you that don't know I got a message during lunch that my Dad had passed away. Not really a shock as he was sick for 6-7 yrs (Parkinsons and then liver,kidney and colon cancer) but getting that call is never good.

That's tough man. Condolences indeed.

Holy shit, someone got shot and DucDave stabbed a guy???

<tinfoil> Didjah see the black helicopters? They were after us! </tinfoil>