I'm out. Party plans that will likely leave me in no condition to ride 2 wheels.
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I'm out. Party plans that will likely leave me in no condition to ride 2 wheels.
Weeeeeeak, you had all winter to drink.
Three weeks to go. Lots of bikes out today, should of blown off work.
I left early and did a 1A along the coast, Salisbury, Hampton, Rye. A little windy but nice!
Sounds like you had the right idea Ken! You in for the 28th?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenn157
Dont think so...Quote:
Originally Posted by FAST GSXR750
Just got back from a 50 mile ride. I forgot how when riding two up the girl likes to slide forward..and your nuts go numb.:mope:
Thats fine, usually my nuts are numb anyway :) HAHAAHQuote:
Originally Posted by csmutty
Geez, I hope my body is in shape for this group ride. Went out for a short ride Sat... longer ride, maybe 1-1.5 hrs yesterday, and drove into work today (50 mile round trip). My neck and back are feeling it.. and my wrists are starting to get sore. Boy, I should ease into it! I certainly noticed with this "new to me" bike the wind hits me harder and even makes my helmet/neck rattle a bit at about 70-80mph.. I need to lose my gut so I can tuck in more.. har har....not sure if I can take 300 miles of it :)
Total Control by Lee ParksQuote:
Originally Posted by csmutty
Reference Chapter 14. Best chapter ever written for passenger and pilot alike. When your passenger knows how to behave "back there", the 2-up riding experience changes drastically.
Start them crunches!Quote:
Originally Posted by rice_rocket
Maybe I'll have to straighten her out...heh.Quote:
Originally Posted by bergs
I am with you on that one... I went out for 50+ miles on Sat and my back and neck were not sore it was my wrist and forearm/hand from the clutch. I got stuck in traffic for a while and it was a killer. I felt like i was squeezing one of those workout hand things. Still pumped for the ride as long as its 55+ degrees out.Quote:
Originally Posted by rice_rocket
Kitchen, pie, now!Quote:
Originally Posted by csmutty
Remember it's the season opener not a race. You don't have to do the whole route. If you feel you are getting tired ,stop and say something, no crime there. Tired and cold is not the way to ride. Layer up the clothes and if you need ,take a break, nobody is going to think any less of you. Just remember that you have to get home in one piece. Don't sweat it boys!Quote:
Originally Posted by Subee13
Cargo nets are your friend when it comes to layers.
So what's the rider count? People seem a bit worried about the distance for a first group ride. Just remember to ride within your own limits.
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Originally Posted by FAST GSXR750
39 +
How do you know what your limit is?Quote:
Originally Posted by FAST GSXR750
That point just before you fall off. That's your limit. :idea:Quote:
Originally Posted by csmutty
is there a PDF version of this book?Quote:
Originally Posted by bergs
wow forty plus riders. is this the ideal place to be for a first time group rider? I have read the rules and guide lines. yet I remember the days of riding in packs and drafting on a bicycle. I am sure this not at all the same. are there sub leaders for missed traffic lights. (major squid here, looking to tag along at the back is quite alright.)
Not that I'm aware of. The entire book is a great read and well worth the price of admission, IMHO. Got mine at Barnes & Nobles and read thru it cover to cover at least 5 times within the first month of having it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BURZA
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Originally Posted by BURZA
You don't need "sub leaders" as long as the rider in front of you stops when they can no longer see you and so on, eventualy the leader will be riding alone. Although I was on a ride and had to travel about 15 miles to catch up after a rider binned. Are you a new rider or a squid? there is a difference! Honestly this might not be the best way to start the riding season and learning to ride in a group imho
This seems like way way too huge a group for a group ride, seems like its going to be a group cruise instead of actually riding a B or even C pace. Id love to do this ride but thats just way too big, i like to ride a B pace but with 39riders+ thats just crazy. I mean all it takes is one car to drive slow in front and i know 40 motorcycles arent going to pass one car and still keep up. Idk thats just me though, maybe ill meet up and meet and say hi to everyone but thats just nuts lol