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Robb -
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I have plans in the afternoon, but can split off on my own at some point and head home.
What are the details.. As long as nothing comes up I will be there!
Weather is looking great for a ride!
Rides: 13 Hyperstada, 09 SFV650, 97 CBR 900RR
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RIP A.B. RIP BEET, I Ride in Leathers because I would rather sweat than Bleed...
Originally Posted by Half Squid
I have plans in the afternoon, but can split off on my own at some point and head home.
What are the details.. As long as nothing comes up I will be there!
Weather is looking great for a ride!
Looking to meet in the Worcester area at 8am (PM me for exact spot)
Meeting up with another group of NESRians in Keene at 10am.
From there will be heading to VT and eventually hitting routes 100/17
Oh yeah....and the weather IS looking perfect
High: 69 °F RealFeelŪ: 71 °F
Nice with sunshine and patchy cloud
Group Ride Rules!!!! READ THIS IF YOU PLAN TO RIDE WITH US!
The cleaned-up version: 8/05/07
Thanks for all the contributions, and to chr|s sedition for compiling most of them into one list.
1. PASSING
Don't pass within the pack unless waved past by the rider in front of you.
Exceptions to this: If there's a ridiculous gap between the guy in front of you and the pack and he/she's holding you up. Be mindful if another rider waves you past, as it's still up to YOU to make the pass safely. Also, slower riders should yield when approached by a faster rider or riders. Personally I won't pass unless the rider in front waves me by or pulls to the far right. Even if I were leading a faster group, I wouldn't pass a slower rider or slower group. It puts too many people in danger.
2. FORMATION
While riding at an easy pace. staggered formation fits the most bikes in the smallest area without increasing the risk factor too much. Once the pack rips into some twisties, the pack should spread out into single-file, giving the entire lane to each rider, allowing them to take whatever damn line they want. Never cross wheels with the rider in front of you, even in staggered formation. You don't want to have to worry about someone being NEXT to you in a turn if you decide to change lines. People take some pretty crazy lines, mainly due to road conditions, but that's the nature of street riding.
3. COPS
If one person in the gets pulled over, REGARDLESS of the circumstances...DO NOT RAT OUT THE OTHER RIDERS! You were just cruising down the road and he/she/they blew right by you...you don't know them. Period. Don't make up some lame shit like you met them at a gas station then rode out together, because then you'll be expected to know what they were on, what they were wearing, what they looked like...etc.and you don't want to have to argue with a cop. Nor should you, always remember your right to remain silent.
RUNNING FROM COPS
this one's open for debate, but if someone deliberately runs from the cops on a group ride, I probably won't be riding with them again. I wouldn't run from the cops even if I was alone...but in a group I think it's especially bad. One form of running is when the people up front see what's going on and hammer it to get out of there. Deliberate evasion isn't acceptable on a group ride. Sure, if you're up front and the back guy gets pulled over...you keep going. I've seen cops pull over 6 cars on the highway at once. One cruiser, 6 cars. They get the first guy to pull over then have them follow up until the cruiser pulls over after doing the same with the other vehicles he's pulling over.
5. WAITING FOR SLOWER RIDERS
if you're leading, or in the 'fast' group of the group, wait up for the slower riders. Hammer it through the corners all you want, but then take it easy on the straights until everyone catches up. Pay most attention to the rider BEHIND you. If you loose that person, STOP AND WAIT FOR THEM AT THE NEXT INTERSECTION. If everyone does this the group will stay together (over time) and it dosn't require everyone to stop and wait for slower riders. Use hand signal in addition to blinker when coming up to radical direction change. Nothing sucks like getting ditched on a group ride...and it's unnecessary.
6. HAND SIGNALS
- If someone is looking at you and closes/opens their fist, your directional is on.
- Point debris on the road with your foot, BUT ONLY DO SO IF YOU CAN. If taking a foot of the peg would cause you to blow the corner, don't do it.
- There is debate about standard hand signals for things like "cops ahead", "I need to take a piss", etc. These are open for further discussion.
7. STUNTS
Please don't.
8. BRINGING FRIENDS
Bring friends on a ride if you want, but it is YOUR responsibility to make sure they are aware of these rules.
9. MOTO MARKET
Often rides leave from Moto Market. Here is a link to their web site, directions can be found therein.
Moto Market Protective Gear Home Page
10. WHAT TO BRING
When meeting to go on a ride, show up with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder. It's not nice to hold other people up for shit you can, and should have, taken care of beforehand.
11. LEMON-AID STANDS
This one is *very* important. Little kids often sell lemon-aid from their front lawn during the summer. They rarely get any business, and are often quite happy when they do. If you get a chance to stop and make a kid smile, there really is no reason not to do so. This often scares the hell out of the parents (esp. when Will comes with us), but they usually figure out quite fast that bikers aren’t as badass as they are made out to be.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
Bring some emergency contact info with you on rides, or better yet...compile a list of everyone's info if you can. If someone gets hurt, it will leave you with one less thing to think about during the aftermath of an accident.
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May be looking at a hot tub in the Morning? I will try to get that done tonight so I can still ride. Some people just cant work with me for schedules.. Argggggg
Rides: 13 Hyperstada, 09 SFV650, 97 CBR 900RR
www.tailofthedragon.com
RIP A.B. RIP BEET, I Ride in Leathers because I would rather sweat than Bleed...
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i'm interested in the ride. i sent you a pm but i don't think it went through, i'll send you another
So who is all going on this ride?
Wow would I like to go for a ride tomorrow..
I promise not to punch you
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I don't know whether to feel insulted or honored..
Last edited by Josephd14; 09-19-08 at 09:24 PM.
In either case, I would feel SCARED.I don't whether to feel insulted or honored..
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No stunts.. cool, as long as I can do wheelies..
1 or 2 wheelies?
man i love to get punch by jackie
"fuckit!"
Made it home --
Logged in 393 Miles today
Thanks Robb for leading....it was an awesome day.
We had a great group and we clipped at a good pace
Hope to do it again.....soon.
Thanks for all who were able to make it.
Amazing day. Awesome ride, great pace. Got home about an hour ago.
Depending on how soon Bill... if you want to be sick on Monday... I could be down for a ride
PS hopefully I didn't put any of you in danger with my squidly ways or hold you up in corners because of my poor cornering skills
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The weather was perfect & I had a really good time; I did about 225 miles.
I enjoyed riding with everyone that was there
I'll work on my endurance so I can go for the whole day next time. (despite the highway being more direct, I ended up going back through Keene and then taking 12 -> 140 to get home - and then I was unconscious about 5 min after I got in the house)
96 Suzuki GSX600F
If you can't be kind, be vague...
I am so fucking jealous right now, Today was a perfect day for riding, I will have to make the next ride.
Amazing day. Awesome ride, great pace. Got home about an hour ago.
Depending on how soon Bill... if you want to be sick on Monday... I could be down for a ride
PS hopefully I didn't put any of you in danger with my squidly ways or hold you up in corners because of my poor cornering skillsThe weather was perfect & I had a really good time; I did about 225 miles.
I enjoyed riding with everyone that was there
I'll work on my endurance so I can go for the whole day next time. (despite the highway being more direct, I ended up going back through Keene and then taking 12 -> 140 to get home - and then I was unconscious about 5 min after I got in the house)
Jackie - I have to work todaybummer.
Saturday was one of the best rides I have been on. Perfect pacethanks
to a good lead Robb.....and I have to say Jackie you threw that bike into every corner like a champ
Wrynne - Glad you were able to join us for a part of the ride....next time you can hang in longer hopefully.
Shel - Def join us next time.
Here are some pix I got:
Damn- sorry I missed out Bill- I took today off to go riding and the weather sucks! Figures........
Is that an old school Katana in one of those pics?
It was a great ride.......you'll have to join us next time.
and yes, i believe it's a 96' Katana
Yea, it's a '96 GSX 600 (I think an F goes after that, but I really have no clue - I've been told a few different things
It was a great ride.......you'll have to join us next time.
and yes, i believe it's a 96' Katana)
96 Suzuki GSX600F
If you can't be kind, be vague...
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