Group riding - How big before you consider it "organised"?

[tri boy]

Next thing somebody will want to write some rules of engagement.

Chicks sorted that out eons ago.
Goes something like this:
"Don't hand me no lines,
and keep your hands to yourself".

Bless em

[bluninja]

Interesting stuff...BTW I'm not planning on organising 1000+ bike rides any time this decade it was just an example.


So far I've been on a few KB organised rides, one of which had a crash resulting in a broken car windscreen and a broken ankle, a few AMCC rides (one to Waingaro hot springs ended in a biker being taken out by a crow in the helmet), 1 Ulysses ride, lots of evening rides organised by various bike shops in the UK, IMOC rides, plus a few big charity ones, and a few group advanced skills rides.

One thing is for certain, you're never gonna please everyone; and there's always people happy to comment from the sidelines who don't attend. I just thought I'd ask the questions, probably for the umpteenth time on here, and see what came out in the wash.

One of the most fun rides I had, was on a long msytery tour ride of about 200kms with 300+ riders. We rode however we wanted as long as we didn't pass the front man, or get passed by the tial end charilie. At any junction the person behind the leader stopped and indicated the direction for the rest of the riders till TEC came up and waved them on.

I think the most important thing on any ride is that all the riders arrive at their destination in one piece having had an enjoyable ride. Lots of ways for this to happen...

[Mom]

Two riders.

Even that needs understanding and respect and organisation.

Ride for yourself, your own ride at all times.

If riding with others, do so at your own peril.

[Eddieb]

I did say Requirement.

A "heads up" to the Police in those areas would be the polite thing to do. But not as I recall a legal requirement.

For the first Capital Coast Adventure ride the organiser advised the police of the event and the route, so on the day the cops set up a check point on the route and pulled every bike and brought the event to a halt. They've never been notified since.

[FJRider]

For the first Capital Coast Adventure ride the organiser advised the police of the event and the route, so on the day the cops set up a check point on the route and pulled every bike and brought the event to a halt. They've never been notified since.

If all vehicles are legal, and obeying ALL traffic laws and legislation, and local bylaws ... Police notification of their travel plans are NOT required.

If Police believe any such regulations (as Drink Driving/no Rego or WoF) are being ignored ... their discretion to do such stops can be expected.

Publicity for your ride can be a double edged sword.

[Maha]

Interesting stuff...BTW I'm not planning on organising 1000+ bike rides any time this decade it was just an example.


So far I've been on a few KB organised rides, one of which had a crash resulting in a broken car windscreen and a broken ankle, a few AMCC rides (one to Waingaro hot springs ended in a biker being taken out by a crow in the helmet), 1 Ulysses ride, lots of evening rides organised by various bike shops in the UK, IMOC rides, plus a few big charity ones, and a few group advanced skills rides.

One thing is for certain, you're never gonna please everyone; and there's always people happy to comment from the sidelines who don't attend. I just thought I'd ask the questions, probably for the umpteenth time on here, and see what came out in the wash.

One of the most fun rides I had, was on a long msytery tour ride of about 200kms with 300+ riders. We rode however we wanted as long as we didn't pass the front man, or get passed by the tial end charilie. At any junction the person behind the leader stopped and indicated the direction for the rest of the riders till TEC came up and waved them on.

I think the most important thing on any ride is that all the riders arrive at their destination in one piece having had an enjoyable ride. Lots of ways for this to happen...

Some years ago, a few of us got together and came with some guidelines for group rides...the mix of 'invitees' was varied to say the least. some that hate group ride and never attend, some very new riders some that had organised a number of events etc. I could not understand why those that never attend, and newbies, were involved. It was pointed out to me, that thier view was important for the structuring of guidelines.
Those that don't attend, shared their reasons why, and the newbies also, had input as to what they want/look for in a group ride situation.

I now take no notice of those guidelines, I have my own, and everyone that joins in the rides that I organise, are taken into consideration...everyone.

The Group Ride Guide....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...oup-Ride-Guide