Keeping up!

[ducatilover]

See, that wasn't hard now, was it?

Not sure how to answer that given the second line of the quote?

Nah, I just wanted you to abuse me. I don't even ride bikes.

[Maha]

I find that keeping up with myself is easy enough, and I am more than happy with that.

[FJRider]

I find that keeping up with myself is easy enough, and I am more than happy with that.

I only just manage to arrive at the same time as myself ... perhaps I need a bigger bike ...

[yungatart]

I only just manage to arrive at the same time as myself ... perhaps I need a bigger bike ...

Nah...bigger balls and a smaller brain will do it

[Drew]

This will get some red rep for sure.

Lots of us like to go quite quick on the road. I have done something resembling growing up, and calmed down a lot these days, but there is still a desire to get some pace on. Lots of young guys have a similar mind set, and get to where I am by trying to keep up and pushing themselves.

There are safer ways to do it sure, but not as convenient most the time.

I post this to present what is going through the minds of those who cannot be talked out of trying to keep up.

[FJRider]

Lots of us like to go quite quick on the road. I have done something resembling growing up, and calmed down a lot these days, but there is still a desire to get some pace on. Lots of young guys have a similar mind set, and get to where I am by trying to keep up and pushing themselves.

There is a mindset amongst many riders ... that they must keep the riders in front in sight. And on group rides ... you must keep close to them as well.

Knowing where the ride route will take you ... and the next stopping point may reduce the worry level ... but that is up to the individual rider to decide what level of importance "keeping up" is ...

Experienced riders (not always fast riders) also have "keeping up" issues ...

[ducatilover]

This will get some red rep for sure.

Lots of us like to go quite quick on the road. I have done something resembling growing up, and calmed down a lot these days, but there is still a desire to get some pace on. Lots of young guys have a similar mind set, and get to where I am by trying to keep up and pushing themselves.

There are safer ways to do it sure, but not as convenient most the time.

I post this to present what is going through the minds of those who cannot be talked out of trying to keep up.

Oh don't be so honest! Just make up a story of a Harley chasing you to see if Katman has some useful input.

I'm pretty certain most of us who like to get a wriggle on are guilty of trying to keep up. I am trying being the operative word.

[george formby]

Now I only ride with those I trust.

I concur. Nowt worse than constantly wondering what bit of idiocy somebody in your group will do next. Makes for a tiring, nerve jangling ride. I stop & contemplate my naval nowadays, catch em up later at my own pace. Or I just ride past & take the lead when they stop for petrol.

Recent experience wit n00bs has taught me that following them is better than leading them. It's hard to think for twp people when your leading.

[iYRe]

Some of us, even in our older more mature state still dont like to be left behind... or "come second" (my wife once said to me on a road trip in the car.. do you have to pass everyone! - response, well.. I dont like coming second)

I ride a bicycle, and I am always challenging myself to ride harder, faster, to improve my technique, stamina, fitness, etc.. its the kinda person I am.

When I was younger it got me in lots of trouble, but as I have matured, I've learned that there are times and places you just cant be stupid, and you learn some patience... then there are places you can let your hair down a bit.

Maturity isnt riding slower, its riding smarter. Our job is to teach the young fella's and fellesses by example and by word, when it is appropriate or not..


I see people putting themselves in jeopardy all the time, and blaming everyone else for it (including a guy on the motorway this morning who tried to smash a cars rear vision mirror that annoyed him even though it was his own fault).

[superjackal]

What is this thinking?

How do we stop this insane desire to friggen kill ourselves because we dont have the skills, BUT, we are made to feel we HAVE to keep up?

When did it become OK to have thrown your bike down ( and walked away ) acceptable and a right of some sort of passage?

Who the hell thinks it ok to encourage our new riders to think they HAVE to "keep up".

What is wrong with encouraging them to to ride their own ride, within their abilities, while assuring them they are safe to ride their own ride and NO ONE will offer a hurry up. On the contrary they will be congratulated on how well they are riding, with maybe the odd pointer on looking ahead


Nobody should be made to feel they have to keep up. EVER!

Live and let live?

If someone has something to prove or feels they need to "keep up" that's their demon. You can advise, but people are entitled to make their own decisions and bear the consequences. Occasionally they, and innocents, will get hurt, but unless you eventually want to have a barcode stamped on your face at birth, there's not much you can do about it.

Failure is a big part of eventual success and not everybody makes it.

[TheTengTheory]

Live and let live?

If someone has something to prove or feels they need to "keep up" that's their demon. You can advise, but people are entitled to make their own decisions and bear the consequences. Occasionally they, and innocents, will get hurt, but unless you eventually want to have a barcode stamped on your face at birth, there's not much you can do about it.

Failure is a big part of eventual success and not everybody makes it.

I believe natural selection is an appropiate term sir.

[superjackal]

I believe natural selection is an appropiate term sir.

Heh, anyone got a link to the Darwin awards?

[bluninja]

I thought this was a thread about sexual performance in middel age

Being a sad muppet, I ride at the pace that is unlikely to see me crash. Even on the track I'd screw up on practice days, but on race days I would ride the pace that meant I finished every race on 2 wheels.

The most difficult thing for me is riding at a slower pace so as not to stretch slower riders that are with me; sometimes I get a rythmn through a set of bends and I'm gone. when you're behind someone slower you just slow down, when you're in front through twisities you suddenly look in the mirrors and thing "Where'd they go?"

[Paul in NZ]

I thought this was a thread about sexual performance in middel age

So did I..... Dammit....

One of the advantages of hurling about the place on old munt is that there is zero pressure to perform. Get someplace before someone on a GSXR (whatever) and you are a friggin legend - get there second and 'wadda ya expect - its 40 years old mate" But seriously - Vicki and I do our own thing and I'm in no hurry to end up in a box so we just do what we do and won't be hurried. I'm stubborn like that...

Occasionally - I act like a dork but I am a lot better at hauling myself into line again... Self discipline is an essential tool if you want success in life or to live long as a motorcyclist... Its arguably even more important than brains or ability....

Now - getting back to sexual performance.... A couple of years ago the local DHB ran a series of talks by leading specialists on subjects related to diabetes (as you know I'm a type 1).. They were simply awesome - sports specialists, dieticians etc etc etc. The last one was on Diabetes and pregnancy for women and sexual health for men. Feck - Just me and Vicki, one other guy and a pregnant woman turned up... (we used to get 40 or so).. Anyway - the guy did his talk regardless and it was simply mindblowing. The low down on how Viagra and Cialis (sp) worked plus 'mechanical aids' complete with pictures etc and a whole lot of other topics. Shit I didn't even want to think about naughty bits for a week afterwards (probably couldnt stop laughing) but my god it was interesting... Damn shame there were so few to hear it....

[superjackal]

Being a sad muppet, I ride at the pace that is unlikely to see me crash. Even on the track I'd screw up on practice days, but on race days I would ride the pace that meant I finished every race on 2 wheels.

Having bought a new bike recently I’ve come to realise what sh*t rider I am. I don’t even know how to rev the nuts off it and change up smoothly – it’s all so “new”. Counter steering feels completely different (waaaaaay smoother). I have no real appreciation of the capability of my new brakes. This morning on the motorway I accidentally went way over the speed limit.

Much to learn – at my own pace.

Would do a track day but don’t want to bin my new bike!