Cmon guys, Get Biker Wise!

[Mongoose]

Read a far bit of this thread, yeah I know, should have read the lot, but here is my tuppence worth.
The worste place to be in a group is 3rd, the first two get past a car/truck.van/whatever and third guy is left in a quandery, to pass or to follow and wait. Third place, and behind that are the ones most likely to pick up a ticket if the front runners get out of view, you are always going for it just to keep up. Many "check points"en-route is a handy thing for group riding, no matter how experienced/inexperienced the whole group is.
That and some one out front that knows how to use a morror help too!

[MikeL]

Although I felt generally comfortable with the speeds on Sunday there were times when I felt the pressure not to be left behind as I wasn't all that familiar with the routes and was relying on staying with the group not to get lost (as eventually happened to one of the guys). I feel this is potentially a dangerous situation which needs to be given some careful thought on future rides.

[shandawg]

Just for the record, I reckon they guys on the big bikes were being pretty restrained on the ride on sunday, and definitely wouldn't blame them for my bin. At the end of the day, It's the rider's choice as to where in the pack they are.

Sure some of the big bikes had the odd blast, but that's why they have big bikes in the first place. Often SpankMe would rip up ahead, but just so someone was up at the next intersection to make sure everyone knew which way to go.

Actually, because I usually ride alone, I was really looking forward to seeing some of those big-HP bikes in action!

It's not as if (most of) us 250 guys weren't keen for a good thrash, and I was having an absolute ball up until that point (I think you all know what point). There was never any risk of getting left behind, as at every intersection there was a bit of a roll-call and off we go again.

I am definitely keen to get back on and join in on another KB ride soon, but will probably be a nana for the next couple of times while I rebuild my confidence

[Motoracer]

Just for the record, I reckon they guys on the big bikes were being pretty restrained on the ride on sunday, and definitely wouldn't blame them for my bin. At the end of the day, It's the rider's choice as to where in the pack they are.

Sure some of the big bikes had the odd blast, but that's why they have big bikes in the first place. Often SpankMe would rip up ahead, but just so someone was up at the next intersection to make sure everyone knew which way to go.

Actually, because I usually ride alone, I was really looking forward to seeing some of those big-HP bikes in action!

It's not as if (most of) us 250 guys weren't keen for a good thrash, and I was having an absolute ball up until that point (I think you all know what point). There was never any risk of getting left behind, as at every intersection there was a bit of a roll-call and off we go again.

I am definitely keen to get back on and join in on another KB ride soon, but will probably be a nana for the next couple of times while I rebuild my confidence

Good on ya man!

[NodMan:Me]

Finally had to have a look in here...heard bout KKs thread...plenty of you guys know me already...some good some no so(Ya gotta be slow if I catch ya)....for the record Im KKs old man....been watchin and teachin him ride last 7 years...hes startin ta catch me now so I must be TOO old.....BUT hes learnt good survival skills way beyond his years...I enjoy riding with him and am happy to come out ridin tail end charlie with newer riders when the opportunity arises......Ive been on some insane rides over last 33 years but hate hospitals and morgues so I ride like an OLD fart now but at least an ALIVE OLD FART...(Till we put the blower on KKs drag bike)

RIDE THE ROAD...RACE THE TRACK....DRAG THE STRIP.....NODMAN

[Two Smoker]

GOod to see you online Nod Your putting a blower on KK's drag bike?????

Your both crazy as each other hehehe

Looking forward to see the big yellow wheels on the rides too

[Motoracer]

Finally had to have a look in here...heard bout KKs thread...plenty of you guys know me already...some good some no so(Ya gotta be slow if I catch ya)....for the record Im KKs old man....been watchin and teachin him ride last 7 years...hes startin ta catch me now so I must be TOO old.....BUT hes learnt good survival skills way beyond his years...I enjoy riding with him and am happy to come out ridin tail end charlie with newer riders when the opportunity arises......Ive been on some insane rides over last 33 years but hate hospitals and morgues so I ride like an OLD fart now but at least an ALIVE OLD FART...(Till we put the blower on KKs drag bike)

RIDE THE ROAD...RACE THE TRACK....DRAG THE STRIP.....NODMAN

Welcome to the site Mr NODMAN!