Where have all the group rides gone?

[merv]

I don't understand the Poll ... most of why I am here is because of all the Group Rides. All we seem to do at the moment is go riding in groups.

Perhaps it is an Auckland problem?

I'm with you mate. Done a few Welly rides in the last few weeks and I'm only stopped from doing more by other commitments - I have far more ride choices than rides I go on so I can never complain. I love group rides and have never felt uncomfortable on one.

If some think there aren't enough group rides it can't take much for them to organise one all by themselves by starting their own thread - that would be radical eh!

[oldguy]

I don't mind group rides, been on a few now and have enjoyed them and the people Ive met along the way.
I was thinking to myself the other day at how much my riding had improved since I joined KB, and doing some of these group rides, alot of that came from talking to and listening to others, when we all stop for a regroup or what ever, we would all be talking about the last bit of road we had just done, someone would say I notice that you did this, why don't you try this, so you give it a go, F**K me, wish I had of known that years ago.
Ive been riding roughly 35 years and still learning.
I still enjoy riding alone, I liken it to masturbation, group thing or solo I still enjoy.
With so much going on over the summer months, don't get the chance to get out on some of the rides, with kids sports and family stuff, but always keen

[White trash]

Don't beat yourself up about that one, that trip was worth every mile...

What about the gearbox bill?

I really tossed my toys after that ride man, I was absolutely fucken gutted and although I know I shouldn't have taken it personally (I'm over it now), I just couldn't believe what a fuck up it was.

Never again.

Hey what you doin Sunday? Wanna come for a ride......

(On the pit bike)

[_Gina_]

And the guy just behind the guys racing in front has a nice brisk ride without any hassles.......

Zacchary where I like to ride

[Two Smoker]

Ah back in the old days... The trusty Rg150.... Good times... many memories...

But alas i dont ride on the road anymore. Dont like tickets, the risks, and the lack of pushing the bike to its absolute limit (you will probably die if you do...) also the unmarked gravel, roadkill, oil and other shit... And the fact my only road bike is the mighty FXR150...

[Maha]

Don't beat yourself

I liken it to masturbation,

mmmmm i see a pattern emerging here......would it help if we left you alone for a bit, while on the group rides......

[Meekey_Mouse]

I'm such a newbie, I don't like to organize anything as I know I don't have enough skill or knowledge. Also, most of the other rides around here are so far away that it is a ride to get there in it's self, let alone go on the ride then get back home

[RC1]

for me its a matter of time, i try to make the hamilton wed night rides that start at 6pm but with a young family and mywife not usually home before 5-45 im 30-40mins from start point it never seems to happen so im not to worried and will do the ks by myself and the fact i dont want some fuckwit 2inches off my back wheel at 130+ when they dont know how i ride,

[Pixie]

It's because no one is elected "Road Captain"

[fridsy]

..... - don't go if you ain't one - kinda like you tend to stay out of female toilets if you ain't female....

What!!!... you AIN'T s'posed ta go in Female toilets?

[idleidolidyll]

I don't mind group rides, been on a few now and have enjoyed them and the people Ive met along the way.
I was thinking to myself the other day at how much my riding had improved since I joined KB, and doing some of these group rides, alot of that came from talking to and listening to others, when we all stop for a regroup or what ever, we would all be talking about the last bit of road we had just done, someone would say I notice that you did this, why don't you try this, so you give it a go, F**K me, wish I had of known that years ago.
Ive been riding roughly 35 years and still learning.
I still enjoy riding alone, I liken it to masturbation, group thing or solo I still enjoy.
With so much going on over the summer months, don't get the chance to get out on some of the rides, with kids sports and family stuff, but always keen

i reckon your riding has improved too. your ears are always perky when interesting ride advice is aired

you may just have been holding back tho...........ya wily ol fox

[idleidolidyll]

Pretty much - the guys in front race each other, the guys at the back cruise.

It it's posted as a meeting for faster riders - don't go if you ain't one - kinda like you tend to stay out of female toilets if you ain't female....

depends on what you think racing is.

i like to follow almost every rider to watch their lines (starting from the back sometimes). i often get real close but i almost never 'race' them

after i've seen them ride i kinda know what they'll do in most circumstances.

i don't make a racing move to pass, just wait until the next opportunity to get past with no stress then let them watch my lines.

often i'm happy to sit behind all day

that aint what i'd call racing, but i know some people think i do

[Madmax]

I don't like riding in groups - to me riding is getting out on my own for peace and solitude,being on a bike is for me,not other people.I really hate them invading my space....having to talk to people.

some times i feel like this when some dumbarse asks why do they give it a
rev limit ,because the the pistons melt after that ,why??,(trying to explane ,Why This happens pisses me off)