Riding solo?

[maxworldbiker]

I like both. Depends on the mood, where I'm going and why. I'm more of a long distance rider and sometimes I don't want company. I rode across North America on my own last year for a month or so, because I didn't want to have to think about anybody else, or what they wanted, or compromise what I went there to see and do. It was my trip, for myself. Other times I find its absolutely great to have people to ride with, and groups are ok. There's something really cool about a huge group, like a toy run, for instance, and that whole tunnel noise thing is definitely a huge buzz. Riding to a rally is always better with friends, for me personally, and that's the reason I flagged Sturgis last year. I was three days' ride away for the final weekend of it, and I just didn't want to ride all the way thru windblown Kansas and Nebraska, to turn up at an event like that on my own.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Always ridden on my own. Long trips. Camp on my own. Cos I got no friends - just joking. I go at my own pace - stop whenever I want. I don't think I have ever been lonely either. I meet people during the journey - it has made me less shy of talking to strangers.

I rode with a partner on a few occasions and yes that was great. He was a better rider than me and I learnt alot following him. I try never to ride past by ability. Yes I will push myself and learn better riding ways (geez I've scared the hell out of myself at times - in hindsight! lol).

Been on the charity rides - and one or two kb ones. Maybe I should do more group riding - oh well after the knee op.

[Pixie]

Solo is best - no schedules - no plans no Harley club "Road Captains"

[madandy]

2 up with my partner and/or small groups for me. A noob or two is fine when there's 3-4 experienced riders to keep an eye on them.
Noob's do benefit from quality instruction given by experienced riders and following a good rider at a solid, smooth pace is wonderful for progress...
Noobs & slow pokes on bigger bikes that wanna learn to ride real fast should go to track days for instruction not group rides where they may try to chase down 600cc, 750cc & Litre+ bikes riden by some most excellent riders.

[HungusMaximist]

Personally alone or I prefer riding with no more than 3 good mates and keep a good fucking distance between them. I like ride my own ride and group groups/noob rides can be pretty tragic at times.

I don't mind riding in a group going on a noob ride but I try to keep a fair distance between the next rider and me, just because if the idiot in front me crash or does something stupid, I'll have time to react.

I don't have go into too much details about group rides, but you probably all know that alot of people crash because they ride outta their zone and plus, keeping too close and fixating on the rider infront of you.

[bungbung]

detachable penis, just don't forget where you left it

[Lissa]

I prefer to ride with a small group of people I know, people who arent worried if I cant keep up on my 250 and I know arent worried or couldnt care less that I turn up alittle later than them....which some people have a big problem with (although.... I really dont think I turn up late, its just that they are early).

[gunnyrob]

Of course I love riding in groups......WTF do you think I log into this site & go on rides?

(even noob rides)