Road not track people

**McJim** · 9th January 2010, 18:37

Originally Posted by Ixion

I never had any problems with group rides.

That's only coz your spidey sense told you which rides to avoid. Some people lack your foresight, insight, experience and, lets face it, your common sense. I hope one day to be as venerable as you O wise one.

**Tink** · 9th January 2010, 18:39

Went on the Kaiaua loop today with 3 others, and I enjoyed it, my first time, and I think the other riders were very considerate of my lack of speed, and I can only say I have self preservation, even tho the adrenaline kicks in, and I want to go faster, my bike can't .... stay safe!

**MotoKuzzi** · 9th January 2010, 18:39

Originally Posted by Anthrax

There is a difference between a group ride and a group race. Sadly most group rides (esp KB rides turn into a race). I dislike group rides, unless i'm winning

Most bins wins?

**McJim** · 9th January 2010, 18:43

Originally Posted by Rocketgal68

Went on the Kaiaua loop today with 3 others, and I enjoyed it, my first time, and I think the other riders were very considerate of my lack of speed, and I can only say I have self preservation, even tho the adrenaline kicks in, and I want to go faster, my bike can't .... stay safe!

Keeping a bike that is "underpowered" is actually a good move. I won't move up from my 600 twin coz stupidity would kick in and I would do something stupid with the throttle.

**MotoKuzzi** · 9th January 2010, 18:46

Originally Posted by McJim

Keeping a bike that is "underpowered" is actually a good move. I won't move up from my 600 twin coz stupidity would kick in and I would do something stupid with the throttle.

You're onto something there. I 've been contemplating getting a 250 just for pootling, although some would say the Cali is in it's element there.

**Tink** · 9th January 2010, 18:48

Yes well tis only a 250cc, I would prefer something that didn't rattle at 100km but have only done 3000km so far since September 09. I would like to move up to a 400 or 650cc next summer, but I know I will still pootle... don't have it in me to speed. And I will happily move over for quicker bikes, mind you the dude that undertook 3 of us today (later on)... on a Scorpian needs to include his brains in his bike gear.

**Motu** · 9th January 2010, 18:48

We also need to know which ''road riders'' you are pointing the finger at.Have you ever been on an ADV gravel road ride? Or a Blast From the Past ride? There are very few incidents for both groups.The ADV riders are much more aware of their surroundings and road conditions,and the riders are capable of handling their bikes if problems arise. The BFTP riders know the capabilities of their bikes and seldom push beyond the bikes or their own limits.

This leaves who?

**scumdog** · 9th January 2010, 18:53

Originally Posted by Ixion

I never had any problems with group rides.

Likewise with me.

Only had one group ride where idiots attended (Last years Garstonian)

**sidecar bob** · 9th January 2010, 19:01

Originally Posted by Motu

We also need to know which ''road riders'' you are pointing the finger at.Have you ever been on an ADV gravel road ride? Or a Blast From the Past ride? There are very few incidents for both groups.The ADV riders are much more aware of their surroundings and road conditions,and the riders are capable of handling their bikes if problems arise. The BFTP riders know the capabilities of their bikes and seldom push beyond the bikes or their own limits.

This leaves who?

And having said that, a Guzzi hit a boat trailer on a BFTP ride & as as i recall a nice chap called Scott passed away on an adventure ride.

**Kickaha** · 9th January 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

And having said that, a Guzzi hit a boat trailer on a BFTP ride

I thought the boat came off the trailer and collected a stationary rider?

**sunhuntin** · 9th January 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by Rocketgal68

Went on the Kaiaua loop today with 3 others, and I enjoyed it, my first time, and I think the other riders were very considerate of my lack of speed, and I can only say I have self preservation, even tho the adrenaline kicks in, and I want to go faster, my bike can't .... stay safe!

im the same. even when i get my full, i think i will keep the 250. i love the fact that i cant go much over the speed limit. i did own nasty's 500 virago for a while and loved the little bit of extra go power when overtaking. i would consider owning one again. but i think that no matter what i am riding, i would still go with the slow group just for that comfort factor. i enjoyed the bikoi immensely just cos i was surrounded by riders of a similar speed and skill level. every other ride ive done, ive been basically the only 250 and have been surrounded by guys with the throttle in one hand and their cock in the other.

i ran into a guy that used to have a harley a few weeks back. asked him if he still rode and he said he gave up and claimed he was lucky to have lived as long as he did [hes a loop and thinks the road is a race track. total nutter] so i said, well, thats when you get a smaller cc bike and he just acted like it was the dumbest idea ever. better a small bike than never riding again. still i guess least he had the sense to give it up entirely.

**kiwifruit** · 9th January 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by Quasievil

I just went out for a run

Good run?
Keen to do the Hamiltron half marathon in October?

**sidecar bob** · 9th January 2010, 19:15

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I thought the boat came off the trailer and collected a stationary rider?

Yeah, that may have been the case.

**Tink** · 9th January 2010, 19:20

lol Yes I would like to keep mine, I would like a cruiser and a sports bike... but the wallet is saying something else. They stopped making 500 Virago's, that would have been my next step up maybe for a cruiser.... as to the harley rider, seems a shame he can't enjoy himself without being a idiot...