Group rides - Here's a question or two

[bluninja]

The fact that you're not all going to be at the same destination.

So then a commute into Auckland CBD is the same as a group ride then ?

[Maha]

So then a commute into Auckland CBD is the same as a group ride then ?

No thats way more dangerous...

[tigertim20]

Course you do. Your tune will change after a few funerals and spending lots of time in hospital waiting rooms. Or are you one of those group riders who just fucks off home after an incident and then laughs behind the back of the poor bastard trying to get his life back together?

Ohhh, right, so because you ride with fucktards, everybody is a fucktard on a bike? Maybe you should look more carefully at who you choose to ride with huh?
I guess You like to make assumptions about how I treat accidents huh? you are wrong by the way, Im the first to get in and help out when something goes wrong. Ive sat on the side of the raod and helped a person stay alive for 2 hours while waiting for a helicopter - not on a groub ride by the way, he hwas hit by a car en route to a rally. Also, on rides, Im happy to stop mid point, or more often, and make sure everyone is still there. I ride with good, fun people who actually consider others, and I look out for them as they do me.

Oh but wait, you know everything right? yes, of course you do.
Maybe you should a) ride with people that arent fuckwits, b) learn HOW to organise a ride safely, and c) look at improving your own skill level and that of those around you, instead of pissing on on here like you know what you're talking about.

You clearly dont know half as much as you think you do, or youd be the minister of transport by now.

And you look like an the sort of cock who'd make that accusation from behind the safety of his keyboard.

Im sure he would be happy to say it to your face, 'cept you're too busy telling everyone else that you know better than them on the inta-webs.

[Mom]

Back to the question in hand, the TEC looks after the newby riders.

Every rider on a group ride is responsible for themselves, they look after themselves and own their own ride. No one is there to look after anyone.

I ride TEC a lot and I see my role as something of a buffer on our learner and newbie rides, between a rider that is out on the open road maybe for the first time and is a bit nervous, and some idiot car driver that cant stop themselves from intruding into the safety circle of a biker ahead. I dont scare easily and am not above making it really clear to anyone following that they need to back off.

For me TEC is also a safety net for any rider that has a problem, whether a puncture or a breakdown or whatever, so that the RIC can be kept up with any problems too. Communication is the key to this. I wont look after anyone but myself out on a ride, I will however look out for other riders and assist if required. I am not above counting the bikes either to make sure we dont lose anyone along the way.

I have had to hunt down a rider that has missed a point bike, and has busily ridden off on their own, all part of the TEC job.

[Kickaha]

Ohhh, right, so because you ride with fucktards, everybody is a fucktard on a bike? Maybe you should look more carefully at who you choose to ride with huh?

Actually he doesn't rid with fucktards

look at improving your own skill level and that of those around you, instead of pissing on on here like you know what you're talking about.

I'd put his skill level and knowledge against yours any day and put money he'd come out on top

You clearly dont know half as much as you think you do, or youd be the minister of transport by now.

You clearly don't know half as much as you think you do about Jim or you wouldn't be ranting like a cunt

[DrunkenMistake]

And you look like an the sort of cock who'd make that accusation from behind the safety of his keyboard.

Im glad you can see me, I was worried your little wall of shit was hindering your sight while on the interwebs , Kickacha assures me that your nothing like my last sentence, ill take his word for it, He seems like a good fella,
Doesnt make you any less of an upside down, mutton handed 7 finger muppet.. IMO of course..

I like where this is going.

Took a while to check back, Have been busy wanking over a new bike haha

Im sure he would be happy to say it to your face, 'cept you're too busy telling everyone else that you know better than them on the inta-webs.

Wouldnt think twice about saying half the shit I type on here to some of your faces, I have no online persona, But..
I would be a little worried to be honest, I herd he has bad breath a little Salty..





There ya go, now you have something to be upset about over the interwebs.

[Mom]

I would have thought that more "senior" members of this forum would have avoided being hoovered up into a thread started by a self acknowledged OCD sufferer.

Seriously.

[Kickaha]

Kickacha assures me that your nothing like my last sentence, ill take his word for it, He seems like a good fella,

Take that back you bastard I'm no such thing

[DrunkenMistake]

Take that back you bastard I'm no such thing

Sorry!

Uhmm

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OH NO IM BUCKLING UNDER PRESSURE!!


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FAG!

[tigertim20]

Actually he doesn't rid with fucktards
really? judging by the way he suggests he has spent so much time attending funerals and hospitals, one would think there is good reason to beleive he does.
Unless of course his shit dont stink, and anything bad that happens to him and/or his mates is just 'one of those things'
I'd put his skill level and knowledge against yours any day and put money he'd come out on top
I suppose you also put money on Australia to beat ireland too did ya?. Or are you dumb enough to go placing bets without knowing what you are talking about?
I have my own experiences, and opinions. I trust them ,and they have saved my life, and have been beyond helpful to others, but of course, you know everything, and your version of reality is the only right one innit? cos you know everything? Just because YOUR version of reality works for you, doesnt mean its right, doesnt mean its the only answer, and doesnt mean you know everything.
Oh and before you piss on about age and whatnot, qaulity over quantity counts more every time, Im sure even you can agree on that. I will stick with my way untill I see some evidence to suggest there is a better way
You clearly don't know half as much as you think you do about Jim or you wouldn't be ranting like a cunt

Firstly, I enjoy being a cunt, Ive no issue with it, even my mates call me 'hey cunt' Secondly, No, I dont know him, and based on his 'Im the man, I know everything, and you are all wrong cos you dont agree with me' style, i really dont fucking care to!!
Perhaps you could now take his dick out of your mouth, wipe your chin, and let him make his own responses though? Cute of you to get on in there on his behalf and all, but if he is as awesome as you insist, Im sure he is a big enough boy to do his own talking!

[Voltaire]

I went on a group ride once....then I realised buses were not for me.

[tigertim20]

Every rider on a group ride is responsible for themselves, they look after themselves and own their own ride. No one is there to look after anyone.

I ride TEC a lot and I see my role as something of a buffer on our learner and newbie rides, between a rider that is out on the open road maybe for the first time and is a bit nervous, and some idiot car driver that cant stop themselves from intruding into the safety circle of a biker ahead. I dont scare easily and am not above making it really clear to anyone following that they need to back off.

For me TEC is also a safety net for any rider that has a problem, whether a puncture or a breakdown or whatever, so that the RIC can be kept up with any problems too. Communication is the key to this. I wont look after anyone but myself out on a ride, I will however look out for other riders and assist if required. I am not above counting the bikes either to make sure we dont lose anyone along the way.

I have had to hunt down a rider that has missed a point bike, and has busily ridden off on their own, all part of the TEC job.

does keeping an eye out, providing a buffer, and perhaps offering some advice at the end of a ride not amount to looking after others? seems like the same thing to me, But I guess thats just semantics. Perhaps it depends on the group you are in. The group of people I ride with always consider their fellow riders. If a faster group is way ahead on a ride with newbies, theyll generally stop and wait for them to catch up. If its taking longer than expected, someone will go back to check that everything is all gravy.

Riding a bike seems to place you into a sort of 'brotherhood' where, (based on those that I personally surround myself with) people all look out for each other. It might be something as little as 'hey this road is a bit cunty for gravel, so look out for it mid corner once you're over the crest of the second hill' or whatever.

[Maha]

I went on a group ride once....then I realised buses were not for me.

It went to Kingseat eh?...

[Voltaire]

It went to Kingseat eh?...

Its under new management now...Spookers.....probably the same staff...
http://www.spookers.co.nz/

[Kickaha]

Firstly, I enjoy being a cunt, Ive no issue with it, even my mates call me 'hey cunt'

Looks like your mates would be right

Secondly, No, I dont know him

I suspect he's grateful for that

and based on his 'Im the man, I know everything, and you are all wrong cos you dont agree with me' style, i really dont fucking care to!!

You sound like you quite a similar attitude, maybe you're twins separated at birth

Perhaps you could now take his dick out of your mouth, wipe your chin, and let him make his own responses though?

Sounds like you're quite the expert on having a dick in your mouth and knowing how to clean up the aftermath

Cute of you to get on in there on his behalf and all, but if he is as awesome as you insist, Im sure he is a big enough boy to do his own talking!

Awesome? I don't believe I ever said that but you seem quite the expert on making shit up