I'm a better rider than you-oo, na na na na na

**Banditbandit** · 4th May 2015, 16:04

Originally Posted by Flip

At the lights I once got the keys out of Spanky's LC and rode off with them.

It's a human condition to form groups and exclude anyone percieved to be diferent. Are we really that biggoted?

Obviously. Just look at the amount of exclusion occurring in this thread ..

**Maha** · 4th May 2015, 16:28

Where group rides are concerned (on here primarily) perception starts soon after the very mention of the idea. It was the norm that by the end of page one of a ride thread, that it was probably a good idea to stay away from the ride.

One ride attended was really well organised, a lot of bike's (70 odd) but a good ride, our first group ride from memory? some very fast riders. There was no crap and everyone had a blast.
Another ride was a complete and utter cluster fuck from the get go.
Our third and last group ride was big with a couple of bins and not a lot of organisation, it fragmented quickly and some of the slower riders had little idea of where to go..
I learned a lot from those early rides, of what not to do mostly.

If you're inviting people to attend something you have arranged, be organised, but don't even attempt to organise them. People are like sheep, and who do the sheep hate? the one barking at them.

**Moi** · 4th May 2015, 16:55

Originally Posted by george formby

I wouldn't go for a ride with the jerk in the middle. He's nobbled his mates kill switch.

You mean the one with the punk haircut and pink gumboots...

or is it pink haircut and punk gumboots?

**Gadget1** · 4th May 2015, 17:03

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Obviously. Just look at the amount of exclusion occurring in this thread ..

Typical! You Banditbandit, Anarchic Wild Child, Bay of Plenty types are so commenty...

**Ender EnZed** · 4th May 2015, 18:12

Originally Posted by Maha

Not so unusual Paul, 250 cruiser rider was NOT allowed to ride with Harley mates UNTIL a Harley was bought.

Sorted.

**sidecar bob** · 4th May 2015, 18:22

I'm a bit of a Lone Ranger. Group rides make you look gay while you are riding & even gayer when you stop for lunch. Just because someone prefers to own a bike similar to mine doesn't make him an instant chum like it seems to when you own a Harley. I'd rather just bugger off exploring with the missus on the back.
I cringe when I see a bunch of over prepared fashion faggots rock up to a cafe for a latte all following the chap in the hi viz.

**Maha** · 4th May 2015, 18:35

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I'd rather just bugger off exploring with the missus on the back.

That's where we're at now also, when it pleases us, we will get the bike out and go somewhere.

**Mike.Gayner** · 4th May 2015, 18:43

Soooooo....am I the only one who equally enjoys solo riding, riding with the wife, and riding in groups? I've been in loads of great group rides with varying levels of organisation. Met some really awesome people, done a track day with them recently. Sometimes I can't be arsed and would rather go at my own pace (way faster than some, way slower than others) or just cruise around some beaches with the missus.

**Brett** · 4th May 2015, 18:45

I started finding it easier to go for rides on my own a long time ago, or at least small rides with blokes I know well. In the earlier days, mid to late 2000's, there were some hair raising rides. I found that as I got older, I wasn't really keen on that style of road riding anymore. As it stands, I only own a Moto X bike these days, another road bike will probably come soon (new R1-M is tempting), but even then...will be pretty tight on who I would ride with.

**sidecar bob** · 4th May 2015, 18:59

I've noticed that people that essentially spend the day alone, such as truck drivers & machine operators tend to ride in groups on the weekend, while people that are dealing with the public all day tend to ride alone. Frankly, by the weekend, I'm all peopled out & prefer some "own time" with my best mate.

**neels** · 4th May 2015, 19:07

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Just because someone prefers to own a bike similar to mine doesn't make him an instant chum like it seems to when you own a Harley.

Yep, never got that either, in fact a reasonable percentage of the people that own a bike of the same make as mine look down their nose at me. Fortunately I don't give a shit so it's all good.

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I'd rather just bugger off exploring with the missus on the back.

I do this a lot, usually a good relaxing day out, that quite often starts with missus telling me we need to get the bike out and go for a ride. My wife is awesome

Originally Posted by Maha

That's where we're at now also, when it pleases us, we will get the bike out and go somewhere.

The less planning involved, the more you can make it up as you go along, and do what you feel like without being obligated to anyone else. This I like.

Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner

Soooooo....am I the only one who equally enjoys solo riding, riding with the wife, and riding in groups?

Nope, I like all of the above, I just happen to pick and choose when, where, and with whom.