Do you prefer to ride alone?

**JacksColdSweat** · 22nd February 2009, 14:42

Sorry for not putting an "all of the above" for those who feel that way. I was really curious to see what people would say when pushed

So for those who "can't vote" Imagine that tomorrow you are granted one wish for a motorcycle ride - you can be anywhere in any weather on any bike you like - are you going solo, with one other or in a group for your one perfect ride...

**The Pastor** · 22nd February 2009, 14:46

I'd love to go for a ride with my mates. But my mates idea of a ride is through the suburbs on the north shore.

Anyone looking for mates?

**Forest** · 22nd February 2009, 22:10

I always ride alone.

I don't mind touring with other people, but only if it is "try to meet at a prearranged spot at the end of the day" type of touring.

Riding in a group has absolutely zero appeal to me.

**The Stranger:Me** · 23rd February 2009, 07:09

Originally Posted by Forest

I always ride alone.

There are some great things about riding alone.

I can think I'm riding fast and there is no one there to spoil my delusions.
If I ride like shit but make it back alive, no one will know how useless I really am.
I'm less likely to have my thinking/ideas challenged or be challenged to learn something new. Ignorance is bliss.

**Blossom** · 23rd February 2009, 07:34

Originally Posted by The Stranger

I can think I'm riding fast and there is no one there to spoil my delusions.
If I ride like shit but make it back alive, no one will know how useless I really am.

yeah am with you there. Definately prefer to ride alone.
The truth is that starting riding again after losing a brother in a bike accident and nearly getting killed by a drunk driver whilst driving a car, changed me.
Being alone means I can relearn to ride without pressure. The man is far more experienced than I and when we do ride together I have to have him in front or I feel an almost impossible to ignore urge to have to go faster or ride more aggressively.

**The Stranger:Me** · 23rd February 2009, 12:12

Originally Posted by Blossom

yeah am with you there. Definately prefer to ride alone.
The truth is that starting riding again after losing a brother in a bike accident and nearly getting killed by a drunk driver whilst driving a car, changed me.
Being alone means I can relearn to ride without pressure. The man is far more experienced than I and when we do ride together I have to have him in front or I feel an almost impossible to ignore urge to have to go faster or ride more aggressively.

Umm, it was a piss take you realise.

**Forest** · 23rd February 2009, 15:39

Originally Posted by The Stranger

I'm less likely to have my thinking/ideas challenged or be challenged to learn something new. Ignorance is bliss.

You're quite right.

Riding in a group will teach you that group rides are a particularly shitty way to spend your riding time.

If you don't ride in a group at least once, you might never learn this valuable lesson.

**The Stranger:Me** · 23rd February 2009, 17:28

Originally Posted by Forest

You're quite right.

Riding in a group will teach you that group rides are a particularly shitty way to spend your riding time.

If you don't ride in a group at least once, you might never learn this valuable lesson.

Great come back.
I see your faultless logic, now why didn't I think of that?

**Drunken Monkey** · 23rd February 2009, 17:35

I've done most of my limited riding over the last year or so alone. Honestly, it's half the reason the bike sits the garage getting dusty for weeks at a time.

The pack ride to and from Paeroa on the weekend was the most fun I've had on a bike for ages.

**SixPackBack** · 23rd February 2009, 18:02

Originally Posted by The Stranger

1 cop, 20 bikes
1 cop, 3 bikes
1 cop, 1 bike

Hmm, let me think about that one.

It's when the coppers come on the ride I get confused

Seriously. I love the group ride and consequent socialising, but in spite of the 'safety in numbers' bins and tickets seem to follow groups. If I want to have a great bike ride these days at a suitable pace then unfortunately it's by myself.