Spirited Group Rides...
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Your post implied that "anyone who goes on a spirited ride has something to prove". That, imo is just an invitation for dick-swinging, especially on here. I may have been wrong given how the first 2 pages have gone but give it time.
shootingrubber
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I never implied anything. I asked lots of questions about them in my OP in order to start a discussion. I did not simply ask: "what are you trying to prove?".
Sure you did. With a lot of rhetorical questions as a lead in and then a bunch of hypothetical situations that could result.
Oh ok I was starting to worry I was getting too e-sensitive, lol
Roomie
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Just have an e-beer and chill :lmao:
shootingrubber
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Rhetorical? What the hell is the point of these rides? That's a valid question, which only a handful of people seemed to answer. 99 percent of other people turned it into a dick swinging contest, like Roomie said it would turn into.
Why are some of you getting so defensive? It's a valid discussion topic.
I wish I didn't have to rely on the GPS, but I'm pretty lost without it. Been driving around with map books since I was a teenager.
shootingrubber
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Yeah, me too. I bought Navigon North America for my iPhone and put it in the clear top part of my tank bag. Best iPhone app I've ever purchased.
The best thing in a situation like that is to simply LEAVE, which it sounds like you did.
It would be courteous to advise someone in the ride that you are doing so, so that they don't spend time looking for you. But if it is readily apparent that other ride participants are riding in a completely irresponsible manner with no consideration for others ... or you can't even catch up to tell someone that you are leaving ... just leave.
shootingrubber
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Yeah, I left. It was stupid. There was absolutely NO way I was catching up to them lol.
sid_for_speed
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this thread got 3 pages of responses???
Seriously though, if op thinks it's unsafe, he should leave. If he is suggesting we ALL should abandon "spirited riding" then that is not happening..
Seriously though, if op thinks it's unsafe, he should leave. If he is suggesting we ALL should abandon "spirited riding" then that is not happening..
gammaguy21
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I wasn't there, but I know the ride that the OP was on.
Very fast guys at the front, with years of experience, on roads that they know like the back of their hand.
Lots of 600cc and above SS bikes scheduled to go that day. Usually that route is know for spirited rides.
The rule usually is "ride your own ride" and the lead pack will wait for the back of the group at certain spots. If the OP wasn't comfortable with the ride then he did the best thing by leaving.
My suggestion would be for the OP to ride with a smaller group (3-4 bikes) with people with the same skill level. Much more enjoyable.
Very fast guys at the front, with years of experience, on roads that they know like the back of their hand.
Lots of 600cc and above SS bikes scheduled to go that day. Usually that route is know for spirited rides.
The rule usually is "ride your own ride" and the lead pack will wait for the back of the group at certain spots. If the OP wasn't comfortable with the ride then he did the best thing by leaving.
My suggestion would be for the OP to ride with a smaller group (3-4 bikes) with people with the same skill level. Much more enjoyable.
toronto.cbr
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In for a smartass comment from daisoman.
Curious as to what roads are these and when do they do these rides so i can avoid the roads :lmao:
The above pictures have been taken from "local" riding roads :angry3:
And this is what happens when people try to keep up, or ride beyond their means...
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