View Full Version : Are there going to be speed/ability groups on the ride out??
As there is going to be approaching 70 peeps going and well over 50 bikes. I assume this is a bridge to far to speek keeping all together on a ride out.
Therefore are there going to be seperate groups?
I am lucky enough to know most of the roads we are goin on, so will be 'hoonng' around if its warm and dry.
SoulKiss
09-06-08, 09:13 AM
The Annual Rideout is just that.
A group ride
One group,taking a leisurly ride together, at a pace that is reasonable for ALL attendees.
Its not a hoon ride, its a social ride.
Feel free to be anti-social if you wish
Luckypants
09-06-08, 09:14 AM
IMO there will be too many bikes for hooning and the AR is social ride out, not a race. I'm sure the marking and TEC will ensure no one is lost, so we can all stick together and natter at halts etc :)
fizzwheel
09-06-08, 09:14 AM
Nope one group. People will split up into smaller groups naturally and the route will be marked so no need for racing or riding out of your comfort zone.
Its a social ride and the pace will reflect that it wont be as quick as the Dorset Doodle was. Even though it uses some of the roads.
I'll say this now, its not directed at anybody, but its just a gentle reminder.
If you want a race, or a flat out hoon, or ride like a hooligan rideout, then the AR Rideout isnt for you.
The way it's always worked in the past is that we run drop off markers. The faster people then gravitate to the front and the slower to the back, but it isn't really a hoon.
HTH
Its a social ride and the pace will reflect that it wont be as quick as the Dorset Doodle was. Even though it uses some of the roads.
If you want a race, or a flat out hoon, or ride like a hooligan rideout, then the AR Rideout isnt for you.
fair enough then mate, ill just have fun by starting at the back and picking my way through the field of riders, to get to the faster group.
The Annual Rideout is just that.
A group ride
One group,taking a leisurly ride together, at a pace that is reasonable for ALL attendees.
Its not a hoon ride, its a social ride.
Feel free to be anti-social if you wish
No need to jump down the guys throat, he's only asking! Many of us like a hoon occasionally, this just isn't the time and place
And to anybody that does want to "hoon" amongst the slower people, Remember that you may be experienced enough to make snap decisions but is everybody around you able to do the same ?????
Having somebody come flying past at a scary pace can be very off putting for some and could cause them to panic so all you see is an accident in your mirrors. Think of everybody else please.
SoulKiss
09-06-08, 09:23 AM
fair enough then mate, ill just have fun by starting at the back and picking my way through the field of riders, to get to the faster group.
Not really a good plan.
If you are behind someone who is a new rider and looking to make progress then they may fell pressured to go faster which could either cause them to lose confidence in their riding, or try and go faster and have an off.
Also bear in mind that this may be some peoples 1st group ride, and certainly will be many peoples 1st ride in such a large group
Just join the pack wherever you do and ride, if you need to overtake someone then do so, but think about it 1st, do you really need to be ahead of them.
In otherwords, sounds like you are planning to be a k**b - dont be
The way it's always worked in the past is that we run drop off markers. The faster people then gravitate to the front and the slower to the back, but it isn't really a hoon.
HTH
fair enough then mate, ill just have fun by starting at the back and picking my way through the field of riders, to get to the faster group.
Not really a good plan.
in my short experance, newer riders dont like doing drop offs, so you need the faster riders to get to the front to drop off, aslong as its done safely, there should be no problem?
SoulKiss
09-06-08, 09:30 AM
in my short experance, newer riders dont like doing drop offs, so you need the faster riders to get to the front to drop off, aslong as its done safely, there should be no problem?
If you read what was proposed - starting at the back and riding through "to make it interesting" is different from riding through to keep markers in place.
A whole difference in attitude.
Jester666
09-06-08, 09:34 AM
in my short experance, newer riders dont like doing drop offs, so you need the faster riders to get to the front to drop off, aslong as its done safely, there should be no problem?
The designated markers will be doing the 'drop off' system so the new riders etc don't need to worry about it and I would imagine there will be a briefing before the ride to reinforce the system and the common sense rules of riding in a big group.
fizzwheel
09-06-08, 09:37 AM
in my short experance, newer riders dont like doing drop offs, so you need the faster riders to get to the front to drop off, aslong as its done safely, there should be no problem?
Theres no need to worry on that front there will be a designated team of people who are doing the drop off's so theres no reason to go hooning through the pack on that account.
Not really a good plan.
If you are behind someone who is a new rider and looking to make progress then they may fell pressured to go faster which could either cause them to lose confidence in their riding, or try and go faster and have an off.
Also bear in mind that this may be some peoples 1st group ride, and certainly will be many peoples 1st ride in such a large group
Just join the pack wherever you do and ride, if you need to overtake someone then do so, but think about it 1st, do you really need to be ahead of them.
In otherwords, sounds like you are planning to be a k**b - dont be
I am not planning to ride like a Knob at all, so dont take kindly to being called one. I am in the fortunate position to know the roads and if its warm and dry was plaing to press on a bit if it was allowed, hence my first question.
I am not claiming to be the fastest out there but am capable of riding at a fairly brisk pace, and dont want to be ridng at a pace i think is very slow all day as i will get bored.
Jester666
09-06-08, 09:45 AM
I did similar last year Neio. I drifted towards the back and then made my way towards the front and the drifted to the back again etc.
No problems doing that as long as I kept an eye on my mirrors to let the markers through so they could get back to the front.
Theres no need to worry on that front there will be a designated team of people who are doing the drop off's so theres no reason to go hooning through the pack on that account.
ok.........im willing do drop offs, if need be.
diamond
09-06-08, 10:11 AM
If you know the roads and the stopping points then there's no reason you can't take off infront of the group and wait and the next fuel stop for everyone. I my well do this at some point so i can take some photo's of the group going by.
If you know the roads and the stopping points then there's no reason you can't take off infront of the group and wait and the next fuel stop for everyone. I my well do this at some point so i can take some photo's of the group going by.
:cool::cheers: i may well do that then. if that is allowed of course.
The Annual Rideout is just that.
A group ride
One group,taking a leisurly ride together, at a pace that is reasonable for ALL attendees.
Its not a hoon ride, its a social ride.
Feel free to be anti-social if you wish
It does sound very, very boring.
Warthog
09-06-08, 01:10 PM
I am happy to do anything. I had my speed fix with Ogden and his UKRM pals, I also like a group ride, sharing in the nods and winks and smelling the grass, enjoying the sunshine (there WILL be sunshine). I am happy to be a marker if people need, or I am happy to just go with the flow. Its all about the beer and meat at the end anyway :lol:
IIts all about the beer and meat at the end anyway :lol:
Nope its all about seeing the 50 riders infront of you as competitors in a GP race!! ;):D
caz650s
09-06-08, 04:19 PM
Nope its all about seeing the 50 riders infront of you as competitors in a GP race!! ;):D
I guess you are making these comments in a light hearted way ...
But please be carefull as there are quite a few newish riders making the effort to attend .. and you may be making them feel nervous ... lets all have a day that anyone can enjoy with no pressure !! :)
I vote this thread "most disturbing thread of the day"
I was in a hardware shop at lunchtime today and they are selling off all of their H&S signage.
I reckon the "DANGER" and "KEEP CLEAR" ones are relevant here.
Jester666
09-06-08, 04:58 PM
There is always talk of people getting bored.
Just chill and enjoy the day, it's not often we get to ride with such a big group so be part of it!! :rolleyes:
I can't see the point of going on a rideout and then not doing it because you want to show off! Thats just my thoughts though! :lol:
I guess you are making these comments in a light hearted way ...
But please be carefull as there are quite a few newish riders making the effort to attend .. and you may be making them feel nervous ... lets all have a day that anyone can enjoy with no pressure !! :)
I am indeed, i will not see it as a GP race, that said i will overake if someone is slower and i feel safe to do so.
I am not the fastest out there i admit that there will be peeps faster than me as well, i just like to play now and then.
and anyone who has ridden with me knows i am not unsafe or dangerous at all. And if its wet ill be like a novice on a 125 me and my tyres do not like the wet at all!!
It must be the bike goading me on anyway LOL.
phil24_7
10-06-08, 05:46 PM
If you know the roads and the stopping points then there's no reason you can't take off infront of the group and wait and the next fuel stop for everyone. I my well do this at some point so i can take some photo's of the group going by.
May join you if Kate goes pillion with someone else for a leg.
I did similar last year Neio. I drifted towards the back and then made my way towards the front and the drifted to the back again etc.
No problems doing that as long as I kept an eye on my mirrors to let the markers through so they could get back to the front.
Again, may do this if I find myself solo at any point.
ok.........im willing do drop offs, if need be.
Thought the markers were already chosen?
:cool::cheers: i may well do that then. if that is allowed of course.
Knob!
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