lone wolf or run with the pack?

[scootertrash]

Originally Posted by shovelmike

Hey scootertrash, don't feel bad, I'm a retired member of UAW. With economic issues it stands for U Aint Workin'.

Aint it the truth!!
Trash

[kempomark]

There's always safety in numbers. Cars are way more aware of a group of bikes over seeing just one bike. If something goes wrong with your bike, one of those people in the group will stop and help you. There is something to be said for hearing all those bikes, running at the same time. In a group, you feel part of the collective. And at the end of the ride you can stop and talk with the others about your adventure. I always liked being a road guard and stopping in intersections to block traffic while the group gets through.

Some, (if not half) of the riders in a group are brand new to riding. I've seen where they are a safety problem. You just don't know what they will do. I presume that is why they put them in the back. In a group someone else is calling the shots about where you are going, how fast you are getting there, etc. If you are new to group riding, it's always a good idea to observe the group and it's riders. You can learn a lot. You have to have confidence to ride that close and that fast with other riders that are mere feet from your bike. You have to have confidence in their skills too.

Humble bow...

I group ride on big runs, like to Sturgis. I wear black leathers, ride a Harley and wear Harley tee-shirts so I can be an individual!

[Fitz]

I principally ride alone, but I enjoy riding in small and larger groups. I don't belong to HOG, ABATE or other clubs because I find I don't have the time to commit to meetings and the like. I have organized a couple of small group rides with work collegues which have been fun. I enjoy sharing the experience of "the ride" with others. I also join the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club ride during Bike Week most every year. It's a good ride through back road of Valusia County and a great way to meet fellow riders. I highly recommend the ride if you visit Bike Week.

[confederate]

I enjoy riding alone or with my buddies. Doesn't matter to me.

[harold]

alone ,, go were i want and trip planning doent become a debate.
just seem so much more enjoyable , stop when and were i want. especially if i want pictures , that can become annoying to others

[wideglidebill]

i ride mostly with just myself and my wife on the back. maybe 98% of the time. have a couple of friends i ride with now and then who i trust and would ride side by side with all day, i trust them and they trust me. I have never ridden with a large group and the thought actually kinda scares me.