CARIBOU RIDE

[GUZZI JOHN]

 After trying Vander's "DUALSPORT" putt through sand,water,& poison ivy in Carlos Avery I thought I'd try "Caribou Thursday".  I began having mixed emotions when others passed me to "make" the already red light. The herd mentality(ENTITLEMENT?)MEANING THE MASS MAY ACT AS 1-at through stops etc. Later out in the countryside I could see a pair of riders seemingly standing up-not,they were doing the endless wheelie thing(later someone's engine blew up). The lead in had said 10+ on straights but when I saw 80-90 to keep up-exiting seemed in order. Luckily we happened to be on part of my NW Loop so I hooked up w that and had a beautiful ride solo.  I read the only incident was a Supermoto Duck being dropped on pea gravel in a parking lot-I guess things like the Yammie w the fancy Fortuna fairing riding through the ditch doesn't count. It seems the Hooligan is a "HERD ANIMAL"!GJ

[Vander]

I want you to buy a dual-sport bike, John.
...don't know if they make bi-focal goggles, though.   

[GUZZI JOHN]

 I love the pavement to much methinks. But maybe I'll try some online "CAMEL TRADING".

[Jvs]

Later out in the countryside I could see a pair of riders seemingly standing up-not,they were doing the endless wheelie thing(later someone's engine blew up). The lead in had said 10+ on straights but when I saw 80-90 to keep up-exiting seemed in order. Luckily we happened to be on part of my NW Loop so I hooked up w that and had a beautiful ride solo.  I read the only incident was a Supermoto Duck being dropped on pea gravel in a parking lot-I guess things like the Yammie w the fancy Fortuna fairing riding through the ditch doesn't count. It seems the Hooligan is a "HERD ANIMAL"!GJ

That's only the second time I've seen someone on these rides do wheelies down the road, the majority of the rides are sane and keep to the pace.
Most of you have ridden with me and know I'm not a horribly fast rider but when you get a big group together it can get a little sticky towards the end of the group. If I'm in front and just accelerate, then the next guy accelerates that much harder to catch up and so does the next guy and so on. it was a bigger group than I prefer to ride with but people showed up to ride and I said I'd lead, so that's that.

One thing I've realize with such big groups is that it's impossible to satisfy everyone, so sorry that it turned out that way for you John.

Like I said in the other forum, usually the rides are better paced and are more twisty roads with less stops.

As far as the r1 going into the ditch, I had no idea about that till today but that's hardly my fault IMO.  Hes a newer rider and got over his head. We've all been there. He's coming to a day at DCTC with me and were gonna work on making him a better rider.

Things could have definitely gone smoother (as they usually do) but I'll agree and say it wasn't quite the best night we've had to date. Next week is first Thursday's but feel free to post up and lead the following week, I know you know more roads out that ways.

Jeff

[GUZZI JOHN]

 I was immediately worried when I saw the makeup of the group but people blasting by me through a red where I WAS stopping really did it. I understand the rubber band effect-when I rode w the WBMC we used to say "40 in front 90 in back".  The disparity in experience/expertise would seem to dictate a mild pace. Making it home by dark should perhaps be achieved by shortening the route rather than increasing the speed. I know I'm old and horribly opinionated but my methods have kept me alive & riding.  We should pow wow on leader methodology as I do have some "Road Captain" experience that might help down the road.GJ

[Jvs]

Like I said its hard to please everyone. With 6 or so guys like we've often had in the past, it's been a lot Easier to maintain a group going a comfortable pace. There were also quite a few new riders this week I've never ridden with so that added to the mess.

I'm all ears if anyone has any advice or changes I can make to improve future group rides. it's definitely a learning experience but there are some things that are just out of my own control. Though I may plan an awesome ride, doesn't mean that that will always happen. Sometimes the odds just play against you an you have a bad night

[tk]

(later someone's engine blew up).

Holy shit, sorry to read this. It is extremely rare an engine blows on a ride. Anybody I know? What kind of bike?

[Duc Man]

(later someone's engine blew up).

Holy shit, sorry to read this. It is extremely rare an engine blows on a ride. Anybody I know? What kind of bike?

I heard it was Phil "Phildoe", he rode with us a short while ago.

[Jvs]

(later someone's engine blew up).

Holy shit, sorry to read this. It is extremely rare an engine blows on a ride. Anybody I know? What kind of bike?

It was a Honda f4i. It was a stunt bike though so it had a pretty rough life

[Ridealot]

Yah you can't please everyone. I had a great ride, considering the spill on the parking lot. I thought it was lead well. If you had gone slower others may complain. Thanks for leading jvs.

[pkpk]

Were there route sheets available?  Just wondering why there was rubber-banding and an motivation to flock through stop signs.

[Jvs]

Thanks man! Glad atleast a few of us had a fun night

No route sheets on these rides.

[tk]

(later someone's engine blew up).

Holy shit, sorry to read this. It is extremely rare an engine blows on a ride. Anybody I know? What kind of bike?

I heard it was Phil "Phildoe", he rode with us a short while ago.

I met him on the Frontier ride earlier this season. Likeable guy. I thought maybe a Superhawk blew an engine. They seem to do that more frequently than other bikes. Anyway, I'm sure Phildoe won't be without a ride for long.