TejasFJR
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Can't wait for this month to be over! As far as riding preferences, sounds like you've got pretty much what I had in mind Bounce.
Marcos,Can't wait for this month to be over! As far as riding preferences, sounds like you've got pretty much what I had in mind Bounce.
That question naturally comes up every time a new set of folks get together for a ride. On previous outings, we handled it by dividing ourselves up into fast, medium, and slow groups as we stood there in the parking lot. (Some people just 'know' where they belong because they're so extreme.) Then we took off, fast group first, then medium, and finally the slower group, but we all did the same route on that first ride. That way, at anytime along the route, if someone felt held back or hurried by the others, they could adjust by changing groups. It pretty quickly becomes obvious where everyone should be.Everything sounds great so far as far as possible routes, meeting for informal meals and gab sessions and breaking down into like minded groups, fast, medium and slow riders.
Now here's the question from someone who hasn't ridden with a group at all: How do you know your "placement" in such a large group?
Exactly. I hope this won't be a race or a competition. Above all, everyone needs to ride their own ride, at their own pace. Don't get sucked into riding the speed or the line of the rider in front of you. As you said, we all want to have fun, but above that we all want to go back home in one piece. That's my $0.02We're all here to have fun, meet other FJR owners, and enjoy each other's company with maybe a photo or two to be used as incriminating evidence?
When it is all said and done, we all want to have a great time. I would also surmise that everyone wants to go home with fond memories and NO MISS-HAPS, due to oblivious cagers or the testosterone filled one upmanship factor present in some two wheel gatherings.
Scott
But on nice weekends, you need to plug in about 2 dozen leaf peepers running at sub-posted mph limits.This is Hwy 1, runs west from Mena, AR into OK towards Talihina. The DFW riders are gonna hit this on the way to Russellville on Friday afternoon. If the rest of you have time, I hear it's highly recommended.
Now here's the question from someone who hasn't ridden with a group at all: How do you know your "placement" in such a large group?
My recommendation would be that people not jockey for position within any given group (we aren't racing). At stops along the way, people can swap leads/mids/tails or move between groups. There are times, where the road allows, when one rider might move to the fog line and wave another rider around him. This is different than aggressive passing to "play"/etc.That question naturally comes up every time a new set of folks get together for a ride. On previous outings, we handled it by dividing ourselves up into fast, medium, and slow groups as we stood there in the parking lot. (Some people just 'know' where they belong because they're so extreme.) Then we took off, fast group first, then medium, and finally the slower group, but we all did the same route on that first ride. That way, at anytime along the route, if someone felt held back or hurried by the others, they could adjust by changing groups. It pretty quickly becomes obvious where everyone should be.
Exactly. I hope this won't be a race or a competition. Above all, everyone needs to ride their own ride, at their own pace. Don't get sucked into riding the speed or the line of the rider in front of you. As you said, we all want to have fun, but above that we all want to go back home in one piece. That's my $0.02
I guess I'm like DBX, having said that I seem to remember something I read somewhere about a football game or something. Is this a college town? Was that here? This is also a Saturday night. If someone knows the area well & there is a steakhouse close to the motel then that would seem to be ideal if we could get our own area within the restaurant. If so perhaps a reservation would be in order. If not we take what we can get. Heck, I'm just happy to be going riding. RonQUOTE(fjrchik @ Sep 9 2006, 10:56 PM)
i was just wondering tonight if we want to do a group supper somewhere on saturday night? or keep it less formal than that and figure it out when we get there? maybe go out to eat in smaller groups so we don't need reservations and it maybe cheaper. we can all be together back the hotel for tire kicking and adult beverage consumption time after supper.
I vote for an informal group dinner on Saturday night, figuring it out when we get there, like maybe a steak house. I think we'll be able to find a place that can handle the group.
If we do decide to split into two groups and one group is the sushi group, then I'm in the other group.
I'm with you, DBX.
Yep it's a Fieldsheer. I hadn't planned on taking the *********** ranger suit, but I think I'm going to do a track day a few weeks after SCFO. So now I'm thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a few more break-in miles on the suit. So if I can pack, I think I might take it.Marcos,Can't wait for this month to be over! As far as riding preferences, sounds like you've got pretty much what I had in mind Bounce.
I just read your blog... pretty good stuff. You going to wear the ***********-ranger suit? I picked up my blue one on Friday... and I understand the "looks" from non-riders.
Yours is a Fieldsheer also... correct? Do you like it?
Radman, Queen of the prom! I am honored that you would even remeber such a lowly subject. I took a most agreeable route back. Five days through Nevada, southern Utah, northen New Mexico and finally, across Texas. Senic Byway 12 in southern Utah was incredible! Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef and Monument valley. Should have been there. Edwin
but start a different thread instead of hijacking this one.Radman, Queen of the prom! I am honored that you would even remeber such a lowly subject. I took a most agreeable route back. Five days through Nevada, southern Utah, northen New Mexico and finally, across Texas. Senic Byway 12 in southern Utah was incredible! Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef and Monument valley. Should have been there. Edwin
Ok, Old thread...but I'm riding to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks and am really tired of the slabs...ben to Cali from Ohio 2x this year on slab...except for a quick detout thru Zion with my kid...but we were in a cage...
would you mind posting your route or some suggestions?
Thanks
Mary
Only if you get an early start. FWIW, I've been there and I don't think I'd like to do it on 2 wheels. It was dog eat dog.i've never been to france. do you think we have time?
:blink: I think the French require a visa if you want to visit Paris :lol:So, I have a rider coming up from Round Rock who is wanting to meet up with us as we pass through Paris on Friday. Is a route through Paris okay with those who will be leaving from Grapevine on Friday morning?
If we do, you morph to FJRChic, mon ami.i've never been to france. do you think we have time?
So, I have a rider coming up from Round Rock who is wanting to meet up with us as we pass through Paris on Friday. Is a route through Paris okay with those who will be leaving from Grapevine on Friday morning?
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