Two-up

[dcarver]

Nothing wrong with the touring mode... At WF05 I was very concerned if I could keep the pace, ride the entire 11 hour day for the 'Big Dog Ride' etc.. but the guyz were great and it was a very memorable ride. But I didn't get any pictures and some of the sights blew by at 90..

I agree that the groups should be based upon perceived speed. While I like to think I can run a pretty good pace, most of the time, especially in a new area, I like to really look at what I'm riding through, take pictures, talk to the locals, and seriously enjoy the ride. I like to be early out, arrive late. Just ask the folks at the Death Valley II ride... me and my pillion and SkooterG/pillion got a standing ovation when we made it back... but we explored Rhyolite up close and personal, saw the glory of sunset on Death Valley dunes, had refreshment (diet cokes, folks) at the Oasis, then had a bitchin' dusk/dark ride looking at the moon on the way back to the hotel.. Where all the speed freaks had arrive early and truly missed the good stuff while sitting in plastic chairs and drinkin'.. IMHO of course.. I'd rather see a great sunset in a beautiful area and be in a saddle than sitting at a bar.

So, I will be in in the 'tour mode' at Utah.

If no one else steps up, hook up with me and we will have a truly fun, relaxed, ride. Life and riding is about remembering the scenery, the fellow riders, the folks met along the way, the good food, and the road...not a speed run.

Signed, CBA ceo...

 

[Duff]

Nothing wrong with the touring mode... At WF05 I was very concerned if I could keep the pace, ride the entire 11 hour day for the 'Big Dog Ride' etc.. but the guyz were great and it was a very memorable ride. But I didn't get any pictures and some of the sights blew by at 90..
I agree that the groups should be based upon perceived speed. While I like to think I can run a pretty good pace, most of the time, especially in a new area, I like to really look at what I'm riding through, take pictures, talk to the locals, and seriously enjoy the ride. I like to be early out, arrive late. Just ask the folks at the Death Valley II ride... me and my pillion and SkooterG/pillion got a standing ovation when we made it back... but we explored Rhyolite up close and personal, saw the glory of sunset on Death Valley dunes, had refreshment (diet cokes, folks) at the Oasis, then had a bitchin' dusk/dark ride looking at the moon on the way back to the hotel.. Where all the speed freaks had arrive early and truly missed the good stuff while sitting in plastic chairs and drinkin'.. IMHO of course.. I'd rather see a great sunset in a beautiful area and be in a saddle than sitting at a bar.

So, I will be in in the 'tour mode' at Utah.

If no one else steps up, hook up with me and we will have a truly fun, relaxed, ride. Life and riding is about remembering the scenery, the fellow riders, the folks met along the way, the good food, and the road...not a speed run.

Signed, CBA ceo...

+1

As stated before, I think my pace tends to be pretty quick when I am alone, but I LOVE to stop and "smell-the-roses". I shoot a LOT of pictures if I am with the right group and a decent amount even when I am in a fast group. The pictures and memories make the ride fun over and over again!

 

[Toecutter]

put me in the sedate group--class A CDL with all endorsements--cannot take safe driving classes, all tickets count regardless of what you received the ticket on (in)-can lose license quickly or be costly or impossible to acquire commerical insurance--have to keep risk factor low as possible but still want to enjoy the rides

We have the same law in CA, but I recently learned second-hand (fellow firefighting buddy) that he appeared and the judge granted him a traffic school exemption on a speeding ticket. It's just not offered automatically.

Not that it's a reason to go out and run fast, but may be an option to check in your local jurisdiction for future reference.

I've been giving this issue a lot of thought lately, as I'm in the same boat, license-wise. I'll expound in the "Why cagers dislike us" topic, as it more relates to how that discussion has developed.