How Do You Tell Somebody NICELY That You Don't Want To Ride With Them
#61
09-11-2015, 09:51 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#62
09-11-2015, 10:16 AM
I'm talking about the situation where there's a trip coming up (like Daytona) and you'd really rather not ride up with a slowpoke. You just know they are going to slow you down, either because they ride below the speed limit, they like to stop too often and for too long, or because they are a crappy rider or a new rider.
It's difficult to say no when you're going to the same hotel. I had the misfortune of riding to and from Daytona a few years back with the slowest guy on the planet. 20-25mph below whatever the posted speed limit, he nearly got us killed on I-95 going on the on ramp at 50 and nearly running us into a truck. I stayed with him and his friend for about 20 miles, stuck behind semis, then I couldn't take it any longer and rode home alone.
So I just need a nice way to say I'd rather ride alone or with a couple others that ride similar to me.
It's difficult to say no when you're going to the same hotel. I had the misfortune of riding to and from Daytona a few years back with the slowest guy on the planet. 20-25mph below whatever the posted speed limit, he nearly got us killed on I-95 going on the on ramp at 50 and nearly running us into a truck. I stayed with him and his friend for about 20 miles, stuck behind semis, then I couldn't take it any longer and rode home alone.
So I just need a nice way to say I'd rather ride alone or with a couple others that ride similar to me.
I just tell people they are more than welcome to ride with my group and we normally ride between 80 - 90 MPH. We are all experienced riders who have been riding together for 30 years so our idea of a ride formation is no formation at all...yet we ride our non-formation like a formation. Organized Chaos...so to speak.
I let them tell me "no thanks", this way I don't feel bad. Then I say "well, the offer stands bro, you're more than welcome to ride with us".
Last edited by Thumper09; 09-11-2015 at 10:25 AM.
#63
09-11-2015, 10:20 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
My antique bike friends ride slower. With stuff that old, anything over 65 is pounding on it. It's neat to ride with them, but if it's hot, I drift ahead. They don't mind because I'll have cold beer waiting when they get there.
But if it's nighttime, I run in front and stay with them, because I'm likely the only one with a 12V headlight.
But if it's nighttime, I run in front and stay with them, because I'm likely the only one with a 12V headlight.
#64
09-11-2015, 10:32 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
#65
09-11-2015, 10:39 AM
Banned
#66
09-11-2015, 10:45 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#67
09-11-2015, 10:49 AM
Road Warrior
Honestly, your in a tough spot to be in. It's easy to say, hurtful or mean things on a keyboard and yet it's entirely different thing telling it to a person's face. But if they can't keep up or their riding is a danger to the rest of the group, it's time to cut sling load and ride alone...
#68
09-11-2015, 11:00 AM
