Originally Posted by Old Sport

I got back on a bike in 2018... 75K miles later, I've quickly found what I like and what I don't when it comes to riding.

I thought I'd like big group rides – I don't... I thought I'd love riding with ALL my buddies – truth be told I don't... Some are reckless and looking for trouble (the accident kind of trouble). Some ride beyond their limits and worry me. Some are way too slow. Or too needy or anxious while out on the road. Some need to stop for gas too often. Some need the bathroom a lot. One guy plays his stereo WAY too loud for me. I could go on, but I suspect most get it.

I truly love riding and I can spend all day in the saddle. I like to ride my ride. As Jim Croce says, "If you're going my way, I'll go with you..."

I've got one buddy that I've ridden tens of thousands of miles with over the past few years. It works well. Presently, it's with him or it's on my own.


Funny... I suspected to see tequila on this list...

Originally Posted by Rains2much

Sure some prefer to ride alone, I do too sometimes. But this thread is about positive vibes riding with your buds, dad, brother, wife, club. Destinations and events?

Who do you ride with?

For some of us riding is transportation, others recreation, some a mix.

How do you use your bike(s)?




I like the 3-4 guys, longer rides with guys you hang with on a regular basis.

The bigger group rides, anything from 7-12 riders are cool too. Usually hit a great restaurant, maybe see the ocean and hit some breweries.

I don’t like large group rides.. anything over say 12 riders as much. Don’t really wanna ride with strangers of unknown skill or sense.

Twice a year I try to hit Sons of Speed, usually 4-5 riders come.

The last week of October I’m doing a 4 day up/Dwn the coast in ABNB’s with about 7 people.. should be a good time.. taking the Road King for that one.

Next year we’re talking going back to NC. But we’re also eyeing Blak-Hills.

I’d go crazy without riding.

Originally Posted by Goose_NC

But you are a grumpy old Florida (probably a transplant!) retiree that only has time to bitch, moan, and complain! LOL


I have too many retired friends "waiting" on me to retire. I have warned them that they will experience "wife issues" as I intend on many miles, and several weeks of riding the USA places I have not seen yet.

Originally Posted by Rains2much

53, have my own small company and work like a dog. I’m a farm kid from Ohio who didn’t move to a big city until I was 34. Came to FL in 2004. Sorry I come accross grumpy.. interesting, don’t get that from local friends.. maybe my typed words are very alien to my actions in person.

Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

It’s all about the ride. I enjoy riding solo, just with my wife and with large groups on HOG chapter rides. Adapt and adjust accordingly for maximum safety and enjoyment.