Group Ride Etiquette
#11
10-09-2006, 05:35 PM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
I think it depends on who's formation your bustin into. The local HOG chapter I wouldn't think twice, but a 1%er group your best bet is to gas it to the front of the formation and don't test the waters.
#12
10-09-2006, 06:06 PM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
Id say with that big a group it was a intrusion in a way, I would have done the same thing till the car passed and then went on around and on my way. The only way I would tag along with a group Im not part of would be as the last bike and a couple of car lenths back.
ORIGINAL: New2Harley
I rode to Blue Springs, Mo. today, to watch my daughter race in a BMX (bicycle moto-cross event.....btw, she showed the class of (-Intermediate boys how to WIN a race)......
Anyway, I took a secondary highway back home, and on a two lane stretch of it, I came upon a group of about 14 Harleys, riding a staggered formation in the right lane. The leader (or at least the guy at the head of the pack was probably 20 bike lengths out in front, and did NOT have anybody staggered off of him).
I was moving past them in the left lane, just a bit faster than they were moving, when Some jackazz in a cage, decided that he wanted to get a close up view of my license plate. Rather than impede his obviously important trip, I signalled right, and moved into the right lane, where I then took up a staggered position off of the previously mentioned leader. I rode with them for probably the next 10 miles or so, until they as a group turned off.
Nobody shot me any dirty looks, and the other guys maintained a staggered formation around me, so I really don't think I ruffled any feathers.....but, out of curiosity, it is considered an intrusion, to join a formation you were not originally a part of? I guess I am asking, because I jumped in right at the lead of it, and didn't tack on to the tail end.
I rode to Blue Springs, Mo. today, to watch my daughter race in a BMX (bicycle moto-cross event.....btw, she showed the class of (-Intermediate boys how to WIN a race)......
Anyway, I took a secondary highway back home, and on a two lane stretch of it, I came upon a group of about 14 Harleys, riding a staggered formation in the right lane. The leader (or at least the guy at the head of the pack was probably 20 bike lengths out in front, and did NOT have anybody staggered off of him).
I was moving past them in the left lane, just a bit faster than they were moving, when Some jackazz in a cage, decided that he wanted to get a close up view of my license plate. Rather than impede his obviously important trip, I signalled right, and moved into the right lane, where I then took up a staggered position off of the previously mentioned leader. I rode with them for probably the next 10 miles or so, until they as a group turned off.
Nobody shot me any dirty looks, and the other guys maintained a staggered formation around me, so I really don't think I ruffled any feathers.....but, out of curiosity, it is considered an intrusion, to join a formation you were not originally a part of? I guess I am asking, because I jumped in right at the lead of it, and didn't tack on to the tail end.
#13
10-09-2006, 06:50 PM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
ORIGINAL: AggieFan
I think it depends on who's formation your bustin into. The local HOG chapter I wouldn't think twice, but a 1%er group your best bet is to gas it to the front of the formation and don't test the waters.
I think it depends on who's formation your bustin into. The local HOG chapter I wouldn't think twice, but a 1%er group your best bet is to gas it to the front of the formation and don't test the waters.
Truth be told, had it been an OMC formation, I probably never would have tried to pass them to begin with!
#14
10-09-2006, 07:01 PM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
ORIGINAL: New2Harley
Oh, believe me..Had I the slightest inkling that I was busting into a OMC formation, I would have just hammered it and gone by.
Truth be told, had it been an OMC formation, I probably never would have tried to pass them to begin with!
ORIGINAL: AggieFan
I think it depends on who's formation your bustin into. The local HOG chapter I wouldn't think twice, but a 1%er group your best bet is to gas it to the front of the formation and don't test the waters.
I think it depends on who's formation your bustin into. The local HOG chapter I wouldn't think twice, but a 1%er group your best bet is to gas it to the front of the formation and don't test the waters.
Truth be told, had it been an OMC formation, I probably never would have tried to pass them to begin with!
Actually that brings me to another question, has anyone ridden with a OMC? They have a Florence ride here every year sponsored by the HAMC, and I thought it would be interesting to go this year. I was just curious if they all ride in one group, or spread out in the ride?
N2H, I think you were fine, no harm, no foul.
#15
10-09-2006, 09:55 PM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
OK , I belong to one of those so called 1% clubs ...outlaw , whatever. I can only speak for our club but..... What you did was fine , in fact if you had to make several hops in the formation thats fine, room would be made to let you in. If you decided to hang with us , fine as long as you know how to ride , just jump in , no problems. We would rather have you in the pack than behind and just hanging back there , that tends to make clubs nervous. Stay back there long enough and you can expect company just to check in on you 
#16
10-09-2006, 11:39 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
ORIGINAL: zukeeper
OK , I belong to one of those so called 1% clubs ...outlaw , whatever. I can only speak for our club but..... What you did was fine , in fact if you had to make several hops in the formation thats fine, room would be made to let you in. If you decided to hang with us , fine as long as you know how to ride , just jump in , no problems. We would rather have you in the pack than behind and just hanging back there , that tends to make clubs nervous. Stay back there long enough and you can expect company just to check in on you
OK , I belong to one of those so called 1% clubs ...outlaw , whatever. I can only speak for our club but..... What you did was fine , in fact if you had to make several hops in the formation thats fine, room would be made to let you in. If you decided to hang with us , fine as long as you know how to ride , just jump in , no problems. We would rather have you in the pack than behind and just hanging back there , that tends to make clubs nervous. Stay back there long enough and you can expect company just to check in on you
That's right.
#17
10-10-2006, 12:20 AM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
Thanks all for the answers. I guess I am not so worried about what I did, but was more curious about joining into existing groups in the future. I would Never consider the idea of jumping into what is an obvious club, as that would be an unwanted intrusion.
Primarily, for future reference I was wondering if there was some unwritten rule about joining up with a group you were not originally a part of. Hey......the new Harley Commercial makes it appear to be okay!!
Primarily, for future reference I was wondering if there was some unwritten rule about joining up with a group you were not originally a part of. Hey......the new Harley Commercial makes it appear to be okay!!
#18
10-10-2006, 01:04 AM
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
i would have done the same but then broke formation with them asap. they are used to riding together and know what each other will do in formation.
#19
10-10-2006, 01:23 AM
Road Warrior
RE: Group Ride Etiquette
It sounds like you were at the lead of the pack when you had to pull in, I don't see a problem
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