Not a fan of large group rides, other than for a charity, as they tend to be slow and boring and sometimes downright dangerous. Yet I would say going alone is not my favorite either. Really just a buddy and myself with similar riding styles is the best, maybe 3, 4 tops. What do you guys prefer?

Solo
2-4
5-10
10 or more

 

Interesting question...

I find 2-4 being perfect for the very same reasons you mentioned. Riding alone is boring, but being in 6,7,50 can be hairy if any/all of the group are not like-minded. I am sure those in large clubs/associations are ok with bigger groups because they ride together frequently and have similar riding styles. But when I have done charity rides, I see some wild stuff..

My group that rides is usually 3 or 4 bikes... and we know each other well, so we know how to predict each other's movements/tendencies.

 

I'm not a fan of groups, but it's always fun going out with a few bikes. Half the time I just like to roll solo.

 

I hate the accordion effect of large groups. It's even worse when someone in the front has throttle ADD. I'll ride solo with the girlie on back or with a friend or two.

 

I ride solo.

 

Agree that few is better. The vast majority of my riding is solo and if I do ride with a group it is very small.

 

I've always heard it's better in a group

 

I'm with ya , group rides only if I have too, me and one of my buds twisting it on the open road is the best.

 

Ahhh, then maybe you're riding with the wrong people. We group ride about 75% of the time. There is usually 4 to 6 of us, but we've had as many as 19. We've found that in larger groups, you have to establish a hierarchy with the most experienced rider/s at the top, running the ride. Over the years we've weeded out the dangerous ********, speed demons & heavy drinkers and now have a group of about 15 safe, sensible, trustworthy friends to ride with.

 

Yea I thought we were talking about something else in which case I prefer 2-4 but usually end up solo! But bikes I prefer 2. And I also prefer to be in the back!