|
|
Post by T-Dog on Jun 25, 2013 9:23:54 GMT -6
This thread is for discussing runs and and how to make them better. We all want to enjoy out time on our bikes and some are more experienced then others. We can use this forum to improve the runs and enjoyment. Also when posting please tell us your if willing to assist in a run, thing's like being a tail guard or someone who would stay and mark a turn or leader a section of the group.
My first comment to start things off is the listing of the map of whatever run is being put up at the time. Would help a lot I think. I also think giving each run a level of difficultly would be a good idea. Not to turn people away but a way of getting people to be prepared and to understand if the run is going to take a high level of stamina and or knowledge of the area and check points. Or if its a run that not to long and there nothing needed but a butt in the seat and a smile. That's my 2 cents so far!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2013 16:23:32 GMT -6
sounds good
|
|
|
|
Post by Renee on Jun 25, 2013 17:36:45 GMT -6
I think the runs should be broken up into two groups, each with its own leader and tail.
One group with the sports bikes and one with cruisers.
The rationale is that usually the sports bikes take off. Then in some pre-determined spot, the sport bikes can wait until all show up.
my 2 cents
|
|
|
|
Post by dudemanbrah on Jun 25, 2013 18:01:20 GMT -6
I agree we should split the group up, but we should not group riders by the type of bike they ride (that defeats the whole purpose of theRideNOLA). I know for a fact we have some guys on cruisers with more experience than some guys on sport bikes and vice versa. Therefore, if/when we do decide to split the group the riders' experience and comfort level should have a lot of influence as to where or which group they are in. Most importantly riders should familiarize themselves with the route. That alone will eliminate the multiple leader/tail issue. The problem, however lies in getting the route to every rider. Sometimes riders just show up because they heard about our ride through a third party  . In the end, a designated tail that is familiar with our various riding styles and route would be a lovely thing. Where art thou tail?! |
|
|
|
Post by T-Dog on Jun 25, 2013 20:13:51 GMT -6
Not me lol
|
|
|
|
Post by T-Dog on Jun 25, 2013 20:57:08 GMT -6
Perhaps a rotating tail. A rider that marks a turn can become the tail and the previous tail move back where he prefers. Then keep the system going!
|
|
|
|
Post by noladuc on Jun 25, 2013 23:57:54 GMT -6
I don't see a need to split the group up at all. when you split the group up based on pace that sets the tone that people in that group need to keep up or slow down to keep that group together which is not the way we ride and is not a particularly good idea because it will not address the situation of a more skilled rider being stuck behind a slower rider or a novice rider feeling pressured to ride above there skill level.
Instead the ideal line up is to have people line up in the order of their personal comfort & skill level. This helps prevent bottlenecks and allows everyone to have FUN!
Of course it is not always easy to predict this manner of organization and inevitably there will some people who would like to move up or fall back during the ride.
To deal with this issue we use a wave by system on the racetrack and it would work fine here as well:
No passing other riders in turns.
In straits check to see if the rider behind you is close and appears to want to pass. Passing riders should move to inside of the lane, riders being passed should move to outside.
Waive riders wanting to pass by.
Passers wait to be waived by or until you reach a long strait passing zone. (approximately 1/2 mile or more)
When the lead rider reaches a turning point, major intersection, or other point that might not be obvious as to which way to go,the group waits until all riders have caught up or he/she directs the rest of the riders to a nearby meeting place. (Hey its a great time to have fun talking about the last stretch of road anyway.)
All of this of course applies to riding challenging destination roads. When traveling from from one destination to another such as interstate riding there is no real need for any of this. The group should ride together at a reasonable speed for the entire group.
Thats my take. It works great but everyone has to actually pay attention and do it.
|
|
. In the end, a designated tail that is familiar with our various riding styles and route would be a lovely thing. Where art thou tail?!