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Who's the best person to go road riding with??
Having only got a few thousand miles under my belt since passing my test, i have a few options to go out riding in pairs, all with different skill levels.
1. One who passed his test six months ago...so less expierience than myself.
2. One who the same expierience... Nice a comfatable pace
3. One who's a fast road rider... Pushs my bounderies
4. One who is a track nutcase... scares the c
ap out of me every time he tells story.
Having only got a few thousand miles under my belt since passing my test, i have a few options to go out riding in pairs, all with different skill levels.
1. One who passed his test six months ago...so less expierience than myself.
2. One who the same expierience... Nice a comfatable pace
3. One who's a fast road rider... Pushs my bounderies
4. One who is a track nutcase... scares the c
ap out of me every time he tells story. Edited by dvs636 on Monday 12th February 13:16
I guess it depends what type of riding you want to do? If you just want to get out on the bike and go for a ride, I'd suggest (ii). If you're not too experienced and you go out with (iii) or (iv) then you run the risk of not necessarily wanting to do the same overtakes as your mate and possibly egging each other on to ride quicker and quicker. Also, if they have a higher skill level, they may be able to take any given corner at a higher speed than you. This can then result in a bike meets hedge type accident. I think you need to ride with people you're comfortable with. It may even be worth having a chat about what type of ride you both want to do before you set off?!
Failing to find someone with loads of experience, who will appreciate your experience level, I'd go with the guy who's in the same boat as you. Trying to keep up with the big boys will end in tears, and you won't be wanting to baby sit anyone else, as you have yourself to look after!
Personally I'd go with someone that you trust and know the most as riders. If they are way more experienced than you, it shouldn't matter as if....and that's IF, you trust them, they will ride with you rather than encourage you to ride beyond your ability.
And remember the best or fastest rider should ride at the back, not lead.
And remember the best or fastest rider should ride at the back, not lead.
Edited by aeropilot on Monday 12th February 13:50
It really doesn’t matter who you ride with as long as you stick within your own abilities. If the person (group) you are riding with are going faster than you would want to don’t be dragged into doing things beyond your ability just to keep up.
Just because someone is faster than you does not make them a better road rider. When you ride with them, look carefully at how they ride and see if the reason they are going faster is because they are reading the road better of if they are simply taking more risks. Fast and safe is a lot harder than fast only!
Do watch other riders techniques and learn from them but avoid the classic mistake of simply riding in someone else’s tyre tracks simply because they are faster than you. If you do that, you will be concentrating too hard on where they are going and no where near enough on where you are going!
Just because someone is faster than you does not make them a better road rider. When you ride with them, look carefully at how they ride and see if the reason they are going faster is because they are reading the road better of if they are simply taking more risks. Fast and safe is a lot harder than fast only!
Do watch other riders techniques and learn from them but avoid the classic mistake of simply riding in someone else’s tyre tracks simply because they are faster than you. If you do that, you will be concentrating too hard on where they are going and no where near enough on where you are going!
Edited by black-k1 on Monday 12th February 14:08
Doesnt matter as long as you stay within YOUR capabilities. I've only passed 2 years but have ridden nearly 60,000 miles in that time so I guess I'm more experienced than a lot of people who have passed a lot longer than me. So time since passing the test means nothing...
That said I HATE riding with other bikes. But I dont see the point in just going out for a ride, using bikes every day during the week means the last thing I want to see at the weekend is a bike!!!
That said I HATE riding with other bikes. But I dont see the point in just going out for a ride, using bikes every day during the week means the last thing I want to see at the weekend is a bike!!!
twit said:
Doesnt matter as long as you stay within YOUR capabilities. I've only passed 2 years but have ridden nearly 60,000 miles in that time so I guess I'm more experienced than a lot of people who have passed a lot longer than me. So time since passing the test means nothing...
That said I HATE riding with other bikes. But I dont see the point in just going out for a ride, using bikes every day during the week means the last thing I want to see at the weekend is a bike!!!
I'm not a big fan of riding with other bikes, you can find yourself taking risks that you wouldn't normally unless they know what they're doing as there are extra considerations you need to take when you're group riding. My best outing was with following an IAM observer. She was a very good rider indeed, and I found myself going faster and more safely. It all depends on how much faith you place in the other rider's skill.That said I HATE riding with other bikes. But I dont see the point in just going out for a ride, using bikes every day during the week means the last thing I want to see at the weekend is a bike!!!
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