Why attend a VBA Rally? - Page 4

haygrrr · 04-25-2013, 07:10 PM

Thanks Waterman. Great thread and gets me even more motivated to ride 1700 miles solo to hang out with some people I haven't met yet!

Other than a 2400 mile trip with my brother last year, nearly all my miles have been solo the last few years. Friends are becoming light day riders if they ride at all and I'm going the other direction - I want hundreds of miles in a day. Hence the Vaquero purchase last year.

This forum and the rally are perfect place to get ideas on gear, rides, repairs, etc and meet people with an interest in riding. I'm looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can in Colorado!

ponch · 04-26-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

I have enjoyed our rallies.

It is important that the group ride leaders maintain a REASONABLE pace to keep the pack together and keep it safe. I have been on group rides that the leaders just ride as fast as they can creating large gaps, lose riders at lights or intersections, cars fill the gaps, and riders start riding beyond their abilities and comfort zones to keep up.

The idea is to enjoy the ride/scenery, keep its safe, enjoy the company, and have fun. Riding aggresively and fast is best done on your own.

That said, our small groups and comraderie has been great. I strongly encourage newbies to jump in and try one.

pretty much

ponch · 04-26-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

While I agree 110% with you on keeping the pace reasonable during group rides, it can also become a pain for everyone around us when we have a 1/4 train of bikes, going slow, and not letting cars into their lane.

It's best if everyone knows where we are going and how to get there. Generally maps are posted months in advance. If there is a small split-up in the group, what's the harm?

It's best to split the ride up into multiple smaller groups. Keep it under 20 bikes for groups, less than 15 is even better.

**schoeney** · 04-26-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by haygrrr

Thanks Waterman. Great thread and gets me even more motivated to ride 1700 miles solo to hang out with some people I haven't met yet!

Other than a 2400 mile trip with my brother last year, nearly all my miles have been solo the last few years. Friends are becoming light day riders if they ride at all and I'm going the other direction - I want hundreds of miles in a day. Hence the Vaquero purchase last year.

This forum and the rally are perfect place to get ideas on gear, rides, repairs, etc and meet people with an interest in riding. I'm looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can in Colorado!

You will love it. Great group of people. Hope to meet you in Colorado if I end up going.

Dave · 04-26-2013, 02:17 AM

I'll attend when they ever have the national in the west. I can read a map.

Loafer · 04-26-2013, 08:31 AM

Everyone should have a map for the day, with directions written as well. If a separation occurs no harm. It has always worked in the past and will into the
future. Ride your own pace and be safe.

Netnorske · 04-26-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Everyone should have a map for the day, with directions written as well. If a separation occurs no harm. It has always worked in the past and will into the
future. Ride your own pace and be safe.

Just be careful if you ride with glwilson. If Hurricane Estes is around....he will be sure to ride through it just for the thrill of it, he has valuable experience with that type of sortie now....

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**GIBBY** · 04-26-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Netnorske

Just be careful if you ride with glwilson. If Hurricane Estes is around....he will be sure to ride through it just for the thrill of it, he has valuable experience with that type of sortie now....

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Riding with Greg is ALWAYS an adventure

**rayski271** · 04-26-2013, 10:58 AM

thats what is so great about riding with greg you never know whats going happen that seems to be the theme i the north central

cactusjack · 04-26-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I'll attend when they ever have the national in the west. I can read a map.

The West? You mean like Bakersfield or someplace?

Estes Park is considered "the West".

blowndodge · 04-26-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The West? You mean like Bakersfield or someplace?

Estes Park is considered "the West".

No Custer is considered West. Estes Park is near Catalina I'm told!

davidhollinger · 04-26-2013, 12:16 PM

Wishing i was going ... not gonna happen though. Maybe the SE group will get together soon.

haygrrr · 04-26-2013, 12:24 PM

Estes isn't West?

waterman · 04-26-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I'll attend when they ever have the national in the west. I can read a map.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The West? You mean like Bakersfield or someplace?

Estes Park is considered "the West".

Dave thinks that Estes is more like North Carolina. Heck, we had one in Crescent City, CA and he must consider that Canada.

Sin City Stan · 04-26-2013, 12:43 PM

If you can see the Rocky Mountains you're West.

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04-26-2013, 10:58 AM	#54
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	thats what is so great about riding with greg you never know whats going happen that seems to be the theme i the north central __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Wishing i was going ... not gonna happen though. Maybe the SE group will get together soon. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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haygrrr Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 378	Estes isn't West? __________________ VBA #2354
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	If you can see the Rocky Mountains you're West. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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