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JackFlash

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  1. All that organization gives me a headache. :)

    Leaving that little of space between groups doesn't work when the lead

    group stops at a gas station and needs more than 3-5 (first stop was

    only 45 miles into the ride) minutes to gas up and take a leak. Not to

    mention the fact that said gas station would be inundated with OhioRiders

    within twenty minutes of the first group getting there.

    I think the ride went well. For me, sometimes over organization takes the

    fun out of it. And besides, many guys split off and head home before

    getting to the parking lot at the end of the day.

    Just my two cents.

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    That's great feedback and very informative.

    Any headaches from organizing would totally be absorbed by ones suited for the job.

    No worries for others. Ones needing to split off would do so at points where needed.

    Their lead and sweep would be knowledgeable of this beforehand.

    Fuel stops can be streamlined as well. Any area with multiple gas stations allows for

    flexibility in maintaining spacing between groups. Fuel stops can be spread over a

    larger distance for multiple groups.

    Ride leads and sweeps can encourage others to be mindful of a timeline so that

    bottle-necking does not occur with other groups expected to arrive for fuel. Leads

    and sweeps should understand that their position is a role of friendly leadership.

    I'm not seeing difficulties here, only opportunities for a smooth flow of events as the

    ride progresses.

    Question: Can a group of ten riders be fueled up with a trip to the restroom, and be

    saddled up, ready to ride, in 20 minutes?

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  2. bump

    You can still be a walk-in.

    UPDATED - April 25nd

    Classes Full

    Hamilton, Ohio

    5/18/2013

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    Columbus, Ohio

    5/18/2013

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    If you want to be in the next class..... But classes are filled:

    Try being a "Walk-In". Grantees do not have a standby list.

    If using your own motorcycle or approved scooter(100cc's or over),

    please provide proof of registration and a copy of your proof of

    insurance to the instructor on the first day of class.

    Motorcycle Ohio

    https://ext.dps.state.oh.us/motorcyc...Selection.aspx

    Opened this thread because it needed a prominent title as many of us

    were terribly disappointed that the ARC was not offered at season opening.

    .

  3. Nope it is not enough time Jack "trust me", math and calculations

    rarely work in group rides. :) Speeds are not consistent nor is

    traffic, plus any other obstacles or situations that may occur.

    To get everyone rolling in a timely fashion, and to maintain adequate spacing

    between groups, the route could begin at a crossroads where riders would

    leave in one direction but the route would bring them again through the

    crossroads on the road they did not leave on, sort of like riding a figure eight.

    The first group would take one road, the next group would take the other road.

    They would travel the same route, and in the same direction, but both start at a

    different point on the route.

    That would give spacing and speed of departure.

    .

  4. Ok 5 minutes. :D

    Five minutes at 60 MPH would be five mile spacing.

    Do you need that much space between groups?

    Three minutes would be three miles. Isn't that enough?

    Each following group would be slower unless they

    were the same skill/speed level.

    By the time the next skill/speed level group(s) were

    lined up and ready, the first ones out would have

    probably have left at least a three minute space

    behind them.

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  5. Space all groups a minimum of 10 minutes apart...

    Six groups would take an hour to get out of the

    lot. And the fast group would have returned

    much more than an hour ahead of the

    slowest group.

    The leads need to maintain minimum spacing

    between groups.

    I think sidewalk chalk would work well for

    organizing groups. Write the pace, and

    draw a line. Done.

    If only it were that simple. Organization requires

    the spoken word and repeated information along

    with questions answered.

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  6. She probably watched some show on the Oprah Network called Fashion Bikers or

    something like that. It seems she wants to be seen and admired. Maybe, just maybe,

    she wants to be seen with you in hopes that other girls will be jealous.

    Who knows what goes through their heads. Women can't even figure out each other.

    Perhaps she wants your attention and wants to prepare for it in that Harleys are said

    not to vibrate, but to throb. :D

    .

  7. Right, but if I use those sites like I use craigslist (cash in hand meet to transfer possession) then I can just pay and carry. Seems the easiest way to get your hands on some weapons if you've been in trouble with the law before.

    Also I can walk into any gun shop and buy all the ammunition I want, as well as a bunch of assorted gun powders... no questions asked.

    And you should be able to.

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