JackFlash

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. .

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. . .

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. If only it were that simple. Organization requires the spoken word and repeated information along with questions answered. .

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. .

In that event, I take a bow, though that was not the intent. .

And you should be able to. .

. Brian, you did a fine job. Maybe next time a format for these large rides would be helpful. 1. Call up leads and sweeps for a pre-ride meeting. Introduce yourself and each other. Make sure everyone is present that it was determined would hold these positions. Make necessary adjustments for those who could not show up by asking for someone to step up to fill a position, if necessary. 2. Get the group's attention, welcome everyone, and introduce the leads and sweeps by name. A police whistle and a megaphone wouldn't be a bad idea for getting attention, keeping it, and allowing everyone to be able to hear. 3. Give an explanation of how the show is going to go, and any expectations or responsibilities for after the ride. Also, announce any activities, or information needing to be shared after the ride. Encourage everyone not to leave after the ride until some parting words can be spoken. 4. Have the leads stage their bikes, allowing plenty of space between and behind them, for followers to easily file up behind. Stage all of the groups for the fast skill/speed level. If there is more than one group for a skill/speed level, insure each group contains roughly the same number of riders. This is the time to make a third group of same skill riders if a group is too large. There should be enough experienced riders to fill an additional lead and sweep position. When the groups are properly adjusted by size and ready to go, a positive sign from each rider in that group should be acknowledged, and then from the sweep and lead, in that order. Then they are sent on their way. 7. The same thing with each skill/speed level. A group should not be released until the group before it has cleared the traffic light, or given a three minute head start. No two groups should clear a traffic light during the same cycle. 8. After the ride, leads and sweeps should share information with the organizer that can be shared with everyone during the parting words. I'm pulling things off the top of my head that make sense to me. Is it a good idea to have a plan like this? .

Don't worry. You won't miss the ride that ended yesterday. .

. Muffler bearings. I need muffler bearings. .

Has anyone used a product called, "Bar Snake", to reduce handlebar vibrations? .

Group ride. Everyone ready? .

It seems I have been misquoted. Isn't there a rule against that? .

I do not like when temptation presents itself. I prefer to avoid it. You should sleep easy, since you did what was proper. .

Hope you got a chance to see some of the sites before you left. .

Actually, no leg humping here, simply respect. A....who's Joshua? .

Keep it toned down and don't get overconfident. Progress slowly and you'll be fine. .

It is doubtful that, in this lifetime, she would ever entertain a desire for me to do so. She is out of my league beyond imagination and such a relationship with me could only be possible if granted seven lifetimes to prove that I could possibly be worthy of her beauty. .

Though we met yesterday, in Logan, :welcome: once again, I'll say hello and good to meet you. .

My final words for the Newark thread: http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=102916 .

To sum up the Newark thread...... ......go here >>>> http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=102916

Usually, an '08 Suzuki GS 500F. Today, an '06 Subaru Outback Wagon Limited.

This was much like an unrestrained child being left in a car, with the motor running, and the child puts it in gear and backs over his little sister. Do we then have a problem with the possession of a car? I would say we have a problem with the supervision of the child. For every incident involving a gun, lets not punish those who did not do it by taking everyone's guns. .

I didn't get to ride but I still had a great day. It was good to meet everyone. That parking lot sure got lonely fast after the last group pulled out. I think I still should have worn my helmet, just to avoid the sunburn I got. .

Glad you spoke up, MJ. Several of us feel this way. They shouldn't feel uncomfortable on their very first day of introduction, male or female. .

Don't look for Hutch to meet up with you. He said he's out on this ride. .