Popular Post Pauly Posted October 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Hey all. I'm planning to host at least one group ride a month next season. These rides will be very beginner friendly, but not at all boring. There are roads around here that are low traffic, decent pavement and good signage and sightlines. These are the roads upon which I built my fundamentals. I was privi to some very cool riders that were more than happy to offer help and correct mistakes before they became muscle memory. I still ride with a couple of these riders fifteen years later and we still have a great time. I want to invite you to that brotherhood. I am grateful for the friendships I have with these folks and the folks I have met on this board. I know we seem to be at each others throats this season. I am certainly in the camp of brown crayon mouth and letting shit get to me that I cannot control. No good ever comes from trying to bend the will of natural law. It's been a long, hard 6 months for me. For perspective, I rode almost 20k miles last season and even a couple work trips were taken on my Voyager. This year? Maybe a couple thousand? I have noticed the lack of time in my helmet equals less time for me to decompress and work shit out. My brain gets cramped with minutia and other people's bullshit. I enjoy life a little less. I am less grateful for what I have. I lose myself for too long. Riding is the treatment for what ails me. It forces me to focus on right now. Right here. If I blew a corner, I have to let it go. I can't think about the next corner, either. I have one two seconds from now that requires all of my focus. The only thing that matters when I am in "zoom" mode, is the here and now of Pauly's life. No distractions. I said that so I could say this.. I know three kind of new riders. The first rider is the one looking to become a better motorcyclist. They want to enjoy the sport. These are teachable riders. The slightly less teachable riders are the riders that can't check themselves and those that refuse to push themselves. All of these rider styles are welcome on these rides. I bet the title to my bike that I know something you don't that can change riding for you in a positive way. These rides will be focused on the new riders. They will be tailored to suit your comfort level so you can focus on fundamentals of street riding. If you wish to discuss your particular trouble areas before that day, feel free to PM me and we can chat about it. Whatever makes you more comfortable and able to focus on the task at hand. Riding changed my life for the better. I would like to help you along the same journey to being alone in your helmet. Disclaimer: The racetrack is the ideal environment to learn the fundamentals of street riding. I plan to ride this Monday. I am extending this invite to everyone, but take note that if a new rider RSVPs, the ride will be tailored to that rider. Feel free to PM me and RSVP in private, too. I am cool with whatever makes you less apprehensive. I am also willing to meet you where you are comfortable riding to, within the NEO limits. I can't be riding to Columbus or Dayton. Maybe someone from that region will start their own rides. Groups will be small, though. Large group rides are distracting enough for veteran riders. These are rides that can be done comfortably in jeans, boots, jacket, glove and a helmet. No land speed records are being set. Just a nice ride across some tasty curves to preferably somewhere not disgusting to have lunch, and back on the road for the home stretch. Nothing fancy. No bait and switch, either. I can guarantee no matter how fast the rest of the riders go, I will stay at your pace for as long as you feel comfortable. This has been a problem in the past and I feel too many new riders are left out due to one reason or another. I can't promise great weather, but I can promise crooked roads, tasty food and a relaxed pace. Lastly, as long as the doctors are recommending masks, I will be wearing one. You can do whatever you want, but please be courteous and respectful to me and other riders. Also, this is a ride. It is not a Biden/Trump death match and politics are verboten. I get enough of myself and the rest of you online. I do not care who you vote for. I care that you want to ride bikes. I hope to see you outside next season. Edited October 15, 2020 by Pauly 2 1 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I really want to be ^this^ person but I just can't right now. Too many issues and time constraints that make it almost impossible. I am almost on self destruct mode this year and none of my riding is for group consumption. Time will quelch the issues and this too shall pass. I am the benefactor of good people spending their time and knowledge with me as Pauly is offering above. I hope to someday have the opportunity to repay that generosity in kind. I do know that he has the knowledge and skillset to help anyone that will listen and try what's being offered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckles Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I'm happy to tag along depending on the current happenings. Any NEO rides are good for me as they mean I'm closer to home. One of the joys for me is being a part of a ride that I'm not leading. It allows me to focus only on the road in front of me and decompress from the stress of everyday life. A little Rider fellowship and hearty meal can cure just about anything. Don't get me wrong, I will gladly lead and take my turn. It's just a guilty pleasure to not have that responsibility now and again. I'm looking forward to next season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted October 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) All of my NEO rides originate and end in NEO. They do not stay in NEO. Edited October 16, 2020 by Pauly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muckles Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, Pauly said: All of my NEO rides originate and end in NEO. They do not stay in NEO. I hope they don't as there's not much in the way of "good road" on the NEO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 I would love to meet up with you guys.....but being in Dayton is at least a 3 hour drone to get up that way.... I too could probably teach beginning riders a few things........ Peace and beers to all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, mello dude said: I would love to meet up with you guys.....but being in Dayton is at least a 3 hour drone to get up that way.... I too could probably teach beginning riders a few things........ Peace and beers to all..... And a BTW -. kudos to Pauly - great post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted October 17, 2020 Report Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Great plan Pauly. You NEO's have all the fun. It's been a great riding season for me. Just over 11K on the V-Strom and 5k on the Z1K and the best winter Adventure riding is just starting, No Bugs, Cool temps, Leaves and Brush cleared. Will trailer down or back of truck with all the gear. Going to try and do another Smokey Mountain 500 down in TN.NC.GA. this winter and the Talladega National Forrest in AL. Hope to see you gents on one of you SE Ohio rides. Stay Safe. Edited October 17, 2020 by B-Mac 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobK96 Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 This is something that I’d definitely be interested in. I’ve been riding for about 8 years but I feel like I have a lot to learn, especially in regards to taking corners at speed. I will be following this year! Thanks Pauly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 If you're a noob and hesitant don't be. I was an absolute amateur and shit rider until I started riding in a few groups with Pauly and he gave me a ton of good knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade. My skills blossomed and some of the most fun vehicular related times and stories I had were on these group rides. It's really the biggest thing I miss about not having my own motorcycle anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Bad324 said: If you're a noob and hesitant don't be. I was an absolute amateur and shit rider until I started riding in a few groups with Pauly and he gave me a ton of good knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade. My skills blossomed and some of the most fun vehicular related times and stories I had were on these group rides. It's really the biggest thing I miss about not having my own motorcycle anymore. It's a perishable skill. Bet you're back to being a lil bishh on a bike. Jokes aside - I would not be the rider I am today without the help from individuals on this forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 23 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: It's a perishable skill. Bet you're back to being a lil bishh on a bike. Jokes aside - I would not be the rider I am today without the help from individuals on this forum. oh I don't even wanna know how bad it would be now. It was already perishing the last year or so of owning the VFR. Given the only 2 wheels I've been on since are a Harley, I don't even want to know how embarrassing I'd be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 It is a use-it-or-lose-it skill, but it comes back pretty quickly. Every spring, it takes a few hundred or more miles to bring back the reaction and motor skills. Modern bike engineering and tire compounds are improving faster than my skills are degrading. At 70, not sure how long that'll hold true.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Bubba said: It is a use-it-or-lose-it skill, but it comes back pretty quickly. Every spring, it takes a few hundred or more miles to bring back the reaction and motor skills. Modern bike engineering and tire compounds are improving faster than my skills are degrading. At 70, not sure how long that'll hold true.... Sooooo true.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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