Tached1300
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I recall a group ride consisting of all of our regulars, it just so happens that for each guy that rides, his spouse/girlfriend rides her own bike as well. So it's usually 4 guys and 4 girls and every now and then some different guys may tag along or our other half may ride two-up with their fella.
On this day, only my friend's wife rode. So she was the only female. Well two guys decided to ride with us, none of us have ridden with one guy at all and the other guy had only ridden with one of us before. So we prepare to head up to some twisty roads to do our thing. Well to make a long story short the guy no one knew or had ridden with before was a BRAND new rider, had no permit or license, and did not tell anyone. He was riding a small Honda cruiser (shadow I think) but he was determined not to be out done by the only female rider in the group that day.
As you can read, several factors indicate trouble lies ahead for this guy. The only female rider happens to be the fastest female in our group and nips at the guys heels. Poor guy’s ego got him and he tried to judge his talents/skills off hers. Trying to out do her and keep up with her he went into a curve too hot, stood the bike up and veered down the enbankment into a ditch filled with water. (Classic rookie mistake) No serious injuries, but his nuts left a massive dent in the tank and he was covered in mud head to toe. Turns out the bike was borrowed not even his. His pride fully hurt he says a car crossed the yellow line, and he swerved to miss it, um What car? No car ever met us on that road.
I found out then that earlier at the gas station this guy had told my friend's wife that when we get to the curvy roads she should get behind him to avoid slowing him down. So after his wreck she apologized for sucking him into those curves lol
Now I will say this, had any of us known he had no experience there are things that we would’ve done to try to prevent this and keep things in check, but I actually met up with our group on the way so I hadn’t talked to anyone or even met this guy. I typically lead or run last in the sweep position and had I known I would’ve stayed back with him. Heck there are certain roads or routes I will avoid until I’ve had a chance to see how someone rides.
Ride your own ride and don’t ride your ego...
Here’s a pic from back in the day with my regular crew, we used to have a blast. I’m that ugly dude all the way on the left and my wife is in the purple jacket. The bald guy in all black was my wingman and can no longer ride due to an accident, he and I always rode together.
On this day, only my friend's wife rode. So she was the only female. Well two guys decided to ride with us, none of us have ridden with one guy at all and the other guy had only ridden with one of us before. So we prepare to head up to some twisty roads to do our thing. Well to make a long story short the guy no one knew or had ridden with before was a BRAND new rider, had no permit or license, and did not tell anyone. He was riding a small Honda cruiser (shadow I think) but he was determined not to be out done by the only female rider in the group that day.
As you can read, several factors indicate trouble lies ahead for this guy. The only female rider happens to be the fastest female in our group and nips at the guys heels. Poor guy’s ego got him and he tried to judge his talents/skills off hers. Trying to out do her and keep up with her he went into a curve too hot, stood the bike up and veered down the enbankment into a ditch filled with water. (Classic rookie mistake) No serious injuries, but his nuts left a massive dent in the tank and he was covered in mud head to toe. Turns out the bike was borrowed not even his. His pride fully hurt he says a car crossed the yellow line, and he swerved to miss it, um What car? No car ever met us on that road.
I found out then that earlier at the gas station this guy had told my friend's wife that when we get to the curvy roads she should get behind him to avoid slowing him down. So after his wreck she apologized for sucking him into those curves lol
Now I will say this, had any of us known he had no experience there are things that we would’ve done to try to prevent this and keep things in check, but I actually met up with our group on the way so I hadn’t talked to anyone or even met this guy. I typically lead or run last in the sweep position and had I known I would’ve stayed back with him. Heck there are certain roads or routes I will avoid until I’ve had a chance to see how someone rides.
Ride your own ride and don’t ride your ego...
Here’s a pic from back in the day with my regular crew, we used to have a blast. I’m that ugly dude all the way on the left and my wife is in the purple jacket. The bald guy in all black was my wingman and can no longer ride due to an accident, he and I always rode together.
