I couldn't agree more. Forget about following distance and ride your own ride. Losing the group is way better than losing your ride because you went into a turn faster than you were ready too. I also second the opinion of taking a BRC course. Not only is it a good idea, but I found mine to be a lot of fun too.
On 11/21/10, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: > This is so important, I'll say it twice -- always...always ride within > your own comfort level -- not someone else's. > > You don't mention whether you've had any formal training. If not, I'd > strongly recommend a MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course to > build the basic skills and knowledge you need for open road riding. > > It's the surest and quickest way to acquire good riding habits, as > opposed to discovering (maybe too late) that you've developed some > self-taught bad ones. > Your practice sessions need to take place off-road in a controlled > environment until then. > > From your description, you were "lugging" the engine on the uphills > and should've downshifted to keep the engine within its power range. > So, technically, you and your bike were out of control at that point. > > And group riding presents its own set of challenges, not the least of > which is "keeping up" with the pace that has been set by someone > else. Unless your group leader and the members of the group are > experienced, organized and trustworthy (!) in this type riding, it can > be a recipe for disaster. > > So, I would not ride in a group, either, until you've completed some > formal basic training. > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
