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After posting my videos of a YouTube group ride (part 1&2, 3 is coming) and a wreck that happened.....The discussion arose about the dangers of group rides. but....What is the bigger risk?
Riding in a group of cages?
Riding alone in solitude with no help if a problem crops up?
Poker runs or pub crawls...where drinking and riding seems to be promoted?
Animal groups such as wildlife crossing the roadways? dam deer and squirrels
Cruiser, sports bike, scooter, or dirt bike groups?
Groups at bike night with Stunter's, Newb's, and Squider's?
Etc?
I feel every time we get out on any road on 2 wheels we are at risk. I try to limit my risks when possible and weigh them out logically before I ride. But in the end it is my risk that I take and my life to gamble with. I do try to avoid peak traffic times, avoid anyone drinking and riding, prefer to have a buddy riding along (buddy system rules), and ride like everyone is out to KILL me.
Will that keep me safe?...maybe maybe not. No one knows for sure. But it has worked for 45 years plus and going. I've lived a good life and ridden many of great rides, seen the world, and had a blast doing it. I am satisfied with it all so far......
Riding is thrill seeking and risk taking even if your a Grandpa on a scooter.
Everyone who rides takes these risks but they are that individuals risks and not for someone else to judge. So to all you Risk takers out there whether your Evil Knievel or Mr Magoo risks can be real or just perceived or....BOTH.
What risks are too much for you to gamble with on 2 wheels?
Riding in a group of cages?
Riding alone in solitude with no help if a problem crops up?
Poker runs or pub crawls...where drinking and riding seems to be promoted?
Animal groups such as wildlife crossing the roadways? dam deer and squirrels
Cruiser, sports bike, scooter, or dirt bike groups?
Groups at bike night with Stunter's, Newb's, and Squider's?
Etc?
I feel every time we get out on any road on 2 wheels we are at risk. I try to limit my risks when possible and weigh them out logically before I ride. But in the end it is my risk that I take and my life to gamble with. I do try to avoid peak traffic times, avoid anyone drinking and riding, prefer to have a buddy riding along (buddy system rules), and ride like everyone is out to KILL me.
Will that keep me safe?...maybe maybe not. No one knows for sure. But it has worked for 45 years plus and going. I've lived a good life and ridden many of great rides, seen the world, and had a blast doing it. I am satisfied with it all so far......
Riding is thrill seeking and risk taking even if your a Grandpa on a scooter.
What risks are too much for you to gamble with on 2 wheels?