[uniquelyme]

It's also a good reason to have someone run sweeper that knows the roads fairly well. Let the fast guys take off, and tell the newbs not to worry because someone has their back.

Glad he is alright.

[STULER]

That is one of the most important rules of motorcycling. Id rather be slower than have a totaled bike

[Londob5]

That's one reason that I rarely ride with a group...too much opportunity to attempt to ride above my comfort level....that and because I'm antisocial too.

[md86]

Yeah , well , me too . To a point . "My" beeches are cool . But I've been rather fortunate to hook up with a few like-minded riders who like to push a bit , but nothing TOO insane . 'Cept this ONE guy who just got 'imself a CBR ..... But there is something really cool about sharing the ride and being able to watch the other guys , chat about the ride , and learn from each other .

[Black2na]

thanks for the story im new to riding and im sure i would probly be one to do this. but the last thing i want is to end up off the road with a totaled bike. i have a lot of riding to do before i go out tearing up mountain or canyon roads.

[scottynoface]

I nominate the above poster for best username of 2009.

[jedney]

Glad he is ok. Thanks for the reminder, always good to keep in the forefront of your mind. When I was brand new to riding I did not heed the advice of my MSF instructors. No fewer than 5 minutes into the ride I had almost wrecked twice. Still did not heed the advice and went on to almost take an exit too fast. I hit it on the outside of the lane and stayed there until the end. Miraculously I did not crash. I did, howver, slow down and have not tried to keep up with faster riders since then. Very wise words...

[Enjay386]

Very true post. If I can't keep up with someone I just let them go off but if I'm riding with someone new I try not to fly ahead because everyone's been there and it sucks to be the new guy/girl feeling like you're holding everyone up. It only makes them more nervous and a less safe driver in your presence.

[Suzy750f]

Never outride your ability

It is all to easy to show off and hit a curve real quick, but a high percentage of "stepoffs" occur when familiarity with the surroundings is lacking, or the macho, i can ride faster than you can mentality. I ride because i love to ride, not repair my bike after being reckless.