I enjoy riding in a group and solo. We ride with up to 15 bikes at one time. When we have this many we usually have the two designated leaders. (these guys set a nice pace for everyone.) No one tries to keep the pack truely together which can sacrifice safety. We all know where the final destination is and will all arrive when we arrive. I enjoy the compainionship at the stops, usually for gas or food. There are some people I only see during the summer months for riding season. However, we have our moments when the front riders to to fast for the pack. We are all respected to ride at our own pace.
We ride in a true staggered formation, but we usually leave more then the two seconds between riders.
For example: During a ride, some of the faster bikes were going a little faster then they should have. I was following my best friends husband on his Indian (My TBA) I had left a good distance between us. When I came around a very sharp corner, all I could see was dirt in the air. I found my best friends hubby and his Indian on the ground. I was the first one on the scene. Although only his pride was injured, if I was driving a car behind him I could have run him over.
To make a long story longer... I like to have someone to ride with. It is a way to show off our stuff and enjoy the ride with those I would not normally see.
AND I love TOY RUN'S! I just remember it is for the KIDS.
Cindy
