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Message started by thumperclone on 11/28/12 at 22:46:26

Title: TOY RUN
Post by thumperclone on 11/28/12 at 22:46:26

ours is this sat.
usually <10 miles, ride the accordion
500 bikers or so, most never ride in groups, leos at all the intersections so no red lights but every year the speed up slow down jumble crunches happens..
this year im bringin up the rear if i ride may just take the truck and deliver toys ahead of the pac :-/

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/29/12 at 02:06:00

that accordion-effect you describe that takes place on most large group Rides is why I gave up participating in 'em ... can be dangerous! I've personally witnessed 2 Bike accidents over the years as a result of that ... :(

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by youzguyz on 11/29/12 at 08:35:26

We do it for the kids..

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All of us do..

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Yep.. and there's Thumper!

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Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by arteacher on 11/29/12 at 15:41:59

I have only ridden in a large group once and was disappointed to see how many riders did not know to stagger their bikes.

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by kimchris1 on 11/30/12 at 09:35:28

I enjoy participating in the Olympia, Wa Toy Run.
We have done so twice in the last 4 years.
We were in the middle of the group the first time and
the end of the pack the last time.
The riders seemed to stagger themselves and no one
got impatient.
Knowing that your helping children that may not have
a christmas other wise, makes it all worth while.
Weather may again keep us away from it this year,
then again you can make a monetary or toy donation
at a participating facility as well..
So don't let the thought of some riders not riding like
you may like to ride, keep you from helping the unfortunate
kids that will benefit from this as well..Hugs to all, :)kim

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by Dj12midnit on 12/03/12 at 01:17:37

I have ridden in a number of large groups mostly toy runs. The trick to beating the yo yo, is to maintain a steady speed. They will speed up and slow down and you will be right there waiting.

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by Paraquat on 12/03/12 at 06:08:59

I ride the Miracle Ride for the children's hospital every April.
I get there at 6:30 AM so I'm one of the lead dogs.
If you're about 50 bikes back it starts to turn into chaos with this accordion effect. Also the local news is filming it so all eyes on the camera and none on the road. Pulling out of the parking lot is almost the worst point in the trip.
The worst was riding with Harley guys. They're blubbing along at the bottom of 2nd which was right where I am winding out 2nd or about to stall 3rd (when I rode the Savage).

--Steve

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by thumperclone on 12/03/12 at 07:28:41

biggest turn out yet, weather was fantastic,no mishapps seen
best part for me was coming over the crest of a hill and seein 2 miles of bikes ahead
saw a young lady on a silver and white s40

Title: Re: TOY RUN
Post by houstonbofh on 12/03/12 at 15:38:27

Aida and I have done rides of up to 2000 people. The trick is to never speed up too much when it stretches ahead, and to slow down early as you approach. Also, and at least a few bikes in your group that know what you are doing to stabilize the ride, prevent passing, and enforce lane stagger.

And we love draggin the back to see the pissed off cagers. ;D