A funny (not "ha ha") thing happened on our group ride today....

[PhiSig1071]

Yeah, I like riding sweep, I always feel obligated if I'm leading. Hell, the only big group ride I organized I rode sweep! (Remember that daytona run?) I did one small daytona run, and one ride to the 200, that I lead, but I was on a older Concours, once I was two-up.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Yeah, I like riding sweep, I always feel obligated if I'm leading. Hell, the only big group ride I organized I rode sweep! (Remember that daytona run?) I did one small daytona run, and one ride to the 200, that I lead, but I was on a older Concours, once I was two-up.

Was92v has ridden sweep first on EVERY group ride with a new person I've ever been on with him. He is by far the fastest and best rider in the group, but he is smart enough to wait and assess who he's riding with.

Now once the ride is under way, he'll filter up toward the front.


And occasionally flip a rotton potato on you.

[was92v]

I didn't know anyone noticed that I was starting in the back..

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by was92v

I didn't know anyone noticed that I was starting in the back..

You'd be surprised what I notice.

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

Was92v has ridden sweep first on EVERY group ride with a new person I've ever been on with him. He is by far the fastest and best rider in the group, but he is smart enough to wait and assess who he's riding with.

Now once the ride is under way, he'll filter up toward the front.


And occasionally flip a rotton potato on you.

Our group rides are usually a very broad range of experience. You've got guys who race, used to race or run regular trackdays and then you have riders who prefer a more sedate pace, and (because of the number of MSF Ridercoaches on our rides) usually a handful of new riders. I like running sweep because no one gets left behind that way.

[FT BSTRD]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Our group rides are usually a very broad range of experience. You've got guys who race, used to race or run regular trackdays and then you have riders who prefer a more sedate pace, and (because of the number of MSF Ridercoaches on our rides) usually a handful of new riders. I like running sweep because no one gets left behind that way.

Yep. I rode sweep on the first let of our group ride with Drewpy and his GF. I think she was a little concerned about the ride and the group. If you are new to a group and new to riding, a group ride can be very intimidating. There is always the concern that you are holding everyone up and so there is a tendency not to ride your own ride.

I like to ride sweep so that they don't feel like they are the last one and that they are going to get left behind. Yeah you don't get to hit the turns as hard, but you get to help someone feel more confident and enjoy their group ride experience more.

To me, that's the most important.

[PhiSig1071]

Exactly, if I want to enjoy the turns I go to Jennings.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Exactly, if I want to enjoy the turns I go to Jennings.

That's cause that's the only place with turns in FL.

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

That's cause that's the only place with turns in FL.

Sad. But True. When are we going to see an OSP debut at JGP? "Team Golden Shovel Racing"