Group drive etiquette?

[Stokepotter]

Hey guys, I joined a group drive around the peak district this morning but abandoned after 30 minutes to be honest. Why?

Maybe it's me, my age, my sense of mortality or all 3 but my idea of a run out is a leisurely drive taking in the scenery, stopping for some pics and a chat maybe.

Unfortunately, I mustn't have read the "rules" this morning which must have said somewhere "pretend you're on silverstone!"

I started in 2nd position but within ten minutes I was at the back of 6 with everyone out of sight! Maybe it's me, maybe I'm in the wrong car but I tend to keep to the speed limits. Anyway, I took the opportunity to take some nice pictures before turning round and heading home.

What are other people's experience of run outs? 

[Highland Fling]

You just go at your own speed on Club runs. It's not a race.

 

In my experience there are usually sub-groups on these runs. Maybe three, four, or five cars will break away and have some fun on the quiet, open stretches. No problem with that. Those that prefer to keep strictly to the speed limits can mosey along at there own pace and stop for photo opportunities whenever.

 

It's fun for all.

 

Brian 

[AndrewL]

Well done, you did the right thing and the bonus is some great pictures to remember the trip. 

[Bushman]

Ive done a lot of rideouts with various bike clubs over the years and we always put the slowest at the front and emphasise to all its not a race. normally this is respected but even so, the riders at the back have to ride their arses off just to keep up. as my ol gran used to say, " its better to be 10 minutes later in this world  then 10 minutes early into the next one". !! and I bet you got better pics at the end of the day.

[Stokepotter]

Great quote bushmam, my late grandad used to say exactly the same to me, his sentiments have certainly stuck with me.