Showing posts with label Group Rides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Group Rides. Show all posts
Saturday, August 2, 2008
August Scootquest?
Okay, guys, the end of summer is fast approaching and we have yet to have had a chance to get the whole gang together for a big scoot ride. In fact, the Guild has grown so much in this past year (and is still growing) that we've got some folks who have never had the chance to ride together. I'm thinking Sunday, the 24th, but it's just a suggestion. Let me know in the comments below what date(s) you think are best, as well as any ideas for our destination. Let's make this happen!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Pics from Group Scoot
Some cell phone snap shots from Sunday, June 22nd.
Generic Voltron!
Where generic Voltron spits the ball out.
Generic Voltron!
Where generic Voltron spits the ball out.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sunday Scooter Ride.
I'm guessing we could meet at "Scooter Central" i.e. Mike and Sarah's house. What time is good
for everyone? I know the afternoon was mentioned. We could meet at 1 or 2 ish? Let's hear some feedback on the subject. Hope to see everyone on Sunday.
for everyone? I know the afternoon was mentioned. We could meet at 1 or 2 ish? Let's hear some feedback on the subject. Hope to see everyone on Sunday.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
June 22, 2008 Scranton Scooter Fest.
I would like to see if everyone is available or interested in a get together and ride. Perhaps something like last years trip to Rich's Golf Center. I would just like to get everyone together for a ride, some food and some pictures. Please let me know if you can participate.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
Friday, May 23, 2008
When Can We All Get Together?????
I'm not sure what day of the week is good for everyone. Sunday is the best day of the week for me to go for a ride. If everyone wants to get together on a Saturday, I just need some advance notice. Please let me know if and or when everyone can go for a scoot!
Here are a few pics of my WWII Fighter Scooter.
anyone can get in touch with me a nba23jordan@epix.net
Monday, June 18, 2007
Scootquest I
The following pictures were taken during a group ride from Scranton to Rich's Golf Center/Victory Pig Pizza in Wyoming. Inexplicably, we did not manage to golf into the Cobra that ate Voltron's head, but there were dragons.
Scoottute
Kind of long but useful scooter knowledge:
Staggered Riding:
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When riding together, even only in groups of two, it is best to ride in a staggered formation. Doing this allows us to take up less space on the road while at the same time allowing us to see what is in front of us (i.e. road hazards, potholes, etc.)
When riding in a staggered positing, the person on the left is always in the lead, with the person behind him following on the (right in the same lane). Remember, just because we are riding staggered doesn't mean that you are confined to your direction solely. You are free to move around from side to side in your lane at any given time, which will be necessary on narrow or poorly kept streets.
When riding behind someone, you should be 1-2 seconds behind them. That is, far enough away from them that if they were required to swerve into a position directly in front of you, this wouldn't cause you to slam on your brakes. In general, you want to be far enough away from them so that you can see both of their rear turn signals and brake light(s) at all times and be able to react to them safely.
Stops:
When riding in groups, it's traditional to "double up" at stop lights, as this makes the group take up much less space on the road and allows any necessary communication. To do this safely, if you are riding left, pull as far to the left (still in your lane) as you can. If you are a right rider, time your stop so that you are going very slow by the time your front wheel is parallel with your left rider's wheel and then pull even from there. At the green light, the left rider should always be the first to pull out, followed by the right rider, and then repeated in the same manner by any riders behind them. Note: the next left rider should not pull up to the first right rider, but stay with his/her partner.
When there are lots of scooters and a lot of stoplights:
Each pair (i.e. one left and one right) should consider themselves a subgroup. For example, lead riders will stop at a yellow light to maintain formation, whereas right riders will follow through a yellow light that was green for their left rider. In other words, EVERY left rider should stop at yellow lights in an effort to remain paired with his or her right rider. This does not in any way mean you should go through a red light to stay with the group, if you get separated, you'll catch up.
Definitions
Lead Rider:
Obviously, the first rider, always to the left. Should be an experienced rider and know the route. Lead riders sometimes use hand signals to indicate certain things, but they are different for everyone. If any, they should be decided on by the lead rider before the ride.
Sweep Rider:
Sweep Rider is the last rider in the group, could be either on the left or the right, depending on the number of scooterists. Should also be an experienced rider and familiar with the route. The sweep rider needs to pay close attention to the other riders and if the group gets separated from the lead rider, should take over and join up the two groups.
Mid Rider:
When riding in very large groups which could be separated from either end, a combination of the lead and sweep riders.
Parking: Because everybody asks
Park so that it's easier for you to pull out, not in.
In spaces, if it's just you, park in the center, but pull up enough that any car looking for a spot will see right away that that spot is taken. Fit as may scooters in a spot as possible, facing out.
When parking on the street, park at about a 45 degree angle, again with the front wheel of your scooter facing out. Try to replicate the same angle as any scooter already parked in front of you, keeping as close together as possible while leaving everyone enough room to get onto their bikes.
Staggered Riding:
L..
..R
L..
..R
When riding together, even only in groups of two, it is best to ride in a staggered formation. Doing this allows us to take up less space on the road while at the same time allowing us to see what is in front of us (i.e. road hazards, potholes, etc.)
When riding in a staggered positing, the person on the left is always in the lead, with the person behind him following on the (right in the same lane). Remember, just because we are riding staggered doesn't mean that you are confined to your direction solely. You are free to move around from side to side in your lane at any given time, which will be necessary on narrow or poorly kept streets.
When riding behind someone, you should be 1-2 seconds behind them. That is, far enough away from them that if they were required to swerve into a position directly in front of you, this wouldn't cause you to slam on your brakes. In general, you want to be far enough away from them so that you can see both of their rear turn signals and brake light(s) at all times and be able to react to them safely.
Stops:
When riding in groups, it's traditional to "double up" at stop lights, as this makes the group take up much less space on the road and allows any necessary communication. To do this safely, if you are riding left, pull as far to the left (still in your lane) as you can. If you are a right rider, time your stop so that you are going very slow by the time your front wheel is parallel with your left rider's wheel and then pull even from there. At the green light, the left rider should always be the first to pull out, followed by the right rider, and then repeated in the same manner by any riders behind them. Note: the next left rider should not pull up to the first right rider, but stay with his/her partner.
When there are lots of scooters and a lot of stoplights:
Each pair (i.e. one left and one right) should consider themselves a subgroup. For example, lead riders will stop at a yellow light to maintain formation, whereas right riders will follow through a yellow light that was green for their left rider. In other words, EVERY left rider should stop at yellow lights in an effort to remain paired with his or her right rider. This does not in any way mean you should go through a red light to stay with the group, if you get separated, you'll catch up.
Definitions
Lead Rider:
Obviously, the first rider, always to the left. Should be an experienced rider and know the route. Lead riders sometimes use hand signals to indicate certain things, but they are different for everyone. If any, they should be decided on by the lead rider before the ride.
Sweep Rider:
Sweep Rider is the last rider in the group, could be either on the left or the right, depending on the number of scooterists. Should also be an experienced rider and familiar with the route. The sweep rider needs to pay close attention to the other riders and if the group gets separated from the lead rider, should take over and join up the two groups.
Mid Rider:
When riding in very large groups which could be separated from either end, a combination of the lead and sweep riders.
Parking: Because everybody asks
Park so that it's easier for you to pull out, not in.
In spaces, if it's just you, park in the center, but pull up enough that any car looking for a spot will see right away that that spot is taken. Fit as may scooters in a spot as possible, facing out.
When parking on the street, park at about a 45 degree angle, again with the front wheel of your scooter facing out. Try to replicate the same angle as any scooter already parked in front of you, keeping as close together as possible while leaving everyone enough room to get onto their bikes.
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