Sadlsor
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- Birmingham, Alabama
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- 2008 ST1300A
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- 9065
There are lots of opinions, and even some excellent tips on group riding in general.
I don't need to add my perspective, but it is a fact that *some* riders will fall into the habit of target fixating on the rider directly in front of them, and neglecting what should be habitual -- that is, looking far, near, in front, beside and behind.
Simply riding in a group is not to eliminate or replace your standard responsibility for your own behavior.
Thus, riding staggered with usual following distance, should be no more dangerous than a typical motorcycle ride.
Operative words "should be."
I don't need to add my perspective, but it is a fact that *some* riders will fall into the habit of target fixating on the rider directly in front of them, and neglecting what should be habitual -- that is, looking far, near, in front, beside and behind.
Simply riding in a group is not to eliminate or replace your standard responsibility for your own behavior.
Thus, riding staggered with usual following distance, should be no more dangerous than a typical motorcycle ride.
Operative words "should be."