RFTW Discussion Forums : Return Ride http://rftw.org/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; RFTW Discussion Forums : Archive : Return Ride Copyright (c) 2006-2011 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:40 +0000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:16:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 rftw.org/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2142 RFTW Discussion Forums http://rftw.org/forum/http://rftw.org/assets/design/logo.png http://rftw.org/forum/ Return Ride : The platoons depart from a stop... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27463&title=return-ride#27463 Author: LaiKhe67tc
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 11:16pm

The platoons depart from a stop one right after another.  The entire group stays together on the highway with only a hundred yards or so between the tail gunners of one platoon and the leaders of the next one.  By dividing into platoons, and with the platoon leaders carefully controlling speed, the unavoidable rubber-banding is reduced considerably.
 
The road guards keep the groups as tight as possible to keep from extending the footprint of the group from being so long it can't be managed.  I have heard that the line can grow to five or more miles- that's not only a lot of bikes but a lot of air, too.  You will watch as the riders get comfortable with each other after the first couple days and learn to ride in neat, close formation. 
 
By the time we get to DC, many riders will have overcome the anxiety of riding close, and will have gained a lot of new skill.  The actual riding is serious work, you will spend two straight hours at a time holding your position and fine-tuning your throttle hand.  Your left hand is for waving at the patriots who have come to see and cheer for you- people you learn not to look at as you wave! 
 
If you are not used to riding in a group, find a buddy and practice riding side by side for some miles before May comes.  Rider on the left sets the pace, rider on the right pegs to the other bike.  Be sure to practice both positions, it will make you more comfortable even in the staggered formations.
 
 
As you can see, lots of advice here on the forum- but don't hesitate to ask these questions.  Actually, they are the same questions I was asking not that long ago!
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:16:25 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27463&title=return-ride#27463 Return Ride : i went all the way this year as... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27456&title=return-ride#27456 Author: moboddy
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 8:12pm

i went all the way this year as an fng  i was assigned to platoon 6 i'm not positive but i believe all fng go to platoon 5 or 6  those platoons ride staggered  you can always request to ride with another platoon it's up to the, platoon leader there were about 35 to 40 riders in platoon 6 to start some moved to other platoons but most stayed in six  when we move out we alkl leave together one platoon after the other  it's a little hectic for the 1st couple of days until everyone gets used to riding in formation   welcome aboard you have joined a relly fantastic family  see you in rc in may]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:12:08 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27456&title=return-ride#27456 Return Ride : If you go SR this is how it... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27455&title=return-ride#27455 Author: Raven
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 8:04pm

If you go SR this is how it works.  Plt 1 & 2 are side by side and usually FNG's must ride in another Plt for a day or so and them ask to move up.  3, 4, 5 & 6 are stagered and 7 on is for trikes, trailers.  2 wheel bikes can not ride in 7 and beyond and trike can not ride in 1-6.  If you have friends and will ride in the same plt ride in front or behind each other.  Hope this helps.]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:04:55 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27455&title=return-ride#27455 Return Ride : I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS. SOME... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27453&title=return-ride#27453 Author: Nickel Deuce
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 6:53pm

I HAVE A COUPLE QUESTIONS. SOME FRIENDS OF MINE ARE THINKING OF DOING THE RUN.
THEY DO NOT RIDE TRIKES AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY CAN RIDE IN PLATOON 3 SINCE WE 
ARE ALL FRIENDS, OR IS IT MANDATORY THAT THEY BE IN ONE OF THE OTHER PLATOONS?

I THINK I READ THAT BIKES IN THE PLATOONS ( EXCEPT #3 )WILL/OR MUST RIDE SIDE BY SIDE. 
IS THIS TRUE? CAN THEY RIDE IN A STAGGERED STYLE?

LASTLY, ROUGHLY HOW MANY RIDERS ARE IN A PLATOON? WHAT IS THE TIME INTERVAL BETWEEN
EACH PLATOON DEPARTURE?
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:53:50 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27453&title=return-ride#27453 Return Ride : Nickle Duce, there are some great... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27439&title=return-ride#27439 Author: Dadbo
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 9:18am

Nickle Duce, there are some great folks that are on  the run from your neck of the woods.  Hard charger and Ironfish are are from OR, WA.  Look them up on the contacts page of RFTW.org]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:18:36 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27439&title=return-ride#27439 Return Ride : Your question was:"I would... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27436&title=return-ride#27436 Author: VNCV68
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-10-2011 at 7:59am

Your question was:"I would like to know if all riders return as a group or on their own to travel?"
Answer: You are on your own to travel. You meet people from your area, where you live, and form a group to ride back home.
 
On the RUN-Hotel reservations are made by you. Some time in Dec. or Jan. RFTW will make a list and post it on the form for everybody to use and then you make your reservations. If you make reservations before that time you are taking a chance on the hotel. Sometimes RFTW does not use the same hotel as they did last year. You could be making a mess to clean up.
I hope this answers your question.
Welcome aboard
 


Edited by VNCV68 - Nov-10-2011 at 8:04am]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:59:22 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27436&title=return-ride#27436 Return Ride : Everyone forgot SOUTHERN ROUTE... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27428&title=return-ride#27428 Author: Harley0711
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-09-2011 at 8:10pm

Everyone forgot SOUTHERN ROUTE doesn't have SNOW< LOL
]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:10:56 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27428&title=return-ride#27428 Return Ride : Welcome to the largest and the... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27414&title=return-ride#27414 Author: Toothless
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-08-2011 at 3:23pm

Welcome to the largest and the best family you'l ever have a chance to meet up with. Keepup with every thing going on on the site if you can If you need an answer too anythin there are those that will be able to help you. If you do decide to come on the southern route you will get to become a member of the proud and few "Trikes and Trailor Trash" of which (if I'm still alowed to ride with)I am a proud member. It looks as though there might be enough to make 3 platoons of us this year. Take your time and make the dession that will be right for you. Like they said try central one year and southern the next then you get the feeling of both routes. There are people from the northwest that meet and ride down to Rancho as a group.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:23:55 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27414&title=return-ride#27414 Return Ride : Thx Mrs. Raven. I like so many... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27409&title=return-ride#27409 Author: Papa
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-08-2011 at 5:56am

Thx Mrs. Raven. I like so many others who have made the run just want to give back no.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:56:17 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27409&title=return-ride#27409 Return Ride : I did not know that Papa,... http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27403&title=return-ride#27403 Author: Raven
Subject: 2142
Posted: Nov-07-2011 at 3:05pm

I did not know that Papa, congrats!  ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:05:25 +0000 http://rftw.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2142&PID=27403&title=return-ride#27403