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**glwilson** · 03-31-2011, 07:51 PM

Riding at "events" typically can cause more accidents because of the riders' attitude and attention-span is distorted or distracted.

At events, many riders are not as focused as they normally might be, due to the many extra activities, sights, and distractions that occur.

For anyone second-guessing whether they should attend a rally or bike-event... I would suggest riding your bike within your limits and do not get caught-up in the distractions that tend to lead to accidents (This was mentioned somewhat in a previous post as "ride your ride".)

Also, when it comes to large bike-rallies or events; there are plenty of riders that simply are "accidents waiting to happen".

Unfortunately, alcohol, drugs, and bike-speed are more prevalent during these events -- simply because there are a certain number of idiots that go to these things and "let-loose" beyond being reasonable.

The underlying facts of these accidents seem to back-up these statistics. Sad but true... ::)

cactusjack · 03-31-2011, 07:55 PM

To my knowledge, none of these occurred during official bike week events. These weren't on group rides or even near Cyclefest. These were just folks out riding and it wasn't their lucky day.

**glwilson** · 03-31-2011, 08:02 PM

Ouch!!

As mentioned... our passion has its risks. We choose to take those risks.

03-31-2011, 07:51 PM	#16
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Riders down Riding at "events" typically can cause more accidents because of the riders' attitude and attention-span is distorted or distracted. At events, many riders are not as focused as they normally might be, due to the many extra activities, sights, and distractions that occur. For anyone second-guessing whether they should attend a rally or bike-event... I would suggest riding your bike within your limits and do not get caught-up in the distractions that tend to lead to accidents (This was mentioned somewhat in a previous post as "ride your ride".) Also, when it comes to large bike-rallies or events; there are plenty of riders that simply are "accidents waiting to happen". Unfortunately, alcohol, drugs, and bike-speed are more prevalent during these events -- simply because there are a certain number of idiots that go to these things and "let-loose" beyond being reasonable. The underlying facts of these accidents seem to back-up these statistics. Sad but true... ::) __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2011, 07:55 PM	#17
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Riders down To my knowledge, none of these occurred during official bike week events. These weren't on group rides or even near Cyclefest. These were just folks out riding and it wasn't their lucky day. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-31-2011, 08:02 PM	#18
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Riders down Ouch!! As mentioned... our passion has its risks. We choose to take those risks. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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