a noobie friend of mine who touched a bike for the first time in the BRC at lcc then rode a ninja 500 for a month before buying a brand new 09 cbr 1000 was like that. good kid just clueless. so on one of our friday night rides i told him what was what. and he was cool with it and chilled out a lot.

Quote from: Gene V on June 13, 2010, 07:01:55 AM
When I spoke to him he became kind of defensive, so I figure one of the more experienced guys should tell him...problem is most of them don't see his antics 'cause they're in the front...

Perfectly natural reaction for most folks.  Maybe a check sheet group ride rules of the road should be made up and emailed to everyone.  Experienced riders and those who are naturally aware of what's going on around them know these "rules" without having to be told. I don't know how experienced Robert is but his awareness level needs work for sure.

Another alternative is to either ride at the rear or ride more aggressively so that you are always in front of him.  I have been on two rides where I was riding directly behind him and it was nerve wracking.

Quote from: mac900 on June 13, 2010, 02:35:38 PM
I have been on two rides where I was riding directly behind him and it was nerve wracking.

That's the same deal I had with Keith.

Quote from: mac900 on June 13, 2010, 02:35:38 PM
ride more aggressively so that you are always in front of him.

I did that yesterday by establishing myself behind Jose, Brandon, Bob and Trey into the two on/off ramps that we did and he was substantially behind at that point...he didn't start his surge routine until we were on Farrington Hwy past Ko Olina...

maybe we should just email him this thread and hopefully he will get the hint 

Maybe we all spend a little too much energy on Robert.  All of us are good enough to watch and deal with him without him even noticing.

Quote from: mac900 on June 13, 2010, 09:26:18 PM
Maybe we all spend a little too much energy on Robert.  All of us are good enough to watch and deal with him without him even noticing.

I am now somewhat glad I didn't make it to this event.

And too many Roberts/Bobs. I'm changing my name to Blob.

Quote from: DesmoBlob on June 16, 2010, 01:24:16 PM
I am now somewhat glad I didn't make it to this event.

And too many Roberts/Bobs. I'm changing my name to Blob.

maybe Bob isn't so bad, DesmoBlob brings to mind a really fat guy on a Ducati...

I personally find boobs more attractive than bobs.

Quote from: DRKWNG on June 16, 2010, 02:06:57 PM
I personally find boobs more attractive than bobs.

how about boobs on a Bob?...

Quote from: Gene V on June 16, 2010, 02:09:52 PM
how about boobs on a Bob?...

PERVERT!!!



Unless they're on a Roberta.  Then, HOORAY BOOBS!!!

Quote from: DRKWNG on June 16, 2010, 02:19:48 PM
PERVERT!!!



Unless they're on a Roberta.  Then, HOORAY BOOBS!!!

Even better if they're bobbing boobs on a Roberta.

Quote from: Gene V on June 16, 2010, 02:05:44 PM
maybe Bob isn't so bad, DesmoBlob brings to mind a really fat guy on a Ducati...

Well then Blob is an accurate description.  [moto]

Quote from: DesmoBlob on June 16, 2010, 03:38:15 PM
Even better if they're bobbing boobs on a Roberta.

Bobbing for Bobby's boobies?

I'm going to compile a list of "Pointers for Large Group Rides" and send it off to Jose'.

Think I'll start with making sure you've filled up with gas prior to the meetup. Generally speaking we've never really left anyone behind at the start of the ride but after standing around for about an hour it's kind of dumb to get going only to flick over to gas station and wait all over again.

Any other suggestions?