One of our team has stated clearly that we are nuts for trying the ride, but says he will gladly drive one way, and we enjoy teasing the hell out of him for it, he is more concerned about leaving a rider stranded on the side of the road, while most riders I know would also stop their attempt rather than leave a friend behind, our friend is sying he wants those who set out to do the challenge not feel so bad for continuing after one of the team has broken down, and he says it should be a good opportunity for some really good pictures as well. As for nationality of riders We don't have a problem with that, we have a belief that if you ride we have something to talk about, and you may be in another country, a lot of your experience is very valuable, so kwthom, we love to hear from you as well. Our merry little group is 1 very young rider, one middle age rider, and me the older rider. I thank you all for your assistance, it is making our planning so much easier, I suppose my biggest problem is I am not tech minded, so navigating some things are simple to some, but can be quite a challenge for me.
There is alot of " he" in this particular post. All and each of your group are most likely smart INDIVIDUALS and its more than a hunch that those individuals are past mothering.
Step one to get the noose from around your necks as a bunch is be straight up. " your bike breaks down then if its not fixable inside 1 hour then after outside coms have been confirmed with that individuals family/rescue unit the mate then moves on. The group should have gone long ago.
This group thing is never ever an easy beast to coordinate. Its harder at fuel stops to hit the bowsers with 10 or even six bikes. Its a CF at the resumption of the ride after any sort of stop and only ever works with a bunch of riders whom have already been punching out big days AS THE NORM.
Clive you seem to be the wring leader so its now up to you to get this back into perspective at a level that simplifies the entire event and brings those whom realy want to do this..over the line in one bit at the end of the journey.
Some simple things to get in order.
*Get your group used to a common start time, well rested and already loaded fuelled and ready for the kickoff. By start time I mean a time to be on hand with 10 minutes to spare. Hearding cats. Clive your the cat shepard. Get tough and whip them into order.
* Have that group at a location that can print all your start dockets within say 15 minutes. That's all the START dockets. Thats the start so at the end have each tool...rider get their finish docket in the same order so no one is compromised. You should not need to be chasing the last minute. Its 18 hours max More on that in a moment. ( if your end or turn round location has a few servos in town then spread out.
* As each rider is so fitted out with their docket get them on there way. DO NOT WAIT FOR EACH RIDER TO BE SET WITH A START DOCKET before you move. Get them moving get them spread out and for christ sake get them to understand this is not a race.
* it a good indicator that off your mob are getting along at say 312k's in 3 hours then your making a good start to the overall journey. That may infact be your biggest leg distance wise.
* This should be a group of individuals. Each individual needs to be made responsible for their bit...AND there bit alone.
*Clive your the organiser it seems. Make that point above very very clear to each individual.
Then cull the dead wood.
We in here play a tough game and we cherish each and every success. We cherish each and every aborted ride too for any number of reasons.
Tap into your group and foster first and foremost the understanding that its ok to pull the pin. If your bike shits itself that ok too.
* its not ok for any rider ever to be left fealing like they have to go on For the F(^king group when that rider is in need to just pull the pin.
Dont root us over Clive. Dont stuff this up.
Your time to now go and think about a better plan to enter this distance game and grow as riders.
Yep Im a hash grumpy old bastard and thats why I like this game.
Its a game.
PS whys he glad to drive One way? It pricked my ears.