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Old 21 Feb 2007
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I have found that most disagreements are over how much riding versus sightseeing you want to do and how much money you want to spend. If you want to spend time doing things off the bike, and your partner wants to twist the throttle sunup to sundown, there's going to be trouble. Same if you want to camp or hostel it, and your buddy wants an air conditioned private room every night. Iron that stuff out beforehand.
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Just came back from a month ridding round N/W Africa . 5 of us set off & then there was 4 then 2 sets of 2 in the end we all ended up going our own way . We met online it wasnt anyones fault we were just diferent types of people. I think we all had a great time & would we have went on our own in the 1st place ? my point is dont be afriad to split up if you want to do diferent things (you must be self sufficient enough to do this ) the idea of a test run over a weekend is what i would do if i was going on a real long trip . But dont let it stop you going in the 1st place.
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No way to predict this type of thing.
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I think that it is essential to go for a drink with your intended travelling companions . If they drink silly cocktails with fruit and umbrellas stuck in the glass ,then avoid them like the plague .
If however they drink scotch and/or ale then you should be ok .
Lager drinkers are borderline but might be acceptable if they are mechanically inclined .
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Its not a given that the guys you enjoy a day ride with are going to see eye to eye on an extended trip.
I enjoy the luxury of my own pace and stopping whenever something needs looking at.
Last year on a trip to Alaska my starter self enguaged in Alberta destoying itself. From then on I had to be ready to go first so one of them could give a push,sometimes they left me sitting, then one would notice and come back.Its frustrating to be needy.
Then there's traveling at someone else's speed. To paraphrase Mark Tiger Edmunds grandfather [ I'd rather flog a hobby horse than ride at another man's pace ]
Teamwork setting up camp is a good thing and having people to talk to is too,unless its bickering. Then you will wish to be on your own and that's the solution.
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What a character. Definitley a solo act.
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I usually do a couple of "trip pre-planning" meetings before heading out with new riders, just to get an idea of their personalities and what they expect from the trip. Some folks you can just tell from their background and age, as well as general temperment.

Don't necessarily be afraid of an "opposite". My favorite riding partner is an easy going artist, while I'm an anal-retentive lawyer.....we work great together because he causes me to chill out a bit, while I reel in a bit of his wild/fancy free style!

....I do like the lager/ale v. boat drinks method though!

As has been mentioned...don't be afraid to break up the group and go separate ways...even if this leaves you solo! It's a whole different experience being a lone rider than being with a group....many times it's more enjoyable!

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