[stcloudbball]

While riding from Daytona to Orlando our group of 7 had a self appointed leader who decided we were going to try to "beat" an incoming storm while we were on I-95. What I can tell you is that I was doing 85 mph in a 70 mph zone and they were simply pulling away. It was not that I could not have made the speed to catch them, it was simply not safe.

My problem (which leads to my question) is that as they started pulling away, the only person in the group that I really know and call a friend, blows past me and joins the group basically leaving me to ride alone.

Your list does mention you never pass without stopping at a rest stop but my bigger question, and maybe it is so obvious that it was not on your list, is what is the etiquette about simply leaving someone behind that does not want to exceed the posted speed limit?

To say the friendship has been strained would be an understatement. I was told "They really wanted to beat the storm" and "We can't slow down or we will get hit by other vehicles. You have to go that fast on that road." Funny that I managed to make it but they would have been run down. I heard excuses but never heard anything that resembles an apology. My friend has only had his motorcycle for a short time, and I know he wanted to keep up with his buddies, but the fact that he sees nothing wrong in what he and the others did is really making me question his judgement.

I just wanted to hear from someone with experience that is outside the group, and was wondering if there is anything posted that says what most people already know. If you leave with 7 you return with 7.