What is a "Ride Report?" - A few pointers on what should be in this section...

[XLR8]

I guess I won't be wasting my time on your ride reports.  

You're a global rider. You would be bored.

[Global Rider]

You're a global rider. You would be bored.

Actually, I take a "real" interest in good informative ride reports...not something superficial.  

I'm bored at work, but I'll be off in about 5 weeks on a non-boring 5 week tour overseas.  

[XLR8]

Actually, I take a "real" interest in good informative ride reports...not something superficial.  

Ok then. Happy for you. I mostly post "countless photos".

[Global Rider]

Ok then. Happy for you. I mostly post "countless photos".

And I post pics with a When, Where, What, and more recently, a link to a map and even GPS coordinates. Interesting concept, ehhh?  

[XLR8]

And I post pics with a When, Where, What, and more recently, a link to a map and even GPS coordinates. Interesting concept, ehhh?  

None of that is necessary if you have the right kind of picutres...

[Global Rider]

None of that is necessary if you have the right kind of picutres...

Wouldn't be so bad if she was at least good looking.

Now that is a boring non-motorcycle related pic.

[XLR8]

Wouldn't be so bad if she was at least good looking.

See there, you need to stick to writing. I'll take the photos.

[traveler]

Looks pretty good from my vantage point.

Still need more info though.

[DredheadV2.0]

Seriously?

I mean, really - You guys are arguing about this?

Some people write detailed, fact-filled ride reports.  
Some people take really nice pix0rz.  
Some people write fascinating prose.  

I'll wager that none of us does all three well.  

If you prefer a very workmanlike, efficient, make-the-trains-run-on-time sort of report, by all means write it up and post it.  But don't expect everyone should be held to the same standard, because not everyone likes their reports soulless and factual.  

Conversely...  do I really have to say it?

Quit whining.  Ride.  Post if you have something worthwhile to post.  Read whichever topic strikes your fancy.  Then go about your business and let others do the same.

[FJR1300]

Wouldn't be so bad if she was at least good looking.

Now that is a boring non-motorcycle related pic.

Are you gay?

[Orson]

Some people write detailed, fact-filled ride reports.  
Some people take really nice pix0rz.  
Some people write fascinating prose.  

again, well said  

The ST.N Trip Report Section is like squeezing the wet ST.N sponge.

We all get sumthin out of it.

"If all the other forums constitute the input, RR is the output; the sum which is greater than the parts.  All those bits of information we as a community provide on gear, gadgets, tires, bikes, and routes come together and help a rider have an awesome ride and then they share the experience with the rest of us and make us all envious and stuff and provide inspiration for OUR next ride." - Dredhead © 2008

[XLR8]

Seriously?

I mean, really - You guys are arguing about this?

Some people write detailed, fact-filled ride reports.  
Some people take really nice pix0rz.  
Some people write fascinating prose.  

I'll wager that none of us does all three well.  

If you prefer a very workmanlike, efficient, make-the-trains-run-on-time sort of report, by all means write it up and post it.  But don't expect everyone should be held to the same standard, because not everyone likes their reports soulless and factual.  

Conversely...  do I really have to say it?

Quit whining.  Ride.  Post if you have something worthwhile to post.  Read whichever topic strikes your fancy.  Then go about your business and let others do the same.

Not really arguing, just giving Global Rider a hard time because he deserves it.  

[CDN]

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"If all the other forums constitute the input, RR is the output; the sum which is greater than the parts.  All those bits of information we as a community provide on gear, gadgets, tires, bikes, and routes come together and help a rider have an awesome ride and then they share the experience with the rest of us and make us all envious and stuff and provide inspiration for OUR next ride." - Dredhead © 2008

 

[Black Ice]

Are you gay?

I agree...she's too damn skinny.  If I want a 13yo boy, I'll go get one.

[Tony T]

Some people write detailed, fact-filled ride reports.  
Some people take really nice pix0rz.  
Some people write fascinating prose.  

I'll wager that none of us does all three well.  

And some of the people, like me for example, suck at all three.  

[UFO]

This is one stupid forum when it comes to moderators. Mini-critics with the power to move threads. You should feel very proud of yourselves.

How did I miss this.

And here's a good example of a ride report:  http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,46804.0.html

You don't necessarily need that many pictures, but pictures are a must and words attached to the pictures also helps tell the story.

[diethornig]

like a somewhat diary? well, that would make the readers more interested in your site. Very good.

[Mr.Black]

All your ride reports are belong to us.

[Cablebandit]

All your ride reports are belong to us.

Not if you post a link.