Yep...that is what my hubby says...ride your own ride...meaning don't try to keep up with others. Go at YOUR pace. When you try to keep up with long time experienced riders that is when bad things can happen.
We saw so many accidents when we were at Tail of the Dragon...ppl trying to over do it and show off. That is NOT a road you goof off on. Lots of stories about that road and it has taken down many of experienced drivers...including my brother in law...even has its own tree of shame.