Guidelines for Group Riding

Be aware of other riders; ride consistently, ride considerately
Ride with a gap of 1 to 2 seconds between motorcycles; do your part to keep the group together
Ride staggered formation when safe to do so (lead bike left), avoid “wandering”, increase gap and
ride single file in tight turns
Check your mirror for the rider behind you and pause at turns, pass hand signals back
Stay in your lane on blind curves, watch for oncoming traffic
Close up the spacing in towns and through stop signs/signals, don’t block intersections or roads
Allow faster riders to pass.
Don’t crowd a slower rider, don’t overlap wheels
Visual head-check when changing lanes.
Allow other vehicles to pass thru the group.
As the Ride Leader, this is not the time to ride at your fastest but at your best; be thinking best
practices.
As the Ride Leader, think of a long train behind you. Not connected but still a part of your
responsibility.
As the Ride Leader, anticipate the expected green/yellow/red light situation on any upcoming
controlled intersection.
As the Ride Leader, fight the urge to go through a yellow light on a controlled intersection
As the Ride Leader change freeway lanes approximately 1 mile in advance of exit when possible
As the Ride Leader, be aware of the capabilities of each rider.
As a mid-group rider, think of being a teammate, making certain that you do not go so fast that the
rider behind you is not in your sights.
As the sweep (the rider at the rear), you will stop with a breakdown, other riders to follow the ride
leader to the next stop.
Relax. Do not panic. Have fun. Be considerate.
And, remember, you can say anything as long as it stays in your helmet.