(http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/files/u64/motorcycle-staggered-riding-passing__1_.jpg)
Speeds:
- Keep it at 10 - 15 mph over the limit when cruising open stretches.
- Slow down to ~5 over MAX through any small towns.
- Go whatever you feel comfortable at when going through curves.
If we get separated:
- We will regroup at all major highway exits, turns, etc., or at least make sure everyone is accounted for.
- If people are peeling off the loop, they need to make sure we know so we can keep a head count.
- Everyone looks out for each other.
Twisties:
- Go single file.
- Give each other plenty of space.
- Let the faster guys by.
- Go only as fast as you feel comfortable, don't feel like you need to catch up.
- We'll regroup regularly throughout the trip so no one gets left behind.
Passing other cars on open stretches:
- If you can, try to make sure there is room for the whole group to pass.
- If not, pass when you get a chance, individually, and then we'll make sure that no one will be left behind.
- Don't pass just because the guy in front of you did, especially in the twisty stuff.
Click here to see group riding hand signals
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jMSu6iokcoY/Shn0Zhpq00I/AAAAAAAAADQ/pY-yEwgKbXM/s400/group_ride_page_2-2.jpg)
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/group_ride_page_2-2.jpg)
And then watch this video:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Guide To Group Riding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpkyD7SMfw#normal)
Quote from: Michael on October 23, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
Click here to see group riding hand signals
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jMSu6iokcoY/Shn0Zhpq00I/AAAAAAAAADQ/pY-yEwgKbXM/s400/group_ride_page_2-2.jpg)
(http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/group_ride_page_2-2.jpg)
I hope we don't see too many highbeams.
Same signal used to warn others of LEO's.
Quote from: rule62 on October 23, 2009, 05:45:52 PM
I hope we don't see too many highbeams.
Just tell IZ to keep his shirt on!
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on October 23, 2009, 05:59:50 PM
Just tell IZ to keep his shirt on!
Yeah, those things are called "pecs" ya peckerhead! [laugh]
HELLO!! Randy..don't you remember meeting Micheal?
HE'S the one with the highbeams!
BTW..Micheal, thanks for the hand signal chart. If I saw the one and two finger hand signals..I would've thought "TMI for a bathroom break"!! :-\
[laugh]
Quote from: IZ on October 23, 2009, 08:37:10 PM
If I saw the one and two finger hand signals..I would've thought "TMI for a bathroom break"!! :-\
[laugh]
zing!!!
but he's right, good post!
This post may make a good sticky, as it is good for new riders as well as riders who might not group ride often...
LOL, I agree - great post, it always helps to have the basics refreshed as riding season kicks it into high gear! [thumbsup]