No alcohol should be consumed before or during a planned group ride.
Fuel up BEFORE you get to the ride!
Do not fool around (horse play or break formation) when riding with the group. Any member
observing another member fooling around when in formation should discuss it with that member and
attempt to clear up the situation. If it should persist, bring it to the attention of the Road Captain.
These guidelines are intended to serve as a basic guide for most situations. Therefore, each person is
expected to read, understand and apply them, using their best judgment.
Please remember that YOU have the ultimate responsibility for your safety, and ALWAYS ride within your
capabilities and that of your machine.
I. RIDING FORMATION AND INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS
The ride route will be laid out in advance. Everyone on the ride will be made aware of the ride
route and destination.
1.The standard formation, under good conditions of road, traffic, and weather, will be a double row,
staggered, in one traffic lane. The interval will be TWO SECOND DELAY between the rider and the
next rider directly ahead and no less than one second between staggered riders.
2.The Lead Road Captain will be at the head of the group, and typically will ride just to the right of the
center lane. Other Road Captains may be assigned positions within the group, which will be followed
by the Rear Road Captain or “Sweep.”
3.New members (less than one year), guests, and any rider with little experience in group riding will be
positioned at the rear of the group, just behind the Lead Road Captain. The Road Captains may
choose to separate the group of inexperienced riders into a group of their own, consistent with
expected or actual conditions.
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