Group Riding Cont'd
Passing
Passing is probably the single most dangerous maneuver in group riding. In most cases, we will not pass cars or other ''obstacles'' on group rides.If the Road Captain decides to pass, he/she will increase his/her speed when passing any vehicle to provide room for the following motorcycles.It is very difficult for a group to pass a slow moving car on a two lane road. Generally, we will not pass a car on a two lane road, particularly on local rides, unless it is going very slow. If the Road Captain decides to pass the car, each biker must decide on his/her own if it is safe for him or her. DO NOT follow the bike in front of you unless you are certain that it is safe for you too.IMPORTANT: After passing the car, keep going. You must make room for all the bikes behind you. On a two-lane highway no more than three motorcycles should enter the passing lane at any one time. When they have passed and pulled back in, the next three riders may begin passing.
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency requiring a stop, observe the following procedures so that the emergency may be resolved in the safest manner possible. We do not want a group of motorcycles on the side of the road in an unsafe manner under any circumstance.
Problem Bike Stops – All Others Continue.
If a bike or rider problem creates a stop, the rider should signal and stop in as safe a place as possible, preferably well off the road. All other bikes are to continue with the Lead Road Captain to avoid having a group of bikes on the side of the road. Only the Tail Gunner Stops to Help.
It is the Tail gunner's responsibility to stop and render assistance to the problem bike. The Lead Road Captain will lead the group to a safe location.
Accidents
In the event of an accident, the group should work together to insure everyone stops in a safe location. The Road Captain will assign riders to help with the accident scene as needed.
Passing is probably the single most dangerous maneuver in group riding. In most cases, we will not pass cars or other ''obstacles'' on group rides.If the Road Captain decides to pass, he/she will increase his/her speed when passing any vehicle to provide room for the following motorcycles.It is very difficult for a group to pass a slow moving car on a two lane road. Generally, we will not pass a car on a two lane road, particularly on local rides, unless it is going very slow. If the Road Captain decides to pass the car, each biker must decide on his/her own if it is safe for him or her. DO NOT follow the bike in front of you unless you are certain that it is safe for you too.IMPORTANT: After passing the car, keep going. You must make room for all the bikes behind you. On a two-lane highway no more than three motorcycles should enter the passing lane at any one time. When they have passed and pulled back in, the next three riders may begin passing.
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency requiring a stop, observe the following procedures so that the emergency may be resolved in the safest manner possible. We do not want a group of motorcycles on the side of the road in an unsafe manner under any circumstance.
Problem Bike Stops – All Others Continue.
If a bike or rider problem creates a stop, the rider should signal and stop in as safe a place as possible, preferably well off the road. All other bikes are to continue with the Lead Road Captain to avoid having a group of bikes on the side of the road. Only the Tail Gunner Stops to Help.
It is the Tail gunner's responsibility to stop and render assistance to the problem bike. The Lead Road Captain will lead the group to a safe location.
Accidents
In the event of an accident, the group should work together to insure everyone stops in a safe location. The Road Captain will assign riders to help with the accident scene as needed.
Parking
A good way to park, if there is room, is for each bike to pull ahead of the intended parking place and then back up into your spot. This can be done very fast because you don't have to wait for the bike ahead of you to finish the job. If you find yourself at the end of the group and can't get off the road while waiting for others to park, GO AROUND. Come back a minute or two later when things have settled down and take your time