| Limit the size of your riding group. The larger the group, the more likely it is that it may be broken up when riding in an urban area. An experienced rider should be in the lead position with the inexperienced rider behind the leader. It is illegal to ride side by side in the same lane. If riding to the side of another bike, but in a separate lane, may get in the way of other traffic and limit your ability to move in an emergency. The best way to keep the group together, and maintain an adequate space cushion, is to ride in a staggered formation. On a two lane highway, the leader should ride in the left lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right lane position. A third rider maintains the left position two seconds behind the leader. A fourth rider would keep a two second distance behind the second rider. This formation gives each rider a safe distance from others ahead, behind and to the sides. | ||
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| For a four lane highway, the lead rider should ride in the right lane position while the second rider stays one second behind in the left lane position. A third rider maintains the right position two seconds behind the leader and so on for the other riders.
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| Plan ahead. Make sure everyone knows the route and understands the group riding signals for fueling, stopping, rest periods and emergency road hazards. Let the last bike set the pace. No one should have to race to keep up. Use your mirrors to keep an eye on the bike behind you. |
Passing in formation
Riders who are riding in a staggered formation on a two lane highway should pass one at a time. The lead rider should pass when it is safe and legal. After passing safely, the leader should return to the right lane position and continue riding at a speed that will allow room for the next rider. After the first rider completes the pass, the second rider should move into position and watch for a safe chance to pass. Use this procedure for the remaining members of the group.
Each rider should wait until there is enough room ahead of the vehicle being passed to allow the rider to move into the same lane position held before the pass. This is safer and less confusing than crowding together in front of the passed vehicle.
It is best to move into a single-file formation when approaching sharp curves, turns, bridges or narrow roadways. Remember the two second following distance rule.
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