Jay00f4
01-23-2006, 07:25 AM
Group Riding
Never ridden with a group? Don't be scared. There's a first time for everything.
First, imagine your lane of the highway divided into three long sections - the left section is near the center line, right section near the edge of the highway, and middle, of course, in the middle of the lane.
When riding a staggered formation, the lead rider takes the left position, with the next rider taking the right position and so on until you reach the end. The last rider is the sweep. No one rides in the center lane. Why? That's usually where the oil build-up is on the road, for one thing.
If you're riding formation, then STAY in formation. Pay close attention to the rider ahead of you, as he will be relaying signals from the rider ahead of him and so on.
Are you getting the picture yet?
The lead rider usually begins the signals, which are in turn passed along to each rider. Either the rider or the passenger can make the signals. Whatever works for you.
Another thing I might mention ... when passing as a formation, the lead rider will usually continue to ride in the passing lane which signals "all clear" to those behind him. As soon as the lead rider begins to pass, the sweep rider will usually pull into the passing lane, thus all riders in between lead and sweep are protected.
Here is a great article to read concerning street riding and safety.
Never ridden with a group? Don't be scared. There's a first time for everything.
First, imagine your lane of the highway divided into three long sections - the left section is near the center line, right section near the edge of the highway, and middle, of course, in the middle of the lane.
When riding a staggered formation, the lead rider takes the left position, with the next rider taking the right position and so on until you reach the end. The last rider is the sweep. No one rides in the center lane. Why? That's usually where the oil build-up is on the road, for one thing.
If you're riding formation, then STAY in formation. Pay close attention to the rider ahead of you, as he will be relaying signals from the rider ahead of him and so on.
Are you getting the picture yet?
The lead rider usually begins the signals, which are in turn passed along to each rider. Either the rider or the passenger can make the signals. Whatever works for you.
Another thing I might mention ... when passing as a formation, the lead rider will usually continue to ride in the passing lane which signals "all clear" to those behind him. As soon as the lead rider begins to pass, the sweep rider will usually pull into the passing lane, thus all riders in between lead and sweep are protected.
Here is a great article to read concerning street riding and safety.