Road Captains 1. Whenever possible there will be two (2) road captains on the ride; Lead Road Captain and Rear Road Captain. 2. The Lead Road Captain will ride in the left side of the lane in front of the group. Please obey the road captains when they ask you to move to a different spot. On Highway – Staggered Formation (Indicated by waving hand left to right over head with two fingers raised) 1. Keep a two (2) second interval from the bike in front of you in the same lane and avoid riding in anyone’s blind spot, especially cars. 2. If a road captain drops out of line, for any reason, leave his/her space open so he/she can return to the same position in line. 3. If someone breaks down or drops out of line, do not stop on the highway. Obey the Lead Road Captain who will pull off at the next exit or safe spot and wait for the Rear Road Captain to return to the group before going any further. 4. If there is a space in the line because of someone permanently dropping out, move forward in the same lane you are riding in, passing the rider on your left or right to take up the space. The rest of the group will do the same, one at a time, until all the gaps are filled.
Changing Lanes (Group Riding Of Any Size) 1. Change lanes only during staggered formation. 2. When changing lanes, the lead road captain will signal he/she is going to change lanes; everyone should then also signal. 3. The Rear Road Captain will secure the lane. 4. Once the lane is secured: the group will move to the lane from the front to the rear (don’t “jump” early.)
Being Passed Or “Cut Into” (Be especially careful when approaching highway Exit ramps) 1. Don’t challenge cars! When cars try to pass, or “cut in” our line of bikes 2. Leave a gap for them to pull into your lane without cutting you off 3. Remember…they are BIGGER than you.
Narrow Two Lane Roads and Toll Booths – Single File Formation 1. Ride in single file, one behind the other, Indicated by raising hand over head with index finger raised
Other Signals and Rules 1. Point hand or foot down….warns other riders of road hazards or slippery conditions. 2. Palm up, waving hand up and down…increase speed (go faster). 3. Palm down, waving hand up and down…decrease speed (go slower). 4. Point to…headlight if off; gas tank if you need gas; stomach if hungry. 5. Headlight on at all times makes you easier to see, and in most states it’s the law. 6. Riders new to the Club will ride directly behind the Lead Road Captain. Please arrive with gas tank filled and bike in top shape!!!
If everyone follows these rules we will have a safe ride….so let’s have fun!!! |