Group Riding

We've all seen the large of group motorcycles cruising down the highway. Did you know that the riders have some guidelines to safe group riding? This I feel is an important thing to know and understand by motorcyclist and automobile drivers. Motorcyclists for proper riding skills and for auto drivers to understand what group riders are doing.

The best way to group ride is in a staggered formation. The first rider riding on the left third of the line, and the following rider at least a second behind, riding the right third of the lane. This formation would continue down the line of riders. This allows for each rider to have a good visual of any hazards ahead and plenty of space to react. Also important is the size of the group. Five to seven is a good size, if more it would be wise to break up in to clumps so as not to create a wall of riders.

Experienced riders should lead and sweep up the group. Good leaders and sweepers can do a great deal to keep their group safe and riding properly. There are signals that can be used to communicate to the group by the leader. When properly followed by the group there can be no safer and relaxing experience on a group cruise. 

I hope to find a few other riders and go for a ride. They say its one of those things every rider needs to experience. After all what could be more fun than riding by yourself?