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Group
Riding
The purpose of these riding guidelines is to help
in having an enjoyable group ride and to insure safe riding conditions
for all our members. The Freedom Cruisers is a cruising club, as the
name implies, we are not a speed type club. We are a family type club,
we have wives/husbands, girlfriends/boyfriends and children that go on
our rides, and we sure do not want to endanger their lives, our
members, or anyone else. We are not above the law, and all traffic
and speed laws must be observed at all times. It is very doubtful that
we will ever be able to please everyone every time. Our responsibility
is to the majority of our group and not the few that will always want
to go their own way no matter what.
When riding in a group in orderly fashion, people don’t get in
each other’s way, and the organization of the formation itself
discourages cars from attempting to cut in. A group of motorcycles is a
dynamic unit. It constantly changes from second to second as speeds,
weather, traffic, and road conditions change, and as rider fatigue
increases. When riding in a group you become a part of that unit, and
your actions affect more than just yourself, they affect all those
riding in the group.
Be aware of what's going on around you at all times. Stay alert and
keep an eye on the road, the Road Captain and those in front of you at
all times. Everyone on a group ride should remember that it is always
better to drop out and go your own way if you feel uncomfortable or
unsafe for any reason. You and you alone must be the only authority on
whether you feel safe and you should act accordingly.
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With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger
in a circular motion.
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SINGLE FILE
Position your left hand
over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This indicates the
Road Captain wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this
is done for safety reasons.
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STAGGERED FORMATION
Extend your left arm
upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended.
This indicate that it is safe to return to staggered formation.
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TIGHTEN
UP
Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling
motion. This indicates the leader wants the group to close ranks.
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SPEED
UP
Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward.
This indicates the leader wants to speed up.
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SLOW
DOWN
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and
down.
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HAZARD
LEFT
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
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HAZARD RIGHT
Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
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STOP
Extend your left
arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand
facing rearward.
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