Safety is the #1 concern while
group riding. Riding in a group requires coordinated
efforts not practiced while solo riding. Riding in a
pack involves well coordinated movement &
communication among riders in order to maintain
safety. Familiarization with riding protocols
identified in the Chapter's Group Riders' Guide is
essential for everyone.
Please take the time to fully
read & understand our Group Riders' Guide
(available for downloading below).
Also learn and use all hand signals below faithfully
during rides. This will help ensure we all return
safely from Chapter rides.
Ride far, ride often & ride
safe!
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Start engines
Signal
from Lead Road Captain, left or right
arm extended & index finger in a
circular motion
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Left turn
Left arm fully extended horizontally
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Right turn
Left arm extended horizontally with
elbow bent at 90 degrees
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Hazard on left
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle,
index finger pointing towards hazard
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Hazard on right (A)
Right arm extended on a 45-degree angle,
index finger pointing towards the hazard
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Hazard on right (B)
Left arm extended upward on a 45-degree
angle with elbow bent 90 degrees with
index finger pointing over helmet
towards hazard
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Speed up
Raised left arm extending up and down,
indicating speed up
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Slow down
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle
with palm of hand facing down while
moving up and down
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Stop
Left arm extended on a 45-degree angle
with the palm of the hand facing
backward
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Single file
Left hand positioned over the helmet
with the index finger pointing upward
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Double file
Left arm extended upward with index and
'pinkie' finger fully extended
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Tighten formation
Left arm extended upward
while moving up and down repeatedly in a
"pulling motion"
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Expletive
Indicates Rider is pissed off @ someone,
use while riding alone is not
recommended
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