8. Exiting a Freeway… When exiting a freeway, the
Lead Road Captain will signal and commence lane changing
in preparation for the off ramp no less than ½ mile from the
exit ramp.
9. City Streets… City riding is the most difficult of all
group-riding activities. The group caneasily be separated
by traffic signals, stop signs and other factors. Caution
must be exercised when riding in this situation and extra
time for lane changes, turns and parking must be allowed
to safely accommodate a large group.
10. Traffic Lights... The Road Captain will attempt to time
traffic lights to allow the group to proceed as smoothly as
possible, with a minimum of starting and stopping.
11. Lane Guarding... The procedure known as lane
guarding will not be used to block traffic having the right
of way in a lane of traffic, or intersection allowing passage
of the group in an unsafe manner. This is against the law
unless a "parade permit" has been secured for the ride or
unless part of an officially recognized parade.
12. Mountainous Terrain... When encountering mountainous
terrain or roads, which would make parallel group riding unsafe,
the group will fall into a staggered-right riding formation, where
the Lead Road Captain takes the position closest to the center
lane and the second rider drops back one bike length and takes
the position closest to the right side of the road, and so on.
13. Variations from the Norm... Riding situations may arise
which will force changes from the normal guidelines. To ensure
the safety of the group the Lead Road Captain is responsible for
all lane changes and speed changes, ensuring the safe passage
of the group.
