group riding questions
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group riding questions
A friend and I went for a scoot last night and I was leading most of the way (which I honestly don't enjoy) and I was on the inside part of the lane because that is where I am used to being when I ride with him. My question is where should the lead bike be in the lane. My guess is on the outside part (towards the center line) of the lane because it would be safer. Does it really matter? Where does everyone ride when they are leading a group?
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RE: group riding questions
In our group the lead rider ridesnear the center line, then we are staggered 1 sec back behind them, however during bad azz twisties we drop back to a single line formation, 2 sec behind the bike in front that way they dont come into play on the curves....
RE: group riding questions
ORIGINAL: harleydude68
A friend and I went for a scoot last night and I was leading most of the way (which I honestly don't enjoy) and I was on the inside part of the lane because that is where I am used to being when I ride with him. My question is where should the lead bike be in the lane. My guess is on the outside part (towards the center line) of the lane because it would be safer. Does it really matter? Where does everyone ride when they are leading a group?
A friend and I went for a scoot last night and I was leading most of the way (which I honestly don't enjoy) and I was on the inside part of the lane because that is where I am used to being when I ride with him. My question is where should the lead bike be in the lane. My guess is on the outside part (towards the center line) of the lane because it would be safer. Does it really matter? Where does everyone ride when they are leading a group?
The lead rider is in the front in the left third of the lane.
The next rider should be in the right third of the lane at least 1 second back.
The third rider should be in the left third of the lane at least 2 seconds behind the lead rider.
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RE: group riding questions
I ride with a group about once a month. There's no pattern or rule about which "half" of the road the leader occupies.....at least not with the group I ride with. As long as the column is staggered, I don't see that it makes any difference.
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RE: group riding questions
I know you got your answer from the above but, if you hate leading or riding that center line, just wait till you get in a shoulder to shoulder ride at 70. Nerve racking as hell, especially on a bagger. Did it once...and will be the only time.
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RE: group riding questions
ORIGINAL: sharkeydude
I know you got your answer from the above but, if you hate leading or riding that center line, just wait till you get in a shoulder to shoulder ride at 70. Nerve racking as hell, especially on a bagger. Did it once...and will be the only time.
I know you got your answer from the above but, if you hate leading or riding that center line, just wait till you get in a shoulder to shoulder ride at 70. Nerve racking as hell, especially on a bagger. Did it once...and will be the only time.
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RE: group riding questions
+1 with merlin....but I prefer to ride alone...once in awhile with a group....I like to be the tail dragger!
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RE: group riding questions
ORIGINAL: bgismo20
In our group the lead rider ridesnear the center line, then we are staggered 1 sec back behind them, however during bad azz twisties we drop back to a single line formation, 2 sec behind the bike in front that way they dont come into play on the curves....
In our group the lead rider ridesnear the center line, then we are staggered 1 sec back behind them, however during bad azz twisties we drop back to a single line formation, 2 sec behind the bike in front that way they dont come into play on the curves....
lead rider goes left tire track just to claim space against the idiot car drivers we face in Holland!
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RE: group riding questions
The staggered riding formation is for your safety as well as the safety of the other riders in the group.
In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane. The rest of the group follows this pattern.
If your formation is correct, the third rider is two seconds behind the leader, but only one second behind the second rider.
When part of a group ride, never pair up side-by-side by positioning your scoot directly alongside another rider. (pack style)
In a staggered formation, the leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane. The rest of the group follows this pattern.
If your formation is correct, the third rider is two seconds behind the leader, but only one second behind the second rider.
When part of a group ride, never pair up side-by-side by positioning your scoot directly alongside another rider. (pack style)