Road riding requires awareness, communication, and predictability. Ride as a group, follow traffic laws, and prioritize safety at all times.

Required Equipment

• Front & Rear Lights – For visibility
• Helmet – Always required
• Rear View Mirror (recommended)
• Repair Kit – Tube, pump/CO₂, multi-tool

Rules of the Road

• Ride with Traffic – Always on the right side
• Use Bike Lanes – When available
• Single File – On busy or narrow roads
• Max Two Abreast – Only when safe and not impeding traffic

Traffic Awareness

• Call Out Cars – “Car back” / “Car up”
• Take the Lane When Needed:
  • Narrow roads
  • Roundabouts
  • Left turns
• Be especially cautious at intersections and corners

Communication

• Signal Clearly:
  • Slowing, stopping, turning
• Call Hazards:
  • “Gravel,” “Glass,” “Tracks,” etc.
• Pass Signals Back through the group
• Passing:
  • “On your left” (never pass on the right)

Critical Safety

• Do NOT Call “Clear” at Intersections
• Each rider is responsible for their own safe crossing
• Ride predictably:
  • No sudden braking or swerving

Group Riding

• Maintain a steady, consistent pace
• Avoid abrupt stops or changes in direction
• Watch for dropped riders
• Communicate before leaving the group

Rider Responsibility

• Signal for Help – Thumbs down = assistance needed
• Don’t Leave Silently – Tell another rider or leader
• Be a Friend – Offer help or notify the group

Group Ride Mindset

• Communicate early and often
• Ride predictably and safely
• Support others and ride within your limits