Post by Admin on Oct 1, 2012 7:59:10 GMT -8
When riding in a group, placing yourself in a staggered formation is safest as it makes you more visible and keeps the group together. Correct spacing is as follows:
Below image shows lead rider on green bike.
With each rider allowing a 1 second gap between themselves and the staggered bike infront of them, that will put a 2 second gap between bikes that are directly infront of each other.
When staggered in this formation, cagers won't find any tempting slots to slide into. Nothing breaks up a nicely moving group ride than a big ol' gap that just invites cars into it.
"A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed."
Below image shows lead rider on green bike.
With each rider allowing a 1 second gap between themselves and the staggered bike infront of them, that will put a 2 second gap between bikes that are directly infront of each other.
When staggered in this formation, cagers won't find any tempting slots to slide into. Nothing breaks up a nicely moving group ride than a big ol' gap that just invites cars into it.
"A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed."