Elvis, More of Riding Tips:During Da Ride: 1. Follow the Lead Man, get in line (do not cut in front of the rider)then stagger.
2. Maintain a safe space and distance keeping the staggered formation.
3. Lead, Sweep and Middle Man communicates using chatter box, keeps the groups together.
4.Use hand signals; slow down(hands pushing down on the ground, repeating the up and down motion), catch-up or come close(hands motion to come close), look out debris on the road(point at debris).
5. Gas up, use restroom and break every @80miles (do not have to be exact)Gas station must have restroom and big enough space for break area, During break discuss any changes or plans.
6. Ride only at your level of skills.
7. Focus, enjoy the ride, and Ride Safe Maybe you can post the Before the Ride, and During the Ride at our Website. I think I sent a copy to Rey A. but look over it and if you can post it to our Website. Thanks Bro

New members rides in the middle of the pack (to keep the rider from going astray) after three rides new members can choose anywhere in the pack. B4 the Ride: 1.Safety checks of your MC....2.Checks roads & weather conditions....3.know the route.....4.Review map hand out if any....5.A rendezvous pt in case gets left behind.....6.Have your Roster handy.....7.A full tank,and make the most of each ride,enjoyable,at ease, and have a Safe Ride

Basic Group Ride Protocols This is an informal ride, and as always, remember that this is a social ride; your safety and the safety of your fellow riders is paramount. As a reminder here are some basic group ride protocols which you may also find useful for your own rides.

Safe speed: The safe speed for road conditions will differ from rider to rider. You are responsible to pick a pace that is comfortable and within your ability. There will be plenty of opportunities to regroup. Never ride beyond your limits in an attempt to keep up with another rider!

Safe distance: Do not follow closely; leave a safe distance between you and the next rider. It is especially important to avoid following closely on secondary roads where you can't see around the next corner and circumstances can change without warning.

Lane discipline: Never cross the double yellow line! Always stay in your lane, and pick your line accordingly

Passing: If you must ride faster than the rider in front of you, put your blinker on and pass. If you see a rider behind you preparing to pass, move over and give plenty of room. Don’t speed up. There is little point to passing when riding in a group, however. We all get there about the same time.

Stopping: If the group stops, pull off the road completely. When the group starts, be sure to look over your shoulder for approaching traffic before you pull out after the person in front of you. Don't assume it is clear just because they pulled out.

Breakdowns: The sweeps and riding friends may stop and provide assistance. It is not safe for the entire group to stop for one rider unless there is plenty of room to pull off the road.

Keep the group together: If the lead person makes a wrong turn, the whole group must follow the lead person and not make the right turn. The reason for this is to keep the group together. Once somebody notices the wrong turn, he should try his best to alert the lead person of the mistake so the whole group can turn back to the right direction.

Evasive actions or avoiding and/or escaping from danger:
Ways to take evasive action. I like to use my evasive moves on two occasions;
1. After I make my turn, soon as my front wheel is straight, (bike straight up), I particularly like to open up my throttle, this gives me a secure feeling that I have enough cushion (space) behind me.

2. I watch out for drivers that do not see me. I do my evasive move whenever a car is next to me, or coming on my side. I would rather be way ahead or way in front than be in a driver's blind spot.