Yeah, it doesn't matter how long you have been riding it's always in your best interest to go back over the basics. I was researching lane positioning and ran across some videos on the MSF site on group riding. A-lot of folks are always asking me questions about this subject. Here is what MSF has to say about it. (I am not the best source for this information considering I have been caught riding outlaw. "ponch and john" heh) However it is good info and it is suprising how many rider don't know this information. There is no argument here that it is the safest way to ride.
If you are new to group riding this may help you out. If you don't do group rides then maybe it will help with the confidence, or better yet inspire you to plan your own group ride. The video is about 10 minutes long so a soda or beer and chips might be in order. (I prefer Doritos, but it messes up the keyboard and B.B. hates it when I lick the keys) A pit stop at the bathroom might make things more enjoyable too.
Thanks go out to the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) for letting us use the videos in our own efforts. Go to the site for more informative videos.
Yeah, yeah...I don't always follow all the rules but always try to provide the best information. What you do with that information is up to you. Remember your parents? Yeah, sort of the same deal if you know what I mean.
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Excellent post! This is exactly how we ride in Blackstone, and it works very well. One of the most important things they touched on I think is identifying new riders in the group. A group ride is definitely not the place for inexperienced riders. We all had to learn to walk before we could run.
I say this because there is a sense to "keep up" in a group ride. Like they said in the vid, going beyond your skills to try to keep up is very dangerous. I'm glad you put this up. It's one thing to discuss it, but here you can actually SEE it.
I didn't know about TCLOCK. I think that's pretty cool, and I'm going to mention it to our safety officer. Thanks again Dave.
Well I finally had time to sit down and watch the whole video. It was really informative. I learned a lot, but I'm sure that even after I get my bike I will still ride with you for group rides...at least for awhile. :)
If only everyone would follow the rules. In Laughlin 2 fatalities: they were riding side by side and hit each other handlebars, 4 went down and 2 died. I can't tell you how many times I have been in a group that the rider in front of me wanted me to be right on her back tire. Just doesn't make sense riding at 75-80 mph. So now I pick and choose my group rides. Safer that way. Newbies need a chance though... they have to learn somehow and if properly set-up they can handle it.
Good post.
Thanks for posting this. Excellent. Very responsible. Now I'm gonna have to post something totally different like some crazy stunters doing dangerous things you shouldn't try at home.
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