Wednesday 2 August 2017

SIDE BY SIDE


I would encourage members to look at this video. Many will have seen it before but the point I would draw attention to is that if the road is wide enough (ie opposing vehicles can pass easily) then it is safer to ride in pairs in a close pack. Not in a long line.

It is sometimes difficult to decide when this is appropriate and certainly not on narrow winding lanes of which we have many in our area. When the road is wide enough and the traffic is not too heavy ride in pairs (up to 4) it's safer, more sociable and it saves energy!

But if we are in a big group riding in single file because of the conditions then please leave at least a car sized break every 4 so that following vehicles can get past safely. It should be the responsibility of the fifth rider to draw back from the group to leave the space and others behind should not take this as a cue to overtake him/her and catch up with the group ahead.



Be aware of other road users at all times!

I hope this doesn't sound too teacherly! - I mention it purely to promote thought and discussion

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