Group Riding Courtesy

[SpyderLady]

Another important item in group ryding is using hand signals and passing them back. If you are the lead use the old fashion signals, even pointing out obstacles in the road. Then every one should pass the signal back so everyone is aware of what is going on or where there is a turn.

Also, the person in front of you is responsible for the person behind them. If you cannot see the person behind you start slowing down. This will have the total impact of slowing everyone down all the way up to the lead so no one gets lost it left behind.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I would love to see some training seminars for situations exactly like this at SpyderFest. When I look at the schedule I am seriously disappointed to not see anything truly educational on the schedule. As a GW rider moving to an RT, that is one of the reasons I've decided not to go to SpyderFest, at least not this year. Education is one of the foundation blocks of the Goldwing Road Riders Assoc, and seminars covering subjects like group riding are the norm at conventions. I'm very pleased to see the quality of the responses to the OP's question. It is a good question, too. Maybe the organizers of SpyderFest will consider adding such seminars in the future. I know many riders will say they go to SpyderFest to have fun, not to be preached at by safety instructors, and that's OK. But, the fun is enhanced when you know and practice the rules of safety while enjoying the ride. Nothing like an accident to take the fun out of the fun.

I plan to take the Trike Rider Course at the NW region GW convention this summer. Even though I've been riding off and on for more than 50 years, and put 52,000 miles on my 'wing since 2006, I know I don't know it all, and never will. There's a reason GWRRA stresses Friends - Fun - Safety - Knowledge.

 

[redflasher]

Gave up group riding years ago. Way too dangerous in my opinion.

 

[MidTNDawg]

Best advice to the OP question

Attend a MSF rider course. Some good advice in this thread, but the course is good. Some call it too basic. There is no such thing as too basic when it comes to safety.

 

[ARtraveler]

Attend a MSF rider course. Some good advice in this thread, but the course is good. Some call it too basic. There is no such thing as too basic when it comes to safety.

I have heard nothing but good from those who have taken the regular and the advanced versions of the MSF courses. Even experienced riders have come away saying they learned many new things.

IMO: You can't know too much about safety.