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Hand signals used on group rides

You Lead/Come up - arm extended upwards 45 degrees, palm forward pointing with index finger in arc from back to front.

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Turn Signal On - open and close hand with fingers and thumb extended.

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Slow Down - arm extended straight out, palm facing up.

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Speed Up - arm extended straight out, palm facing up.

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Refreshment Stop - fingers closed thumb to mouth

Pull Off - arm positioned as for right turn, forearm swung to shoulder.

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Stop - arm extended straight down, palm facing back.

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Double File - arm with index and middle finger extended straight up.

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Single File - arm and index finger extended straight up

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High beam - tap on top of helmet with open palm down.

 

Hazard in Roadway - on the right, point with right foot; on the left, point with left hand.

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Follow Me - arm extended straight up from shoulder, palm forward.

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Comfort Stop - forearm extended, fist clenched with short up and down motion.

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Fuel Stop - arm out to side pointing to tank with finger extended.

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Car cut you off - look directly at motorist, arm and middle finger extended straight up, shake hand vigorously and mouth your words of choice

Only Ride to your abilities- if your uncomfortable or need to ride slower, drop to the back of the group, if you need help or suggestions, please ask. we all were beginners at one time. Except Pete, he was never a beginner at anything.

When passing slower traffic-  the ride captain or lead motorcycle will remain in the oncoming lane until it is no longer safe to pass or until all motorcycles have passed safely. When doing this, pay attention to any possible oncoming traffic and allow the motorcycle in front of you to pass safely.

When riding in city traffic- to keep the group together in traffic from light to light as much as possible, stay up with the motorcycle in front of you safely, ride side by at traffic lights and stop signs. (only if your comfortable with that) The ride Captain will stop or slow the group down to allow any of those caught in traffic to catch up.