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(http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/files/u64/motorcycle-staggered-riding-passing__1_.jpg)

Speeds:

• Keep it at 10 - 15 mph over the limit when cruising open stretches.
• Slow down to ~5 over MAX through any small towns.
• Go whatever you feel comfortable at when going through curves.

If we get separated:

• We will regroup at all major highway exits, turns, etc., or at least make sure everyone is accounted for.
• If people are peeling off the loop, they need to make sure we know so we can keep a head count.
• Everyone looks out for each other.

Twisties:

• Go single file.
• Give each other plenty of space.
• Let the faster guys by.
• Go only as fast as you feel comfortable, don't feel like you need to catch up.
• We'll regroup regularly throughout the trip so no one gets left behind.

Passing other cars on open stretches:

• If you can, try to make sure there is room for the whole group to pass.
• If not, pass when you get a chance, individually, and then we'll make sure that no one will be left behind.
• Don't pass just because the guy in front of you did, especially in the twisty stuff.

Click here to see group riding hand signals
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 (http://blog.motorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/group_ride_page_2-2.jpg)

And then watch this video:
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Guide To Group Riding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erpkyD7SMfw#normal)

I hope we don't see too many highbeams.

Same signal used to warn others of LEO's.

Just tell IZ to keep his shirt on!

Yeah, those things are called "pecs" ya peckerhead!  [laugh] 




HELLO!! Randy..don't you remember meeting Micheal?  HE'S the one with the highbeams!



BTW..Micheal, thanks for the hand signal chart.   If I saw the one and two finger hand signals..I would've thought "TMI for a bathroom break"!!  :-\

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zing!!!

but he's right, good post!

This post may make a good sticky, as it is good for new riders as well as riders who might not group ride often...

LOL, I agree - great post, it always helps to have the basics refreshed as riding season kicks it into high gear!  [thumbsup]