Whether you look forward to joining a motorcycle club or riding with friends, be sure to read this post by Ed Welliver in Mission to learn what to do and what not to do during a motorcycle group ride.

Although riding solo gives you the freedom to decide where and when to ride, it's also true that being part of a group is a fantastic opportunity to learn new things about motorcycles, riding techniques, routes, and safety precautions. For the most part, being a member of a motorcycle club is all about building camaraderie and friendship among riders in your community. Now, there are many types of clubs and groups that you could join. Generally, group rides are organized to raise awareness or money for different charities in the community. There are also rallies created to bring together riders with like-minded interests in the same riding style. Regardless of the type of group ride you want to do, it's important to mention that all clubs and groups share the same rules to ensure the group's safety; in that sense, it's imperative that all group members are clear on what can and cannot be done during a ride. If you are interested in learning more about the do's and don'ts of group motorcycle riding, keep reading this post by Ed Welliver.

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Do's and Don'ts of Motorcycle Group Riding

Attend the Pre-Ride Meetings

Biker groups usually call meetings before each ride to establish the plan to follow. Given the importance of these meetings, be sure to attend and get to know the other group members. Among the most critical points that are discussed during these meetings are deciding the route to follow, where there will be gas stops, the duration of the ride, the group formation, and the riding signals, among other points.

Know Riding Signals

Nothing comes before the safety of riders during a group ride; in this regard, you must familiarize yourself with the riding signals that groups use to communicate and protect each other. For example, if the ride leader spots an accident ahead on the road, they will likely use the stop sign (bending their arm at a right angle and pointing their fingers downward) to alert the group and stop the ride safely. Similarly, there are signals to slow down, speed up, signal road hazards, rest, and more.

Prepare Before the Ride

Check your motorcycle a few days before the group ride to spot any potential issues in time. If your bike is in perfect shape, you only have to make sure to arrive at the take-off point with a full tank of gas, your helmet, and safety gear on, and your cell phone charged for any potential emergency. Plus, as punctuality is of utmost importance, be sure to arrive 10 minutes early at the starting point.

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Don't Overlook Safety Gear

To ride safely, you need to wear a helmet, a jacket built of abrasion-resistant materials, gloves, pants, and boots with ankle support. Neglecting any safety item could put you at risk of injury; therefore, avoid overlooking your protective gear.

Don't Ride Outside of Formation

The typical formation of any motorcycle group is staggered to ensure a safe following distance and good visibility for each rider; therefore, avoid riding out of formation or riding side to side next to another biker. Getting too close to another rider can be dangerous because it limits the space you both have to maneuver and avoid obstacles, so be sure to stay in position and leave the following distance of at least two seconds between you and the motorcycle in front of you.

Don't Focus on the Rider Ahead of You

Finally, avoid focusing on the motorcycle in front of you. Given the following distance of at least two seconds between one motorcycle and another, it is not enough to pay attention to what the rider in front of you is doing to avoid any obstacle or risk on the road. Instead, the best way to prevent a chain accident is to pay attention to the motorcycles farther away from you.

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