Safety Guidelines for Organized Rides

Group Rides - Tips for having a great ride experience

• Ride Smart - be alert, be aware, don't overlap wheels, keep your helmet on, level, and snug.
• Be Predictable - look before you make a move, ride in a straight line, and if changing direction or speed, let people know. 
• Ride single file most of the time and never more than two abreast.
• Choose Proper Lane Positioning - 2-4 ft from pavement edge, move left and take the lane when turning left, don't cross yellow lines, be courteous, make room for cars when it's safe to do so.
• Communicate - call out "car back", "slowing/stopping", etc.; don't ride with ear buds!
• Respect Traffic Signs & Signals - yellow means "slow down" not "sprint"; queue up at intersections in the line of traffic; don't filter forward along the right.
• Pass On The Left - alert other riders to your presence (on your left)
• Get Completely Off Pavement When You Stop - Don't block traffic.