After the Battle
by John Jones
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Ride Safe: - Safety Checklist
Group Riding Tips
Hand Signals; Staggered Riding; Changing Lanes; Stopping at Intersections; Group Parking; Road Captain; Tail Gunner
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Ride Healthy:
The Ankle Sprain
Hydration
Hypothermia
Riding On Insulin |
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Ride Fit: - Riding Fit for the Road
Fatigue
Drugs and Alcohol
Ride Fit2: - A Fit Ride |
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Ride Smart:
Helmets - Pros and More Pros
Gear - Protective Clothing
Security - Securing Your Horse
Rain |
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Motorcycling Safety Tips
Riding weather is fast approaching and with it, lots of fun to be had. Group rides are a great way to share your passion for motorcycling with others who have the same interest and also gives you a chance to meet with old friends and make new friends. NJBSMC’s intention for every ride is to have a great time and a SAFE ride. To that end, here are a few safe riding tips concerning formation riding:
STAGGERED RIDING:
| The lead motorcycle should be in the left 1/3 of the lane; the second motorcycle should be in the right 1/3 of the lane, one second behind the first rider and so on. |
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| Leave enough room between each motorcycle so that any rider can maneuver to the right or left without hitting anyone else. |
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| Always stay in line with the bike in front of you. Do NOT switch between left and right side of the lane. If a rider should fall out of formation, the next rider on the same side of the lane where the vacancy exists should move up to fill that spot and so on down the line. |
Reminder:
As a courtesy to your fellow rider, please show up for group rides with a full tank of gas. Hope to see you on the next ride.
Edward "Mister Twister" Knight
NJBSMC Safety Chair
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