To help make ride-outs as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we have devised some simple procedures we follow at all ride-outs.
- Group Day Rides are for Members, Associates and their pillions.
- Each rider must endeavour to be in control at all times, to comply with the law and demonstrate a high standard of riding.
- Please be ready with a full tank of petrol at the advertised start time and place.
- The person who leads the ride will be in charge of the ride. It will be very helpful if he/she knows if this is your first group ride.
- All participants will be briefed about the system of riding that will be used. Please listen to the briefing. See summary here.
- Try to keep sight of the rider behind you. If they begin to drop behind, reduce speed if it is safe to do so, to allow the gap to close.
- Always maintain a safe distance between you and the rider in front.
- Try to pair up wherever it is safe to do so at junctions, crossroads and traffic lights, but be sure never to obscure the view of another rider.
- Ride in echelon on dual carriageways and motorways, wherever it is safe to do so.
- Should you wish to leave the group, please ensure that the Sweeper knows in advance.
- You are in charge of your motorcycle at all times. Severn Advanced Motorcyclists cannot accept any responsibility for actions you take or any incident that might occur.
- Always ride for yourself and within your own capabilities.
- Ride pace can be Gentle: you couldn’t stop to pick the flowers on the way, but you could probably smell them. Relaxing and refreshing. Medium: between Gentle and Progressive. Progressive: takes advantage of all possible overtakes, often covers lots of miles. We’ll be grading our planned rides for 2006 according to this scale and publishing it in the diary section on the website and in the Journal.