Change positions correctly
- Slower moving traffic stays to the left; faster traffic to the right. Never overtake on the left of the group!
- Pass slower moving vehicles on the right; announce your intention to do so
Announce hazards
- Most cyclists do not have a full view of the road while riding in a group
- Announce potholes and other hazards so others can avoid them
- Call out the hazard and point down to it, either left or right. No need to yell like a maniac.
Watch for traffic from the rear
- The last rider should frequently check for overtaking cars
- Announce "car back" clearly and loudly
- It is also helpful to announce "car up" on narrow roads or when riding two abreast
Watch out at intersections
- Leader should announce slowing or stopping at intersections, if necessary
- Cyclists should not follow others through intersections without first looking for themselves
- Each cyclist is responsible for checking cross traffic, if you must stop, signal & stop
Leave room for cars
- On narrow road or during climbs, leave space between every three or four riders
- Motorists will utilize the shorter passing intervals to pass the group. Good relations with motorists is the responsibility of every cyclist. Remember, we share the roads with others; it’s not our Grandfathers’ road.
Stop off road
- When stopping for mechanicals or regrouping, always move clear off the road
- Always indicate you are stopping with your right hand asking them to overtake you on the right.
- Always yield to traffic in the roadway
Practice Good Peloton Etiquette
- Everyone in the peloton has to contribute to the workload. That means taking your fair share of pulls at the front. It’s ok to do shorter pulls, especially if you are tired. Just do a token pull, indicate and pull off to the right & back after you’ve established it is safe to do so.
- When you go to the front, always keep a constant & steady speed. Do not accelerate or show how fast you
are. It is not a race, moron!
- Typically everyone climbs at their own pace. So after a climb, recover & regroup before setting off again.
- Do not pull too long at the front. Always reserve some energy
- Slower moving traffic stays to the left; faster traffic to the right. Never overtake on the left of the group!
- Pass slower moving vehicles on the right; announce your intention to do so
Announce hazards
- Most cyclists do not have a full view of the road while riding in a group
- Announce potholes and other hazards so others can avoid them
- Call out the hazard and point down to it, either left or right. No need to yell like a maniac.
Watch for traffic from the rear
- The last rider should frequently check for overtaking cars
- Announce "car back" clearly and loudly
- It is also helpful to announce "car up" on narrow roads or when riding two abreast
Watch out at intersections
- Leader should announce slowing or stopping at intersections, if necessary
- Cyclists should not follow others through intersections without first looking for themselves
- Each cyclist is responsible for checking cross traffic, if you must stop, signal & stop
Leave room for cars
- On narrow road or during climbs, leave space between every three or four riders
- Motorists will utilize the shorter passing intervals to pass the group. Good relations with motorists is the responsibility of every cyclist. Remember, we share the roads with others; it’s not our Grandfathers’ road.
Stop off road
- When stopping for mechanicals or regrouping, always move clear off the road
- Always indicate you are stopping with your right hand asking them to overtake you on the right.
- Always yield to traffic in the roadway
Practice Good Peloton Etiquette
- Everyone in the peloton has to contribute to the workload. That means taking your fair share of pulls at the front. It’s ok to do shorter pulls, especially if you are tired. Just do a token pull, indicate and pull off to the right & back after you’ve established it is safe to do so.
- When you go to the front, always keep a constant & steady speed. Do not accelerate or show how fast you
are. It is not a race, moron!
- Typically everyone climbs at their own pace. So after a climb, recover & regroup before setting off again.
- Do not pull too long at the front. Always reserve some energy
Ride single file
- It is illegal in some areas to ride more than two abreast. Avoid doing this.
- In our country, the roads are narrow and winding. It is better to ride single filed in this case, unless it is safe to ride a double pace line.
