Cycling Safely and Group Ride Etiquette
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Cycling Safely and
Group Ride Etiquette
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride Etiquette
Group Ride Overview and Benefits
Group Ride Etiquette
General Safety Guidelines
Area Group Rides
Questions / Answers
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteGroup Ride Overview and Benefits
Why do cyclists ride in groups?
Safety and visibility Camaraderie / fun / fellowship “Pushes” you to improve Mechanical assistance Racing is done in large groups “Touring” is done in large groups
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteGroup Ride Overview and Benefits
Misperceptions about group riding:
Isn’t drafting “cheating?” Aren’t I more likely to be involved in an
accident in a group setting? Don’t groups generally “frown” upon new
riders joining the group? What if I can’t “hold” the advertised
group ride pace? As a triathlete, isn’t group riding
counterproductive to my training?
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteGroup Ride Overview and Benefits
Bottom line benefits to group riding:
Pick the right groups and you WILL improve your performance
You’ll definitely become a more knowledgeable and safer rider
Groups are visible! You’ll be fully-prepared for mass
organized rides You’ll meet new friends
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Maintain a group-rider “mentality”
YOU are responsible for the stream of riders behind you
Stay cool, calm, relaxed and observant Be predictable. No sudden movements! Pedal smoothly and in a straight line
(“hold your line”) Look “through” the rider in front of you
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General group ride guidelines: Pick the right group ride for you Observe and follow group “protocol”
Pace / speed limits Single vs. double paceline Rotation
Respect the ride start time Respect the designated ride
marshal(s)
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General group ride guidelines:
Be prepared, but be willing to share Never ride on your aerobars in a
paceline Hands ALWAYS on your bars Ride no more than two abreast Minimize “gaps”
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Group ride communication etiquette:
Use hand signals to indicate: Turns Slowing Stopping Road hazards Runners, riders Flats
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Group ride communication etiquette:
Use clear and audible verbal warnings: Turns Slowing / stopping “Heads up” to hazards / traffic “Runner up,” “rider up” Traffic circumstances
“Car up” “Car back” “Car left”, “Car right” “Clear!”
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Group ride “positioning” etiquette:
Pulling Pulling off and drifting back Pulling through; smooth acceleration Re-entering the paceline Calling in Sitting in Off the back
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Getting “dropped” in a group ride: Happens to everyone Know the course, sprint zones, and short-cuts Minimize your chances:
Avoid “red-zone” pulls Know your limits Keep gaps closed Watch for gaps ahead of you Stay “tight” in corners Avoid drifting back too slowly Understand the “accordion effect”
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Other group ride safety tips: Touching wheels “Soft”, controlled breaking Entering corners and turns Handling a flat tire or mechanical
mishaps Over-taking a runner or slower bike Out-of-the-saddle considerations Eating and drinking in the paceline Avoid looking back in the paceline
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteGeneral Safety
General ride safety tips: Properly-fitted helmet, positioned
FORWARD Glasses, regardless of conditions Gloves Lights, front and rear Mechanical supplies Speedometer in group rides Quick inspection weekly Food, water, cell phone
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Questions?
Comments?
Thoughts?
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteArea Group Rides
Ride Information Sources: Naples Velo “flyers” NaplesVelo.com Local area shop flyers
Choose a ride consistent with your ability:
Pace/speed Distance
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteArea Group Rides
“Beginner” ride: Monday 6:15pm, the Bike Route
Easy / recover pace rides: Monday, 6:15pm, the Bike Route Monday, 7:00am, the Beanery Tuesday, 6:30pm, Naples Cyclery, B ride Thursday, 6:30pm, Naples Cyclery, B ride
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Moderate / tempo rides:
Wednesday, 7am, the Beanery Friday, 7am, the Beanery Saturday, 7:30am, 5th Ave. parking garage Sunday, 8am, Lowdermilk Park
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Fast, “race-pace,” no speed limit rides:
Tuesday, 7am, the Beanery Tuesday, 6:30pm, Naples Cyclery, A ride Thursday, 6:30pm, Naples Cyclery, A ride Saturday, 7am, the Beanery (North, South) Sunday, 7am, the Beanery
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Questions?
Comments?
Thoughts?
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Cycling Safely and Group Ride EtiquetteFinal Thoughts
Observe, learn and become a role model
Blend group riding with solo riding efforts
Step out of your comfort zone, introduce yourself
Get stronger and enhance your cycling performance