How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group

August 21, 2019

Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to spend time doing what you love.

However, group riding has its own risks. This is especially true when you have a group with a wide mix of skill levels and riding experience. This can create unpredictable, stressful, and dangerous situations for not only other riders, but all drivers on the road. So be sure to never try to ride beyond your ability.

Communicate first.

Get together before your ride to outline the basics of your trip such as how far you’re going, how often and where you’ll stop, who the leader will be, and other considerations. Make sure everyone has proper safety gear and has performed a maintenance check.

Hand Signals and Formation

Learning key hand signals keeps your group safer and synchronized. Utilize a staggered formation on highways—it makes the group more visible to motorists and provides escape room for each rider. Maintain this formation while passing, moving one at a time.

Whether riding in a group or solo, carrying the right motorcycle insurance is always important. Give us a call today to protect your bike.