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Bunch Riding Tips
When riding in a bunch please remember these few safety rules:
The number one rule for a safe and cohesive group ride is communication from every single person in a bunch.
1- Always call out or point out hazards if you see them. (Left, Right, Middle, Glass, Parked Car, Rock, lights, etc).
2- Make smooth accelerations and decelerations, don’t panic!
3- Never half wheel the person in front of you. (if they swerve, they will take down your front wheel)
4- Obey all traffic rules, being stop signs and lights.
5- If some riders get caught at traffic lights, the front should ride slower until the bunch is reformed.
6- Never use your aero bars. (you cannot react quick enough from that position)
7- When standing, to ride up a hill, try and make it a smooth transition, because as you stand your bike moves backwards, relative to the person behind you, and you could collide.
8- Always stay parallel to the person beside you.
9- If you are new, weaker or tired, stay at the back of the bunch until you are more confident.
10- When approaching an intersection or lights don’t brake hard, or suddenly.
11- It is the rider at the rear of the bunch's responsibility to indicate to the group that it is safe to merge or change lanes by saying YES or CLEAR loud.
12- When riding at the front of bunch please don’t freewheel down hills or ride in the small chain ring as those following are constantly braking.
13- If the ride contains a small sprint section, the front of the group should ride slower after the sprint to allow the bunch to reform.