10-14-2021, 09:40 PM
IMSAFE is an excellent concept.
Along this same topic, here are a few "rules" that our riding group put together about 25 years ago after the loss of a riding buddy. We printed them up on cards and I still keep one in my tank bag. It's titled "Rules Of The Ride" and they have served us well. I should add that the rules were formulated, and kept relatively brief, by a small group of senior riders/racers that had (and have) literally millions of riding/racing miles. Maybe others will see some value in the rules.
1) Pick your spots, evaluate the conditions thoroughly and ride your own pace! Do not play catch-up or keep-up. Never ride your motorcycle beyond the level where the feelings of fun and enjoyment turn to anxiety and hurry.
2) Leave a bubble of space between you and other riders/vehicles. Avoid violating each others space, particularly on a riders right-hand side.
3) Never pass a rider who is either in a position to pass another vehicle, potentially going to pass another vehicle or is passing another vehicle.
4) In tight traffic, pass vehicles one rider at a time. Always pass in a matter that the rider ahead of you is not required to make room for you to complete your pass.
5) Before bringing a new rider into the group, you must have ridden with that person enough to have evaluated his or hers abilities, experience, maturity and equipment. You are their sponsor and will take the heat for, or get the credit for whom you bring in. Obviously the new rider must demonstrate proper riding behavior and be familiar with these rules
Along this same topic, here are a few "rules" that our riding group put together about 25 years ago after the loss of a riding buddy. We printed them up on cards and I still keep one in my tank bag. It's titled "Rules Of The Ride" and they have served us well. I should add that the rules were formulated, and kept relatively brief, by a small group of senior riders/racers that had (and have) literally millions of riding/racing miles. Maybe others will see some value in the rules.
1) Pick your spots, evaluate the conditions thoroughly and ride your own pace! Do not play catch-up or keep-up. Never ride your motorcycle beyond the level where the feelings of fun and enjoyment turn to anxiety and hurry.
2) Leave a bubble of space between you and other riders/vehicles. Avoid violating each others space, particularly on a riders right-hand side.
3) Never pass a rider who is either in a position to pass another vehicle, potentially going to pass another vehicle or is passing another vehicle.
4) In tight traffic, pass vehicles one rider at a time. Always pass in a matter that the rider ahead of you is not required to make room for you to complete your pass.
5) Before bringing a new rider into the group, you must have ridden with that person enough to have evaluated his or hers abilities, experience, maturity and equipment. You are their sponsor and will take the heat for, or get the credit for whom you bring in. Obviously the new rider must demonstrate proper riding behavior and be familiar with these rules