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|  Subject: ROR, Rules of the Road..General Guide  Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:20 pm | |
| General
Rules of the Road
Star-16, NE, MCRC
Would like you to take a moment to read and heed the following
1.) Ride in a Precise Formation as road conditions permit.
2.) Execute Signs and Turns Properly
3.) Do Not Fool Around (horse play) when riding with the group. Any member observing another member fooling around when in formation should discuss it with that member and the Road Captain or one of his Assistants.
4.) The Road Captain shall have the unchallenged right to terminate a members participation in a given ride or event for the clubs safety or image. Upon request of the Road Captain, President may suspend the member pending the lodging of official charges against the member.
5.) Riding Positions :
a.) While on any run, the Road Captain or his assistant will ride in front. The President may ride alongside or just behind the Captain depending on the formation in use. In the absence of the Road Captain and the assistants, whomever the Captain appoints will ride point.
b.) The assistant Road Captain will ride at the rear unless otherwise decided by the Captain. The assistant Captain will be responsible for holding a lane open while making a lane change. He will also assist any member who may break down or fall behind. The Captains will operate as a team and watch for problems within the group. Watching for all signals and seeing the need for changes are major parts of the assistant road Captain's job.
c.) Line up for a ride as follows: Road Captain, President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, full color wearing members, followed by non members, and guests, and bringing up the rear the Safety Officers and the Assistant Road Captain. Once you are in position keep it for the remainder of the ride.
d.) The Road Captain will give instructions to all riders prior to the start of a ride. This will include, if known, the name, address, and phone number of the destination. When you arrive at the destination point check in with the Road Captain.
e.) Each member / Guest shall make it their business to know the route to be taken.
6.) Use Common Sense At All Times :
a.) Anticipate your next move and those of the group. Maintain "situational awareness" (in other words, be aware of what's going on around you!)
b.) We are all aware of the proper safety procedures and the need for them. Let us exercise caution at all times and obey all traffic regulations.
c.) The Road Captain may occasionally point a control to you. i.e. speed up, block an intersection. We all must help to make our road trips safe for everyone.
The rear Road Captain(s) will help the group by getting out into the lane following the forward Captain's signal. By doing this he will help secure the chance to execute the maneuver freely and safely. Stay in position during any lane change or directional maneuver.
7.) Leaving the Group
If stopping, let your intentions be known to the Road Captain or his assistants. The convoy will be pulled into the nearest and safest rest area and the Captains and/or members he designates will return to the stopped rider. After ascertaining the problem, the Captain will then decide to get the group on its way as soon as possible and make arrangements to have the stopped rider and his bike taken care of.
 Get to know your machine's cruising capacity with regard to gas. Running out of gas or making gas stops with large groups is time consuming. Therefore everyone should arrive for the rides with a full tank of gas and will top off their tank at every gas stop, no matter how small the amount. This will avoid staggered gas stops and save time.
9.) Bike Maintenance:
Maintain it carefully, this is considered a must. Because if one fails to check for loose wires, shorts, dead batteries, worn tires, or worn chains/belts, this could take away from the pleasure of the club ride. Bike maintenance will be the responsibility of each Member/ Rider. Carry necessary tools and parts for your machine.
10.) Wearing Apparel:
It is required that on club rides each member wear his club colors. One should also wear the proper clothing when riding.
Strict adherence to these guidelines will provide for a long, successful, pleasurable and safe riding season. |
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