1. Group Riding Safety

2. Introduction Guy Horner Personal bike Caldwell, Idaho
2009 HD Ultra Classic
Caldwell, Idaho
Board of Directors
Blue Knights Idaho-1

3. Safety Checklist
Oil
Tire
Electronics
Oil
Tires
Electronics

4. Gear
Rain gear
Hot and cold weather
Boots and gloves
Helmet

5. Pre-Ride Briefing Route including stops Formation Hand signals
If going to be used
Emergencies

6. Communication
CB Radio
Chatterbox/Bluetooth
Hand signals
Positioning

7. Hand Signals
START ENGINES: With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger side to side

8. Hand Signals
LEFT TURN: Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended

9. Hand Signals
RIGHT TURN: Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically

10. Hand Signals
SINGLE FILE: Position your left hand over your helmet with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons

11. Hand Signals
STAGGERED FORMATION: Extend your left arm upward with a closed fist. This indicates that it is safe to return to staggered formation

12. Hand Signals
TIGHTEN UP: Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling motion. This indicates the leader wants the group to close ranks

13. NOTE: It is not recommended you do this when you are alone
Hand Signals
TICKED OFF: Extend your left arm straight out with your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully extend your middle finger to clearly demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the other guy.
NOTE: It is not recommended you do this when you are alone

14. The Ride Formation Same position the entire ride
2 second interval between bikes
Staggered positioning

15. Corners Line Selection You own your lane Single file?
Dynamic of staggered formation changes

16. Gas Stops
Everybody, every time!

17. Parking
Follow the leader

18. RIDE SAFE!