It amazes me how few people understand the importance of NOT riding one behind the other on the highway (or anywhere other than a single track, for that matter!). Even riding in pairs, ALWAYS ride off-set to the other rider so that;
- if the lead rider brakes suddenly, you won't tail-end him/her
- oncoming vehicles see two bikes taking up the lane and are less likely to overtake into your lane
Its possible to ride slightly closer together if you're off-set correctly, and still remain safe. Projecting an image of two big bikes close together and probably moving fast makes you safer from head-on collisions, I think. Image is everything!
Without question, headlights must be turned on at all times!
The lead rider is always in the most danger, and should position him/herself to the right. When Ann and I are riding together, I'm in front, 1 metre left of the centreline (or 1 metre left of the right lane), and she rides in the centre of the left lane, 20 metres behind.
Your comments are welcome, what do you think? :?:
- if the lead rider brakes suddenly, you won't tail-end him/her
- oncoming vehicles see two bikes taking up the lane and are less likely to overtake into your lane
Its possible to ride slightly closer together if you're off-set correctly, and still remain safe. Projecting an image of two big bikes close together and probably moving fast makes you safer from head-on collisions, I think. Image is everything!
Without question, headlights must be turned on at all times!
The lead rider is always in the most danger, and should position him/herself to the right. When Ann and I are riding together, I'm in front, 1 metre left of the centreline (or 1 metre left of the right lane), and she rides in the centre of the left lane, 20 metres behind.
Your comments are welcome, what do you think? :?: