Road Rules

l.) Ride in a Precise Formation as road conditions permit.

2.) Execute Signs and Turns Properly (see Hand Signals section)

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  attempt to clear up the situation. If it should persist, bring it to the
     attention of the Road Captain or one of his Assistants.

4.) The Road Captain shall have the unchallenged right to terminate a members participation
      in any given ride or event for the clubs safety or image. Upon request of the Road Captain,
      the 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, full color wearing members,          
          followed by the Sgt. at Arms, then prospective members, non-members and bringing up   
          the rear 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 shall make it his 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.
     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.) With regard to remaining alert, as one of a group, you must remember that the Road      
           Captain from time to time will give a hand signal to execute a maneuver (pass slow          
           moving vehicle, make a turn, etc.) He will be taking into consideration the size of the       
           group and the distance necessary to get the club from one lane to another safely.          
           Each member's assistance in executing the maneuver safely and smoothly will be of       
           great help.  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        
           direction 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.

8.) Fuel Stops. 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 will     
      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 possibly 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. Bring necessary tools and parts for your machine.

10.) Wearing Apparel. It is strongly urged that on Club Rides, each member will wear his club    
       colors. He should also wear the proper clothing when riding. Helmets are a must !!
      Strict adherence to these guidelines will provide for a long, successful and safe riding         
       season.