Ride Guidelines

For convenience and safety, Girls Ride Out suggest the following common sense guidelines on our rides to make the day safe and enjoyable for everyone:

• Turn up at the relevant meeting point on time!

• Have a full tank of fuel when you arrive at the meeting point!

• Your motorcycle must be registered to ride on the road and be roadworthy!

• Don't overtake the lead bike unless you have advised the ride leaders and know where you are going.

• Don't turn at an intersection until you can see the rider behind you indicate that they have seen the turning point (unless there is a marshal clearly marking the turning point). Failure to do this is very
  inconsiderate and will make following riders anxious about getting lost.

• Do not ride erratically, or in an irresponsible manner. If you want to ride that way, find another ride group!!

• Do not ride too close to the rider in front of you. Not everybody is as experienced or confident as you.

• Ride at your own pace. The rides are fun social events, not races. The back marker will not overtake you.

• If you wish to leave the ride at any time tell one of the marshals, preferably at a stop before you wish to leave.

• Don't be scared to let us know if you are unhappy or uncomfortable about any aspect of the ride, after all we
  are trying to make this about YOU the rider.

Always remember you are responsible for your own safety.

On GRO rides we supply a destination and route. Marshals (leader, tail charlie and corner markers if necessary) are decided on the day for the sole purpose of giving directions along the route (ie avoiding people getting lost). It has been common practice that mini groups form for the ride home depending on direction of travel.

We ask that non-financial members sign our indemnity form on arrival at the meeting point. Rides generally include stopping for a long lunch break, usually an hour or so (after all we did say these were social events!!) There may also be two meeting points, depending on where we are going.

Girls Ride Out members are a social group of riders who stay in touch primarily through email. We schedule monthly ride days, weekend rides away, and have an active online chat group. GRO is open to all women, friends and family, who want to get together to enjoy safe riding, social outings and share experiences including L & P riders.
 
Our rides are social events. So don't be concerned that you will not be able to keep up. We have all sorts of bikes, all sorts of riders (with widely different experience) and there are usually at least two groups - fast & slow.

Some other GRO riding hints:

Remember you are riding in a group, there will usually be riders behind you and possibly overtaking you. Indicate AND look every time you change lanes or turn and give other riders space to manoeuvre. 

Ride at your own pace. The rides are fun social events, not races. The back marker will not overtake you. 

If you are concerned that you may be lost (can not see the rider in front), slow down and/or pull over somewhere safe, and wait for others to catch up. The back marker will not overtake you.

When behind the rider in front (unless there is a good reason - ie cars in adjacent lanes/other safety issues) ride in a staggered formation. You will have a better line of sight up the road and more room in case the bike in front brakes suddenly. 

If a rider (or other vehicle) in front of you is riding in a manner that you feel is unsafe or irritating, slow down and give yourself more room. 

If a rider (or other vehicle) behind you is riding in a manner that is intimidating or irritating, slow down when it is safe for them overtake you and they probably will. 

If you are not having fun then let somebody know - it's the whole point of doing a group ride.

For more tips & hints follow this link to 'Group Riding'