MTHCC General Group Ride Safety Information

• Helmets Required! (No helmet-No Ride…No exceptions!)
• No earphones while riding
• Follow all traffic laws unless directed by local law enforcement (do not assume that they see you when approaching an intersection; Wait for their signaling)
• Ride single file on two-lane roads to not impede traffic. If you ride two abreast on a two-lane road you could get a ticket
• Riding more than two abreast is illegal
• Pass on the left announcing, “On your left” DO NOT PASS ON THE RIGHT!
• Call out and/or use hand signals for changes in direction or speed
• Call out road hazards, “slowing/stopping” when approaching intersections
• Scan & look behind you for cars/riders before changing positions
• Watch & call approaching traffic coming from the front or rear “Car up” “Car Passing” “Car Back”
• Move off the road to the right when stopping
• For SAG Support, move off the road to the right and take off your helmet

HAVE A GREAT RIDE!