If you are interested in experiencing the camaraderie of motorcycle group riding for the first time, read this post by Synthetic Solutions in Zebulon to learn how to prepare for riding with a group.

Would you like to participate in a group motorcycle ride? While it is true that most bikers are used to and prefer to ride solo, it is also true that the motorcycle community is very close-knit and organized. For instance, motorcycle groups and clubs are formed to plan charity rides, fundraising events, caravans to raise awareness of specific issues, and in some cases, small groups of bikers who ride together to share a passion for motorcycling. If you are looking to ride in a group, you should keep in mind that all clubs and experienced groups follow the same protocols and rules to ensure the pack's safety. Thus, you can prepare for your first trip by gathering information and learning about the do's and don'ts of riding in a group; to that end, keep reading this post by Synthetic Solutions in Zebulon.

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How to Have a Successful First Motorcycle Group Ride

Attend the Pre-Ride Meetings

Planning a group ride is key to ensuring the safety of its participants; therefore, biker organizations and groups typically call their members to meetings before each ride to define both the route and the specifics of the ride. All members should know where to make stops to refuel or rest, which hand signals to memorize for the group to communicate along the way and each person's position in the formation. In addition to the above, some meetings also serve to assign key roles for the group ride:

• Ride Leader: Leads the group by setting the pace of the ride and taking charge of any safety issues during the ride.
• Sweep riders: There will be up to three sweep riders if the group is large. They are usually at the back of the formation as their function is to keep the group together and prevent vehicles from getting too close.

Practice Hand Signals

As mentioned in the previous point, you'll learn the hand signals the riders use to communicate during each trip by attending the pre-trip meetings. Once you know the main hand signals, be sure to practice them, as it takes a while to use them naturally. Learning, memorizing, and practicing hand signals are vital to your safety at each group ride, especially if you've never traveled in a caravan. An interesting thing to know about hand signals is that there are about 16 different ones; however, don't get overwhelmed with the idea of learning them all; instead, you can focus on starting with the most important ones: the stop signal, the one to indicate a hazard on the road, to accelerate, to form a single file, to slow down, and to refuel.

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Check Your Bike in Advance

A great tip is to have your motorcycle checked a couple of weeks before the group ride; by doing that, you will have enough time to make repairs if necessary. Ideally, your bike should be in the best possible condition to improve your riding safety, so be sure to check the following components and systems:

• Brakes
• Tires
• Lights
• Fluids
• Battery
• Air filter

Finally, Arrive Prepared

Our last recommendation is that you arrive well prepared at the starting point of the ride; to that end, start by performing a pre-trip check of your motorcycle (check fluids, tire air pressure, and lights); and make sure your gas deposit is top during this inspection. Next, prepare your riding gloves, helmet, biker jacket, and boots to arrive at the starting point of your trip fully equipped. Finally, it goes without saying that punctuality is essential for your first group ride; therefore, arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before the ride starts.

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