Verbal communications aren't always an option when riding in a group. Therefore, we communicate with the use of our hands -- and feet. For the safety of the group, it's important to pass hands signals back to the riders behind you.
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START ENGINES
With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion. |
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LEFT TURN
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended. |
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RIGHT TURN
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically. |
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HAZARD LEFT
Extend your left arm (or leg) at a 45 degree downward angle and point towards the hazard. |
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HAZARD TO THE RIGHT (A)
Extend your right leg at a 45 degree downward angle and point towards the hazard. |
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HAZARD ON THE RIGHT (B)
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and point towards the hazard over your helmet. |
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SPEED UP
Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up. |
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SLOW DOWN
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. |
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STOP
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down. |
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SINGLE FILE
Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This indicates the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually this is done for safety reasons. |
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STAGGERED FORMATION
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended. This indicate that it is safe to return to staggered formation (after riding single file). |
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TIGHTEN UP
Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling motion. This indicates the leader wants the group to "close the gaps". |