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Luckypants · 29-02-08, 11:42 AM

Shamelessly nicked from Pete and Lissa

Rideout tips and ideas

Introduce yourself to the ride organiser and swap mobile numbers with him and at least 1 other participant

Full tank of gas or as near as is practically possible.

Tyre pressures checked and in good condition.

Breakdown cover. Check if your bike is covered in the event of an accident or breakdown. Full recovery is best. And make sure you have contact numbers for them.

ICE (In case of emergency numbers) These should be in your phone under that heading. Should someone need to be contacted on your behalf.

Map. If you haven't got proper ones then rip out the page(s) of an old map book, or get a photocopy, or print one off the internet. It is NOT the responsibility of the organiser to get you home.

Waterproofs. Just because it's sunny doesn't mean it's gonna stay so.

If you're using a dark visor, bring your clear one as well.

DO Keep an eye on your mirrors.

DO Ride responsibly.

DO Stagger your position on the road so as to maximise forward observation and braking distances.

DO ENJOY YOURSELF

DON'T Do anything you're not comfortable with. It's not a race .

DON'T Follow too close to the bike in front and don't fixate on them.

DON'T Assume the rider in front knows what he's doing.

DON'T Stop if one of the group get pulled over by the Police.

DON'T Worry about keeping up and what the others might think.

DON'T CRASH!

29-02-08, 11:42 AM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: North Wales Ride Out #3 29th & 30th March Shamelessly nicked from Pete and Lissa Rideout tips and ideas Introduce yourself to the ride organiser and swap mobile numbers with him and at least 1 other participant Full tank of gas or as near as is practically possible. Tyre pressures checked and in good condition. Breakdown cover. Check if your bike is covered in the event of an accident or breakdown. Full recovery is best. And make sure you have contact numbers for them. ICE (In case of emergency numbers) These should be in your phone under that heading. Should someone need to be contacted on your behalf. Map. If you haven't got proper ones then rip out the page(s) of an old map book, or get a photocopy, or print one off the internet. It is NOT the responsibility of the organiser to get you home. Waterproofs. Just because it's sunny doesn't mean it's gonna stay so. If you're using a dark visor, bring your clear one as well. DO Keep an eye on your mirrors. DO Ride responsibly. DO Stagger your position on the road so as to maximise forward observation and braking distances. DO ENJOY YOURSELF DON'T Do anything you're not comfortable with. It's not a race . DON'T Follow too close to the bike in front and don't fixate on them. DON'T Assume the rider in front knows what he's doing. DON'T Stop if one of the group get pulled over by the Police. DON'T Worry about keeping up and what the others might think. DON'T CRASH! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3 Last edited by Luckypants; 13-03-08 at 11:14 AM.