Hi Seggons
We like to think we cater for all abilities and speeds. Not to say we ride slowly, but with the marker system everyone can ride at their own pace.
As for the return journey, there's sure to be someone heading back to your neck of the woods that you can ride part if not most of the way with.
Just for a brief idea, as this is your first rideout
Rideout tips and ideas
Introduce yourself to the ride organiser and swap moby 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.
ICE to include breakdown/recovery service, plus make clear names and relationships. DON'T pin-lock your phone. Make sure phone is charged and has call credit.
Bring some cash as not all places will take a card.
Try to put your phone in a place it will easily be found should the worst happen.
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.
DON'T Worry about keeping up and what the others might think.
DON'T CRASH!