Riding in group

Valid for any type of ride

  • Every biker has to be at the meeting point at the latest 15 minutes before departure time
  • At the briefing everyone has to listen and understand indications from the designated Road Captain
  • In case of doubts, any question is welcome
  • Questions are never stupid and might help not only you, but the group
  • We give “the wave” to any rider we meet during the ride
  • We use the “relay race” method, unless the road Captain decide differently:
    • We ride as “fishbone”
      • Road Captain
      • First rider on the left
      • Second on the right
      • and so on…
      • The last rider is the “broom” and it’s designated by the Road Captain

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    • It may happen the the Road Captain required to stay in 1 line

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    • We don’t use yellow jackets unless it is required by law
    • You can wear you chapter vest or, in general, any vest on top of the jacket unless it is required by law not to do it
    • NEVER change line:
      • Who start on the left, stay in the left until the next stop/break
      • Who start on the right, stay in the right until the next stop/break
      • The “broom” stays always in the middle
    • In case of groups with more than 5 bikes:
      • The road captain might ask (raising the left hand) support for roundabouts, dangerous crossroads, etc.
      • The number on riders required is highlighted by the Road Captain
      • Only at that time, the riders on the left side of the group can overtake the Road Captain to “close”
      • The “broom” will notice the “blockers” to go with his horn
      • Only at that time the “blockers” can rejoin the group staying in the end of the group just before the “broom”
    • This method of riding involves a “revolving” left line. The right line always stays unchanged until next break/Stop.
    • Highways overtakes procedure:
      • Go to the left lane:
        • The Road Captain uses the left turning light
        • All the riders will put the same turning light

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        • The first rider that move to the left lane is the “broom”

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        • The second rider is the Road Captain

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        • The group is then allowed to move

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      • Back to the right lane:
        • The road captain uses the right turning light
        • The road captain move to the right lane
        • The riders can move to the right lane
        • The last one is the “broom”
    • Red light at crossroads:
      • In case the group splits due to a red light the first rider stopped has to use the horn to make aware the group
      • The road captain will stop the group at the nearest safest place
      • The “missing” riders will then rejoin the group
  • Additional rules may be added by the Road Captain at the briefing before departure.

Short rides

Up to 1 days

  • Registration is mandatory
  • Ride:
    • we will adopt “Riding in group” rules
    • we will do the briefing before departure
    • we will create a Whatsapp group for participants in order to be aligned
    • it is responsibility of each participant to ask the mobile number of the Road Captain
    • we will follow road speed limits and any indication on the route
  • Your bike must be in perfect shape before departure
    • any customisation must be legal in order to avoid delays for the group
    • full gas tank has to be done before the briefing
  • You have to bring:
    • rain suit
    • bring a cash amount in case of credits cards won’t work
    • bring ID, Passport, Green pass, etc.
  • Departures:
    • departure time will be given to all participants well in advance and it must be strictly followed
    • We’re not going to wait latecomers
    • Same is valid for every stop during the road
  • Pictures and video:
    • I give my consent that photographs are taken and / or filmed and that photographs and video footage are used in the context and for the purpose described. In consideration of the opportunity of my child / minor to participate in events organized and / or by other exempted parties, i give my parental consent, i exempt and agree the waiver of responsibility, the assumption of risks and indemnity, and i authorize to take and use photographs and / or videos. By signing this waiver, i certify that i have read the text and fully understood it and that i do not rely on any statements or declarations made by the released parties. This exemption is extended in total to any passengers / and for which the driver assumes full and total liability.
  • Issues:

Long rides

2+ days

In addition to what is required for “Short rides”:

  • Plan in advance your vacation from work and allow 1-2 days extras for any delay that might happen during the trip
  • Your bike must be in perfect shape before departure:
    • Bike and tires in perfect shape
    • the last H-D maintenance & service done with at max km 2’000 done after it (you’ll have to show the proof of it)
    • gas tank full done every night just before going to the hotel
  • You have to bring:
    • set of basic tools in case of issue with the bike
    • EU certified gloves (in some country it may be required by law)
    • EU certified tires kit (in some country it may be required by law)
    • EU certified reflective vest (in some country it may be required by law)
    • Any personal item required for the trip and whatever you consider mandatory that fits in your bike and bag
  • Hotels & Restaurants:
    • once registered and once the plan will be final, I will propose my best choice hotel at every daily stop
    • Option 1 – “I do it by myself”:
      • You’re not obliged to book the same hotel and you are totally independent to book anywhere else, as soon as you will be at the meeting point at the departure time the next morning. Same is valid for restaurant
    • Option 2 – “I don’t want to think about nothing, just ride”:
      • I will book all hotels for myself and for you (with your preference about room type, etc.), but I require pre-payment of the full amount at least 15 days before departure date – or earlier based on hotels rules. It is not refundable.
    • Restaurants’ bills will be paid by each person
  • Nights:
    • upon the arrival at the hotel, you’ll be free. You can join the group for dinner and some drink or spend the evening by yourself to do personal tasks and, hopefully not, work.
    • we only require that the next morning you’ll be rested, in well shape and on time.
  • Pricing: