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Road positioning when riding in group
We are 2 riders. One very experienced, one much less (me!). Same bikes.
In "easy" conditions, riding around Europe in paved road, I am normally leading, with the hubby following. However, in more difficult conditions, around South America or Asia for example, or on trails... what do you think is the best positioning? Should I go ahead? Should I follow? How you guys are riding when you have people of various riding experience travelling together? What is the best combination, if there is any? What distance between bikes? Cheers, 
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19 Dec 2006
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In most cases the slower rider should be in front. This way you can ride at a pace you're comfortable with, without having to play catch up with a faster rider. It'll also benefit the faster rider, because they won't have to keep checking their mirrors to see where you are. The exception to this would be in tricky off-road conditions. The less experienced rider would benefit from following another rider's lines through difficult areas, and hopefully learn some new techniques along the way. Experiment and see what works best in various conditions.
The most important thing is to keep a sensible distance between riders, and if possible ride in a staggered formation. You don't want to compromise your view of the road ahead by following too closely.
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As with hiking and cycling you should go at the speed of the slowest rider. that way you will never loose anyone.
in big groups one leads who know the way and one brings up the back, they also know the way. everyone makes sure they can see the person infront and the person behind. at junctions the no2 rider waits and shows next riders the way and rejoins at the back infront of the last man. everyone gets a turn at the front and your never stuck behind a slower rider for more than a few junctions.
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19 Dec 2006
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Both excellent comments from both Mark and Smokinrider!
Last edited by mollydog; 26 Mar 2009 at 02:13.
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Mostly I ride in front and my other half follows. It's not ideal but unfortunately the 2 accidents she has had have been when I've been behind her. I much prefer it when there are at least 3 of us in which case she rides in the middle and I usually ride somewhere behind her. She's a very competent rider but it doesn't do my stress levels much good when I'm following her! We would normally ride staggered on a main or good road with a 1 second gap, increasing it to 2 sec when it's poor or bendy and we are using all the road.
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19 Dec 2006
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Open roads: Either in front
Off road and busy roads: More experienced in front Chaotic, multi-directional, exhaust spewing, fender mating, out-of-control, sidewalk riding, curb hopping, no lanes, suicidal, 3rd world...city traffic: More experinced in front Last edited by Lone Rider; 20 Dec 2006 at 01:05.
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20 Dec 2006
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thanks!
Thanks for your advice guys! All interesting!
I am doing a bit of 'advance riding' with the IAM and have been told I am a "safe" rider. However riding in the gentle roads of Surrey is one thing, going through say, Lima, or Bolivia with the crazy truck and bus drivers that populated that part of the world, is another story entirely! I guess as my departure date is approaching I'm starting to worry a bit! 
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Maria,
I hope you've had some time to do some off road training. Last edited by mollydog; 26 Mar 2009 at 02:13.
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I concur with this absolutely
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) and get used to the bike moving about under you. But mostly the benefit that most aren't aware of is how well dirt skills translate to street riding. 
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