Re: [CKcycle] Important Reading Material - Group Riding Techniques & Laws

Thanks for sending that out Dan. Like James, I like the rotation technique as well.  Lets put that on the agenda .....see if we want to try it out in our packs.   ________________________________ From: James Lively <jalively(a)cogeco.ca&gt; To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group <ckcycle(a)lists.ncf.ca&gt; Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 10:08:04 PM Subject: Re: [CKcycle] Important Reading Material - Group Riding Techniques & Laws I like the rotation technique as we don’t end up three or four abreast.   Already got the pocket guide and the full HTA. Very interesting and should be required reading in every bathroom!   James.   From:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of BikerDude Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:49 PM To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group Subject: [CKcycle] Important Reading Material - Group Riding Techniques & Laws   Hey everyone, Here is a refresher that I had sent last year regarding Group Riding Techniques. All can be found on the Ottawa Bicycle Club pages who are listed in provincial Learn to Bike/Race reputable programs. I suggest people read the following pages... http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/group-terminology << Explains what are your responsibilities when in certain position of the pack of riders (Front or at the back) http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/group-manoeuvres << Proper rotation to not clog up the road way but for some reason many feel uncomfortable with this rotation. http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/decision-matrix  << When to ride double file or single file http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/bicycles-and-equipment << The last 2 sections are important to keep in mind for the safety of other riders. And finally Cycling and the Law, extra curricular reading if you wish... http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/pockethta << Cyclist Pocket Guide to Ontario Highway Traffic Act **THIS ONE IS FOR YOU JAMES L :-) ** Cheers everyone... don't worry not much reading here... Cheers everyone and happy reading if you get the chance. Dan