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From the people i have talked to about using signals on the learner rides. General consences was that it is best not to use signals when changing lane positions, foot signals or indicators. There should be enough room for you to move around in your lane once you do a head check. If you do plan to use foot signals or something you can, but dont expect people to adhere to them. Not everyone knows what they are and not everyone uses them.
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Well then obviously you dont attend OTHER group rides then cause if you did and tried doing that you would be on your arse with a wrecked bike next to you.
The reason you indicate while in the same lane is so the oerson behind Aaswell as in front knows you are changing position .
When you indicate to change position the person behind then knows NOT to come screaming up to take that position .
There are alot of signals that we use on group rides for various things so we start at the basics then work our way up that way there isnt any confusion over things or what is for what.
If when some of the people that attend these rides "graduate" on and attend other group rides they will be in for a shock if they do not get an education in things they are supposed to know
indicate when changing position in a lane or changing lanes
pointing your foot out means either your turning in that direction OR there is something on the road to avoid
there are a few more but not for an open forum
If the general consensus is that these little things shouldnt be taught to new riders then they are in for a shock when they go on a experienced ridewhat I mean is how are they going to learn if they are not taught???
OH and just who are these people you asked cause I will argue till I am black and blue in the face over this because I have seen some new riders attend other rides and LACK the neccesities of what is typed above only to cause them to be sternly told what a squid they are in nice terms.
