Hand Signals Helmet Signal
Ride Rules Picking up a fallen bike
Know Your Hand Signals:
Left Turn: Left arm straight out from body. Palm Flat. Fingers together.
Right Turn: Left arm out and elbow bent. Hand straight up. Palm flat. Fingers together.
Stop: Left arm down to side. Palm facing rider behind. Fingers together. Flash brake lights very rapidly.
Slow Down: Left arm down to side. Press flat palm up and down parallel to the ground imitating a braking motion.
Need Gas: Point to tank. (Always start a ride with a full tank.)
Hungry: Pat stomach.
Ask Someone To Pass You: Left arm out at side, waving forward. Palm flat. Fingers together.
Cop Nearby: Pat the top of your helmet.
Turn Signal Left On: Left arm out. Thumb and fingers opening and closing.
Hazard On Road: Point at the area on the road with your hand or your foot.
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Ride Rules
Standard Group Riding Rules for WOW:
1. When riding in a group of two or more, ride in a staggered formation. Lead bike to the left side of the lane. Second bike to the right of the lane and so on all the way to the end of the group.
2. No side by side riding except to convey messages that are pertinent to the group.
3. A minimum of two seconds traveling time between your bike and the bike immediately to your left or right. A minimum of four seconds traveling time between your bike and the bike directly in front of you.
4. Scan in all directions 12 to 14 seconds ahead at all times.
5. No passing of other riders. Passing is only used for emergencies and conveying information to the group leader.
6. Know how to use hand signals properly. Do not use them if you are not going to use them correctly.
7. Wait in pairs as stop signs and stop signals.
8. Flash your brake lights before and during stops to communicate your intentions.
9. Run your bright lights (high beams) by day, and your low lights (low beams) for night riding.
10. If you are unable to ride the speed limit or have other special conditions, let the road captain know. A slower group will be formed to ride behind the main group.
If you do not feel comfortable with these rules, please ride at the rear of the main group.
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HELMET....ATTENTION ! ! !
A HELMET ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD indicates a motorcyclist has a problem and may need assistance. Help make this a universal signal by spreading the word and by stopping when you see a " HELMET ON THE SHOULDER ".
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Picking up a fallen bike:
Please go to the site below now, and find out how to pick up your bike, or someone else's, by yourself, in case you ever need to. Be prepared.
Skert picking up a motorcycle by herself