Chapter 523 - Southern Cruisers Riding Club: October 2013

Sunday, October 27, 2013

One more Ride

Last Sunday turned out to be a sunny but cool day to ride up to Bracebridge and around Lake Muskoka with a lunch stop in Bala for just three riders.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Dodging rain showers on a cool Sunday ride.

Looks like a small group having a great time on a Sunday Ride that turned out a little cool. Managed to stay dry though on a day that had a less than perfect weather forecast.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

We were a little late this year to get the full advantage of our beautiful Fall Colors in Algonquin Park but last Wednesday turned out to be one of the more memorable rides of this season. The day started off a little cool but warmed up by mid morning with clear skies and calm winds. Little traffic to contend with added to the pleasure along with recent re-paving of hwy. 60 which made the trip like riding on a pool table. Thanks to Ron for leading this great ride, Bud and Doreen for taking care of us from the rear and many of you for the pictures.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Calgary trip

A few pictures sent in by Jim (Pilgrim) of the ride to Calgary that he and Chuck took this past summer.

Group Riding

Staggered formation with the lead rider in the left tire track, subsequent riders alternating between right and left tire tracks, of the driving lane.

On secondary roads, a one second count will separate each rider, which will be a two second count to the rider immediately in front of you. On major highways where the speed will be increased, this count may be increased accordingly. Riding through towns at slower speeds, ranks will closed up to try and avoid splitting the group up. Traffic lights must be obeyed even if this splits the group.

Riders that require a larger separation than outlined above, for any reason especially for those members riding with a passenger, three wheeled , trikes or sidecar, motorcycle please ride toward the rear of the group but IN FRONT of the designated "Tail Gunner" of the day.

Right and left turns will be indicated by all riders using indicator lights and also hand signals as outlined by the MTO.

Slowing down or coming to a stop will be indicated by a hand signal as outlined by the MTO, this signal will be at the discretion of the Ride Captain.

Additional hand signals initiated by the Ride Captain will be used for riding in single file.

Pointing with the right foot or left hand to indicate an obstruction in the road such as a pot hole, debris or road kill that the rider behind you cannot see. (Pointing with your right or left foot would also be acceptable).

Also use a hand signal to the rider behind you if they have accidently left their blinker light flashing.

Designated Tail Gunners for Chapter .NOBODY WILL RIDE BEHIND THE TAILGUNNER. The tailgunner is the "Eyes" of the group and their primary function is to protect the group as a whole from traffic approaching from behind. This is no small task.

We do have several experienced Ride Captains headed up by Steve Shane. Their duty is to provide us with a safe and enjoyable ride within the limits of the law. It is important for the group to ride at a speed that keeps pace with the general traffic around them.

You may be asked at any time to fill in for either of the above positions and we ask that you respect this request by honoring all of the above.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

One more Ride

Monday, October 21, 2013

Dodging rain showers on a cool Sunday ride.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

2013 Fall Color Ride

Monday, October 7, 2013

Calgary trip

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