| Central Missouri Sedalia Chapter #2603 Harley Owner's Group |
STAGGERED RIDING
Central Missouri Sedalia H.O.G. generally
rides in a stagger formation for safety
reasons. The minimum recommended
spacing to the bike directly in front of you
should not be less than two seconds (the
two second rule). The bike in the lane to
your left or right should not be less than one
second ahead of you. You will find that the
two seconds is a long distance when riding
at highway speeds. That is it's a long
distance when everything is going well.
When things go wrong, however, two
seconds distance is gone in the time that it
takes you to realize that you are in
trouble.
The two second rule is a rule of thumb you
should try to adhere to when
possible, especially at highway speeds.
There are times, however when
it is best to squeeze together while in city
streets & while slowing to a
stop. This will help prevent cars from
entering the group.
rides in a stagger formation for safety
reasons. The minimum recommended
spacing to the bike directly in front of you
should not be less than two seconds (the
two second rule). The bike in the lane to
your left or right should not be less than one
second ahead of you. You will find that the
two seconds is a long distance when riding
at highway speeds. That is it's a long
distance when everything is going well.
When things go wrong, however, two
seconds distance is gone in the time that it
takes you to realize that you are in
trouble.
The two second rule is a rule of thumb you
should try to adhere to when
possible, especially at highway speeds.
There are times, however when
it is best to squeeze together while in city
streets & while slowing to a
stop. This will help prevent cars from
entering the group.
