Ride Etiquette

While the average VeloDCity ride don't involve pelotons, echelons or even pace lines. There are some basic guidelines that all participants should be aware of and follow.

On the Road:
- Obey all traffic signs.
- Ride no more than 2 riders across and ride to the right side of the road. This allows drivers and other cyclists to safely pass.
- Signal your intentions. Use hand signals to indicate making a turn, slowing, etc.
- Point out obstructions or other potential hazards to fellow riders.
- Ride approximately a wheel's length(1.5 - 2.5 ft) behind each other. When the roads are wet, ride (3 - 4ft) behind each other.
- Look out for each other, give assistance when necessary.
- Notify ride leader(s) so the pace could be slowed down or stopped.
- Ride sensibly, ride predictably.
- When riding, Turn off music devices or minimize the volume in order to hear any questions or sudden instructions.

Multi-use trails such as the WOD Trail, Mount Vernon, Capital Crescent have their own rules and guidelines. Here are some general ones that apply to all:

- Obey all Traffic signs
- Horses, then pedestrians have right of way
- Ride to right side and pass on the left
- Move slowly when trail is congested or when passing
- Give an audible warning when passing(bell, horn, "ON YOUR LEFT", etc)

For more information, please consult the links below:
Friends of the WOD Trail:
http://www.wodfriends...
Capital Crescent Trail:
http://www.cctrail.or...

Safety is a primary concern of everybody. In the event of any incidents or emergency, please immediately notify the ride leader(s). If you want to make any suggestions or comments about anything group related please feel free to contact me anytime through the email link.