![]() ![]() Even if it’s a little wider from your wheel, still point it out as you never know if someone behind you is sitting slightly further out. You should point out every obstacle or pothole that is within your cycling path that is a real hazard (unless there are so many potholes in one place it would be dangerous to take your hands off the bars – then you can verbally communicate it). It only takes one person to not understand a signal or forget to signal and someone within the group could puncture, be knocked off or taken out by an obstacle and hurt. ![]() ![]() Pointing out things like potholes, drain covers, obstacles in the road and cars has a domino effect and will continue down the line of riders in a well-trained group, ensuring ultimate safety for everyone. It’s incredibly important that when riding in groups, no matter the size, that you remember the ‘bus’ of people attached to your wheel. They’re mainly used from a safety perspective, although pointing out things like puddles is always appreciated by fellow cyclists. The nature of riding in groups means if you’re not on the front, you might not be able to see everything up ahead, which is why riders need to be well drilled and understand the signals, to keep everyone in the group safe. Riding with fellow cyclists can be a very noisy and confusing situation, so understanding the main signals is imperative to a safe and social ride. Cycling Hand Signals 101 What are hand signals on a bike? ![]()
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