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Always maintain a safe distance between you and the rider in front. 7.Try to pair up wherever it is safe do so at junctions, crossroads and traffic lights, but be sure never to 8.the view of another rider. obscureRide in echelon on dual carriageways and motorways wherever it is safe to do so. 9.you wish to leave group, please ensure that the Sweeper knows in advance. 10.Shouldare in charge of your motorcycle at all times. Severn Advanced Motorcyclists cannot 11.Youany responsibility for actions you take or any incident that might occur. acceptwho are present on the ride and IF they are willing to carry outthe check ,make arrangements topair up for an agreed timeframe sothat an assessment of your ridingcan be conducted. The Observershould inform both the leader andthe sweeper of the intention ofcarrying out a ride check . 14.Ride pace can be GENTLE-youstop to pick flowers on the way, but you could probably smell them both relaxing and refreshing. couldn’t MEDIUM- between gentle andPROGRESSIVE- advantage of progressive.possible overtakes, often covers lots of miles. alluse the of riding called“the drop off system”. It is designed allow even large groups of riders to Wethe planned route safely and without stress. Even if the group becomes “strung out” for example with followrider not being able to see one in front, or if riders don’t know the route aroads (apart from the leader!), all should be well. Everyone can ride at their own pace orworrying about keeping up, getting lost, wondering which way to go. without How It Works?Drop Off System is explained to all riders in a briefing at the start of the ride, where riders can also get to know Thecolleagues. The group has a theirof other riders should not normally occur within the ride out. Ifleader wishes to allow overtaking Overtakingthis will be announced at the pre ride out briefing. thenthe leader makes a direction change at a junction or roundabout Whennew direction of travel is (subject to safety) marked by the rider directly behind the ride leader, the “marker”. thedo this the “marker” pulls in at the side of the road, in a safe place where he/she will be visible to the rest Tothe riders, so the direction can be indicated to the following riders. The ofleader will indicate a suggested place forthe marker to pull over, although it isker’s responsibility to• it• they• theThe Drop Off SystemWhy Have A System?Journal of the Severn Advanced Motorcyclists12.Always ride for yourself and within your own capabilities. 13.If you are an existing full member41and would like a ride check, makethis known to any of the observersJournal of Severn Advanced Motorcyclistsdesignated leader and a sweeper. The leader is always in front of everyone else, and the sweeper is always last, they are introduced to riders at the42a day-glow jacket or other identifier. risk rest of the ride can see them clearly as they approach direction change. by identified easily are and briefingultimately the marker’s responsibility toensure this position is safe. It is most important that the Markerin a position where: is safe to do so do not put themselves at any stops