Ride Guidelines

These guidelines are the standards Rocky Mountain Renegades RC plans to use when official group rides begin in Spring 2027. The goal is safe, predictable, respectful riding with clear leadership and accountability.

Ride your own ride.
Comfort and control always come first, ride within your skill level, keep your space, and never let the group pressure you into a decision you are not comfortable with.

Predictable beats fast.
Smooth throttle, smooth braking, and clean lane positioning keep the entire pack stable, sudden moves create chain reactions and put everyone at risk.

Zero impairment.
If you are not 100 percent sober you do not ride, no exceptions, if you are even slightly impaired you are a danger to yourself and everyone around you.

Ride authority and compliance

During future organized rides, the Road Captain and designated ride leadership will have final operational authority regarding route, pace, formation changes, regroup points, and immediate safety decisions. This keeps communication clear while the group is moving.

Riders will be expected to follow ride leadership direction immediately and calmly. Questions or concerns will be handled at the next safe stop, not while the group is moving.

If the Road Captain calls single file, a regroup, or a pace reduction, the group will be expected to comply. The purpose is safety, consistency, and clear responsibility.

Ride roles and leadership

Official rides will use clear leadership so the group stays calm and predictable. The Road Captain will set the pace and route, while the Tail Gunner will ride at the rear and monitor the group.

Road Captain

Will set pace, route, lane choices, formation calls, and regroup points. The Road Captain will also communicate expectations during the pre-ride briefing.

Tail Gunner

Will ride at the rear, watch spacing, assist with breakdowns, and help coordinate safe stops when needed without pressuring riders beyond their comfort level.

Guest and visiting club positioning

When guests or visiting riders are included in a future official ride, their positioning will be set during the pre-ride briefing so leadership communication and responsibility remain clear.

Ride positioning will not be changed casually while moving. Any adjustment will be handled by ride leadership at a safe opportunity.

Any special positioning or exception should be discussed before departure and communicated to the Road Captain so everyone understands the plan.

Blocking procedures

Any traffic-control or blocking role must be lawful, specifically assigned, and discussed before departure. Riders should never improvise traffic control on their own.

If any lawful traffic-control role is used, it must be coordinated with the Road Captain in advance and explained during the pre-ride briefing.

No rider, including members, guests, or visiting riders, should initiate traffic control or attempt to stop traffic without proper authorization and a lawful reason.

Unsafe or unauthorized traffic-control behaviour may result in immediate removal from the ride and review by Club leadership afterward.

Core riding rules

Formation: staggered formation is standard when conditions allow. Maintain consistent spacing and position.
Single file: tight roads, poor visibility, gravel, rain, construction, traffic, or anytime the Road Captain calls it.
No weaving: no bouncing positions, no cutting inside the stagger, no sudden moves.
Lights and intersections: do not run lights to stay together. Ride legally and regroup at the next safe pull off.
Passing: no passing within formation unless called. When allowed, pass one at a time and return smoothly.
Signals: use hand signals, point out hazards early, and pass signals back.
Break offs: if you must leave the ride, notify the Road Captain or Tail Gunner before you exit.
Mechanical issues: signal, safely pull over, and the Tail Gunner will coordinate support.

Bottom line: predictable riding keeps everyone safer. Riders who cannot follow these standards may be excluded from official Club rides.

Removal from a ride

Future ride leadership may remove a rider from an official group ride if behaviour, equipment condition, impairment, or conduct creates a safety risk. The purpose is to protect the group and the public.

Removal decisions should not be argued while the group is moving. If a rider is asked to leave the ride, the discussion should happen at the next safe location and any follow-up can occur afterward.

Repeated refusal to follow safety direction, reckless riding, or other unsafe conduct may result in immediate removal and a later leadership review.

Safety, readiness, and respect

Bike and license

For future official rides, riders will be expected to arrive fueled, properly licensed, insured, and on a roadworthy motorcycle. A rider may be asked not to participate if the motorcycle appears unsafe.

No impairment

There will be zero tolerance for impairment before or during official rides. Anyone who is not safe to ride will not participate, and a safe alternative plan should be arranged.

Respect and conduct

Respect the public and each other. No reckless behavior, no harassment, no intimidation. Do not touch or sit on someone else’s bike without permission.

New riders

RMRRC is building its founding group around experienced riders who are already comfortable in traffic and on highways. Riders who are less experienced with group formations should say so before participating in any future official ride.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to keep up with the fastest riders

No. Ride your own ride. We would rather slow down than lose a rider. Speak up early if you need space, a slower pace, or a regroup.

What happens if the group gets split by traffic or lights

Ride legally and safely. We regroup at the next safe pull off or agreed regroup point. Nobody gets left behind.

Can I pass inside the formation

No. Passing inside formation is not allowed unless ride leadership calls it for a specific reason. When passing is allowed, it is one at a time with clear space.

What if my bike has a problem mid ride

Signal and safely pull over. The Tail Gunner will stop with you and coordinate support so the rest of the group stays safe.

Is alcohol allowed at stops

Not during the ride. If you are impaired, you do not ride. If someone is not safe to ride, keys are handed over and a safe plan is made.

Questions about the 2027 ride standards? Reach out before the season begins. It is better to understand the expectations before joining an official ride.