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The Road Captains Corner . . .





Welcome to what I feel is one of the most important pages on our website.  The information you are about to review 
is intended as a guideline to the procedures that need to be applied as we ride together as a group.  It is important 
to understand and pay attention to the Road Captain as well as all the others within the riding group.  

It is the responsibility of each rider to make sure his motorcycle is in good operating condition.
Remember prior to starting your ride make sure you do a TCLOCK inspection.  This should include your tires & Wheels, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis and Kickstand.  In addition, you need to make sure you have a full tank of fuel prior to your departure in a group setting.  You don't want to be the one who runs out of fuel and ends up
holding up all the others. Preparation will minimize your chances for a breakdown or something worst.    
  
 

ROAD CAPTAIN'S RESPONSIBILITIES -

  • Has full charge of the group until arrival at the destination.

  • Will lead the group in a manner consistent with the objectives and guidelines as stated herein, and will execute his or her best judgment in situations not specifically covered in these guidelines.

  • Will brief other assigned Road Captains / Tail Gunners as to route, responsibilities, and other details pertinent to the ride prior to departure.

  • Will conduct a rider's briefing prior to departure.

  • Will be responsible for the final decision with regard to ride termination due to inclement weather, hazardous conditions, or other difficult or unsafe conditions.

  • Will instruct any rider to ride in a specific position within the group, or leave the group entirely, for reasons of misconduct, disorderly or unsafe riding, or faulty/unsafe equipment. Common sense and tact should be used.

  • Will be responsible for bringing a well-maintained First Aid kit to the ride.

  • Will be responsible for bringing a well-stocked tool kit to the ride.

  • If possible, bring a cell phone for 911 purposes.

  • Locate other cell phones and first aid kits.

  • Should the Road Captain not possess a cell phone, if possible, designate a 911-notification caller within the group.

  • Will establish and maintain a uniform speed consistent with the ability of the least experienced rider, and with consideration of safe road conditions, traffic, and weather conditions.

  • Will be responsible for initiating all maneuvers within traffic in a "safety first" manner.

  • Will lead the standard formation of a staggered double row, in one traffic lane.

  • Will be at the head of the group, and will ride just to the left of lane center.

  • Will maintain a safe following distance by using the MINIMUM 3-second rule between the group and any vehicle ahead. This distance may be increased at the discretion of the Road Captain, but will NOT be decreased.

  • Will command the group to a single file formation when they cannot maintain visual control of the road conditions ahead over a MINIMUM of a 4 second distance, narrow road, mountain/curvy roads, traveling directly adjacent to parked vehicles, or any other condition which may severely restrict the ability of individual group members to perform emergency avoidance maneuvers.

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       Staging Areas for Events  

Events held north of Queens - will meet just past the northbound toll plaza  of The Throgs Neck 

Bridge off the road on the service road. 


Events held east of Nassau/Queens border - will meet on Southern State Parkway eastbound at the
welcome center between exits 13 and 14 opposite the NY State Trooper Barracks. 

Events held west of the Nassau/Queens border - will meet at Breed's in Rego Park.

It is imperative that when meeting at the designated location you be on time. We will always
leave a 15 minute window prior to departing the staging area.

Always check with the road captain prior to each ride to get the latest updated information.
Times of departure for each event will be determined by the Road Captain in advance of the actual run.

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Please Review the hand signals below so when they are used during our rides 
communications will be easier and enable has to have a safe trip to our destination.
  









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