thumperclone wrote on 07/11/14 at 12:28:06:+1 defense
on a poker run had a rider pull in front of me from left > right so he could get off the road
we were staggered I was in the right half he in the left missed contact by a nats hair...
large groups like our toy run riders tend to speed up and the slow down
accordion style
keep your distance,stagger,and maintain steady speed
ride like theyre all newbs
Freshen up on hand signals... you might even print it out and ask a stupid question about it so everyone gets a refresher too.
We split lanes here and I always get passed by some hot rod or moto-chippy.
I use my sig's to let 'm know I'm pulling over for 'm and which way.
Or when I'm already on 1 side I'll give them a 2 finger salute to let 'm know It's ok to pass.
And yes, I was following a genius at a reasonable distance, he on the left, me on the right, when he suddenly changed sides. no sooner than I flipped sides too he jammed on his brakes.
So keep your eyes open or someone will close them for you.