RIDESHARE - Bike buddy, tips

Advantages to cycling with a buddy

• Together you are more visible to traffic
• Ride will seem to go faster
• Security in knowing there is a buddy there to help if a problem develops
• Together you will feel more confident to try new routes

Establish a good bike buddy partnership

• Discuss and agree on a meeting point
  • Park and ride lots, retail parking lots, and parks are a good place to start
  • Be punctual
  • Use cell phones to communicate
  • Arrive with your gear and equipment ready to ride
• Discuss your experience levels and agree who should lead and who should follow
• Agree on a route before starting out
• Discuss a pace you both are comfortable with and what to do if separated by traffic or traffic signals. Keep at least one bike distance between you
• Be predictable in your riding habits
  • Ride straight and maintain a relatively constant speed
• Warn each other of hazards

Other bike information

• Follow the rules of the road
• Travel by bike or foot