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This is about forum rides in town such as Ride East, or the Guinness ride, where people may enjoy it more if everyone stuck together, where people wish to chat between stops, where some people may not know the route and wish to ensure they get there, where drivers may be happy to wait behind or give up on their right of way occasionally for the safety and integrity of the riders.
Some questions.
For each scenario what would best keep the group together? (I am assuming that there is a safety and social value in doing so)
A.On approaching a red light and 1 or 2 drivers are at the lights, is it better to get in front of the drivers, to the asl (where there is room for half of the group), or wait behind?
B. You are at the back of the group riding along a single lane road. There is a driver behind. Is it better to yell 'Car Back' and move left to let the driver past, or to move right and prevent the driver passing with a wave and a smile?
C. The group is turning through a T-junction and almost through apart from the last few people and a driver comes along the main road. Is it better to request politely that the driver gives up their right of way by corking so the last few riders get through or better for the riders to wait and to let the driver go?
D. If the group need to turn right or move to the right hand lane or turn right. The front rider signals right and you are sweeping at the rear, do you follow the line or move, even before the front rider, to prevent drivers overtaking?
E. You are a confident fast rider. Are you best placed riding at the front or rear of the group?
It would be good to agree some principles for more efficient, fun social urban group riding.