Parking in an orderly method substantially reduces the
time for all to get off the road and out of traffic. There
is risk of injury for the last bikes that may be blocking
the road in an attempt to stay with the group.
A good way to park, if there is room, is for each bike
to pull ahead of the intended parking place and then back
up into your spot. You can see how this is done on
the image to the right. This can be done very fast
because you don't have to wait for the bike ahead of you
to finish the job. The last rider had the responsibility of blocking the lane therefore allowing the riders in front of him to park safely.
If you find yourself at the end of the group and can't
get off the road while waiting for others to park, GO AROUND. Come
back a minute or two later when things have settled down
and take your time.
For you bagger drivers, don't forget your pipes. Everything
is cool when you back up to the curb until you lean your
bike over on the kick stand and you bend and scratch your
left pipe on the curb. |