When riding in a group it can get loud and chaotic, when everybody verbally warns others. Hand signals, when used and understood correctly can be as effective. When riding in a group, don't just stare at the rear wheel of the cyclist in front of you. Look past the wheel to the front, don't rely on others to warn you, scan the road ahead!
BICYCLING HAND SIGNALS
The following is set of uniform hand signals for bicyclists.
The following is set of uniform hand signals for bicyclists.
SLOWING OR STOPPING USING THE RIGHT/LEFT HAND.
Palm of your hand held facing back toward traffic, other riders behind you, and out from the side of your body
RAIL ROAD CROSSING
Use your right or left arm to warn others that a railroad crossing is ahead. Swing your forearm away from and toward your body like a swing arm (or like broken arm). Palm of your hand held facing back toward traffic and other riders behind you.
LEAVING THE FRONT OF THE PACE LINE AND MOVING TO THE RIGHT/LEFT
Hold your upper arm at shoulder level with your forearm bent, so that your hand is against the side of your body. This forms an arrow pointing to the right or left. Hold this signal for two to three seconds to give the rider directly behind you time to prepare to take the lead of the pace line.
Hold your upper arm at shoulder level with your forearm bent, so that your hand is against the side of your body. This forms an arrow pointing to the right or left. Hold this signal for two to three seconds to give the rider directly behind you time to prepare to take the lead of the pace line.
POTHOLES OR DEBRIS ON THE RIGHT/LEFT SIDE
Right hand held out and moved around in a circular pattern with the palm of your hand held down toward the street. The right hand can be held out and moved in a front to back swinging motion to signal a long stretch of problems parallel to the direction of travel.
Right hand held out and moved around in a circular pattern with the palm of your hand held down toward the street. The right hand can be held out and moved in a front to back swinging motion to signal a long stretch of problems parallel to the direction of travel.
RIGHT/LEFT ARM AND HAND HELD UP AND OUT TO SIGNAL THAT BICYCLISTS, RUNNERS, SKATERS OR VEHICLES ARE ON THE RIGHT/LEFT
They are either traveling in the same direction at a slower speed, parked or approaching. The palm of your hand is held facing forward.
They are either traveling in the same direction at a slower speed, parked or approaching. The palm of your hand is held facing forward.
When ever you pass slower riders, runners or skaters, etc., sound out that you are "PASSING ON YOUR LEFT" IN A LOUD VOICE.
In some rare cases, you will pass them on their right.
Sound out in a loud voice that you are "PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT."
Mark, thanks for posting hand signals to be used in group rides. With newer riders coming on board, this is very timely and is for everyone's protection.
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