The “patron of the peloton” (POTP) essentially refers to the figurehead of any bunch ride. He’s not necessarily the best rider, but he is the most respected and the unspoken leader. He’s the guy who shouts “piss stop!” and everyone stops. He is the guy who is able to say “single up!” and everyone singles up. Nearly every bunch includes one rider like this and it’s always handy to know who this person is.
Wear bright clothing. Leave MP3 players and mobile phones at home. Never ride more than two abreast. And never travel in packs of more than 20. - SMH.com.au
Ever been out in the bunch and seen a few of the riders do things that makes you think 'Whatda?' CyclingTips are getting 'you' the rider to have your say on whats cool and what's uncool in bunch riding. It's not a list of rules, but simply a compiled list of what Riders believe to be ok, and not ok.
"One of the most important pieces of advice I can give to a cyclist attempting their first bunch ride is to ride next to someone experienced, and possibly stay at the back of the bunch until you become more confident riding behind and next to someone," - Kerrie Meares
So you have been riding on your own for some time, clocking up the miles and you've been thinking of joining that Bunch.... here are some tips and tricks for joining a Bunch Ride for the first time.
More bicycle lanes are not the answer to reducing cycle crashes in South Australia but increasing the numbers of cyclists on the road may actually improve rider safety. UniSA researchers Dr Jennifer Bonham and John Petkov (UniSA) presentation Safety in Numbers and the Cycling Context, shows that fewer accidents occur if more people choose pedal-power.
“The volume of cyclists using the roads appears to be the single most important factor in predicting the likelihood that an individual cyclist will be involved in a crash.” Dr Bonham said.....
We have found that there are many silent rules when riding in a bunch. There are do's and don'ts, some are obvious some are not. Some of the rules are for the safety of you and the bunch.
So if you are new to bunch riding, take the time to read through the various pages listed below. Here is a brief rundown on the do's and dont's of Road Bunch Riding plus links to other sites on the matter....
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Monday, February 1, 2010
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