Bunch Riding Etiquette – Are Time Trial Bars Allowed?

From the Cycling Tips website:

“There’s been a debate brewing in the Beach Road peloton over the past few weeks.  Lately we’ve been seeing more and more riders sporting their time trial bikes in the bunch rides.  The fact that more triathletes are out riding and the National TT championships are fast approaching brings out the TT bikes and aero bars into the bunch rides.

The unwritten rules of bunch etiquette typically states that if you’re riding among the bunch with aerobars, do not use the aerobars. Stay up on the hoods where the brakes are. TT bikes and aerobars do not have the same control as a normal road bike and cannot react in the same way to obstacles on the road.”

Whats your view on Aero Bars in Bunch Rides?
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Ever been out in the bunch and seen a few of the riders do things that makes you think ‘What-da?’ or Been riding in a bunch and thought to yourself – “No wonder we have a bad reputation with motorists?”

CyclingTips have gathered comments from a recent discussion between cyclists and developed a short list of what the majority of Cyclists think  is ‘Cool’ and ‘UnCool’ behaviour when riding in bunches on our roads. It’s a great idea that we support at BunchRideFinder.

For Example:

• UNCOOL – Treating our bunch rides like races.  We’re not in a closed arena.  There is no need for a bunch sprint to go all over the road at the end of a ride.  Yeah it’s fun, but that’s what Sunday crits are for.  Leave your ego at home and show what you’ve got in a real race.

• COOL - Having the balls to tell your mates when they do a bonehead move.  The more the higher level riders speak up, the more others will speak up with you.  88% of you reading are expert to advanced level cyclists.  Use your position of influence to promote change.

The short list has been developed by riders so you know that what the majority think,  not some set of rules dictated by any one person.

After all, It’s all about staying safe on our roads.
Visit CyclingTips to View the full list