Road Etiquette

The Blue Hills Cycling Club has an exceptional safety record and road reputation. We would like for these to continue. The following rules must be adhered to during all Club Rides. If you have any questions about these rules, please ask a BHCC ride leader.

• Obey all traffic laws; this means stopping at stop signs.
• Do not ride beyond your ability, you do not always have to ride with the pack.
• Make sure your bike is in good working condition and safe before showing up for the ride. The pre-ride meeting place is not a place to ask others for repairs!
• Know how to modulate brakes during a hard stop – using your front brake only will have you flying over your bars.
• Ride no more than 2 abreast. In traffic, single file riding is required.
• Ride as far right as is safe and practical. On a two lane road, block a lane if it is the only way to safely navigate the road, then clear the lane asap.
• Communicate loudly to other riders, warning them of cars, flats, etc. Use of hand signals should also be encouraged. Please take the time to understand what the different hand signals mean. If you are not familiar with hand signals used on a ride, please ask
• Point at obstacles ahead of you, for safety reasons, to the rider behind you. Remember to give them enough time to react.
• Wear a properly fitted helmet.
• Do not confront motorists.