Ride Safety

Now its time for some housekeeping. Road Safety is going to be a big issue the day of the ride. Friars road is a very busy road and most drivers are not accustomed to sharing it with a large group of bikes. So we all should take the time to refresh our knowledge about the rules of the road.

The California Bicycle Coalition has some very good resources regarding all aspects of biking but the links for sharing the road can be found here:

CBC - Sharing the Road

I am particularly fond of a guide posted by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition about Etiquette and common sense, which we all need to use so that we don't alienate ourselves form those we are trying to reach out to.

Bike Etiquette

So please read up on these, safety is a serious issue and we all want to make it to our destination so we can ride another day. Even in large numbers, we are all responsible for ourselves on the road. And with these large numbers any mistake will be magnified in it effect on those around us. Please note that this is just a group of people getting together to ride to an event, You Will Be Riding At Your Own Risk.