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![Richard Doyle](https://ashburtonridersclub.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/ultimatemember/11/profile_photo-80.jpg?1725753786)
Thanks Phuji for organising and leading – great ride today.
The group riding back today were very organised and did a good job of staying safe.
By riding two abreast in a tight knit formation, shoulder to shoulder with the rider next to you, means cars see us as a cordinated group rather than the bumbling ramshakle we sometimes portray.
Pulling away from lights at a steady pace giving all trailing riders a chance to clip in and stay as one group also helped keep it safe for all.
Where splits were caused by traffic lights or roundabouts the front riders paused so we could re-group. This stopped the tailenders needing to jump red lights or taking risks at roundabouts just to hang on the back.
Singling up in the green bike lane through Bayswater also worked well, and lets cars pass us easier.
Thanks all for great riode !
Guv