Spread out a little around tight corners. Most will need a little extra space. We don’t want anyone riding off into the ditch.
No wheelies, stoppies, etc. People should also not slow way down from the group, then zoom back up to the group.
While it may be fun to goof around with your bike when you’re alone, it can create problems with the safety of the group.
Standard staggered formation. You should be 1 to 1.5 seconds behind the staggered bike, which would put you 2 to 3
seconds behind the bike directly in front of you.
YOU MUST HAVE A SAFE BIKE, CURRENT REGISTRATION, AND MC INSURANCE IN ORDER TO RIDE WITH Q.M.C.
SEE DIAGRAMS BELOW FOR STANDARD Q.M.C. RIDING HAND SIGNALS
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Here is a checklist that every motorcycle rider should follow:
Always wear a helmet with a face shield or protective eyewear — Wearing a helmet is the best
way to protect against severe head injuries. A motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is five times
more likely to sustain a critical head injury.
Wear appropriate gear — Make sure to wear protective gear and clothing that will minimize the
amount of injuries in case of an accident or a skid. Wearing leather clothing, boots with nonskid
soles, and gloves can protect your body from severe injuries. Consider attaching reflective tape to
your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
Follow traffic rules — Obey the speed limit; the faster you go the longer it will take you to stop. Be
aware of local traffic laws and rules of the road.
Ride defensively — Don’t assume that a driver can see you, as nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle
accidents are caused by a driver violating a rider’s right of way. You should always ride with your
headlights on; stay out of a driver’s blind spot; signal well in advance of any change in direction;
and watch for turning vehicles.
Keep your riding skills honed through education — Complete a formal riding education program,
get licensed and take riding courses from time to time to develop riding techniques and to sharpen
your street-riding strategies.
Be awake and ride sober — Don’t drink and ride, you could cause harm to yourself and others.
Additionally, fatigue and drowsiness can impair your ability to react, so make sure that you are
well rested when you hit the road.
Preparing to Ride:
Making sure that your motorcycle is fit for the road is just as important as practicing safe riding.
Should something be wrong with your motorcycle, it will be in your best interest to find out prior to
hitting the road. To make sure that your motorcycle is in good working order, check the following:
Tires — check for any cracks or bulges, or signs of wear in the treads. Low tire pressure or any
defects could cause a blowout.
Under the motorcycle — Look for signs of oil or gas leaks.
Headlight, taillight and signals — Test for high and low beams. Make sure that all lights are
functioning.
Hydraulic and Coolant fluids — Level should be checked weekly.
Once you've mounted the motorcycle, complete the following checks:
Clutch and throttle - Make sure they are working smoothly. Throttle should snap back when
released.
Mirrors — Clean and adjust all mirrors to ensure sharpest viewing.
Brakes — Test front and rear brakes. Each brake should feel firm and hold the motorcycle still
when fully applied.
Horn — Test the horn.
