It seems that some riders are still confused by corner marshaling.

 

It’s quite simple….. When the ride leader intends to make a turn from
 

the road they are travelling on, to another road, they first make an
 

indicator signal to show the intended direction of their turn. Then they
 

will make a hand signal by pointing at the side of the road where they
 

suggest the following rider should pull over, and also use their
 

indicator, to show the direction of the turn taken by the ride leader.   A
 

“Tail-End-Charlie” (T-E-C) is appointed before the ride leaves the
 

meeting place (it’s usually Dave and Erica in the silver Falcon).

The  T-E-C will signal to the corner marshal , usually by flashing their
 

head lights , to continue  in the  same direction as the other riders ,
 

leaving in front  of  the T-E-C . Some riders see this as an opportunity to
 

speed past the other riders so they can corner marshal again. 

Ulysses Club Inc  suggests that you ride safely , and within the road
 

rules so it is you own decision where you stop to corner marshal  and
 

how you continue your ride , the ride leader is only making a
 

suggestion of  your marshaling point  and if you don’t  think that it’s
 

safe , don’t stop ,  simply choose another location that YOU think is
 

safe .  Remember that you are the one holding the handlebars and are
 

responsible for your own safety.
 

If the ride leader is opening a gap in front of a slower second place rider
 

and you feel that you can overtake safely it is allowed. Some newer
 

riders are uncomfortable about overtaking others and there’s nothing
 

worse when you are leading a ride than having to stop and wait for the
 

following group to catch up, especially when you are already doing 20
 

kHz under the speed limit and number 2 is asleep.
 

As always…..

Fill life with experiences, not excuses…..

LOBSTER