Double Shuffle Rules
- The Direction of Rotation for Lead Changes for the B.C.C, will be "Clockwise". In order to accommodate wind direction, the Tour Leader may at his discretion, Communicate any changes to this standard, prior to and or during the ride.
- The Two Lead Riders when they wish to fall back, must Signal or Communicate their intent with each other and those riders directly behind them. It is recommended that rotations not occur on hills or sharp bends in road.
- Riders Falling off of the Lead and those in the retreating Line behind, must maintain the pace of the slower line by soft pedaling slightly (no breaking or changing gears) .
- Riders Assuming the Lead and those in the advancing Line behind, must accelerate slightly.
- The Pace of the Group must be allowed to Stabilize before changes to it can be made by the lead riders.
- All riders are encouraged to take a turn at the lead. Riders that are unable to do so must Communicate their intention and Fall Back Slightly to make room during each rotation of the Lead.
Points to remember when riding in a pace line:
- Be predictable and don't do anything suddenly without warning. The rider behind you is trusting your good judgment!
- Do not overlap wheels with the rider in front.
- Do not brake unnecessarily, Warn others behind you well in advance if you have to stop due to a mechanical or because of a traffic signal.
- While at the front, try not to increase the pace. When getting to the front, some riders will subconsciously feel they are not going fast enough and pick up the pace without realizing it. Use your cycling computer.
- When it comes to long gradual hills, remain in the pace line and let the speed drop a kilometer or two. Steeper hills are best handled by each individual as determined by his/her ability, it's safer and the group can reform down the road when it's safe to do so.
- If troubled by a rider who doesn't hold his/her line, stops unexpectedly or does anything else offensive, bring it to their attention politely. Ask them to refrain from the problem behavior.
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