orloAgree the route before leaving
Gather everyone while stopped. Explain the destination, planned breaks, and what to do if the group separates.
Share the route in the group chat, but also name the next stop out loud. Everyone should know it.
Choose a distance and pace that suit the least experienced rider. Leave room for breaks and changing conditions.
Choose a lead and sweep rider
The lead rider knows the route. The sweep rider stays at the back and notices when someone needs a stop.
Choose experienced riders for both roles. Make sure they understand the route, stops, signals, and separation plan.
For mixed-ability groups, discuss the pace before leaving. Nobody should feel pressured to ride beyond their ability.
Pick recognisable regroup points
Choose places with enough space for the whole group to stop safely and legally, clear of moving traffic.
A named car park is easier to explain than “after the next junction”. Check access and opening times beforehand.
Agree what happens if someone misses a turn. They should stop safely and use the agreed contact or meeting plan.
Never speed, ignore a traffic signal, or take risks to catch up. A separated group can meet again.
Keep the group manageable
Large groups are harder to keep together through junctions and traffic lights. Consider smaller groups with separate leads and sweeps.
For motorcycles, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests groups of ideally 5 to 7. That is motorcycle guidance, not a cycling rule.
For cycling, choose the group size and route for the riders, road conditions, and local rules.
At every planned stop, account for everyone before leaving. A dot on a map cannot confirm that someone is safe.
Make a plan without a phone
Phones lose signal, run out of battery, and leave the screen. Keep the route and next meeting point understandable without one.
Set up any location sharing while safely stopped. Agree who can see positions and how each rider can stop sharing.
Do not type, read messages, or change the route while moving. Pull over safely before checking a screen.
A shared map can support coordination. It does not replace road awareness, a sweep rider, or an emergency response.
Where orlo fits
orlo is being built around one shared ride link, with no app or account needed for free rides.
Today, the site shows a sample, not a working ride. You cannot create a ride or share your position yet.
The planned ride screen shares positions only while open. It will show when a rider goes quiet, with their last update.
Sources and scope
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s group-riding guidance supports pre-ride briefings, lead and sweep riders, and a pre-planned regroup procedure.
This checklist adapts those coordination principles. It is not riding instruction; motorcycle formation advice does not automatically apply to bicycles.
Follow local road rules and qualified instruction. The advice about phone use and map limits is orlo’s editorial guidance.
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