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Behave Responsibly Once the rally has begun and the party is hopping, enjoy the festivities while keeping in mind a few things: 1. Local residents know what is going on; some are not happy to have so many bikers in town and others are waiting to take advantage of having so many bikers in town. Be a courteous rider when traveling in the community, and always park your bike in a well-lit area that is always in the line of sight of someone. 2. Group rides are fun to participate in while at rallies, however, they can be deadly as we saw this year. Be aware that if the group does not have a police escort it is illegal to stop traffic to allow the group to go through the intersections together. Getting separated from the group for a bit is better than rushing through the intersection and getting hit. Know the group's route beforehand so if you do get separated you will be able to catch up on your own. Ride in a staggered formation while group riding and be familiar with hand signals that the group is using. Familiarize yourself with safe group riding techniques at: http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ riding/street/resources/groupriding.aspx 3. Stay hydrated and wear sun protection. You don't want illness to ruin your fun. 4. Try to minimize riding at night. Alcohol will most likely be a factor with motorists. If you can camp or stay near the event to minimize your night traveling you will greatly reduce your odds of being involved in an accident. The Ride Home All good things must come to an end. When the daylight comes and it's time to pack up and head home, keep in mind: 1. Everyone will be rushing to get home the morning after the last day of the rally. Relax and try to wait until the afternoon or even the next day. 2. Don't leave at night. Whether it's the last night of the rally or the night after, the best practice is to get a full night's sleep and leave in the morning or afternoon when you're well rested and ready. 3. Make sure to schedule sufficient time to ride home at a good pace so you can enjoy the last little bit of freedom before heading back to reality. Ponder the good times you just had and ride safe. GraceRiderMag.com July/August 2015 29 NOT! w w w. l a w t i g e r s . c o m

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