1. Disclaimer
a. Kansas BTW, any officer, member,
or sponsor is not liable for any loss of
property or life as a result of using or following these
"Guidelines". These are only guidelines
and each participant, rider, or
member is totally responsible for his
or her own personal safety and actions
at all times.
b. No alcohol is to be consumed B4 or
during any ride.
c. Roadguards will only be used in
extreme circumstances as it is against
the law to block an intersection in Kansas.
2. Ride Captain
a. Will preplan routes & provide a
copy to participants of the ride showing
route and planned rest stops. If no copy is available a
final destination will be announced B4
departure.
b. Will select a staging area from
which to start the ride.
c. Will be the lead rider and appoint
a sweep rider for the group.
d. Will set a safe and reasonable
speed for the group.
e. Will find a safe place to regroup
if riders get too strung out.
3. Sweep rider
a. Will be the last rider of the
group and make sure no rider is left
behind.
b. If a rider drops out of the ride
the Sweep rider will stop to assist.
4. The Group
a. Make sure you have a full tank of
gas B4 starting rides.
b. Keep safe spacing between trikes
(2-3 second rule is good to remember)
c. Keep pace with the group or a
"SLINKY" effect will occur.
d. If the rider behind you gets
delayed at an intersection for any
reason wait for him or her at the next turn.
e. If you fall behind do not speed to
catch up with the group.
f. if you have to make a U turn do so
with extreme caution.
g. If you plan to leave the ride
notify the Sweep rider or he will assume
you are having trouble.
h. Be alert at all times and remember
we are not alone out there on the road
and other vehicles have the same rights as we.
