The second man drop off system

We will be using the Second Man Drop Off System for this rideout.

This requires a Leader, a Tail ender, and the Riders.

The Leader, is familiar with the route, and follows it. He will point out to the first person behind him where to wait to be best positioned to mark each junction.


The Tail ender, is ideally familiar with the route also, but doesn’t have to be. They will stay at the back for the entire ride and will be pointed out at the beginning of the ride. (They may wear a fluro vest to make them more prominent). The tail ender is exactly that, everyone else stays in front of them, once the junction marker sees the Tail ender, approaching they should move off.


The Riders, wherever you need take a turn off, the first of the Riders behind the Leader, will stop to mark the way at the junction in a place prominent to the rest of the following group. Look for the second man, and proceed as directed. If you are that second man, stay in position until you can see the Tail ender approaching.

If any Rider decides to leave the rideout they must inform the Tail ender. This will avoid riders being sent off to find you. Bad Times.




A few safety points
Do not ride above your ability/limits. There will be a bike waiting for you at the next junction. There will be regular stops for a breather/fag break during which you can catch up safely.

Do not get pushed along by a faster bike behind you, move over and let them through. Equally do not tailgate another rider, leave plenty of room between you and the rider in front.

It's not a race and no-one will get left behind. Just because you can't see the bike in front doesn’t mean you’re going to get left behind. Take it steady, someone will be waiting somewhere.

Finally, absolutely no stunts.