[TheThinkTank] Re: Group Ride protocols

As you can tell from the replies, the answer depends a lot on what kind and how large of a group ride we are discussing. Most group rides that I'm aware of operate under the premise that the bicyclists are part of normal traffic and are subject to the rules of the road. The notable exceptions are permitted rides where roads or intersections are closed, or unsanctioned rides such as Critical Mass in some cities.

Controlling intersections on the former types of rides involves reminding riders to stop at lights. For Critical Mass types of rides, "corking" is usually done to allow the group to stay together.