Warnings and Hand Signals STANDARD BUNCH CALLS Bunch riding means all members of the bunch need to make calls. Calls need to be passed by all riders through the bunch, so that a call from the back makes it to the front etc. Below is the list of ‘Critical calls’. These are the standard for Kendal Cycle Club rides. The Call Hand signal Meaning 'single up' The bunch needs to change from 2 abreast to single file. ‘Pair up’ It is safe for the bunch to go back to 2 abreast riding. 'stopping' When the bunch needs to come to a stop. 'slowing' made (preferably before it happens) when the group changes speed. ‘clear’ Made when approaching junctions or through roundabouts to signal it is safe. (Also ‘clear left’ and ‘clear right’) ‘hole’ pointing towards the hole coming A dangerous hole in the road is approaching. Made by the first rider and passed through the bunch by all riders. (Includes ‘left’ ‘right’ and ‘middle’). This is not for every tiny bump in the road. ‘rubbish’ pointing towards the obstruction coming A dangerous obstruction is on the road and approaching. Made by the first rider and passed through the bunch by all riders. Left arm bent and placed behind back The bunch is approaching and passing an object that may need you to move off your line to avoid. Eg a parked car. ‘door' passing a car with potential occupant set to open or has opened door. ‘car front’ On a narrow street a car coming the other way presents a potential risk so stay tight to the left. ‘car back’ A car is behind the bunch wanting to pass or a car is overtaking the bunch ‘turning left’ left arm out Bunch will be turning if road is clear, be alert. (Also ‘turning right’) 'steady' Used when riders on the front are pushing too much and breaking the bunch up. 'ease up' Used when a rider or number of riders are dropped from a bunch. The front riders reduce speed such that those dropped can regroup. 're-group at the top' On a climb the front rider will crest the top and find a safe spot to pull over for the entire bunch until all members have finished the climb. ‘all on?’ Made from the front riders to ask if the bunch has regrouped. ‘all on!’ Made from the back to signify that the bunch is back together. ‘mechanical’ Problem with a rider which means the group needs to stop. (Use this for all issues including punctures as puncture is sometimes confused with ‘bunch up’.)
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