Castle Rock Riders is an informal riding group that meets at Outlaw Leathers in Castle Rock. Anyone with adequate riding experience is welcome to join us, no matter what type of bike you ride. Most rides are rated for all levels of riders, but there will be occasional rides rated for the more experienced rider. Please read each ride description or call the store for information about each ride if in question.
Every rider is required to have the following: Valid Motorcycle License, Valid Insurance, Valid Registration, Safe vehicle.
All participants will be required to sign a WAIVER/RELEASE FORM. If you have one on file at the store already, you are done. If you don't, feel free to download the attached form, print it out and sign prior to arriving at the store to save time! The "Minor" form is only required if you bring a child under 18 years of age with you.
There are no membership dues; no meetings to attend. However, it is recommended that every rider read the following group riding tips and know proper hand signals.
See the Events page for a list of upcoming events.
Group Riding Information
Perform a pre-ride inspection prior to arrival:- Full gas tank
- Check tires for defects or pressure
- Check Brakes and Fluid
- Check Signals and Lights
- Check Oil
- Check Cables and Chain
Motorcycling is primarily a solo activity, but for many, riding as a group -- whether with friends on a Sunday morning ride or with an organized motorcycle rally -- is the epitome of the motorcycling experience. Here are some tips to help ensure a fun and safe group ride:
Arrive prepared. Arrive on time with a full gas tank.
Hold a riders’ meeting. Discuss things like the route, rest and fuel stops, and hand signals (see diagrams on next page). Assign a lead and sweep (tail) rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-versed in group riding procedures. The leader should assess everyone’s riding skills and the group’s riding style.
Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally five to seven riders. If necessary, break the group into smaller sub-groups, each with a lead and sweep rider.
Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell phone, first-aid kit, and full tool kit, so the group is prepared for any problem that they might encounter.
Ride in formation. The staggered riding formation (see diagram below) allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles so that each rider has enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards. The leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane; the rest of the group follows the same pattern. A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed.
Avoid side-by-side formations, as they reduce the space cushion. If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard, you would not have room to do so. You don’t want handlebars to get entangled.
Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror. If you see a rider falling behind, slow down so they may catch up. If all the riders in the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly steady speed without pressure to ride too fast to catch up.
If you’re separated from the group, don’t panic. Your group should have a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don’t break the law or ride beyond your skills to catch up.
For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for assistance as the situation warrants.
The AMA website is full of great information for group riding, touring, and lots of other stuff.
Check out Universal Hand Signals.
Check out Universal Hand Signals.
Call the store for ride information at 303-660-8520.
Check the EVENTS page for upcoming rides and events.
