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Wanting to change lanes. Signaled by lead rider until a call of 'wait' or 'over' is made from last rider on the right.

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It is not safe to change lanes. 

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It is safe to change lanes. It is not safe until all vehicles have passed all riders at the front of the bunch. (‘over 1’ followed by ‘over 2’ used when multiple lane changing is required.) 

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When you want the bunch to stay in the lane they are in and not move left 

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  The bunch needs to change from 2 abreast to single file. 

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It is safe for the bunch to go back to 2 abreast riding. 

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When the bunch needs to come to a stop. 

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Please make call (preferably before it happens) when the group changes speed. 

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Used when traffic lights change to amber and lead riders make call that the entire bunch can make it through safely or when the group start to ride.

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Made when turning corners or through roundabouts to signal it is safe. (Also ‘clear left’ and ‘clear right’) 

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A dangerous hole in the road is approaching. Made from 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. 

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Glas or gravel obstruction is on the road and approaching. Made from by the first rider and passed through the bunch by all riders.

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The bunch is approaching and passing an object that may need you to move off your line to avoid. E.g. a parked car. 

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Passing a car with potential occupant set to open or has opened door.  

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On a narrow street a car coming the other way presents a potential risk so stay tight to the left. 

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A car is behind the bunch wanting to pass or a car is overtaking the bunch 

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Bunch will be turning if road is clear, be alert. (Also ‘turning right’) 

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