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Protocol with large numbers or riders of varying ability As numbers increase it becomes increasingly dangerous for people to pass over other riders. The track can hold the most people the most safely if everyone rides in pace lines, two on the black and two on the blue, each line ½ lap apart. However, if there are too many people who cannot hold the speed of the pace lines, or who cannot change the lead in pace lines, it may be necessary to divide the participants into groups who will use the track for 5 or 10 minute intervals. If pace lines split up, avoid asking people to ride faster or switch off the lead. They may not have these abilities. Your best recourse is to divide the participants into groups. Keep in mind that people will quickly get chilled in cooler weather, so groups will need to be changed with some frequency. |