When you hear (or say) the following terms, It Means:
OTHER ROAD USERS APPROACHING
“CAR BEHIND” Car coming up from behind - shouted to people in front of you.
“CAR AHEAD” Car approaching from ahead - shouted to people behind you.
“OIL AHEAD/BEHIND” Lorry version of the above.
“HORSE AHEAD/BEHIND” Horse version of the above.
“SINGLE OUT” Form a single file to make it easier for another vehicle to pass or to pass another obstacle.
OBSTRUCTIONS
“ON THE LEFT” Shouted by leading riders. The group is approaching an obstruction on the left - could be a walker, animal, or approaching rider.
“ON THE RIGHT” Like ON THE LEFT - but the other side!
THINGS TO AVOID RUNNING OVER
“POTHOLES” Pothole below - wave your hand over it, to alert following riders.
“GLASS” Glass below - wave your hand over it, to alert following riders.
“BELOW” Like pothole or glass, if you can’t think of the right word.
OVERTAKING OTHER RIDERS
“ON THE INSIDE” If you are about to pass another cyclist, shout this if you are going to pass on the inside (i.e. the nearside). If you hear this, let the other rider(s) pass.
“ON THE OUTSIDE” If you are about to overtake another cyclist, shout this if you are going to pass on the outside (i.e. the offside). If you hear this, let the other rider(s) pass.
AT ROAD JUNCTIONS
“CAR LEFT” Beware - a vehicle is approaching from the LEFT.
“CAR RIGHT” Beware - a vehicle is approaching from the RIGHT.
“CLEAR” OK to carry-on - but ALWAYS LOOK just-in-case !
“GOING LEFT/RIGHT” Rider talking to someone alongside, who may not be able to see a hand signal.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
“PUNCTURE” Shout this in case of any type of breakdown - passed up the line, the person at the front will get the message.
“EASY” Shouted by riders who are being left behind, OR by person in front if they are slowing down.
“STOPPING” Shouted by riders who are stopping - so riders in front AND behind are aware. DON’T FORGET to listen-out for this one.
“OFF THE BACK” Rider in e.g. the middle of the group, shouts ahead to realising that someone is being left behind.
