Motorcyclists have been warned that falling behind during a group ride won't kill them, but trying to keep up might.
According to police data, one in five motorcyclist deaths in Victoria occurred during group rides, with three-quarters of these fatalities happening on regional roads.
Road Policing acting assistant commissioner David Byrt said the potential risks of riding in group dynamics were underappreciated.
Motorcycle group rides are outings where multiple bikers travel in tandem, ranging from casual trips with friends to large events such as charity rides.
Author's summary: Group motorcycle rides can be deadly due to separation anxiety and crash hotspots.