How to Find People to Ride or Drive With Near You
Riding or driving alone is fine, but a good group makes the day. Here is where to find people who move the way you do, and how to fit in on your first ride.
Short answer
Start with local clubs, bike cafés, cars-and-coffee meets and dealership or shop ride-outs, then ride with a group a few times before organising your own. Apps like RevSignal can also show people nearby who have chosen to be visible and list public meetups.
By RevSignal (Editorial team)
Where to look first
The most reliable places to meet people are still offline:
- Clubs: owners' clubs, marque clubs, local motorcycle clubs and cycling clubs usually run regular rides open to newcomers.
- Bike cafés and meeting spots: most regions have well-known cafés and car parks where riders and drivers gather at weekends.
- Cars and coffee meets: informal morning meets are an easy way to talk to people without committing to a drive.
- Shop and dealer ride-outs: motorcycle dealers and bike shops often organise group rides.
- Advanced riding and driving groups: groups that train riders and drivers also run social runs, and you improve your skills at the same time.
Using apps and online groups
Online groups are good for finding events, but check that a group is active and moderated before you turn up.
On RevSignal you can:
- Open the live map and see people nearby who have chosen to be visible
- Filter by how people travel: motorbike, car, bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter or walking
- Join public meetups, or create your own
Only people who choose to be visible appear, and you can do the same: choose Public, Private (friends only) or Secret Ride when you go live.
Your first ride with a new group
- Arrive early with a full tank or charged battery. Waiting for one person at the start sets a bad tone.
- Tell the leader your experience. Good groups adjust the pace or pair you with someone.
- Ask how turns are marked. Most groups use a drop-off marker system.
- Ride your own ride. If the pace is too fast, drop back. The tail rider will stay with you.
- Respect the places you stop. Keep noise down in villages and car parks, and leave no trace.
Meeting people safely
Meet in public places, tell someone where you are going, and do not share your home address. RevSignal's optional Home Safe Zone hides your position when you are near home. More in the FAQ.