Group Riding Laws in Texas
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The rule
Texas permits cyclists to ride two abreast on the roadway. Tex. Transp. Code § 551.103(c) permits persons operating bicycles on a roadway to ride two abreast. Riders riding two abreast on a laned roadway shall ride in a single lane and may not impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic; on other roadways riders shall ride single file when traffic conditions warrant. See Tex. Transp. Code § 551.103 (Operation on roadway).
Statute
What this means in practice
Group rides in Texas can ride two abreast on most roads. Keep an eye on traffic behind — if a faster vehicle can't safely pass, single up.
Bigger roads, longer rides
Size a road bike for shoulders, group rides, and rural highways
Highway-access and group-riding rules favour riders who can hold a straight line at speed. Start with a frame that fits.
See the road sizing guide