Group Riding Laws in Texas
Last reviewed by BikeSize EditorialThis guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change - verify current rules with your state DOT or a licensed attorney before relying on this for any legal matter. Read full disclaimer.
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). Read the national group riding laws guide for comparison. For low-light road and group visibility, compare bike lights for commuting and unlit roads.
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