The Spanish traffic service DGT explained in a short video how to cycle in a group on the public road. It is indicated that the cycling of two people is allowed next to each other. Even though it seems that this can cause dangerous situations, it also increases the view of cyclists, which make drivers see cyclists better.
The Spanish traffic law indicates that if you drive a group of cyclists on the main road you have to do that in parallel with a maximum of two people next to each other unless there is a lot of traffic and visibility is obstructed, then one has to cycle behind each other .
It is allowed to drive two by two on public roads when driving in a group. So keep in mind that there are a lot of traffic that can be dangerous and in places where visibility is obstructed, such as in curvy roads.
According to the law, the motorist must always keep a distance of 1.5 meters from the cyclists, which are more difficult when cyclists cycle alongside each other (maximum of 2 people). This ensures that drivers sometimes have to be very patient when it is busy with cyclists and opposing traffic. This can sometimes lead to dangerous situations where it is sometimes more sensible to cycle together in groups and not 2 by 2 next to each other.
And cyclists beware, outside the built-up area when driving on the public road one always has to wear a bicycle helmet and have good lighting. In addition, reflective clothing is also a necessary luxury, such as reflective vests. A cycling helmet for adults is not required in urban areas, but it is not compulsory for cyclists younger than 16 years old.