Convoy Riding

Convoy Riding is a feature in the Grand Theft Auto IV episode The Lost and Damned. It involves leading or following a group of Lost MC bikers to reach a destination.

Following
Early in the game, protagonist Johnny Klebitz will usually ride alongside several members of the Lost, led by chapter leader Billy Grey. The player is required to stay close to the group as they ride to their destination. When riding, every minute or so the Lost MC logo will appear in the convoy. The player can move their bike into the logo and stay there for a few seconds to have their health and bike health restored. If the player already has full health then they will receive body armor instead. The player can hold conversations with the other members. If Johnny rides ahead of the group, Billy will shout at Johnny and order him to get back into formation.

Leading
Later in the game following Billy's arrest, Johnny as the new chapter president will lead the convoy. This operates the same as following except that any bikers that the player leads will follow Johnny instead. If they fall too far behind they will respawn closer to Johnny again.

Racing
When either leading or following a convoy during certain missions, Johnny may suggest that the group "drop the hammer", dispersing the convoy and challenging the other riders to a race to their destination. The outcome of this (whether Johnny wins the race or loses) has no effect on the mission.

Missions involving convoy riding
Depending on the progress of the story, the player must either ride in a convoy or lead the chapter:


 * Following
 * Clean and Serene
 * It's War
 * Action/Reaction
 * This Shit's Cursed
 * End of Chapter


 * Racing
 * It's War
 * Action/Reaction
 * This Shit's Cursed


 * Leading
 * This Shit's Cursed
 * End of Chapter
 * Diamonds in the Rough
 * Get Lost

Trivia

 * If the player honks their bike's horn when either following or leading a bike convoy with the Lost MC (or even with Terry and Clay as backup), they will honk back and often utter a positive feedback in response.