Club Ride Format

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As a club we have a few simple procedures and basic ride etiquette we try to follow.  Please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with them.

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Each official club run or training ride will have a nominated ride leader.  A ride leader is present not only to direct the ride but also to keep the pace of the group.    Should you find yourself at the front of the group for any reason it immediately becomes your responsibility to keep check on the pace.  If you find this difficult then you should drop back into the bunch.

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1. The ride leader will always suggest that a competent rider stays at the back of the group to ensure that no one gets left behind. Should anyone be struggling with the pace or have mechanical problems this person will be responsible for getting a message to the ride leader.

2. If a rider finds that the pace is too high it is generally suggested that they slow down in order for the group to become aware. The group will then wait at the next available location for you to catch up.

3. It generally occurs that the group splits up a bit during uphill climbs due to differing abilities; this is quite acceptable as all riders will regroup at the top. We will also regroup at the bottom of hills to assure that all have made the descent safely.

4. All riders have their off days, should anyone really feel unable to continue a ride it is important to let the ride leader know in the first instance. Unless the ride is part of a challenge, routes can generally be changed and cut short to get you home as soon as possible.

5. All members are expected to treat other members how they wish to be treated themselves. No bullying or abuse will be accepted by PROPS Cycling Club and anybody found to be doing so will be asked to leave the Club immediately.

6. Any rider bringing the name of PROPs Cycling Club into disrepute will also be asked to leave the Club immediately.

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Club Ride Etiquette

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As a Cycling Club we want to promote positive relations between all cyclists and cyclists and motorists.   On all club runs and training rides we operate specific ride etiquette.  Please read the points below carefully.

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1. As we share the road with other users it is important to be aware of the Highway Code as a cyclist and adhere to it at all times. We do not run RED lights or cycle on the pavement.  Please ask if you are unsure.

2. We have a ‘NO Helmet, No Ride’ policy. You must wear a helmet when riding with PROPS C.C.

3. As a representative of PROPS Cycling Club we ask all riders NOT to gesture to any other road users in an unfriendly, rude or aggressive way.

4. Only ride two abreast where the road is wide enough to allow this safely. If you hear the call ‘Car Back’ or ‘Car Front’  the outside rider should get back into single file as quickly as possible to allow the vehicle to pass.  Please pass the call onto the riders near to you.

5. All litter (punctured inner tubes, gel wrappers and flap jack wrappers) must be disposed of properly. Old inner tubes should be put back in your saddle bag, gel wrappers can be rolled up and placed under the elasticated leg band of your bib shorts.

6. Do not ride no-handed whilst on a club run.  This can be extremely dangerous to you and other riders.