Please find below important information and Club regulations that all members should adhere to. These are designed with the rider’s safety and enjoyment in mind and to maintain the good image of the Club
CAUSES OF FALLS
Unable to clip out in time
Poor road surfaces- wet/ icy/ gravel/ holes
Riders bumping into each other due to overlapping wheels or stopping or turning suddenly
AVOID CAUSES OF FALLS;
Stay on tarmac surfaces
Cancel ride if icy
Slower riding if damp/ wet
Avoid off road and roads with poor surfaces
Call obstructions and potholes clearly
Call stopping or slowing before slowing, and slow down slowly unless an emergency
Do not have overlapping wheels, and stay an appropriate distance behind the rider in front
Practice with clip in pedals and shoes, and only use on a ride outside when you are competent with clipping in and out.
RIDES WILL BE CANCELLED WHEN:
Temperature is below 3 degrees at the start
There are high winds
There is heavy rain
This will be called on Spond.
FOR ALL RIDES.
Carry physical ICE, eg sticker outside helmet
Wear a helmet correctly fitted
Rear light, and preferable front light too
Have insurance. More details will follow shortly
Carry a pump and repair kit (2 tyre leavers, 2 inners, 1 multi tool)
Mudguards if wet
Bright coloured clothes
Well maintained bike
Tyres correct type and pressure for the conditions
Gloves and glasses recommended, but not essential.
No headphones or airpods
No TT bikes on group road rides
FOR OCTOBER-MARCH
As above plus:
Front lights
Full mudguards for all rides (not ass saver) to protect the riders behind you
WE WILL ALL
Stay together as a group
Ride at the speed of our slowest rider
If there are more than 8, we will split into smaller groups.
If we split up on a hill we will regroup at top or bottom of the hill
Will stay on roads and tarmac bike paths at all times
We will ride the advertised route
These are social group rides. Not training sessions.
We will report all accidents to Martin Wilson
OFF ROAD ROUTES
Only if arranged prior to the ride, and if everyone has appropriate tyres and bike and skills.
For any questions relatng to the above, please contact headcoach@hillingdontriathletes.co.uk