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Run Guidelines Beacon Club Runs are group rides taking place
on public roads, and as such, it is expected that all those taking part will obey
the highway code and instructions given by the run leader. Please ride sensibly,
with thought for your own safety and that of other club members and road users.
- Be Prepared:
- Wear suitable clothing for the
expected weather conditions
- Bring suitable waterproofs if necessary
- Carry
appropriate tools and pump to fix a puncture (including spare inner tube)
- Take
money for emergencies and for use in the café
- Carry a drinks bottle and
suitable energy bar or food
- Make sure your bike is in roadworthy condition,
pay particular attention to tyres and brakes
- Ride
no more than 2 abreast, and be prepared to ride single file on busy or main roads,
when passing other groups of cyclists, or at any other time when instructed to
by the runs leader.
- We aim to maintain a steady pace within
the guide average speed range for
the club run. We do our best not to leave anyone behind but a reasonable rate
of progress needs to be made and participants should ensure that they are self-sufficient
and able to complete the ride alone if necessary.
- The leader
should not be overtaken unless he/she has consented and in this case those riding
ahead of the leader should take care to continue to maintain the pace set by the
leader.
- Those riding within the group should be aware of riders
that are behind and should immediately warn the leader if anybody has 'dropped
off the back'.
- When in the group ride at a steady pace in tight
formation. Follow the wheel in front, and always consider that there will be other
members of the group following your wheel. Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.
- When cars or other vehicles are trying to pass the run they
should only be called on by the lead riders, and then only when the road ahead
is clear and suitable for overtaking. It may be necessary to single out to allow
traffic to pass safely.
- Where possible indicate to other riders
any obstacles on the road, ie pot holes, parked cars, pedestrians, glass or other
debris.
- When encountering horses, slow down, communicate with
their riders, and then pass single file when it is safe to do so. Do not shout,
or undertake any action that may startle the horse.
- Please remember,
we are all ambassadors for our sport and pastime of cycling, and as such we should
always consider our behaviour towards other road users and the impression of us
they take home.
It is important to understand that, when you go on
a club run, you are not being 'taken out' by an organiser who is responsible for
your safety and wellbeing. You are part of a group of individuals on a joint excursion,
each of whom tacitly accepts the risks inherent to group cycling on public roads,
some of which may be poorly maintained or slippery. |
