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Club 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.
- The pace of the club run is that of the slowest rider.
The Club run is not a training bash, and it is regarded
as bad manners to overtake the leader, or leave anyone behind.
- 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.
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