Purpose: To ensure enjoyable and safe cycling for all riders
Thirty Mile Thursdays Ride Guidelines: To ensure enjoyable and safe cycling for all riders
Safety:
- Each rider is responsible both for their own safety, and for the safety of the group
- Be aware of road conditions and traffic and take appropriate precautions
- Take extra care at major crossroads or junctions
- Ride single file when cars are approaching from behind and on all busy roads
- Break into smaller groups of 4 or 5 on busy or fast roads to make it easier for other traffic to pass
- When waiting for other cyclists, stop well away from junctions and never block the carriageway
- Pull well in or off the road if you need to stop, and to allow waiting traffic to pass
- If you see other people putting themselves or the group at risk, give them a gentle reminder to make sure they stay safe
Personal Health: Ensure you are fit for the ride, which can be 30-40 miles with hills. Bring personal medication as required and a first-aid kit if possible.
Bicycle Health: Keep your bike in good condition. Carry a spare inner tube, pump, and tools. Know how to fix a puncture.
Visibility: Consider wearing bright clothing and charge your bike lights.
Navigation: Be able to navigate home if separated from the group. Inform others if you get lost, or if you decide to leave the ride.
Accidents: Prioritise the well-being of anyone involved. Call an ambulance if you have concerns and stay with the injured person.
Other safety concerns: Speak up on the ride, and raise with the ride leader if necessary.
Contact Details: Provide emergency contact information at the start of your first ride.
Buddy System: Members can ask to buddy up with someone to avoid being left alone.
Help: The Admins (Miriam, Frank, Tony, Andy K and Louise) are here to assist, and hold the contact list.