CLUB RIDING ETIQUETTE

The club’s strength is its reputation.  Bad behaviour or poor riding etiquette can damage the club’s reputation.  Please keep in mind the following etiquette rules when riding in club colours, or when partaking on a Club run...
Preparation…
•    It is recommended riders wear cycle helmets.
•    Always carry some loose change (money) if required for a Café stop, refreshments or Emergencies.
•    Always carry spares and tools (Multi-tool recommended) including inner tubes, tyre levers and pump.
•    If inclement weather is forecast, bring appropriate garments (eg Rain Jacket). 
•    Ensure your bike is well maintained (gears, brakes, wheels, tyres etc).
•    Club members are encouraged to wear Club Jerseys.
•    ARRIVE ON-TIME - Clubruns do leave promptly.

On the Road…
•    Observe all aspects of the Highway Code - Red lights, Stop signs, riding on Pavements… etc.
•    Be courteous and do not shout abuse at other road users or cyclists.
•    Ride in a manner that is predictable and safe.
•    Stronger riders should wait at the soonest opportunity if the group fragments, to avoid missing a change of direction.  Similarly, the group should wait or assist those who experience punctures or problems. It does not matter how near to home the ride maybe, it is discourteous to leave a fellow rider stranded.
•    Generally groups will ride two abreast, but where it is judged to be safer or courteous to ride single file, the instruction to ‘single out’ may be called and should be complied with.  Riders at the front of a group should shout and point out road obstacles (pot holes, man-hole covers, parked cars, horses, pedestrians etc).
•    Older, more experienced members should set an example to the new or younger riders.