INTRODUCTION
Cycling can be a dangerous activity. The VCC has developed this Plan in order to help manage, and as much as reasonably practicable minimize the risks associated with its cycling activities.
The rules set out in the Plan shall be followed by all riders. All riders are expected to familiarize themselves with the Plan. All riders are also expected to familiarize themselves with VCC insurance coverage and exclusions in coverage.
It is understood by all Riders that each of them shares responsibility for making Rides as safe as possible. As an OC affiliated club, the VCC conducts its activities in a safe and responsible manner by following certain guidelines and practices. Failure to do so could jeopardize insurance coverage.
DEFINITIONS
Group: Two or more riders riding together.
Member: A paid-up member of the VCC.
OC: Ontario Cycling
Ride Leader: A rider appointed by the Board of the VCC to lead a ride.
Rider: A rider participating in any event organized by the VCC and sanctioned by the OC.
VCC: Veneto Cycling Club. The VCC is a federally incorporated not for profit club. The VCC was incorporated February 13, 2013.
VCC Board: The duly elected and appointed directors of the VCC.
VCC Insurance: Insurance shall mean General Liability Insurance Coverage purchased through the OC. The VCC is insured for third party liability for all our Rides. (click tab “Accident & Insurance” under “Riding” for more detailed information
VCC ride (Ride): Any ride organized by the VCC and sanctioned by the OC.