Clontarf Cycling Club 2019- Spins Charter

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Club Members represent Clontarf Cycling Club and our Sponsors whenever they are out and about. Members should leave a positive image of the club (and cyclists in general) wherever they go. The Clontarf Cycling Committee has put together the following 2019 Club Charter which we would ask all members agree to electronically sign.

Rules of the Road and Rider Etiquette

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be respectful of motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists.

Required

obey the rules of the road at all times.

Required

obey traffic lights – if you are going through as a group and it turns amber, keep going as it is safer.

Required

not to engage in confrontational behaviour (either jester, verbal or physical) with any other road user.

Required

inform the Club Secretary (clontarfccsecretary@gmail.com) of any incidents, accidents or crashes on club spins. The Club Secretary who will pass the details to the Club Safety Officer who will take the appropriate further actions as required.

Required

Road Captain's & Group Riding

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adhere to Road captain’s instructions during spin.

Required

inform the cycle Road Captain in advance or at some point during the cycle if you are Ill, injured or feel unfit for the proposed distance or pace. (Note: A tired cyclist can be a danger to the whole group)

Required

endeavour to be in the correctly paced group. Regardless of this, it should is a real exception that a cyclist be left on their own during the run. There may be cases where it's not practical to slow the group down to a particular pace and agreement will be made with an individual.

Required

only cycle in pairs when safe to do so. Single out when asked to do so by Road Captain

Required

be aware on cycling tracks at all times. Cycling tracks often allow for two way cycling and are often have to share space with pedestrians.

Required

respect that everyone climbs at their own pace. The pace is not restricted while climbing. Riders will re-group at a natural stopping point after the climb.

Required

punctures and mechanicals stopping the full group in all but the final part of a run. A rule of thumb is that two people should stop with the victim of the puncture in the final third.

Required

understand that Bathroom stops do not stop the group unless organised at a natural break point or agreed by full Group.

Required

be aware of my fellow club mates – look at for someone struggling on a spin and call a slow down in pace if necessary.

Required

Personal Cycling approach

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ensure that my bike is fully serviced and roadworthy.

Required

not brake unnecessarily while in a group

Required

call obstacles with hand signals and verbally where required (e.g car up/car down) ensure the gap to the rider in front is kept to a minimum. One wheel or slightly less.

Required

not to engage in one/half wheeling!

Required

endeavour to transition smoothly within the group.

Required

have working front and rear lights if cycling in winter or dusk conditions.

Required

have mudguards during winter months

Required

Wear and Carry

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wear Safety Helmet (compulsory). Cycling glasses and gloves are recommended.

Required

wear club kit with pride

Required

carry at least two spare tubes and a working pump.

Required

carry snacks/ fruit suitable for the distance.

Required

carry money for breaks and a fully charged phone.

Required

carry a plastic water bottle which fits in your bottle cage

Required

Sign Off - Charter

By typing your name and providing your email below, you are electronically certifying your agreement with the Contract Cycling Club Charter just as if you would physically sign it if it was on paper.

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