A few pointers you might want to think about for RBMCC ride outs.
They are not rules ......it is up to you !
Attention All Members
As a club our official runs are intended for all.
However, if you are new to riding, or returning
to riding;
then please advise your Run Lead on the day.
Run Lead
Please pre-ride/recce your route.
It may be that YOU as a run lead can possibly take hazards in your stride.
But on club
runs, some of those riding may not be so fortunate...
They are OUR members and expect and MUST be given, our support.
So pass on your experience whenever asked, or if you think a tip might be helpful.
RUNS
Before leaving…..
OOOOOOiiiiiiiiiCONTACTS: Make sure contact details for the run lead are on your phone!
iioiooooLATE : If you are going to be late, contact the run lead or Raymie.
oooooooooioooioooBIKE: Know your bike is in condition fit for a long run.
oooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooFUEL: Arrive at start point with a full tank.
oooooooooooioiiiiooMAP: Know the route..if not handed a map or run plan….ask !?
Once on the road .....
ooiiiiooCOMMUNICATION: Any problems during run - text/phone - run lead first.
ooooooooooooooTOWNS: Ride staggered for better vision and room/time to react.
oooooooiooOPEN ROADS: Keep 2 seconds between bikes for the same reasons.
ooooooooooooooooROUTE: The
route is straight-ahead at all junctions/route
options
ooooooooooooooooooooooiounless marked an'
directed by a 'corner marker' bike.
oooooooooooiiiiiiiiiooPACE:
Do not ride
above your ability/limits to keep up.
oooooooooooooooooooooooYou will not get
left behind; just go at your own pace.
ooooiiiiiooooREST STOPS: The run will have regular
stops/breaks...
ooooooooooooooooooooooioThis
is where riders can catch up
safely.
ooooioooooOVERTAKING:
If one overtakes, do not follow, unless YOU know you can.
oooooooooooooooooiooiiiioioOnce 'in' -
think - make/leave room for those following.
OOOOioiCORNER MARKERS: On passing back to front of run ensure bikes you are overtaking... ooooooooooooooooooooooiiiiknow you are there and are about to pass.
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A few last wee things.....
Only play hard with people you know and trust..
Keep
yer head up and read the road .....
Scan well in front, to sides, behind and of course, the surface.
Stay relaxed, think ahead and… BE SAFE !
Enjoy !
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If everyone follows these simple principles...
We can all enjoy a crackin' run, and have some guid craic at the stops.
BEFORE you start a club run: READ / REMEMBER & DO
Who knows, a wee something in riding or said....