Principles for Kendal Cycle Club Group Rides For an enjoyable and safe ride the following principles should be courteously followed: Obey the law, road rules including traffic signals, and respect other road users. STOP and WAIT for mechanicals, punctures and accidents. Ride groups start together and finish together. No rider shall be dropped and abandoned. Groups will stop, wait and regroup at the top of each climb – stopping where it is safe to wait. If the group is split by a red light, the front part of the bunch will slow and wait for the remainder to rejoin. If any rider feels the pace is too slow either take a longer turn on the front or ride away from the bunch from the back – having told the group what’s occurring. DON’T race off the front. The aim is to maintain a safe separation between bunches NOT to push the pace and catch the bunch in front down the road. Pass all calls up and down the bunch (including the route). SUMMARY Always check intersections/roundabouts for traffic. Always warn the riders behind of hazards. Don’t brake suddenly Don’t half wheel your partner; keep your handlebars even with theirs Don’t surge, it’s tiring and causes gaps If changing the route, warn the bunch well ahead If on the front, warn of traffic ahead If last, warn of traffic behind. Maintain your pace and your separation Merge left rider behind right if single file called Watch the rider in front, not just their back wheel Lastly, be tolerant, responsible and supportive.
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