Kendal Cycle Club Group Riding Etiquette

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.