Sunday Club Ride

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4th December 2012
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Rides meet at Kendal Leisure Centre at the back of the car park for 8.45 am with the aim to leave promptly at 9.00 am. The ride destination is posted on the events sections of the Club’s closed Facebook page.

Sunday rides are a great chance to ride a little longer, maybe ride a more challenging route, discover new places and sample different cafes!

The format is more informal than the Saturday Club Ride. A link to the routes are posted on Facebook. Please download to your GPS device or phone, yourself or someone in your group will need to be responsible for downloading the files and navigating.

No official setting off of groups by a committee member – please organise this amongst yourselves in the usual format.

Current Club Ride Information

While riding in a group everyone must maintain a minimum distance of 1m+ at all times. As per government guidelines then a 2m distance between people is desirable where this is safe to do so.
If you need to clear your nose please move to the back of the group and ensure no one is behind you.
Please ensure you know the names of everyone you are riding with. In normal times this is courteous but if Covid-19 Track and Trace is required this would be important information.
Group sizes will be a maximum of 6 but can also be less if people feel more comfortable riding in smaller groups.

KCC Group Riding Code of Conduct

No one gets left behind. We should finish the ride with the people we started with.
Riding on the front brings the responsibility for setting the right pace, pointing out hazards, signalling directions and crossing junctions safely.
Information must be passed up and down the group. This includes passing information back about hazards and directions and passing information forwards about vehicles behind or the pace needing adjustment.
People should ride close enough to communicate effectively (but maintain appropriate social distance). No half wheeling.
Consideration must be given to other road users. This means riding in groups of 6, choosing when to ride in pairs or single file, slowing or stopping to allow vehicles to pass and overtaking other ride groups safely.

There are various groups to cater for different distances and average speeds:

Yellow: 10-15 miles, 5-8 mph (16-24 km, 8-13 kmph)
Green: 20-25 miles, 8-10 mph (32-40 km, 13-16 kmph) + Ladies only group
Blue B: 30-40 miles, 10-13 mph (48-64 km, 16-21 kmph) + Ladies only group
Blue A: 30-40 miles 13-15 mph (48-64 km, 21-24 kmph)
Red B: 40-50 miles, 15-16 mph (64-80 km, 24-26 kmph)
Red A: 40-50 miles, 16-17 mph (64-80 km, 26-27 kmph)
Black B: 45-50 miles+, 17-19 mph (64-80+ km, 27-30 kmph)
Black A: 45-50 miles+, 18-20 mph (64-80+ km, 29-32 kmph)
First Saturday of the month – New Members’ Introductory Rides including a Ladies only Breeze Ride 20-25 miles 8-10mph (32-40 km, 13-16 kmph)

If you’re unsure about which group to ride with then opt for the shorter/slower ride.

Any person who wishes to join the club ride but hasn’t experience of cycling with a club must read our group riding booklet and come along to one of our non-members’ introductory rides. These are held on the first Saturday of the month, 9.30 am at the Leisure Centre and pre-registration is required.

12 to 14 year olds will need to ride with a parent or guardian and a signed parental consent form.
14 to 16 year olds will need to ride with a responsible adult, a signed parental consent form and will need to contact us prior to the ride.
16 to 18 year olds will need a signed parental consent form.

Non-members can take part in one ride. If they wish to take part in subsequent rides then they must be club members. First-time riders are covered by British Cycling’s club insurance. Repeat non-member riders are not covered by club insurance and may be held personally liable for any injury or damage they may cause.

The ultimate responsibility for personal safety and well-being is with the individual rider. Cycling activities with the club are undertaken at the individual’s own risk. Wearing a helmet on a club ride is mandatory.

Those attending should adhere to all the following guidelines and carry their membership card. If the coordinator is not happy with your equipment or ability on the ride you may be asked to leave the ride. Always ride safely and obey the Highway Code. All participants are responsible for their own actions.

Those attending should be prepared to learn the techniques of riding two abreast in close formation. Kendal CC recommends that riders limit themselves to a maximum group size of 6. Larger groups should split and leave approx 30 m between each group – this allows for vehicles to overtake and makes for safer riding. You can read more about cycling in a group on the British Cycling website or watch the video below.

Watch British Cycling’s video about group riding

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RIDE PREPARATION

Riding in a group has many advantages but it also places certain responsibilities on each rider. Punctures, mechanicals etc, whilst often bad luck, can be less of a trial if certain precautions are taken before the run

Make sure your bike is safe – check brakes, wheels, rims and steering.
Also ensure that nothing is loose (especially mudguards) or liable to fall off. A lubricated chain etc is also a good idea.
Check your tyres – worn tyres are the single biggest preventable cause of punctures. Multiple punctures, apart from being a pain, won’t endear you to other riders waiting for you on a cold day !
Make sure you know how to fix a puncture – practice beforehand if you need to.

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