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In order to make our rides safer and more structured, we have drawn up the following guidelines which our ride leaders will be starting to follow from 13/08/2009 onwards. This is Version 2 and is likely
to be updated and changed over the coming weeks as we refine it and make it better for both the leader and the riders. Please acquaint yourselves with these guidelines and do all you can to
assist your leader. Remember, we are doing this for your enjoyment.
GUIDELINES FOR RIDES LEADERS.
- AT THE START OF THE RIDE:
- Count numbers of riders.
- Check who is carrying mobile phones.
- Outline the route.
- Where there is a substantial number of riders (in excess of 6 or 7), appoint a back marker who will agree to stay at the back of the group throughout the ride.
- Check that all riders are CTC members. Anyone who is not should sign the temporary membership form (for insurance purposes.) Non members are allowed to take part in 5 rides before joining. A rider who does not satisfy this criterion will not be allowed to ride.
- EN ROUTE:
- If riders get ahead of the leader it is their responsibility to get to the destination.
- If riders are behind the leader then a rider will stay to mark each junction where there is a turn. (often this will be the leader himself or herself).
- At suitable safe locations the leader will occasionally pause to check that things are all right and to allow riders to catch their breath.
- RETURN RIDE:
- Any rider wishing to take an alternative route home is judged to have officially left the ride when (s)he is no longer in contact with the leaders group.
- ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY:
- Intending riders should telephone the Leader to ascertain whether the ride is going ahead or not.(Numbers are in "Headset" and on the website).
- Andrew Ireland............07724 155599
- John Radford...............07724 155603
- Ken Roberts................07724 156417
- Kevan Shuttleworth......07724 156418
- Peter Ralph..................07934 500238
- John Gleadow...............07773763480
- Maurice Le Good..........07984072605
- Tony Jaggar..................07975504365
- Where the Leader cancels the ride he is under no obligation to go to the start, although it is expected that he will attend the start of an Easy Ride.
- If any riders still turn up without the Leader's presence they may choose a temporary Leader and route and this may then proceed as an official CTC ride as long as the temporary Leader is on the Club's official list of approved leaders.
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