The 2010 Membership Form can be downloaded from here. Please complete as per the instructions on the form and return to Membership Secretary, Graham O'Hara.
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The
most important factor of VC Norwich club rides is that everyone has a
safe ride. With that in mind, we would like to remind members
about safe group cycling.
There have been a couple of
collisions between riders on recent group rides. These were not
official VCN club rides but involved VCN members. Though painful and
expensive for these involved, fortunately the injuries were not too
serious. To try to ensure no repeats, we are issuing some basic safety
reminders for group cycling. This list is not intended to be
comprehensive.
All riders must:
1. Give warning* of obstacles and approaching vehicles (but do not take risks with riding one-handed);
2. Ride no more than 2-abreast;
3. Keep to the correct side of the road;
4. Avoid sudden braking or sideways movements except in emergency;
5. Be aware of the cyclists directly in front of you, in case they slow or stop;
6. Be aware that if you stand up in the saddle abruptly your bike will suddenly move ‘backwards’;
7.
When singling out, communicate clearly with the riders around you (the
recommended technique is for the inside cyclist to go ahead. The
outside cyclist is then able to see immediately when it is safe to move
in.
8. Move to the back of the bunch if you need to remove
clothing, check you phone (not recommended) or something else that
might disrupt the bunch or involve risk.
9. Keep your position in
the bunch as it rotates. If you do not want to ride on the front, move
forward in position and rotate immediately when you reach the front.
* Warnings commonly used include
* Car up! (ie behind)
* Car down! (ie in front)
* On the left/right! (ie an obstacle on left/right)
* Hole!
* Loose! (ie loose gravel etc)
* Sharp bend!
* Slowing /Easy!
* Stopping!
* Clear left/right! (ie at junction, no traffic approaching from left/right)
* Single out! (ie move into single file)
