A few pointers you might want to think about for RBMCC ride outs.

They are not rules ......it is up to you !

 

Attention OAll OMembers

As a club we have both official and unofficial runs.
Offical runs are organised runs intended for all members,
and with this, it's likely a more diverse group of riding abilities.

So if you are new to riding, or returning to riding;
then the club recommends that, as a minimum,
you ride on our official runs only, for a season.

The below will make for a guid run, not just for one or two,
but for every rider on the run......!

 

Run Leaders

Please pre-ride/recce your route.

It may be that YOU as a run leader can possibly take hazards in your stride.

But, on 'official' runs some of those riding may not be so fortunate...

They are OUR members and expect and MUST be given, our support.

So pass on your experience whenever asked, or if ye think a tip might be helpful.

 

RUNS

Before leaving…..

OOOOOOiiiiiiiiiCONTACTS: Make sure the Run Leaders contact details are on your phone!

iioioooooLATE : If you are going to be late, contact the run leader or Raymie.

oooooooooioooioooBIKE: Know your bike is in condition fit for a long run.

oooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiooFUEL: Arrive at start point with a full tank.

ooiiiiooCOMMUNICATION: Any problems during run - text/phone - run leader first.

ooooooooooooooTOWNS: Ride staggered for better vision and room/time to react.

oooooooiooOPEN ROADS: Keep 2 seconds between bikes for the same reasons.

ooooooooooooooooROUTE: The route is straight-ahead at all junctions/route options
ooooooooooooooooooooooiounless marked an' directed by a 'corner marker' bike.

oooooooooooiiiiiiiiiooPACE: Do not ride above your ability/limits to keep up.
oooooooooooooooooooooooYou will not get left behind; just go at your own pace.

ooooiiiiiooooREST STOPS: The run will have regular stops/breaks...
ooooooooooooooooooooooioThis is where riders can catch up safely.

ooooioooooOVERTAKING: If one overtakes, do not follow, unless YOU know you can.
oooooooooooooooooiooiiiioioOnce 'in' - think - make/leave room for those following.

(NEW)oiCORNER MARKERS: On passing back to front of run ensure bikes you are overtaking...ooo ooooooooooooooooooooooiiiknow you are there and are about to pass.

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A few last wee things.....

Only play hard with people you know and trust..

Keep yer head up and read the road .....
Scan well in front, to sides, behind and o' course the surface.
Stay relaxed, think ahead and… BE SAFE !

Enjoy !

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If everyone follows these simple principles...

We can all enjoy a crackin' run, and have some guid craic at the stops.

BEFORE you start a club run: READ an' REMEMBER: then DO the above.

Who knows, a wee something in riding or said....