GodSpoke Cyclists Leduc

Godspoke Cycling Rules

Please take time to view this video clip on cycling safety:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdrrxIpQpt4 Bike and Equipment

Helmets are Mandatory.

• Front headlights and rear blinkies are required.
• Always carry ID.
• You should carry water, snacks for longer rides, spare tire tubes, repair kit, tire pump and coffee money. (Also check ‘Cycling Gear’ List)
• Dress in layers; bring gloves and toque as needed.
• Have your bike road worthy.

Safety

• It is required to follow all rules of the road.
• Call out passing or hazards
• Use hand signals including slowing down
• Keep single file on city streets.
• Walk bikes across pedestrian crosswalks
• Stop at stop signs and yellow/red lights.
• Clump up when taking a lane for left hand turns.

Lead & Sweep

• Group leaders will be responsible to:

1. Confirm maximum and average ride speeds with group prior to starting the ride.
2. Determine a safe & conservative route for the entire group.
3. Ensure we start and finish as a group by keeping visual contact with the sweep.
   

• Sweeps will be responsible to ensure that no one is left behind.

Etiquette

• Respect for other cyclists and appropriate behavior are always mandatory and appreciated!
• Please arrive on time.  We leave no later than 5 minutes past the posted time.
• We always stop and wait for all to catch up and we wait ’til the last one in is ready to go on!

NOW LET’S HAVE FUN!