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SCCCC Rides Policy

We're not lawyers - the intent is to highlight the key policies we have as a club, not to formally describe every single possibility!


We're not policemen, and neither is any member of the club. We will not enforce these policies (except the waiver and helmet policies). We ask our members to politely remind transgressors of the policies; no-one should shame or blame another rider. If you feel strongly enough about another rider's behavior then please raise a formal complaint with the club.


Policies marked MANDATORY are enforced; all others should be taken as strong advice.


Helmets
MANDATORY - All riders must wear a US CPSC approved helmet.
Social First
this is a social club that uses cycling as a shared activity. It is not a racing club.
Safety
  • Safety is everyone's responsibility but your safety is first and foremost your responsibility. You can't blame others as your first line of defense. Cycling in groups is dangerous and you have accepted that liability as part of riding in a group, either explicitly or implicitly.
  • You are expected to be able to navigate yourself, when no-one is with you. You should carry whatever you need to help you do that. While individual club members might come looking for you it is entirely your responsibility to know where you are and how to get to where you need to get to. Cell phones often don't work where we ride but if you use RWGPS and download the text beforehand you should be able to use that without cell service to get you back to the start. 
  • Accidents happen because the unexpected happens. We can avoid the unexpected by:
    • communicating what's going on to other riders using our VOICE (because not everyone can see) and SIGNALS (because not everyone can hear). "Passing on your left", "Car Up/ahead", "Car Back/behind". We have no specific set of hand signals, so always accompany hand signals with a voice signal to help avoid ambiguity.
    • riding in a predictable manner. This requires you to give everyone around you (and the people around them!) time and notice when you're making a maneuvre that might be difficult for them (and the other people) to anticipate or react to.
    • anticipating what is coming up ahead and maneuvering (including appropriate hand/voice signals) in time for you and others to avoid any obstacle
    • Ensuring that it is easy for other vehicles to see you and avoid you. Tips include:
      • Carrying bright lights (turned on!) and wear bright clothing
      • Only gathering where you can be seen and avoided (preferably off the roadside)
      • Avoiding bunching up on hills into one long line; instead spread out into small groups with room for 2-3 cars to get between one group and another
Private Land
We neither gather nor ride on private land. All club routes obey this policy.
Medical Contact Info
It is a rider's responsibility to carry their Medical Contact Info such as:
  • Emergency Contact Number and Relationship
  • Medical Insurance details
  • Significant Allergies or Medical Conditions
See the Emergency Medical Information page for how to do this.