Saturdays - We cater for a slightly more relaxed ride i.e. 25-28 km/hr pace. We try and cater for a long and short group depending on the turn-outs
Sundays - We cater for a more challenging ride i.e. 30+ km/hr pace. We however try and cater for multiple groups with separate capabilities, depending on the turn-outs on the day
Rules
We obey the rules of the road and respect our fellow motorists
No Helmet, No Ride!
Nobody is left behind, we cycle as fast as the slowest rider
We cater for both Road and Mountain Bikecyclist during our rides
We cater for all levels of cyclist - slow and fast groups
Our rides are managed and supervised
For more info, contact:
Road: Nathan Reid - 083 299 4503
MTB: Deon Muller - 082 371 9284 Whatsapp Only
OUR CLUB RIDE BRIEFING
1. GOOD MORNING! (PLEASE BE QUIET FOR A SHORT 5 MINUTE BRIEFING).
2. VISITORS:
2.1 Welcome + make sure you sign Visitor’s Registration Form & Indemnity;
2.2 (Take photo of the Form with your mobile – in case of emergency)…
3. ROUTE:
3.1 READ OUT THE ROUTE for the day as per website – ANY QUESTIONS?
3.2 Advise where groups will RE-GROUP on route.
3.3 Appoint CAPTAINS of:
A. FAST GROUP (average speed 30+km/h)
B. MEDIUM GROUP (average speed 25+km/h)
C. SLOW GROUP (average speed 20+km/h)
4. GROUPS TO FORM NOW (Fast, Medium, Slow) + later move off in group order.
5. CLUB SAFETY RULES & ETIQUETTE:
5.1 Obey rules of the road (STOP at ‘stop signs’ and red traffic lights), YIELD at traffic circles;
5.2 Ride within (and not on) the YELLOW LINE;
5.3 IF NO YELLOW LINE – ride in single file;
5.4 All cyclists to reprimand cyclists transgressing of rules;
5.5 Don’t “half-bike” (ride either behind or next to other cyclist);
5.6 Use hand signals at all times (point out objects in road, turning, potholes, etc.);
5.7 Blow your nose at back of peleton;
5.8 Report to Captain of you’re leaving the group;
5.9 If cyclist has a puncture – the peleton stops and assists;
5.10 Nobody is left behind…
5.11 Your favourite old cycling pants [probably ‘shining through’] – please replace!…
6. GENERAL SAFETY RULES:
6.1 In wet weather slow down [as surfaces are slippery] - it takes longer to stop;
6.2 Use front and back lights (also in daytime) and reflective clothing;
6.3 Ride in a position on the road where you can be seen by motorists;
6.4 Do not ride between vehicles (when both lanes are in forward direction);
6.5 At stop signs/traffic lights, don’t go around and stop in front;
6.6 In narrow streets (e.g. Camps Bay, Sea Point) – beware of opening doors;
6.7 TAXIS – beware of taxis [suddenly] stopping anywhere in middle of road…
7. BEWARE INTERSECTIONS / TRAFFIC CIRCLES (WHERE MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR):
7.1 Obey rules of the road (STOP at ‘stop signs’ and red traffic lights), YIELD at traffic circles;
7.2 Make eye contact with motorists at intersections, make sure they’ve seen you;
7.3 Don’t assume the vehicle is going straight ahead just because it’s flicker isn’t on;
7.4 TRUCKS / BUSSES / TAXIS - never cycle along the inside of trucks / busses / taxis;
7.5 TRUCKS / BUSSES / TAXIS when turning left, they will often pull out to the right first [creating a wide gap] but then suddenly swing around to the left [closing the gap]…
8. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT:
8.1 NB NB - If you suspect driver of vehicle under influence of alcohol / drugs – absolutely demand / insist that SAPS take driver to District Surgeon for blood samples which have to be drawn within 2 hrs of accident.
8.2 Send a cyclist at least 50m each side of the accident to warn oncoming motorists of accident;
8.3 Regulate the traffic around accident scene (to avoid another accident);
8.6.3 surface of the road (wet / dry / sand on road);
8.6.4 visibility (i.e. light / dark / position of the sun);
8.6.5 street names;
8.6.6 names & contact details of accused driver (home/office/mobile/email);
8.6.7 names & contact details of witnesses (home/office/mobile/email);
8.6.8 vehicle registration numbers (of all motorists involved);
8.6.9 take many photos of the scene with your mobile (from all different angles);
8.6.10 NB NB report accident [within 24 hrs] to the SAPS station in the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred – do an AFFIDAVIT reflecting your personal account of the accident and all the information you obtained and sign it at the SAPS (to date-stamp your copy & write down SAPS Occurrence Book number & name of policeman).
9. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
From your mobile: (021) 480-7700 (enter number in your mobile now);
10. MEDICAL AID:
10.1 Wear a IceID bracelet;
10.2 It is crucial that all members are on a Medical Aid;
10.3 Medical Aid membership determines hospital ambulance takes you to (private/state).
11. USE OF INTI-INFLAMATORIES (MYPRODOL, IBPROFIN, MYPAID, GENPAIN, ETC.)
Under no circumstances whatsoever must you train if you’ve been taking anti-inflamatories / “painkillers” the previous week (obviously also not during a race) – the use of these products during exercise can lead to acute renal (kidney) failure + DEATH.
