WCC Ride Sign Up Checklist

By signing up to a ride you are agreeing that -

• You are capable of riding at the speed for the distance and elevation advertised
  • do you ride regularly around that speed; have you built up from easier rides?

• Your bike is working and that you have tools and stuff to fix your bike independently
  • do you have puncture kits and a pump, simple tools; are your batteries charged?

• You are prepared for changing weather conditions
  • do you have rain jackets, lights, mudguards, water and food as needed?

• You listen to and follow the direction and guidance of your Ride Leader
  • do you have the route downloaded; can you judge the ride speed of the group?

• You are aware of your position and the position of others in the group
  • do you look out for riders off the back; have you created a gap in the group on the front?
• You communicate with other riders highlighting hazards and signalling before you change position or slow down
  • do you know the calls used by the group? Hole, Car Up, Car Back, Gap, Stopping!
    
• You ask for help from the group if you need it!
  • do you have confidence to ask the ride leader to slow down or speed up?

• You follow the Highway Code and model good road behaviour, being mindful of other road users, as you are representing the club
  • do you even know the Highway Code!?

If you're not sure on answering any of those questions contact your friendly neighbourhood Ride Leader on info@wokinghamcycling.club or discuss at the start of the ride.

The chart below shows the speeds categories for our club rides in mph and km/h. The speed band refers to average speed on flat roads. Remember that group ride speeds are typically higher than you might be able to achieve on your own. Rides will indicate a target elapsed time for the route and the route distance and indication of the elevation gain.