Bike Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
- Ride single file
- Obey traffic laws
- Know and use hand signals (left, right, stop, slow, hazard)
- Vocalize 'LEFT' passes, etc.
- No drafting
- Always be looking and aware of others around you
- Be predictable
GEAR UP!
- Helmet is required on all rides
- HiViz clothing and daytime lights recommended
- No earphones
- Gloves are recommended
- Layer up to account for weather changes
- Good chamois and chamois cream
- 1 water bottle (preferably 2) - Even when it isn’t hot, hydration is key
- Bring snacks/sports supplements
- Use sunscreen
- Battery backup and cable compatible with all your electronics
- Toolkit for minor repairs/adjustments
- Feel comfortable fixing a flat
- 1 (or 2) spare tubes, inflator, tire levers
- Bike tuned up and ready to ride!
- Overall, feel good on your bike
BE COMFORTABLE WITH SELF-NAVIGATION
- Install a front mount for your phone or GPS device
- Be able to navigate home alone
- Set up Ride with GPS account if available for your ride
- Use RWGPS download option for the day’s route if available
RIDE DAY
- ABC check: Air pressure, Brakes and cables, Chain (including everything it touches, like gears and derailleurs)
- Check route/nav info
- Bring snack/water, money
- Pay attention to meet point intros/briefing
- Talk to other riders planning the same route/similar speed
- Exchange numbers
- Text your ride lead if you have a problem (lost, mechanical, etc.)
- Text is better than voice
- If it’s a 911 emergency, call 911 - Then call your ride lead when you can
DO IT THE RIGHT WAY
- Have fun!
- Push yourself, but know your limits
- Listen to your body
- It’s not a job - You’re not being graded on this
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
TUE
01
OCT
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
SAT
12
OCT
SUN
13
OCT
SAT
19
OCT
SUN
20
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SUN
27
OCT
SAT
02
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
16
NOV
SUN
24
NOV
SAT
07
DEC
SUN
08
DEC
SAT
08
MAR
SAT
15
MAR
WED
19
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
29
MAR
WED
02
APR
THU
03
APR
SAT
05
APR
SUN
06
APR
SUN
13
APR
SUN
13
APR
TUE
15
APR
TUE
15
APR
SAT
19
APR
SUN
20
APR
TUE
22
APR
SAT
26
APR
SUN
27
APR
TUE
29
APR
WED
30
APR
SAT
03
MAY
SUN
04
MAY
TUE
06
MAY
TUE
06
MAY
SAT
10
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SAT
31
MAY
SAT
21
JUN
WED
09
JUL
THU
18
SEP
RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.