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
SAT
14
JAN
WED
18
JAN
WED
01
FEB
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SUN
12
FEB
THU
16
FEB
SAT
18
FEB
SUN
26
FEB
SUN
05
MAR
SUN
12
MAR
SUN
12
MAR
SUN
19
MAR
SUN
19
MAR
SUN
26
MAR
THU
30
MAR
SUN
02
APR
FRI
07
APR
SAT
08
APR
SAT
08
APR
SAT
15
APR
SUN
16
APR
SAT
22
APR
SUN
23
APR
TUE
25
APR
SAT
06
MAY
SAT
06
MAY
MON
08
MAY
SAT
13
MAY
SAT
13
MAY
SUN
21
MAY
SUN
21
MAY
TUE
23
MAY
SAT
27
MAY
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
SAT
03
JUN
THU
08
JUN
SUN
11
JUN
SAT
17
JUN
SUN
18
JUN
SUN
18
JUN
SUN
25
JUN
SAT
15
JUL
SAT
22
JUL
SAT
22
JUL
THU
27
JUL
SUN
20
AUG
SUN
27
AUG
SUN
03
SEP
SAT
23
SEP
SUN
01
OCT
FRI
06
OCT
SUN
08
OCT
WED
11
OCT
THU
19
OCT
SAT
21
OCT
SUN
22
OCT
SAT
28
OCT
SAT
11
NOV
SAT
18
NOV
SUN
19
NOV
SAT
02
DEC
SAT
02
DEC
SAT
09
DEC
SAT
09
DEC
SAT
16
DEC
TUE
19
DEC
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
THU
01
AUG
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
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.