Meridian Cycling Club Rules 2009

All Members

Members should carry their Membership Card on club runs and:

(a) obey the Highway Code

(b) ensure that their cycle is roadworthy, with effective mudguards fitted in wet weather.

(c) be personally responsible and behave with consideration for other road users

Members must ride in single file on club runs when requested to do so by the leader, or when appropriate.

Members may only pass the leader on a club run in exceptional circumstances and must then stop and wait at a safe point.

Members wishing to leave a club run must first inform the Runs Leader.

Non-Members

A maximum of five guests may accompany members on club runs. Leaders should record guests’ contact details, preferably using Guest Identification Forms.

After attending for three occasions any non-member who wishes to continue must apply for club membership.

Members may be accompanied by their own family members under eighteen years of age at non-riding club events only.

Runs Leaders

Runs Secretaries must choose as Runs Leaders members, to be named on the Runs List, who they regard as competent to lead a club run.

Runs Leaders may divide their ride into smaller groups, each with a competent leader and back-marker.

Runs Leaders must ensure that all members of a group arrive at the destination or are otherwise accounted for.

In the event of a puncture or similar problem, the Runs Leader may continue with the ride having first designated one of the group to stay behind.

Runs Leaders should ensure that at least one First Aid kit is carried in each group.

A record of all members attending Club Runs must be kept, to be made available in the event of an insurance claim.

Insurance

Members and non-members take part in club-organised activities entirely at their own risk and must have their own BC or CTC third-party liability insurance.

Any event organised but not listed in any club publication is not covered by insurance.

Club officials, runs secretaries and all leaders accept no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury sustained on a Club Run.