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We require everyone joining a club ride to follow some basic guidance; this will help ensure the safety of all involved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful club ride requires everyone in the group to make allowances for the abilities of all the riders in the group. It’s not the place to go for Strava segments, race off the front, or drop your companions. A\u0026nbsp;successful club ride is based on smiles, not beating personal bests. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home safely. Everyone is expected to follow the Highway Code and the guidance from the ride leader.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the ride is going to deviate from this guidance for any reason, for example, a fast pace-line group or a more relaxed beginners group, then the ride leader will detail what is expected from the participants.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003eCommunication\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s very important that you communicate clearly with the riders around you. This is particularly important for any hazards that might be encountered. A hazard is anything that could cause a rider to change their line or speed. The riders at the front have the best view and need to be the eyes for the whole group. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery rider must pass on any shouts, calls, or hand signals. If you have a rider behind you, then you should be repeating any signals that you have seen or heard. Don’t assume those behind can see or hear any instructions from the front of the group. Combine shouts and hand signals for emphasis if necessary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003eShouts \u0026 Calls\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Back:\u003c/strong\u003e Car behind the group.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Up\u003c/strong\u003e: Car overtaking the group.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar Down\u003c/strong\u003e: Car approaching the group from the front on a narrow road.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy\u003c/strong\u003e: Slow the pace slightly, don’t brake or stop pedalling, just ease the pressure on the pedals.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlowing\u003c/strong\u003e: You are going to stop pedalling or use your brakes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStopping:\u003c/strong\u003e You are about to come to a stop or are going to brake heavily.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole\u003c/strong\u003e: Pothole, or any other hazard like gravel, try to indicate where it is in relation to the group, \u003cstrong\u003eleft \u003c/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e right. \u003c/strong\u003eOr\u003cstrong\u003e middle\u003c/strong\u003e when the pothole will be between the two lines of riders.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWait \u003c/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e Clear\u003c/strong\u003e: Use at junctions, wait until it’s clear to proceed.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair Up\u003c/strong\u003e: Everyone in the group should move to a riding in two lines, in pairs.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Up\u003c/strong\u003e: Ride in a single file. Be careful when moving from two abreast into single file, only move left when there is room to do so and indicate to the riders around you that you intend to move to the left.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003eHand Signals\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t feel confident taking your hands off the bars, then just use the shouts \u0026 calls.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle hand in the air or patting with the palm down\u003c/strong\u003e: Rider is signalling that they are stopping or slowing down. Usually followed by the call Slowing or Stopping.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePointing down at the road\u003c/strong\u003e: Pointing out hazards such as potholes, gravel, manhole covers etc., include a shout for dangerous hazards like large potholes.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArm out left or right (open hand)\u003c/strong\u003e: To indicate when turning left or right\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent arm out left or right (pointing)\u003c/strong\u003e: Indicating that the rider wants to move left or right within the group.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft arm signalling behind back, pointing to the right\u003c/strong\u003e: Signalling to move out (moving to the right), e.g. to pass a parked car.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003ePacing \u0026 Average Speeds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average speeds for each group are detailed on the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.teammk.com/Cms/Spaces/PUBLIC/Club+Rides\u0022\u003eClub Rides Page\u003c/a\u003e. These speeds are for guidance and are based on the average moving speed of the group. You will be expected to ride below these speeds on the climbs and slightly above on flat or downhill sections. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease try to avoid “half wheeling” when riding at the front, this is when you edge your wheel ahead of the rider alongside you. When riding on the front do not ride off the front of the group, you should always have someone beside you and directly behind you, if you don’t then you need to slow up slightly to allow someone to move up. Match the pace of the slowest rider not the fastest. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry to be predictable, with no sudden changes of speed (acceleration or deceleration), keep an even pressure on the pedals, try not to surge on the hills or coast on the descents. Keep a steady cadence; if you stop pedalling, you could cause the person behind you to brake. Try not to use your brakes unnecessarily and tell the person behind you if you are going to brake or slow down.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep an eye out for riders getting dropped; don’t leave this to the ride leader. If someone is repeatedly getting dropped, then slow the pace of the group; don’t wait for them to get back on and immediately increase the pace.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(247, 150, 70);\u0022\u003eRide Formation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiding in two parallel lines is the safest and most practical riding formation; try to sit parallel to another rider to avoid the group formation becoming staggered. This is easily achieved if the riders on the front stay side by side and everyone sits behind. Never ride more than two abreast and keep to the correct side of the road. If you are riding on the front, try not to make any manoeuvres that others can’t follow. An example is pulling out at a junction if it’s not safe for the whole group to follow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be times when the group will need to ride in single file if the road space is very narrow, such as when a vehicle is trying to overtake the group on a narrow lane. When this happens, follow the guidance from the ride leader.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry to ride in a calm and controlled way; you must always be in full control of your bike; don’t ride yourself to exhaustion; if you’re overly tired you will make mistakes. Don’t overlap the wheel in front of you and keep a gap between yourself and the rider in front; keep a steady and predictable line.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re one of the stronger riders, use your strength to help keep the group together by helping the weaker riders. 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