- All youths must be a signed up member of Naas Cycling Club before they can cycle with NCC.
- Must submit parental consent forms to the club.
- All club youths and adult members must comply with Cycling Irelands Code of Practice Safeguarding Procedures for Youth and Vulnerable Cyclists.
- Bikes must be appropriate for the group activity being undertaken e.g. racers for road cycling, mountain bikes for off road etc.
- Time trial bars and Tri-bikes are not permitted on group spins.
- Fixed wheels are not permitted on group spins.
- Bikes must be well maintained, serviced and fit for purpose.
- Helmets must be worn at all times.
- Appropriate cycling clothing to be worn to meet the weather condition requirements from winter to summer e.g. gloves, leggings and long sleeves to be worn in winter.
- All cyclists are required to carry liquids and food sufficient for the duration of the cycle.
- All cyclists should carry spare tubes, tyre levers, a pump and utility tool on spins.
- Respect leaders and fellow cyclists.
- Rules of the road must be observed at all times.
- Follow instructions and guidance of group leaders at all times.
- Group leaders may ask cyclists not to cycle with the group if they consider there may be a health and safety risk to themselves or other cyclists per the rules outlined in this document.
- All cyclists must observe group cycling rules:
- Groups to cycling in formation two abreast.
- Rollover anti clockwise on leaders instructions.
- Rollovers to be undertaken in a steady manner.
- Steady pace to be maintained on spins as much as is feasible.
- No half wheeling.
- No weaving or kicking back when getting out of the saddle.
- Maintain a safe distance from the cyclist in front.
- Keep an eye on the wheel in front and avoid panic in sudden situations.
- Maintain a tight formation and no spreading across the road.
- Riders on the front to call and signal all turns, potholes and hazards in a timely and clear manner.
- No cycling off the front of the group or dropping cyclists off the back. Youth cyclists must remain within the supervision of leaders at all times.
- Should a cyclist experience a puncture or mechanical failure he should immediately inform his fellow cyclists and bring the bike to a halt in as safe a manner as possible bearing in mind the safety of the cyclists behind them.
- Parents are responsible for dropping off and collecting youth cyclists before and after all club spins.
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