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Bicycling Tips
Frank Peņaranda
Be Prepared & On-time: Please
be sure your bicycle is in good working condition
and leave home in plenty of time to
arrive at the starting point at least 20 minutes
prior to the designated start time. This will
ensure that you and your bike will be ready to
leave on time. Ride leaders are under no
obligation to wait for late arrivals.
Bring the Necessities: Bicyclists are
strongly encouraged to wear a helmet on all SCWDC
rides and to carry identification, money, mirror,
water, pump, patch kit or spare tube, and basic
tools (e.g., tire levers, allen wrenches, screw
driver). Layered clothing and rain-gear are also encouraged.
Ride Smartly: Please ride predictably, courteously and alert. A bicycle is classified as a
vehicle, therefore you must observe all state and
local traffic laws. Ride with the flow of traffic
as far to the right as is safely possible, stop
at all stop signs, obey all traffic lights and
pause at yield signs. Cross railroad tracks at a
90 degree angle, give verbal and hand signals to
alert other riders to road hazards, when passing,
slowing, stopping, or making a turn. Pass
cyclists on the left. Ride no more than two
abreast. Ride single file when a vehicle is
approaching.
Know Your Strength & Skill Level: Read the ride description beforehand to ensure that your endurance and skills are up to it. Call ride leader when in doubt. Do not attempt a ride with sore knees or back, nor with severe breathing problems such as colds and congestion. You may find yourself truncating a ride and heading back alone (or worse).
Weather
policy: Listen
to the weather report, call (703) 260-0405. If
there is more than a 50% chance of rain or if the
forecasted high temperature is less than 50
degrees, or very windy, the ride will be cancelled. As a general
rule, if in doubt, call the ride leader. Have fun
and volunteer to lead a ride.
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