Disclaimer

• Each rider is responsible for their own safety.
• The MCG has no responsibilty for injury, accident, loss or damage to riders or equipment.
• By choosing to take part in the advertised ride, riders are confirming they are fit enough to do so and their cycle is safe, legal and roadworthy.
• Riders should comply with the Highway Code and the Countryside Code.
• It is recommended that individuals hold their own insurance when cycling with the MCG. Insurance is available at a discounted rate through Cycling UK under MCG affiliation, or through an insurer of your choice.

Before the ride

• Book a place with the ride leader, and only turn up if the booking is confirmed.
• Inform the ride leader if unable to attend and/or need to cancel a meal.
• Contact the ride leader if in doubt about the suitability of the ride [see Green, Blue and Red grading on the Calendar page of the website, and about any health problems you have.
• Check the MCG website for the cancellation of the ride, especially after a weather warning.
• Provide the ride leader with an emergency contact [ICE] if requested. This information will be destroyed at the end of the ride.
• Wear a helmet and suitable clothing. Bring a spare inner tube, lights and tools.
• Bring a drink and a snack.

During the ride

• Ride with all due regard to the group and other road/trail users.
• If you have a problem during the ride, tell the leader or back-up.
• Do not overtake the ride leader unless asked to do so.
• Close all gates you pass through.
• Ensure you leave enough space from the riders in front of you.
• Give way to pedestrians and stop if necessary and shout a warning.
• Ensure that riders know when you are overtaking, and only do so on the right.
• Ride in separated groups of 3 or 4 to allow vehicles to overtake more safely on busy roads.
• Use and pass on shouts of "stopping", "car up" [front], "car back" [behind] and "hole in road/trail".
• Stay aware of potential hazards within the group and further ahead.

Disclaimer

• Each rider is responsible for their own safety.
• The MCG has no responsibilty for injury, accident, loss or damage to riders or equipment.
• By choosing to take part in the advertised ride, riders are confirming they are fit enough to do so and their cycle is safe, legal and roadworthy.
• Riders should comply with the Highway Code and the Countryside Code.
• It is recommended that individuals hold their own insurance when cycling with the MCG. Insurance is available at a discounted rate through Cycling UK under MCG affiliation, or through an insurer of your choice.

Before the ride

• Provide the ride leader with an emergency contact [ICE] if requested. This information will be destroyed at the end of the ride.
• Wear a helmet and suitable clothing. Bring a spare inner tube, lights and tools.
• Bring a drink and a snack.

During the ride

• Ride with all due regard to the group and other road/trail users.
• If you have a problem during the ride, tell the leader or back-up.
• Do not overtake the ride leader unless asked to do so.
• Close all gates you pass through.
• Ensure you leave enough space from the riders in front of you.
• Give way to pedestrians and stop if necessary and shout a warning.
• Ensure that riders know when you are overtaking, and only do so on the right.
• Ride in separated groups of 3 or 4 to allow vehicles to overtake more safely on busy roads.
• Use and pass on shouts of "stopping", "car up" [front], "car back" [behind] and "hole in road/trail".
• Stay aware of potential hazards within the group and further ahead.