We want all our members to enjoy their time out on the roads wearing the club colours. In order to achieve this, there are a small number of important rules that members should adhere to when on club-organised spins:

Prepaing for the ride

1. Members should ensure that their bikes and equipment are roadworthy.
2. Members should ensure that they wear a helmet
3. Members should be aware of club spin etiquette
4. Noting the range of cycles to accommodate various standards, members should be conscious of their ability in selecting a cycle. There is a degree of learning but members must learn from experience. If you are very much struggling in a cycle, you should discuss your situation with the leader early in the cycle and agree a plan. (See No.10).
5. Numbers in club organised cycles are limited to 12 while those organised separately through the open WhatsApp groups are limited to 6.
6. Noting the range of cycles to accommodate various standards, members should be conscious of their ability in selecting a cycle. There is a degree of learning but members must learn from experience. If you are very much struggling in a cycle, you should discuss your situation with the leader early in the cycle and agree a plan. (See No.10).

On the bike

1. Participants in group cycles must always obey the rules of the road and follow Cycling Ireland protocols.
2. Cyclists must show due respect to all road users.
3. All members must respect other members.
4. All members must respect the group leader who will ensure that these rules are adhered to while out on the road.
5. Members must always remember they are ambassadors of the club when on the road.
6. We are an enjoyment-oreinted club – we cycle because we love it.

Club Whatsapp group

1. Members must not post anything in social media that could cause offence to other members.
2. Users of the open WhatsApp groups need to bear in mind the number of participants and please limit the number of photos shared to two.
3. It is accepted that photographs taken during a cycle are taken with the consent of participants. If, for whatever reason, you prefer not to be ‘snapped’, please inform those taking the photos.

Please note that the above may be modified from time to time. An updated version will be circulated to all members whenever this occurs.