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Ride Guidelines

Ride Guidelines

These are 14 guidelines to follow when participating on a Philly MTCC ride.

  1. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early and Be Prepared To Leave On Time! The starting times are actual departure times.
  2. Make sure your bike is in proper working order Before you arrive.
  3. Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump, water bottle, and some form of I.D. (emergency information)
  4. Ride in a safe manner and obey all traffic laws.
  5. The wearing of a helmet (ANSI and/or Snell approved) is Required on all club rides.
  6. Do not "Bike off" more than you can do. Go on rides within your ability, interest and experience.
  7. Each rider assumes his or her own risk on all rides.
  8. Those who ride ahead of the group are on their own ride.
  9. Always notify the ride leader when leaving the group.
  10. Ride should adhere to the advertised speed of the ride.
  11. Ride leaders are not expected to be bike mechanics.
  12. During Winter months or questionable weather conditions, please call the ride leader.
  13. If it is raining at the start time, then the ride is canceled unless otherwise noted by the ride leader.
  14. Have fun riding your bike.
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