Please read whether riding with us for the first time or as a long-term club member. There are key points for all and aims to be relevant, informative and encouraging. Riders are expected to uphold a respectful and courteous image when riding with Sikh Cycling Club and when wearing Sikh Cycling Club kit.

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Cycling is unique as both an individual and a group sport at the same time. With that comes camaraderie, trust and great fun. But that needs the right group riding behaviour – Riding Etiquette.

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Cycling, like all sports has its dangers, but these can be reduced by a number of factors. As a group of cyclists you have taken the first step to improving your safety and visibility on and off the road. This also brings certain responsibilities to make sure that everyone returns home safely. You need to take responsibility for your actions and the decisions you make.

When you join us for a ride you are agreeing to abide by the club’s Core Principles

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Be Safe

• We ride safely & obey the Highway Code

• We wear helmets or dastaar in the group

• We always use lights when conditions require

• We signal and call-out potential hazards to the group

• We ride in a safe group size and follow the Ride Leader advice

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Be considerate

• We are courteous to other road/trail users & avoid confrontation

• We respect each other and all road/trail users, as we want to be treated ourselves

• We use suitable mudguards when the roads are wet

• When we ride in a group, we look out for each other

• We maintain our bikes & carry our own spares, tools, hydration and nutrition

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We are the club

• When we wear the jersey or are on group rides, we are “The Club”

• We all get involved and support the running of the club