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Rider Responsibilities

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A person attending a Spin Sisters ride is considered a “rider”. These are the following responsibilities of a rider:

1. Must sign up for rides on the website (under “Ride Calendar”) up until 3pm that day.

2. Cancel appropriately via the website “I Can’t Make My Ride" forum if they cannot attend.

3. Attend at least three rides (or events) during the season.

4. Show up for the ride 10-15 minutes prior to ride start time in order to prepare their equipment and introduce themselves to the ride leader.

5. Are prepared for a ride, meaning they have:
• Bike
• Helmet (No Helmet, No Ride)
• Spin Sisters Membership Card (No Card, No Ride)
• Water
• Snacks
• Tires properly inflated
• Repair kit (tools, extra tube, trail pump)
• Appropriate weather gear
• First aid kit (optional)

6. Are aware you may be in bear country! Talk loud and often and DO NOT approach wildlife.

7. Stay on the trail and keep all garbage with them.

8. Keep a safe riding distance from other riders (suggested no closer than two bike-length distances with the rider in front, unless both of you are having a conversation, etc.).

9. Keep tabs on the rider behind them.

10. Make any concerns or issues known to the rider leader (with regards to injuries, abilities, time constraints, etc.).

11. Listen to the ride leader (which direction to go, splitting the group, keeping the group together, etc.).

12. Leave their pets at home.

13. Most importantly, have fun!!

14. Optional: provide feedback after ever ride (ride highlights, photos, etc.) on the “Rider Experience” forum or on Facebook. Let others know how much fun you’re having!

Bike Maintenance

The club offers free maintenance clinics to its members with the expectation that all members know how to fix common problems encountered with bikes on the trail. If you don’t currently have these skills, please register for one of the clinics - they are fantastic!!