Safety

Our safety rules define the behaviour we expect from members, in order to promote safe cycling and protect the reputation of the club, sponsors and sport.

Member responsibility

Safety starts with you.

Safety responsibility rests with each member, to protect fellow cyclists through responsible riding. Disregarding safety rules may result in a verbal reprimand, followed by disciplinary action and possible expulsion from the club.

If you see a dangerous rider, report them to leadership with specific incident details. We'd rather have an uncomfortable conversation than a preventable injury.

Core Rules

What every Cycology rider must do.

  • Use hand signals to alert others to hazards like vehicles and potholes.
  • Avoid cell phone use while cycling without an earpiece.
  • Ride single-file where there's no shoulder; two-abreast where appropriate.
  • Respect all road users and obey traffic regulations.
  • Follow group leader instructions consistently.
  • Alert leadership of mechanical problems so the group stops together.
  • Avoid moving injured cyclists before professional help arrives.
  • Maintain even pace without sudden braking.
  • Ride predictably — no swerving.
  • Avoid blocking traffic on busy roads.
  • Anticipate movements ahead to prevent sudden braking.
  • Report dangerous riders to leadership with specific details.
Essential Gear

Critical safety equipment.

If it's not on the bike or on your body, you're not riding with us.

Helmet

Mandatory on all rides. Properly fitted, properly fastened, no exceptions.

Gloves & Glasses

Recommended on every ride for grip, comfort and eye protection from grit and insects.

Front & Rear Lights

Required for any ride in low light or darkness — especially the night rides.

Reflective Belt / Anklets

Increases your visibility for night-time and pre-dawn riding.

Personal ID Tag

Compulsory. Carry contact and emergency information at all times.

Mobile Phone

Carry a charged phone in case of emergencies — yours or a fellow rider's.

Well-Maintained Bike

Brakes, tyres, chain — check the day before. A mechanical at the back of the group affects everyone.

Bike Handling Skills

Train your skills with shorter rides before joining the bigger groups. We can help — just ask.

Read the Code of Conduct.

Safety rules cover the bike. The Code of Conduct covers everything else — how we treat each other and other road users.

View Code of Conduct