ACC INFO: kit/clubroom/conduct/marshalling etc

[Elliot M]

[This initial post should be edited to stay up to date and add any relevant info so it's always visible at top of thread - Elliot]

[size=200]Bike box[/size]

The Club has bought a Polaris bike box for fully paid-up members to hire at £10 per week or part of a week. The plan is to buy a second box once we've seen if this one withstands the usage and if there's a demand. Please PM PeteS if you'd like to book it.

[size=200]Club kit[/size]

Geoffrey Butlers sell ACC kit in their shop at 15 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1BE
We go past there every Saturday on our way back to Croydon after the clubrun.
Alternatively you can buy it online from them here:
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=SubDept&wce=188

[size=200]Clubroom[/size]

Christchurch Methodist Hall, 114 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6AD

Due to the lack of use Joyce is only going to open up one week a month, being the second Wednesday. We have use of the room on other Wednesdays though so if you want to use it for a talk or demo then send Andrew G a PM and he'll speak to Joyce to check that the date is okay with her.

[size=200]Club run code of conduct[/size]

- All newcomers should introduce themselves to the Captain or, in his absence a Vice-Captain, at Coulsdon South Station.
- Newcomers, depending on experience, should ride in the slower groups to begin with - 17mph or below, especially if new to riding in a group.
- When riding in a group, please be responsible, not only for yourself but others in the group and the group as a whole.
- Groups ride in two lines with riders taking turns on the front in rotation.
- Remember that when on the front you have as much responsibility as any other rider to keep the group together and within the specified speed average.
- Ensure signals and communications are relayed throughout the group: point out potholes and other hazards to riders behind, let people know if you are slowing down ("Easy") or "Stopping", advise if vehicles are coming up or down the group when necessary and instructions such as whether the riders on the front need to speed up, slow down or rotate.

[size=150]Signals and communications:[/size]

Signals:
- Hand up in air indicates slowing down/stopping (otherwise use "easy" and "stopping")
- Hand (right or left) swung across back indicates obstacle - whether pedestrian, obstruction etc - ahead on which ever side indicated
- Point out potholes by pointing in general direction of them
- Glass, gravel or other loose material indicated by waving open hand parallel to road on relevant side

Shouts:
- "Easy" - slowing down
- "Stopping" - does what it says on the tin
- "Car up" - vehicle coming from behind
- "Car down" - vehicle coming towards group from the front
- "Clear" for no traffic coming when turning a corner/crossing a junction (but this is not a substitute for checking for yourself)
- "Car left/right" for traffic coming when turning a corner/crossing a junction
- "Single out" - go to single file (if vehicle coming from the front, the outside rider should move in and behind the inside rider; if vehicle coming from behind, outside rider should move to the front of the inside rider and in both cases inside rider should ensure they move forward or drop back as required)

Do not ride more than two abreast and keep the group as compact as possible by following the wheel in front and do not allow gaps to form. No half wheeling (when two people ride side by side with one continually edging half a wheel in front of the other resulting in an increase in speed as the half-wheelee keeps trying to catch up and the half-wheeler keeps edging half a wheel in front...)

Horses should be passed with care, especially when coming up behind them. Do not freewheel if you have a clicky freewheel - the noise spooks them - and KEEP TALKING!

And don't forget, obey the Highway Code!
If you need further clarification on these and other queries or concerns, ask the Captain or Vice-Captains.

[size=200]Marshalling[/size]

Full members are required to marshall at one or two events each year, as per club rules. Please support cycle sport (and reduce stress for race promoters!) by responding to requests for help - as without a full set of marshalls, events cannot take place. Full instructions will be given on the day, but these links may be useful:

CTT Time Trial Marshals/checkers guidance notes:
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Abo ... fault.aspx

South East Cycling "British Cycling" Marshaling Procedures:
http://www.southeastcycling.co.uk/sedoc ... cedure.pdf

[size=200]Vice captains[/size]

Alex Protasiuk
Ajay Khandelwal
Amy Robinson
George Brent
Brian Robinson
Graham Dixon
Keith Lea
Sylvain Garde
John Lovell
Phil Nash
Sean Hogan
Huw Williams
Tim Coales
Ian Munnery
Grahame Baker
Mark McLaughlin
John Czernobay
Steve Broomfield

[Sylv]

Clubroom: Christchurch Methodist Hall, 114 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6AD

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

11th June - at the clubroom.

Cosy chat all about tubs, how to look after them, stick them on, and tub repairs.

Please bring any examples, problems, questions etc

Guru P

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

The Vice Captains elected at the 2008 AGM are:

Alex Protasiuk
Ajay Khandelwal
Amy Robinson
Andrew Green
George Brent
Brian Robinson
Graham Dixon
Keith Lea
Sylvain Garde
John Lovell
Phil Nash
Sean Hogan
Huw Williams
Tim Coales
Ian Munnery
Grahame Baker
Mark McLaughlin
John Czernobay
Steve Broomfield


Paul Tunnell
General Secretary

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

[size=200]Club run code of conduct[/size]

- All newcomers should introduce themselves to the Captain or, in his absence a Vice-Captain, at Coulsdon South Station.
- Newcomers, depending on experience, should ride in the slower groups to begin with - 17mph or below, especially if new to riding in a group.
- When riding in a group, please be responsible, not only for yourself but others in the group and the group as a whole.
- Groups ride in two lines with riders taking turns on the front in rotation.
- Remember that when on the front you have as much responsibility as any other rider to keep the group together and within the specified speed average.
- Ensure signals and communications are relayed throughout the group: point out potholes and other hazards to riders behind, let people know if you are slowing down ("Easy") or "Stopping", advise if vehicles are coming up or down the group when necessary and instructions such as whether the riders on the front need to speed up, slow down or rotate.

[size=150]Signals and communications:[/size]

Signals:
- Hand up in air indicates slowing down/stopping (otherwise use "easy" and "stopping")
- Hand (right or left) swung across back indicates obstacle - whether pedestrian, obstruction etc - ahead on which ever side indicated
- Point out potholes by pointing in general direction of them
- Glass, gravel or other loose material indicated by waving open hand parallel to road on relevant side

Shouts:
- "Easy" - slowing down
- "Stopping" - does what it says on the tin
- "Car up" - vehicle coming from behind
- "Car down" - vehicle coming towards group from the front
- "Clear" for no traffic coming when turning a corner/crossing a junction (but this is not a substitute for checking for yourself)
- "Car left/right" for traffic coming when turning a corner/crossing a junction
- "Single out" - go to single file (if vehicle coming from the front, the outside rider should move in and behind the inside rider; if vehicle coming from behind, outside rider should move to the front of the inside rider and in both cases inside rider should ensure they move forward or drop back as required)

Do not ride more than two abreast and keep the group as compact as possible by following the wheel in front and do not allow gaps to form. No half wheeling (when two people ride side by side with one continually edging half a wheel in front of the other resulting in an increase in speed as the half-wheelee keeps trying to catch up and the half-wheeler keeps edging half a wheel in front...)

Horses should be passed with care, especially when coming up behind them. Do not freewheel if you have a clicky freewheel - the noise spooks them - and KEEP TALKING!

And don't forget, obey the Highway Code!
If you need further clarification on these and other queries or concerns, ask the Captain or Vice-Captains.

The Vice Captains elected at the 2012 AGM are:

Pete Smith (alternative ride strategist)
Alex Protasiuk
Amy Robinson
George Brent
Sylvain Garde (French office)
Phil Nash
Tim Coales
Mark McLaughlin
Marco Faimali (Wed rides)
John Czernobay
Phil Hawkes
Nick Wilson
Peter Roberts
Brian Thompson
Del Cobb (Sunday supremo)
Jeff Hewitt
Julian Gibson
Paul Hone