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During our Ride Leader's meeting, we discussed what our club protocol will
be for mechanical or other issues while on a ride.
First off, all club rides except "purple" and "social" are "drop" rides.
This means it is every riders responsibility to know the route prior to the
ride. If you are slower than the rest of the group, you may be
"dropped"/left behind to find your way through the route and home.
With that in mind, CVC is a social club at heart. The purpose of a group
ride is to ride with others.
If you have a mechanical (flat tire, derailleur malfunction, etc.), crash,
or health problem (feeling dizzy or ill) yell out loudly to alert your
group.
The group will stop and assess the situation, unless it is not safe to do
so at that location.
The ride leader will determine next steps and alert the group.
At least one rider will stay and assist. Most often I have encountered
that the whole group waits and helps, but there are times when someone
can't wait due to time constraints.
If there is a crash that involves medical attention, the ride leader will
stay (or designate someone else to stay behind) until help has arrived and
treated the rider, as well as helping to inform their emergency contact.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
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Taylor Hodoose
805-390-2200