You’re responsible for your own safety when riding – here is some advice to help.

Group Riding

Many of you will be familiar with riding in groups but, if not, please remember to 

• not brake too sharply if riders are behind you 

• give a shout (“on your right”, etc.) if you’re passing other riders

• point out pot holes

• never overlap wheels.

Potholes and Gravel

The sportive routes includes lots of lovely Suffolk country lanes.  The downside of these is that they do have lots of potholes and tend to get piles of gravel.  Please be alert and point them out to following riders.

Horses

If you come across a horse (there’s lots of ’em around these parts!) please slow right down, give the rider a shout to make sure they’ve seen you and then go by slowly, chatting to the horse as you go.  This last bit is important, particularly for young horses, as they won’t know you’re a human rather than a lycra clad, horse-eating monster.  Chatting to them lets them know you’re a friendly human.

Emergencies

If it’s a medical emergency, call 999.  If you get lost or need help call the home base back in Whitlingham (the number will be provided before the day).

Problems

For mechanical problems – please come prepared to fix punctures and basic stuff yourself.  If it’s more serious than that and you can’t continue then call the broom wagon.

If you need first aid, then we’ll have a first aider back in Diss but otherwise please take anything you need with you (sun cream, plasters, etc.)