Arrive 15 minutes before the published ride time, ready to roll.  Check in and organization starts at the published ride time, and rides will pull out 10 minutes after that time.

Do not attempt to participate in a Club ride if your membership is not current.

Make sure you know the basic communications and etiquette for group riding before the ride starts - you can ask the ride leader if you have any questions.

Follow the instructions of Club Ride Leaders, including leaving a ride if asked to do so.  They will check in the group, have non-members sign a waiver, and give pre-ride instructions.

All participants in VIC² riding events must wear a helmet, and preferably cycling gloves.  These will help protect you in the event you are involved in a fall.  

Wear light, visible, bright-colored clothing in daylight. If riding in low light, use a headlight and taillight, as well as reflective material on your body.

If possible, consider your VIC²  jersey your go to jersey for club rides.

Be sure your tires are properly inflated prior to each ride.

Bring adequate liquids, food, clothing and money on each ride – stored in pockets or secured bike bags.

Bring ID, health insurance card, emergency contact information and mobile phone on each ride.

Be polite, considerate, supportive, and helpful toward other Club members and volunteers.

Ride predictably and communicate your intent to other riders.

Do not ride with headphones.

Obey all applicable traffic, safety and cycling laws.

Riding on the right side of the road, with the flow of traffic, is the law.

Obey all traffic signs, signals, and other traffic devices.  Come to a full stop at stop signs and red lights.

Yield to other vehicles and pedestrians when traffic law requires you to do so.  

Look behind you before turning or changing lanes, yielding to overtaking traffic, and signaling before turning or changing lanes.  

Maintain a safe following distance from other cyclists at all times depending on the conditions, but never closer than 1 foot for every 1 mph over 10 mph (e.g. 5’ minimum at 15 mph and 10’ minimum at 20 mph).  Peloton style drafting should only be adopted if you are experienced enough to know you will maintain your safety, and the safety of the other riders.

Ride single file, unless the law, traffic conditions, and safety considerations allow you to ride two abreast.

Always move completely off the road when stopped.  

Carry your waste/litter to proper disposal containers.

Give your full attention to traffic and the road surface. Beware of such road hazards as rocks, potholes, gravel, animals, etc..  Warn other riders of hazards and other dangers using accepted verbal warnings and hand signals.

If unforeseen circumstances cause you to leave a group ride, notify one of the Ride Leaders.

Should there be an encounter with an auto driver, if possible record the encounter with your phone.  Do not escalate the situation – introduce yourself, apologize if appropriate, state your position calmly, and end encounter quickly.

Continue drinking fluids, and eating lean carbs and proteins.

Clean/wipe down bike and lube chain.

Replace any used tubes and/or CO2 cartridges.

If you noticed any bike issues, make a note to correct before your next ride.

Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Club riders!

VIC² is focused in equal parts on cycling, social, and community. Club members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of club activities.

Only members and first time guests are allowed on Club rides due to insurance requirements. You must join the Club to ride with us a second time.

Memberships are valid until the end of the current calendar year.   The exception is if a member joins within the last three months of the calendar year, their membership will run through the end of the following calendar year.  

Upon membership enrollment and renewal, the member agrees to, and accepts the terms of the Waiver agreement.  By enrolling, she or he acknowledges the contents of the waiver are a binding legal agreement.

As reflected in the VIC² Bylaws, applications for, and renewals of, membership may be rejected for any reason within thirty days and any fees paid will be returned.

As reflected in the VIC² Bylaws, memberships may be revoked by the Board of the Club for any reason, and, if revoked, a pro-rated refund will be provided.