Never Ridden in one of these events? Attend our Ride Safety Clinic on June 27th.
Safe Urban Cyclist 101 -- Classroom Workshop
When: June 27th, 6PM to 9PM.
Location: TBD, San Ramon
Sign UP: Register for the V3 by June 16th and you'll automatically have sign-up
information sent directly to you.
Taught by League of America Cyclists Certified Instructor, Mark Ballock, this in-class session will cover rules, tips on riding in a group and how to protect yourself out there on the road. You'll learn about how to choose lanes when turning at a light, making yourself visible to drivers and other riders, dealing with your equipment and considerations for maximum comfort on long distance rides.
There will also be three training rides led by Mark which will put the class training into practice before you do the event. On Road Training Rides will be held on the following dates. Meet at the Sentinels of Freedom parking lot at 2678 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA.
20 Mile Training Ride -- June 29, 2013 at 9AM
30 Mile Training Ride -- July 20, 2013 at 9AM
40 Mile Training Ride -- August 17, 2013 at 9AM
50 Mile Training Ride -- September 14, 2013 at 9AM
When: June 27th, 6PM to 9PM.
Location: TBD, San Ramon
Sign UP: Register for the V3 by June 16th and you'll automatically have sign-up
information sent directly to you.
Taught by League of America Cyclists Certified Instructor, Mark Ballock, this in-class session will cover rules, tips on riding in a group and how to protect yourself out there on the road. You'll learn about how to choose lanes when turning at a light, making yourself visible to drivers and other riders, dealing with your equipment and considerations for maximum comfort on long distance rides.
There will also be three training rides led by Mark which will put the class training into practice before you do the event. On Road Training Rides will be held on the following dates. Meet at the Sentinels of Freedom parking lot at 2678 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA.
20 Mile Training Ride -- June 29, 2013 at 9AM
30 Mile Training Ride -- July 20, 2013 at 9AM
40 Mile Training Ride -- August 17, 2013 at 9AM
50 Mile Training Ride -- September 14, 2013 at 9AM
Ride Day Safety Rules
- All riders must sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability at Rider Check-In, before starting the ride.
- All riders under 18 years of age must have the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability signed by and accompanied by a parent or guardian
- CPSC/Snell approved helmets must be worn at all times during the ride
- Bicyclists must obey all California Vehicle Code Laws including all stop signs and traffic signals. Law Enforcement can and will ticket illegal/unsafe behavior.
- The routes will NOT be closed to traffic.
- Riders must make certain that their bicycles are in good operating condition.
- Riders must carry a water bottle.
- Riders must present their ID at Rider Check-In.
- Riders may not wear headphones or talk in a cell phone while riding.
- Use caution when passing another rider. Pass on the left and call out “On your left”.
- Ride safely and in control. Ride in single file whenever possible. (And California law requires riding single file on a busy or narrow street.) Your safety, and the impact of your actions on the safety of others, are your responsibility. Remember, this is a ride, not a race. Our primary goals is to provide a fund and safe ride, but ultimately your safety is dependent on your behavior.