The Basics
1) Respect other riders and show respect to other clubs. People have differing tastes be it style of bike, music, fashion, politics, religion, sports teams, sexuality or whatever. Please respect this - so no preaching, abuse or discrimination on any grounds.
2) We ride together. If a members bike breaks down or is off the road, if possible try and help them. You never know when you might need a hand, so if you can try and offer advice and assistance.
3) When on a ride-out follow the 'Ride out Rules'. They are designed for your safety, those of other riders and road users and generally make the ride-out a great success,
And Finally - Enjoy your motorcycling!
2) We ride together. If a members bike breaks down or is off the road, if possible try and help them. You never know when you might need a hand, so if you can try and offer advice and assistance.
3) When on a ride-out follow the 'Ride out Rules'. They are designed for your safety, those of other riders and road users and generally make the ride-out a great success,
And Finally - Enjoy your motorcycling!
Ride-Out Guidelines
RIDE-OUT GUIDELINES
Here’s a quick outline of how to participate in a Small Boar MCC ride-out. These guidelines have been tried and tested by numerous other clubs – they do work. With each run, all participants have the responsibility to make sure we don’t lose anyone and, most of all, to assist each other in the event of breakdowns or accidents.
BASIC PRINCIPLES
If you fall into the bellow category please DO NOT attend our rideouts.
ALL PARTICIPANTS
• Arrive with yourself and your bike in a suitable condition to ride, with full fuel tanks and empty bladders.
• Ensure you can identify the Leader and Tail end Charlie.
• Travel at your own pace. Do not worry about losing sight of the rider in front, as any deviation from the straight ahead route will be marshalled.
• If you wish to pass a slower rider, do so only when it is safe.
• Be observant and look out for junction marshals.
• If in doubt about the direction to be taken, consult the marshal and/or wait for the Tail End Charlie.
RUN LEADER
Usually fixed for the duration of the run.
Before the ride-out starts:
• If possible, give an outline of the route
• Make sure everyone has enough fuel, discuss and decide where the first fuel stop will be.
• Choose someone to be the ‘Tail End Charlie’ (or Back Marker as some clubs refer to them.
• Ensure that at least the Tail End Charlie has details of the route, major stopping places, etc.
• Make sure that the Number 2 rider is aware of the need to mark each junction, and give him/her time to select a suitably safe stopping place.
TAIL END CHARLIE/BACK MARKER
Usually fixed for the duration of the run.
• Know where the run is going, including any rendezvous stops etc.
• Decide upon the best action necessary in the event of any participant missing a junction, or any other unplanned incident. In the case of a rider missing a junction, that junction should remain marked for a time sufficient to allow the missing rider to return.
NO. 2 RIDER
Everyone will find themselves in this slot at some time during the run.
• Don’t get too close to the Leader, he or she may just slow down for a junction whereas you will have to stop.
• The general rule is where necessary to mark any deviation from straight ahead.
• The exit on all roundabouts must be marked, even if the route is straight ahead (this may be eliminated only if the route is straight ahead AND all exits can easily be seen on the approach, such as many small roundabouts in towns, etc.). This is to prevent anyone taking the straight ahead exit when, in fact, it is a concealed right turn exit that is being marked.
• When marking a junction, position yourself in a safe and as highly visible position as possible.
• If necessary, re-enforce the direction to be taken by use of indicators and/or hand signals.
• Ensure that the Tail End Charlie has seen you and knows which route to take, then rejoin the run in front of him or her when it is safe to do so.
• Advise the Tail End Charlie if you believe that anyone has missed the junction.
ENJOY YOURSELF
The Run Rules that the Small Boar MCC use are tried and tested by many other clubs and are designed as an efficient way of getting a group from one place to another.
However, an individual’s safety is their own responsibility.
STUFF OTHER CLUBS HAVE LEARNT:
• It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the route you are going to lead if it’s not one you’ve done before. Plan the ride and if possible (this is not always the case) do it yourself a few days earlier than the ride-out to ensure you know it. Be aware you may have a learner rider in your ride-out group. Check well beforehand, if you can, and adjust your route accordingly.
• Check at the start whether anyone is going to depart the ride-out early – that way you know no one is missing.
• If there aren’t a huge number of riders, swap mobile numbers – and make sure you turn phones on when you stop.
• If you have a two way radio, check whether anyone else on the ride has, try and persuade them to be back marker!
• Recognise that a few of the members need to take a leak on a regular basis – so plan some stops on longer rides!
Here’s a quick outline of how to participate in a Small Boar MCC ride-out. These guidelines have been tried and tested by numerous other clubs – they do work. With each run, all participants have the responsibility to make sure we don’t lose anyone and, most of all, to assist each other in the event of breakdowns or accidents.
BASIC PRINCIPLES
If you fall into the bellow category please DO NOT attend our rideouts.
- If you want to use the roads as a race track
- If you want to weave your way through the other riders and show no respect for fellow bikers on the run!
- If you want to pull wheelies and continuously show off in any way!
ALL PARTICIPANTS
• Arrive with yourself and your bike in a suitable condition to ride, with full fuel tanks and empty bladders.
• Ensure you can identify the Leader and Tail end Charlie.
• Travel at your own pace. Do not worry about losing sight of the rider in front, as any deviation from the straight ahead route will be marshalled.
• If you wish to pass a slower rider, do so only when it is safe.
• Be observant and look out for junction marshals.
• If in doubt about the direction to be taken, consult the marshal and/or wait for the Tail End Charlie.
RUN LEADER
Usually fixed for the duration of the run.
Before the ride-out starts:
• If possible, give an outline of the route
• Make sure everyone has enough fuel, discuss and decide where the first fuel stop will be.
• Choose someone to be the ‘Tail End Charlie’ (or Back Marker as some clubs refer to them.
• Ensure that at least the Tail End Charlie has details of the route, major stopping places, etc.
• Make sure that the Number 2 rider is aware of the need to mark each junction, and give him/her time to select a suitably safe stopping place.
TAIL END CHARLIE/BACK MARKER
Usually fixed for the duration of the run.
• Know where the run is going, including any rendezvous stops etc.
• Decide upon the best action necessary in the event of any participant missing a junction, or any other unplanned incident. In the case of a rider missing a junction, that junction should remain marked for a time sufficient to allow the missing rider to return.
NO. 2 RIDER
Everyone will find themselves in this slot at some time during the run.
• Don’t get too close to the Leader, he or she may just slow down for a junction whereas you will have to stop.
• The general rule is where necessary to mark any deviation from straight ahead.
• The exit on all roundabouts must be marked, even if the route is straight ahead (this may be eliminated only if the route is straight ahead AND all exits can easily be seen on the approach, such as many small roundabouts in towns, etc.). This is to prevent anyone taking the straight ahead exit when, in fact, it is a concealed right turn exit that is being marked.
• When marking a junction, position yourself in a safe and as highly visible position as possible.
• If necessary, re-enforce the direction to be taken by use of indicators and/or hand signals.
• Ensure that the Tail End Charlie has seen you and knows which route to take, then rejoin the run in front of him or her when it is safe to do so.
• Advise the Tail End Charlie if you believe that anyone has missed the junction.
ENJOY YOURSELF
The Run Rules that the Small Boar MCC use are tried and tested by many other clubs and are designed as an efficient way of getting a group from one place to another.
However, an individual’s safety is their own responsibility.
STUFF OTHER CLUBS HAVE LEARNT:
• It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the route you are going to lead if it’s not one you’ve done before. Plan the ride and if possible (this is not always the case) do it yourself a few days earlier than the ride-out to ensure you know it. Be aware you may have a learner rider in your ride-out group. Check well beforehand, if you can, and adjust your route accordingly.
• Check at the start whether anyone is going to depart the ride-out early – that way you know no one is missing.
• If there aren’t a huge number of riders, swap mobile numbers – and make sure you turn phones on when you stop.
• If you have a two way radio, check whether anyone else on the ride has, try and persuade them to be back marker!
• Recognise that a few of the members need to take a leak on a regular basis – so plan some stops on longer rides!