[email protected] www.clubcycliste.com CLUB CYCLISTE CCB HANDBOOK BEACONSFIELD Version: 2015 CCB Handbook The 2015 version replaces all other previous versions. 2015 Document prepared by: Ray Deslauriers and Linda Houle 2015 French Translation prepared by: Hélène Daoust 1 Index I. Introduction II. Mission Statement III. History of Handbook 1. HOW THE CLUB OPERATES a. The executive b. The Riding Groups c. Group Leaders d. Communication i. Website ii. Freewheel iii. Directory 2. CLUB ACTIVITIES a. The rides i. Sunday Rides ii. Drive and Cycles iii. Off-Island starts iv. Informal Rides v. Weeknight Rides vi. Weekend getaways b. Other i. Century ii. New Members’ Clinic iii. Clothing iv. Social Events v. Club member discounts at local bike shops vi. Note regarding Time Trials 3. PREPARING FOR THE RIDE a. Before each Ride b. Picking your group c. Eating during the ride 4. EQUIPMENT a. Helmets b. Clothing c. Bike Accessories d. CCB Equipment Regulations i. Banned Equipment ii. Not Recommended Equipment 5. INDIVIDUAL RIDING SKILLS a. Pedaling Cadence 2 b. Pedal stroke c. Riding in a straight line d. Braking e. Cornering f. Avoiding Obstacles g. Hills h. Going the distance 6. GROUP RIDING SKILLS a. What to do at the front of the group b. Rotating c. Tips for Managing the pace d. Following the leader of the paceline e. What to do when in the group f. Crossing Intersections i. Red Lights ii. Stop Signs g. Cardinal rules for group riding h. Obstacles i. Communicating in a group j. Corners in a group k. Hills in a group l.