You don’t need a bicycle full of equipment to enjoy a Club Run, but you do need to arrive prepared for the ride and able to deal with the sort of minor problems that occasionally happen on the road.
Your bike
Your bicycle should be in good, roadworthy condition.
Pay particular attention to your tyres and brakes before setting out. Discovering that a tyre is badly worn or a brake isn’t working properly is much better done at home than ten miles into the ride.
Helmet
Fareham Wheelers requires all participants to wear a cycling helmet on Club Runs.
Food and drink
Bring enough fluid for the expected length of the ride and the weather conditions.
For most rides this means at least one full bottle, with additional fluid particularly important during warmer weather.
You should also carry whatever food you normally use when cycling, particularly on longer Club Runs.
Spares and tools
Every rider should carry enough equipment to deal with common roadside problems.
As a minimum, we recommend:
- a suitable spare inner tube or appropriate tubeless repair equipment;
- tyre levers;
- a pump or CO₂ inflator; and
- any basic tools appropriate to your bike.
Other riders will usually be happy to help if something goes wrong, but you shouldn’t rely on somebody else carrying the equipment needed for your bike.
Mobile phone and emergency information
We strongly recommend carrying a charged mobile phone.
It’s also sensible to configure your phone so that emergency contact and important medical information can be accessed from its emergency screen without needing to unlock the device.
Alternatively, carry emergency contact information somewhere readily accessible.
Medical information
If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to participate safely in the ride, please make the ride leader aware before setting off.
Carrying appropriate emergency medical information can also be valuable in the unlikely event that you are involved in an accident and unable to communicate.
E-bikes
Road-legal electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) are welcome on Club Runs.
The bike must comply with current UK EAPC regulations, including the applicable motor power and electrical assistance limits.
Modified or de-restricted e-bikes that do not meet those requirements are not permitted on Club Runs.
Tri-bars
Tri-bars must not be used while riding on a Fareham Wheelers Club Run.
Before leaving home
A few minutes checking your bike, the weather forecast and the day’s route can prevent a great deal of inconvenience later.
And if it’s your first ride with us, arrive by 8:50am and introduce yourself to the ride leader.
We’ll take it from there.