Sundays Ride - BG Original Social ride and the Rules.

 Hi BG’s 

 

We had a great turn out for beers at the BG AGM but not for the ride. It was pointed out that the first time we held the beer/AGM it was 12 in Lycra and a couple of civvies. Let’s turn that around.

 

The main takeaways from the AGM are return to the BG core rules that Frank and Co started the group with and of course more beer. 

 

I have dug through the blog archives and distilled the rules as they have been set over the years. The core rule is have fun. 

 

Flat Rides 

 

1. Don’t be a Dick!
2. Pace: We ride at a pace that keeps the group together. A road captain will set the pace and keep the group together.
3. Communicate: We don’t have eyes in the back of ours heads and 10 sets are better than two, so some chatter please people.
4. Road Captain and Sweeper: If we have enough people we will assign these roles.
5. Traffic Lights:  If on the front keep the acceleration moderate.  We will Soft Pedal after these to collect stragglers.  
6. Roundabout: We cant eliminate the bungee cord effect. Be aware it happens and regroup after the roundabout 
7. On the Front: You are under no obligation do a long turn or be on the front at all. However try to be smooth and try not break the cohesion of the group as you roll off.
8. On the Back: If you find yourself separated or you notice someone has been and we don’t have a sweeper. Yell FFS and let the group know.
9. Pace Lines: These will be called by the Road Captain if the wind is an issue. 
10. Sprints and Coffee Stops: The above rules cease to have any effect 1km from a sprint point of coffee stop. Go for it. We regroup at the sprint point or coffee. 
11. Don’t be Dick!

 

I will publish the Hills rules for the next Hills ride

Sundays Ride - BG Original - Social

The weather has decided to throw its usual spanner at me. I hate making weather calls and from the current forecast its either going to be really nice or tossing it down. If the BOM can’t make up its mind what hope do I have.  Here is the ride, it is a slightly modified version of the BG Original:

Meet: in the City at 7:30am

Route: City, Anzac Hwy, Glenelg, Seaview Rd, Military Rd, Turn at Bower Rd, Return for Coffee at Glenelg

Home via Anzac Hwy or Henley Beach Rd to be decided at Coffee

Weather Call on WhatsApp at a 7am