What do I need?

• A roadworthy bike
  If you haven’t used your bike for some time it may be worth getting it looked at by a bike shop. A basic service (tyres, brakes, gears etc.) should cost about £30-35
• Pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit
  Leaders will carry tyre levers and some basic tools but won’t necessarily have a spare inner to fit your bike!
• Comfortable clothing (inc. waterproofs)
  Wear loose, comfortable trousers or shorts (not jeans). Cycling shorts are not essential but can make the experience more comfortable! A fluorescent vest is useful, but if you don’t have one then a bright top is a good alternative
• Food and water and money to buy snacks
  Lunch will be in a café or pub. If you don’t want to buy lunch bring something to eat and we will stop somewhere on route. Other breaks may be in a café or pub, or we may find a picnic spot so bring some snacks to keep you going
  
  It is also important to make sure you have enough water. About a litre should be enough – more if it’s a hot day

Safe cycling in a group

• Follow the Highway Code; signal clearly; do not ride more than two abreast; and do not break formation down hill, especially in traffic
• Please follow your leader's instructions
• When approaching obstructions warn cyclists behind by calling 'on the left' (or right as required)
• Warn cyclists in front of you of traffic from behind, especially on quiet roads, by calling ‘car up’
• Warn cyclist behind you of oncoming traffic by calling ‘car down’
• If you pass the leader on a hill, wait at the top or first junction