Ride Registration
Registration with check or money order must be received by July 9th 2008.
Check with your physician
Check with your physician before beginning this, or any other, exercise program. Address any medical concerns you may have well before the ride.
How to qualify
All riders must complete the mandatory training ride distances specified - (check the Bike Club section for training rides and locations).
All NEW riders must attend a Bike Repair & Maintenance clinic (check the Bike section for dates and locations).
All riders and crew must attend the Mandatory Pre-Ride meeting (to be scheduled).
All riders must raise the fundraising minimum ($500.00) and hand it in before the ride (July 31, 2008).
Rules of the road
By law, bicycles are classified as vehicles and as such are subject to the same laws. Careless cycling not only creates a bad impression of cyclists in general, it leaves spectators with a negative impression of Bike to the Beach.
Sharing public roadways is not a right -- it's a privilege.
As we have to get over 100 cyclists of varying degrees of experience to Bethany Beach without injury, we have to take a no-tolerance approach to enforcing these rules.
Safety is our primary concern. Please stop at all intersections and obey all traffic laws and regulations. Helmets are mandatory. We also suggest you carry water and wear bright clothing for general visibility and safety.
RULES OF THE ROAD:
1.DON'T ride without a helmet. They are mandatory on the Bike to the Beach.
2.DON'T ever steer or brake without shoulder checking and signalling first. Use both hand signals and verbal signals to make other riders aware of your movements and obstacles that are in your path.
3.DON'T ride in the middle of the road. Stay near the curb – if there are parked cars, ride just far out enough to avoid getting hit by opening doors. If there are a series of sewer grates or parked cars, don’t weave in between them – drivers may not be ready for your sudden reemergence in their lane. Instead, ride in a straight predictable line only as far out as you need to avoid such obstructions.
3.DON'T ride double on streets with any car traffic. Ride in an orderly single line.
4.DON'T run red lights, not even at T-intersections.
5.DON'T coast past stop signs. Most accidents happen at intersections – never assume that the way is clear or that cars will see you.
6.DON'T block right turn lanes. When stopped at an intersection, don’t block traffic by bunching up in the right lane – line up single file to allow cars to get around you. If you are going straight through an intersection and there is a right turn lane (or off/on ramp), shoulder check, signal your intentions, and steer steadily into the through lane. Once in the lane, stay close to the lane markings on your right.
7.DON'T wear headphones. It compromises your ability to hear approaching vehicles and verbal signals from other cyclists.
Riders must follow the designated route and sign-in a the end of the ride. It is extremely important that all Riders sign in - it's the only way we can ensure that every Rider has arrived safely at the end of the day.
Safety & Etiquette Policy
Riders must cooperate at all times with event staff, Crew, and local law enforcement. Always maintain a safe and non-disruptive behavior, including no verbal or physical fighting or harassment.
You may not possess or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol while riding or driving.
Watch out for the safety of others as well as your own. Obey all traffic laws. Riders must always wear a CPSC-, ANSI, Snell-, or ATSM approved helmet when on their bike. Use of earphones, radios or cell phones while riding is not permitted.
Any adornments on your bicycle must not extend beyond the rear wheel of the bicycle, so as not to disrupt other riders. At all times, adornments must not obstruct ANY rider's view.
If a Rider disobeys these rules they will be taken off the road, for their own safety and the safety of others, and transported to the next campsite. If unsafe behavior continues, they will not be permitted to finish the ride with us. Return transportation to Toronto will be arranged.
Emergencies
First-aid kits will be available at break stops and aboard from event crew. We will also be assisted by area Emergency Medical Services EMT's
Keep it Green
No littering: All garbage must be placed in the appropriate receptacles. Make use of sanitation facilities along the route.
I, the undersigned, freely acknowledge and realize the dangers of participating in the Bike to the Beach (B2B) and fully assume all risks including but not limited to collision with pedestrians, vehicles, other riders, and/or fixed or moving objects, the negligence of other riders, sponsors, promoters, driver, and dangers arising from falls, road surface, water, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, and weather conditions, as well as the possibility of physical and/or mental trauma (or injury). I understand that the route requires bicycling on public roadways and may involve in bicycling in bad weather. I also understand that the route may require crossing the Chesapeake Bay by car, bus, truck or boat and that these means of transportation have risks and the possibility of physical and/or mental trauma (or injury).
I realize that B2B requires physical condition and biking experience and I represent that I am in sound medical condition and capable of participating in the ride without risk to myself or others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my bicycle, safety gear, and riding equipment, and agree to abide by the rules of B2B. I understand that the law defines a bicycle as a vehicle and I agree to follow all traffic laws, signs, rules and regulations. I understand that B2B and its sponsors require bicycle helmets to be worn by all participants while operating bicycles. I agree to wear and ANSI- or Snell- approved helmet at all times while I am operating a bicycle. In consideration of being permitted to participate in this event, I release myself, me heirs, my relatives, and personal representatives, B2B and its directors, officers, volunteers, and staff, and all B2B sponsors and collaborates, from any claim, liability, demand, action, and cause of action whatsoever (collectively, "Claim") arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury (collectively, "Loss") to myself or any property that I may sustain in connection with, or arising out of this event. I consent to Emergency Medical Treatment and certify that I am 18 years of age or older.
