| ABDNHA BIKE RIDE INFORMATION |
RIDE DESCRIPTION
Our
regularly scheduled weekly rides are rated as easy, meaning there is less
than 35 feet of elevation gain per mile. Rides will vary in length from
roughly 15 – 30 miles, with the length announced at the start of the ride.
Rides take place primarily on San Diego County roads. Any rides that
differ from the conditions listed above will be described in the activity
description and at the beginning of the ride.
SAFETY RULES FOR GROUP CYCLING
The
ride leader will go over this safety list at the start of the ride
1. Helmets are required
2. The ride leader will
describe the route and estimated ride time at the start of the ride. If you
are not up to the ride, for physical conditioning or any reason, tell the
ride leader.
3. Make sure your bike is in good condition
before the ride, brakes, tires, everything working.
4. Have
a fresh bottle of water in the bottle cage of your bike
5.
Be attentive to traffic at all times. Traffic may be light but you are
riding on public highways. Pay particular attention around Christmas
Circle, with turning traffic and parked cars.
6. Keep a
safe distance from other cyclists. Never ride so close that your bike could
come into contact with other bikes in the event of a sudden stop or other
unexpected happenings.
7. Pass other bikes on the left only.
8. Verbalize! Verbalize! Verbalize! Announce your changing
location, announce passing, and announce other hazards that you might be
aware of that the group should know. “On your left” for passing, “Car” for
a car coming, “Turning Right”, “Stopping ahead,” etc.
9. Do
not ride side by side if it puts a bike into the lane of vehicle traffic and
forces cars to drive around the bike.
10. If you decide to leave
the ride for any reason before its conclusion tell the ride leader.
You will then be riding on your own.
LIABILITY RELEASE
The hike leader will have a copy of the
liability release, which must be signed by all participants. The text of
the liability release is provided here for informational purposes:
I
am aware that during the tour, hike, or activity that I am participating in
under the arrangements of the Anza-Bottego Desert Natural History
Association and its agents or associates, certain risks and dangers may
occur, including but not limited to hazards while walking along trails,
accidents or illness in areas remote from medical facilities; the forces of
nature, and travel by automobile or other conveyance. In consideration of
and as part payment for the right to participate in such an activity I have
and assume the full risks and all legal responsibility for injury to myself
or loss of property resulting from participation in this activity, and waive
all claims and release, and hold Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History
Association its instructors, directors, officers, employees,
representatives, agents and affiliates harmless from any and all liability,
actions, causes of action, debts, claims and demands, which I now have or
which may arise in connection with my participation in any Anza-Borrego
Desert Natural History Association activity.
The terms hereof
shall serve as release and assumption of risk for my heirs, personal
representatives, executors, administrators, and for all members of my
family. I affirm that my general health is good and that I am not under a
doctor's care for any condition that will endanger my health or the health
of other participants. In case of injury and /or illness, I will bear the
cost of any evacuation procedures such as ambulance, helicopter, rescue
team, and professional medical care. I understand that I must provide my own
health and accident insurance. My participation in an Anza-Borrego Desert
Natural History Association activity is entirely voluntary.
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