Lakeside Wheelers Cycling Club
Rules of Conduct & Etiquette
Membership Principles
Membership requires fairness, inclusion, sportsmanship, and respect.
Members must promote safety, positive experiences, and uphold the club’s reputation.
When representing the club (wearing club kit, attending events, or registered as a member), conduct must be respectable.
Unacceptable Behaviour (Zero Tolerance)
Physical or verbal abuse of people or property.
Use of foul language or obscene gestures.
Malicious actions that endanger others.
Unlawful activity (theft, fraud, intentional damage, drug use/possession/distribution).
Non-consensual physical contact, bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
Excessive alcohol use or arriving at events inebriated/under the influence.
Conduct that damages the club’s reputation or cycling in general.
Repeated failure to honour commitments.
Failure to report observed inappropriate behaviour.
Reporting Issues
Report promptly to a committee member (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, etc).
Written reports should include details: incident description, people involved, witnesses, date, time, and location.
Member Responsibilities
Assist fellow riders in difficulty.
Ride within your ability and advertised group pace; inform the leader if riding separately.
Always wear a helmet.
Ensure your bike is roadworthy before rides/events.
Obey all traffic laws and maintain safe riding habits.
Follow instructions from the ride leader(s).
Be an ambassador for the club; behaviour in public reflects on all members.
Riders under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also a member.
Discipline
Membership may be suspended or revoked by a 2/3 committee vote for breaches.
Decisions of the committee are final.
On Club Rides
Group leaders set group size and may split groups (50–100m apart for road safety).
E-bikes are welcome if:
Compliant with Irish law.
Ride average ≤ 25kph and distance ≤ 90km (or battery limit).
Riders must help maintain agreed average pace.
Ride leaders ensure group speed compliance.
All riders must carry ID (name, address, emergency contact).
Essentials:
Safe, roadworthy bike.
Helmet required.
Road bike (unless session states otherwise).
No Tri-bars in group rides.
Acknowledgement of Risk
By participating in club events you agree to:
Accept risks of cycling (collisions, road hazards, equipment failure, weather, injury, or worse).
Take full responsibility for personal safety and equipment.
Not endanger yourself or others.
Hold the Club, officers, and members harmless from claims or losses.
Inform ride leader of any relevant medical conditions.
Consult a GP if unsure about fitness for participation.
By participating in any Group Spin or event you agree to participate by these principals and practices in the interests of the well being and safety of all.
As a member of Lakeside Wheelers Cycling Club you are also a member of Cycling Ireland and this code of conduct also applies to you.
