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Kit list
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:32 pm
by Gunwitch
Hi folks.
Been looking at the "kit list" for people showing up for group rides. Is it a compulsory requirement for everyone to have everything on the list?
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:45 am
by StephF
Hi Gunwitch
It is not a compulsary requirement to carry the suggested items. We do however turn people away if they are not wearing a helmet on a club MTB ride.
Steph
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:54 am
by Gunwitch
Hi Steph, cheers for clearing that up.
I've had too many close calls not to wear a helmet. Better safe than sorry.
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:20 pm
by Tullio
Hi Nat,
Welcome
The kit list was put together after a few 'issues' this year. It's not meant to be prescriptive or compulsory but is a good guide to ensure you and your bike will get round one of our rides in one piece. It also takes some of the pressure off the ride leader if they know that everyone has the right kit. Most of our rides head through some pretty remote areas so, unlike our road colleagues, we don't always have the option to bale out or call for help.
Some common sense can apply too. The kit we take on a summer evening blast differs quite a bit from our 2 day tours.
It's all about being well equipped enough to be safe and self sufficient....which means you can spend more time enjoying the riding.
See you out soon...?
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:52 pm
by Gunwitch
Totally understandable Tullio.
Only thing i really need are spare inners which i'll pick up next week.
Working this weekend, but free after that for a couple of weeks. Looking forward to meeting up with you guys and getting out
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:36 am
by Mr Marmite
Dont forget your helmet, I did that on my first club ride so ended up no riding!
Adam
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:52 pm
by Gunwitch
Mr Marmite wrote:Dont forget your helmet, I did that on my first club ride so ended up no riding!
Adam
Always got my helmet if the bike is out.