{"id":45,"date":"2021-05-22T17:28:47","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T17:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2039.temp.domains\/~bikefivz\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2022-03-09T15:49:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T15:49:32","slug":"about-the-rides-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bike50.org.uk\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"About the rides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We usually meet at 10.00am and start the ride at 10.15am but do take a look at the Spond ride list to make sure that times haven\u2019t changed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each ride takes around three hours. It may seem a long time but it goes surprisingly quickly. We have plenty of stops and a \u2018banana break\u2019 or a \u2018tea shop break\u2019 at the halfway point. We usually meet at a pub afterwards for a drink, maybe something to eat and a chat. Bring layers of clothing with you, especially in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring a drink such as water or an energy drink and a snack such as a banana or biscuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure you bring a spare inner tube. There will always be somebody to assist you if need be and if you have a mobile phone then bring that as well in case of emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electric bike etiquette in a mixed group<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general principle for the electric bike rider is to try and be helpful and don\u2019t do anything to negatively impact the enjoyment of acoustic riders (non-electric!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Attempt to ride either just behind the leader or at the rear of the group to minimise impact to acoustic riders.<\/li><li>Volunteer to be&nbsp;back marker if required.<\/li><li>As requested by the leader go forward to open gates or hang back to close gates<\/li><li>Volunteer to go back or forward or anywhere else that may be required in the event of incidents, lost riders and\/or the group splitting up for whatever reason.<\/li><li>If leading a mixed group on an electric bike identify an acoustic pacemaker to ensure pace is suitable for all riders.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do not:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Power past the group on uphill sections but do maintain your position in the group and do keep out of the way of acoustic riders.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We usually meet at 10.00am and start the ride at 10.15am but do take a look at the Spond ride list to make sure that times haven\u2019t changed Each ride takes around three hours. 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