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Ride Etiquette and Rules

Important Ride Safety Information

Helmets are required on all rides. 

Bicycling can be a hazardous activity because we ride on roads with cars. We recommend members wear bright colors and use front and rear lights to improve their visibility.

Please remember to bring spare tube, patch kit, pump, cell phone, route map, food and sufficient water. Always let club members know any time you decide to alter the route during the ride. Whenever possible ride with a club member or other cyclist and not alone.  

For great information cycling safety check out these links: Bicycle Safe and League of American Cyclists Ridesmart. 

Be careful out there and keep cycling fun.

Group Riding Etiquette

Pass other riders on LEFT and please announce "on your left." Do NOT overlap wheels and please NO "snot rockets." When stopping in a pace line, please pull over to the right while using hand signals and announce "slowing" and "stopping."

Please be aware, be alert and always look twice before turning or passing. Communicate with other cyclists regarding road hazards. Only pass other cyclists on the left if there are no approaching vehicles.

Generally accepted hand signals:


Rules for E-Bikes

The Channel Islands Bicycle Club (CIBike) allows the use of electric bicycles that are pedal-assisted, i.e. Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes.  Only Class 1 and Class 3 e-bike riders are covered by CIBike’s liability insurance. Pedal assisted e-bikes do NOT have a power-on-demand throttle.

Riders of Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes must follow the rules within the California Vehicle Code. (See CVC 312.5 and CVC Article 4 (commencing with Section 21200) of Chapter 1 of Division 11.) This includes following rules of the road that apply to both standard bicycles and e-bikes.

E-bike riders must adhere to CIBike riding guidelines and safe practices; with particular attention during group or paceline riding, to riding at a speed consistent with other cyclists.