Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club
Health and Safety Guidelines & Code of Conduct
I Acknowledge and agree that, where I participate in an event organised by Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club (MWCC):
a) I am aware of the dangers of road racing and the real risk of injury and accept all risks flowing from my participation in every event;
b) I am responsible for reading and understanding any written race instructions;
c) I will abide by all race rules and directions issued by the event organisers and will obey all relevant road rules; I will obey all instructions from race commissaires and organisers. I will keep left of the white line (or middle of the road) at all times;
d) Briefings, signage, and course marshals, are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety;
e) Should circumstances require a change of format or categories within an event, I consent to those changes being made by the organisers;
f) As the organisers cannot control every eventuality, I release all persons associated with every event from any claims arising out of my participation;
g) If I am involved in an accident, I will not seek to blame or make a claim against the organisers; nor will I assist anyone else in making such a claim;
h) In the event of an accident I consent to receiving any medical treatment the event organiser or medical or paramedical personnel think necessary;
i) I am responsible for the roadworthiness and safety of my bicycle and the security of all other equipment and personal possessions used in connection with every event;
j) If I have any concerns with the race organisation, I will raise them with the organisers first;
k) I will follow safe bunch etiquette as encouraged by Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club;
l) To ride in a manner that does not bring cyclists in general, any associated sponsors, and MWCC in particular, into disrepute;
m) To refrain from any abuse, threatening behavior, abusive language or gestures to anyone including race officials, the handicapper, club members, volunteers, members of the public or fellow riders;
When you sign your name for your number you are agreeing to these expectations. Enjoy your ride.
From Your Club Committee and race organisers.