BAD BRAINS MBC RIDE GUIDE.

Bad Brains MBC is committed to the sport of mountain biking.
To ensure that everyone enjoys their mountain biking and that we do not cause conflict please read the following.

#ALL riders must wear a helmet
#ALL riders must ride within their capabilities.
#Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
#ALL riders will ride responsibily and with consideration for the countryside and all other countryside users.
(Give way to walkers• Give way to horse riders – approach slowly and call out a greeting. • Do not ride in a group in such a way as to occupy the whole width of the trail etc.)

When riding on the road, do not ride more than 2 abreast, do not 'jump' red lights and do not ride on the pavement (how old are you ?)

If you are NOT responsible, others may not get the opportunity to follow in your tracks ….

Any rider that Bad Brains MBC feels is not riding in the spirit of the club will be asked to leave !

TOP TIPS FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKERS
BAD BRAINS MBC RIDES ALL YEAR ROUND, IN ALL WEATHERS AND IN MANY DIFFERENT AREAS.
FOR US TO ENJOY OUR RIDING TO THE FULL WE ALWAYS ENSURE WE HAVE SUFFICIENT FOOD AND CLOTHING AND ENOUGH TOOLS AND SPARES TO TACKLE ANY CONDITION. BE IT A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE WEATHER
BELOW ARE SOME LISTS RECOMMENDING WHAT TO CARRY :-

TOOLS
pump
tyre levers
allen keys
spanner
chain tool
multi-tool
knife
SPARES
inner tubes
patch kit
brake pads/blocks
cables
chain links
tyre patch
mech hanger
bolts
CLOTHES
helmet
gloves
decent footwear
base layer
fleece
water/windproof top
proper shorts/leggings
warm hat

FOOD
energy bars
plenty of fluids
energy gel
bananas
healthy snack

FIRST AID KIT

REMEMBER CONDITIONS CHANGE RAPIDLY IN THE HILLS (even in the summer) AND REPAIRS HAPPEN AT THE MOST INCONVEIENT TIME. BE PREPARED FOR ALL EVENTUALITIES-DONT RELY ON SOMEONE ELSE !

Any rider who turns up with insufficient kit/food/drink may be told not to ride.
(if you're new to mountain biking and are not confident how to perform trail side repairs , let one of the experienced riders know and we'll be more than happy to show you)
USEFUL TIPS:-
wrap some gaffer tape round your pump -1,000,000 uses
cut a 3" square section of old toothpaste tube to use a tyre repair patch
carry some zip ties and/or length of coated wire
mountain biking can be a potentially hazardous activity.ALL riders must wear a helmet and ride within their capabilities.Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.Bad Brains MBC cannot and will not be held responsible for any injury,damage,loss to any individual or thIrd party.