VICC Sunday Group #1 & #2

23
FEB
10:00 AM Weekly on Sunday
Meet Up Spot Steinitzsteg, Wien
Tempo / Rolling Hills

VICC Sunday Group #1 & #2

++ Who is this ride for? ++

This event is intended for road bike riders who are reasonably fit and have experience riding in groups. If this is not you, please check out the Nice & Easy Ride, where you can gain fitness and experience riding in groups.

++ What to expect from the ride ++

There will usually be 2 groups, even when numbers are reasonably low.
Group 1 is the faster group. The idea is not to try to drop people, but people will not (always) wait for you if you cannot keep up. Do not worry if you get dropped. Group 2 is behind you. Just relax and wait for group 2 and complete the ride with them.

Group 2 is not as fast and is a no-drop ride - no riders will be dropped from the group - if needed, the group will ride slower

++ General group riding ++

The top priority is safety.
Be predictable
No sudden braking
No sudden accelerating
Drop bar bicycles only (Road or Gravel - for safety purposes in the group, no MTB)
Announce hazards (with hands or voice)
Signal
Always carry ID and emergency contact info

++ The VICC group guidance ++

Ride 2 riders wide only
Keep level with the rider next to you
Keep the gap to the rider in front small
When coming off the front, the rider at the front right moves to the front left.

++ If you are at the front of the group ++

Don't surge as you get to the front - maintain the pace
Don't half-wheel (creep in front of your partner)
Do keep pedaling on the downhills
Remember the whole group at junctions, hills, making decisions
Raise your hand if stopping
Don't accelerate hard out of a junction
Know the route, or come off the front in time for any turns