Arbroath Led Rides

Join us for our free Lead Social Rides in Dundee and Angus running every week from the 22nd June! Sign up for either 'Women's Only Rides', 'Family Rides', or 'Beginners Rides' here. Our qualified Cycle Ride Leader and volunteers will help you explore our beautiful surroundings and support you to get the best out of being on two wheels. Riders must be at least 16 years of age for this ride.

⦁ Starting Point =
Arbroath Angus Cycle Hub

⦁ End Point =
Arbroath Angus Cycle Hub

⦁ We would like you to be able to manage the following:

Be able to start off, balance, stop safely, break safely and turn on your

bike. We would also like you to be able to cycle non-stop for 10 minutes,

be able to cycle on cycle paths.

⦁ Suggested bike type =
Any bike is suitable for this ride

⦁ Description of route =
Terrain: We will be keeping mostly to a designated and sign posted cycle

and foot path that is flat and smooth. There is a short section at the

beginning and end where we will walk our bikes along a pavement to

Arbroath harbour.

Challenges: There are some gradual inclines along the cycle path.

Obstructions: A narrow bridge across into East Haven. You can choose to

walk your bike over this part.

⦁ Scheduled Stops =
East Haven Car park

⦁ Café Stop =
Old Boathouse on the way back

Angus Cycle Hub’s Social Rides are led by a qualified Cycle Ride Leader. Our Leaders will plan the routes on quiet roads and recognised cycle paths, and make decisions for the group they are responsible for.  If you have any questions or concerns during the ride you can ask our Leader or any of our volunteers who are identifiable through ACH jackets and clothing. 

We will conduct a quick safety check of everyone’s bikes before heading off and ensure everyone is confident on their bike. We will also brief you on the route and any road/group riding etiquette you need to know. We ride as a group but if you decide that you want to finish early then you can let the Leader know so they can mark you off on their records. 

We like to have a blether when riding but it is up to you how much you engage! We make opportunities for getting to know one another at our scheduled stops which we encourage you to use so that we don’t need to make any additional stops.

Tips

⦁ If you have not been out on your bike for a while then it is

definitely worth pumping up the tyres and giving it a quick check over

the day before 

⦁ Bring some water 

⦁ Bring snacks 

⦁ Dress for the weather and level of endurance the ride is likely to run at.

⦁ Bring gloves 

⦁ You MUST bring a helmet 

⦁ Bring a spare tube for your bike

Terms and Conditions

Angus Cycle Hub CIC Registered Company Number SC495824 herein

referred to as ACH, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMER

1. I am over the age of 16 and give my consent for the

volunteer/staff/candidate named to attend the Activity and agree to pay

the appropriate fee (if applicable).

2. The participant is expected to attend with suitable

equipment/food/fluid for the chosen Activity. I hereby confirm that any

equipment/bicycle that the participant brings and intends to use on the

Activity has been checked and is safe for the intended use on the Activity

(if you require advice on this matter please contact ACH).

3. Cycling certified helmets are compulsory for participation in any Cycling

Activity and ACH strongly advises the use of cycling gloves and additional

knee/elbow pads as required.

4. I agree that I and the participant must abide by the direction of ACH

staff at all times.

5. Under 16's should be accompanied and supervised by an adult or

recognised ACH support worker at all times.

6. To the best of my knowledge the participant is medically fit to

participate in the activities involved. I undertake to notify ACH as soon as

possible in the event of any relevant changes in fitness which may take

place prior to the Activity.

7. I understand that Cycling and Mountain Biking by their very nature can

be dangerous sports and, while ACH will take reasonable care to ensure

the safety of participants, I and the participant hereby accept that there is

a risk of serious injury when taking part in Cycling, Mountain Biking or the

Activity listed and the participant takes part at their own risk. The

participant has the option to withdraw from any activity at any point

during the activity/course/session should they wish to do so. ACH , its

instructors, volunteers, helpers and the land owners/managers whose

land the activity/course/session is being run on may not be held

responsible for loss suffered by the participant while participating in an

ACH Activity which is directly attributable to the negligence of the

participant.

8. In the event of an accident or emergency situation I agree/the

participant agrees to the participant receiving emergency

medical/surgical/dental treatment as is considered necessary by the

medical authorities present.

9. ACH reserves the right to stop any event and/or remove a participant

from any Activity without a refund should the ACH representative deem

the participant either dangerously unprepared, having provided

inaccurate information or their actions are deemed inappropriate to the

detriment of others which may result in causing danger to themselves

and/or other Activity participants.

10. On occasion we may film or photograph the activity as an aid to the

learning/coaching process and/or for marketing purposes. You must

inform us if you expressly do not want the participant's photo/video/film

to be used in this fashion.

11. The information you have provided [on this form] will be used by ACH

(the “data controller”) in order to process the activity on this form, and

will be held for 3 years. The information will be held securely by ACH and

will be treated as confidential except where the law requires it to be

disclosed. If you do not consent to this information being retained or have

any queries about this information, please contact us.

12. The Activity entry fees are non-refundable (if applicable) but are

transferable if ACH is notified 14 days prior to the booked date.

13. ACH reserves the right to cancel the Activity if there are fewer than

four participants booked. Should this occur, transfer to another Activity

date or a full refund will be offered by ACH.

14. Should the weather or ground conditions be deemed unsafe or make it

impossible or impracticable to run the Activity, ACH will do everything in

its power to try and offer an alternative Activity, however this might not

always be possible. ACH aims to inform the participant and make

decisions on weather as early as possible; however, this may be on the

morning or during the duration of the Activity.

15. By signing this form you agree to Angus Cycle Hub CIC “Operating

Procedures”, (2017), [Section 9], Page 20, Angus Cycle Hub CIC. The full

“Operating Procedures” can be read at any time, just ask an Angus Cycle

Hub CIC associate.

16. We will endeavour to keep the group together at all times to ensure no one

gets lost. However if the participant does become lost or separated form the

group then all efforts to contact them will be made but no responsibility lies with

ACH.

17. If for whatever reason you decide to finish the ride without us that is at your

discretion and it is your choice. Inform the leader and we will mark you as having

left the group. We will not be accountable for anything that happens after this

point.

18. All riders must bring their own Medic*tion

19. All riders must assess whether their skill level is suitable for the social ride

described and take responsibility for their own riding.

Host or Publisher Dundee Cycle Hub