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CBBC NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION

The purpose of our "New Member’s Information Packet" is to help you, our new members to get the most out of your CBBC membership, and to acquaint you with some of the benefits of membership in CBBC. It will also help you get started on your first club ride, help you learn what to expect, and give you some information about our club activities and events.

First of all, on behalf of all of our members, the CBBC Board would like to welcome you to our club. We hope you enjoy your membership in CBBC.

Our general membership meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bucks County Library in Doylestown.

Your $20 annual membership fee includes the following:

• Monthly Newsletter, "In Gear"
• Weekday evening rides
• Weekend rides
• Week-long rides
• Discounts at most local bike shops

Some of our popular club events and activities include:

• Anniversary Ride
• Beach Haven Ride
• "No-Name Century"
• Tailgate Rides
• New Member’s Night
• Phillies Night
• Annual Club Banquet
• Holiday Gift Ride
• Holiday Party
• Various Charity Rides

Your First Club Ride!!!!!

We’ve all been there . . . we have ridden our bikes all by ourselves for years, and now you have made the bold step of joining our bike club! Soon, you will be riding with a group of other cyclists! The following pages will give you some good information about riding safely with the group. Please read it carefully. But before that, you will need to know some basic information.

Choose a ride category that is best-suited for your riding ability. For your first ride or two, choose a category that is one category below what you think you can accomplish. This will give you an opportunity to see what it is like riding with a group, without the added stress of trying to keep up with them. "C" and "D" rides are an excellent place to start.

Once you are comfortable riding with a certain category, we encourage you to try a ride in the next faster category. For an even more exciting ride, we would like to invite you to lead a ride. We will help you plan a route if you would like.

A full listing of ride category explanations can be found each month in your "In Gear" newsletter. There will also be a complete calendar of rides and a listing of ride start locations. This information is also updated monthly on our web site Ride List

Once you have chosen a ride that is convenient for you, here are some things to keep in mind when preparing for your Club Ride:

• Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes BEFORE the listed ride start time. This will allow you time to prepare your bike, secure your car, introduce yourself to the other riders, and sign the waiver form (required)
• Make sure your bicycle is in good working order
• Be sure to carry a spare tube, patch kit, and tire pump with you
• Carry one or two water bottles
• Bring emergency and food money
• Bring a copy of your health insurance card and a copy of your I.D. or driver’s license
• Stay with the group. Do not ride ahead of the leader, or you are on your own
• And most of all . . . ENJOY YOUR RIDE!!!