NOWRA VELO CLUB - POLICIES AND CLUB RACING ETIQUETTE
All riders entering a sanctioned Cycling NSW event acknowledge that they engage in that event at their own risk and that cycling and cycle racing can be considered a dangerous sport which can result in injury out of an act or omission of the rider, other riders, other vehicles, spectators and other obstacles and track and road conditions and whilst all reasonable care is taken by organisers and officials when organising the event, all participating cyclists have an equal responsibility to ensure they take all reasonable care in adhering to the rules and other conditions imposed by the Police and/or officials ensuring a safe race environment for all concerned.
Each participant is reminded that safety comes first in all Nowra Velo Club sponsored events. Dangerous, aggressive or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action. This applies on and off the course.
There are Racing Rules which every rider participating in a Nowra Velo Club event must know and follow. Breaches of these rules carry significant penalties. A copy of the Racing Rules are available below,
Nowra Velo Club Race Rules - Click to download
Nowra Velo Club Inc.
Racing Rules
Before you enter a Nowra Velo Club sponsored event, you must know and be familiar with the Club's
formal racing rules. Breaches of these rules carry significant penalties.
These Racing Rules are intended to ensure you and your fellow competitors go home without
injury.
Please take the time to read them. If you do not understand any of these rules, please ask a Club Official
before entering the event.
1. Keep to the left of the road unless overtaking. NEVER cross the centre line.
2. Maintain your line at all times. AVOID changing direction suddenly. Never "chop" in front
of another rider.
3. Do not pass on the inside of another rider when approaching a corner. Never improve
your position through a corner.
4. You are responsible for your front wheel. If someone in front changes their line and clips
your front wheel, that is your fault not theirs. Do not OVERLAP wheels.
5. Do not pedal through fast corners. A pedal strike at speed can often result in cycling
crashes.
6. The cones are positioned on the road for a reason. Do not interfere with or ride oustide
the cones.
7. Do not push, pull, bump or interfere in any way with another rider.
8. Do not contest a sprint from further back than 10th wheel in a bunch finish.
9. Once out of the final corner, sprint in a STRAIGHT line.
10. If you are the lead rider, guide the bunch safely past hazards.
11. ALWAYS communicate your intentions, whether by voice or hand signal.
12. Keep both hands on the bars at all times (unless taking a drink).
13. Follow all directions from marshals and officials.
14. OBEY all traffic signals, including the STOP / SLOW instructions provided by traffic
marshals.
15 SAFETY comes first. Every. Single. Time. NEVER take any risk or action