Led Ride from Reigate Hill to Walton On The Hill
Please register interest by email to Alan if possible: alangayle@outlook.com
Parents should accompany children, registration essential if not already registered with Redhill Raiders
Session location: Reigate Hill Car Park (top of Wray Lane)
Agenda...
Sign on and Introduction
Equipment safety check
Session outline
Emergency procedures
Trail etiquette
Equipment...
Mountain bike
Brakes - working effectively, pads not worn out
Tyres - off-road tread, off-road pressure
Chain - clean and lubricated - not rusty
Gears - shifting properly, front and rear
Wheels - straight, and bearings smooth
Forks - operating smoothly, headsets adjusted
Pedals - flat/platform pedals not clipless/SPDs
Spares
Inner tube (of the correct size) - essential
Personal...
Suitable clothing - check weather beforehand
Helmet - essential
Gloves – essential
Bottle of water - essential
Snacks – essential
Glasses – recommended (to keep the mud out of eyes)
Personal medication (such as asthma inhalers)
The leaders' plan is for the group to stay together for the session. There will be a back-marker as well as a leader.
In addition we have an older rider who will ensure anyone with excessive zeal says within contact should they get permission to shoot off the front from time to time.
Alan Gayle - Coach
07939 801 722