Courtesy Bicycles Race Team (gruppo della corsa di biciclette di cortesia)

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1 Courtesy Bicycles Race Team (gruppo della corsa di biciclette di cortesia) Mission Statement: Courtesy Bicycles Race Team was created to promote a positive image for Courtesy Bicycles and the Team s other sponsors. The Team offers members opportunities to experience interpersonal growth, social development, improve physical and mental health and develop a lifetime skill for a healthier lifestyle. Through competition, Courtesy Bicycles Race Team provides an environment for social interaction and team building, all while providing a marketing base for the companies that underwrite and sponsor the Team. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team is a provincial private team constituted in accordance with the Ontario Cycling Association. CBRT members participate provincially, nationally and internationally in varied bicycle race events and sports. CBRT races in competitive events with all disciplines of cycling and also has a youth section. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team promotes the enjoyment of competitive cycling in a friendly atmosphere. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team is dedicated to introducing bicycle racing to young people through the education and development of essential bicycling skills that promote road and trail safety and encourage enjoyment of the sport. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team encourages those who race at any competitive level to achieve their personal best through advanced training and race participation as a team. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team supports and encourages family participation in recreational bicycling for the promotion of physical fitness and development Courtesy Bicycles Race Team provides opportunities to participate in a broad range of cycling events and cycling related activities at the local, national and international level. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team supports the Ontario Cycling Association, Canadian Cycling Association and Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) through membership and participation in sponsored events. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team supports the development of youth and adult amateur racing throughout Ontario and Canada. Helmets must be worn by riders at all times during CBRT organized training or competitive rides. All CBRT riders assume the inherent risks of the sport and the ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the individual rider.

2 Rules and Regulations: All members of CBRT must have valid UCI racing licenses. All members of CBRT must have completed an OCA waiver in full and must submit it prior to training or racing with CBRT. All Courtesy Bicycles Race Team riders will be required to execute a form of the attached application and indemnification (the waiver ), must complete the OCA waiver, and agree to abide by these Rules and Regulations. All CBRT riders will be required to pay annual dues as fixed by the Team Manager (updated information on website). Courtesy Bicycles Race Team is registered as sponsored with the Ontario Cycling Association and is subject to their Rules, Bylaws and Policies. All Courtesy Bicycles Race Team members will be required to be licensed under the OCA and maintain a UCI license. These licenses will need to be in good standing in order to ride with and for CBRT. Riders need to apply for the license under the team name Courtesy Bicycles Race Team. These licenses can be obtained directly from OCA s website All Courtesy Bicycles Race Team riders must behave in a manner appropriate to the Team and the sponsors they represent. This means proper sportsmanship and behaviour at all times (both before, during and after an event or training ride). Any violations of this rule could mean loss of sponsorship funds or termination of sponsorship. The Team will honour disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspensions, taken against any rider(s) by the CCA, OCA, or the Union Cycliste Internationale ( UCI ), provided that due process was provided in imposing the discipline. Riders shall not discriminate against or harass any team member, sponsor representative, supplier, rider, official or spectator based upon race, sex, religion, disability, or sexual preference. Riders violating these Rules and Regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or termination. Disciplinary action by the Team Manager will be honoured by the Team, as long at it is warranted under these Rules and Regulations. All equipment, including but not limited to bicycles, wheels, components, bags, racks provided by the Team to any rider(s) without cost, will at all times remain the sole property of the Team. At the end of the racing season or when the rider ceases to be a member of the Team for any reason, whichever is sooner, the

3 rider will be responsible to return such equipment to the Team in good working order, subject to reasonable and expected wear and tear. This excludes tires and perishable items (energy bars, beverages, water bottles). While riders will not be responsible for damage occurring during races or training as a result of a mishap, they will be responsible to loss or damage caused by the rider s own negligence. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team riders must wear proper Courtesy Bicycles Race Team racing uniforms at all times (unless provided approval from the Team Manager) while in any race or competition. These uniforms must be clean. ALL RIDERS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK. NEITHER THE COURTESY BICYCLES RACE TEAM, ITS MEMBERS, TEAM MANAGER, OWNER, SPONSORS, DIRECTORS, OFFICIALS AND ATTORNEYS ASSUME ANY LIABILITY TO ANY RIDERS RIDING. CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS SPORT WHERE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH CAN AND DOES OCCUR. THUS, ALL TEAM MEMBERS ASSUME THEIR OWN RISK WHEN RIDING. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL RIDERS HAVE SOME FORM OF MEDICAL INSURANCE BEFORE RACING ON THE TEAM. THE CLUB DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICAL OR ACCIDENT INSURANCE TO ITS MEMBERS. These Rules and Regulations will be posted on the Team s website at They are subject to periodic change upon the decision of the Team Manager. Riders will be subject to any such changes once notice of the changes is posted on the Team s website.

4 Training and Special Events (see website for routes and locations): Schedule of weekly activities or special events are published on the CBRT website and provided to OCA at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Permitted events are done separately and will be announced in advance and advertised on the CBRT website. There are no permitted events for ) Criterium training. Training for short criteriums including cornering, positioning and strategies. Sandwich West Park. Mondays 6:00-8:00pm. 2) Skills and tactics training. Training for specific skills and tactics used in various disciplines of cycling. Ongoing training and coaching during all events. 3) Speed training. Meet and park at Ciociaro Club. Ride to Oldcastle Road in Oldcastle at Highway 3 in Maidstone. Road is closed to through traffic. Thursdays (non-ccc Thursday Race Series nights) 6:00-8:00. 4) Group rides. Meet at Courtesy Bicycles, parking available on Sandwich or on nearby streets. Please don t park in front of store. Ride is 2-3 hours. Saturday ride is the 55km route and Sunday is the 78km route. Pace is determined at ride. Competitive Events: 1) Monthly time-trials. No fee and no permit required. Individual Time Trial from St. Joseph s School, Country Road 8 and Concession 3, LaSalle. Last Monday of the Month from April to September at 6:30pm. Park in parking lot across from church. 2) Group pursuit events. tbd Other information: Out-of-province travel insurance for racers in the US can be obtained from cyclinginsurance.ca for $7 per day.

5 Fees: $40 per member (must have UCI license) $20 per youth member (u23, must have UCI license) All team members must obtain 2 race kits (jersey and bib shorts) to be sold near cost. Members must wear current year kits to all races. Jerseys only are required for Members are expected to race in local races and time trials, particularly the Ciociaro Thursday Race Series (CCC), Tour di Via Italia (Erie Street) and Windsor Youth Cup (ESR/youth only). Team members racing at these events will receive a proportional amount of the surplus fees and revenues that the team receives, after costs, based upon the submission of race participation information. Team members will receive partial rebates on team kits, based proportionately upon amount of races raced and team revenues. Rebate bonuses and prizes will be given by the Team for team members that podium. Team Owner: Team Manager: John Palombo, Courtesy Bicycles George P. Mason (NCCP Coach)

6 2014 Risk Management Plan Preamble Cycling is a rewarding and fun activity that has an inherent risk of being a dangerous activity without proper care and planning. Courtesy Bicycles Race Team (CBRT) has developed this Risk Management Plan to document how CBRT training rides and competitive events are to be managed to minimize the risks associated with cycling activities. These policies are to be administered by the CBRT Team Manager. All CBRT members, any permitted visiting riders, and other cyclists participating during every WCC ride shall adhere to the following policy and the rules as outlined by the Ontario Cycling Association. As well, all CBRT members and permitted visitors shall adhere to the rules of road according to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. All CBRT team members, and any permitted other riders, share the responsibility for making CBRT events as safe as possible. Each CBRT member shall receive a copy, electronic or otherwise of the Risk Management Plan and the team rulebook. CBRT shall make available a copy on the team website. Additional information regarding CBRT rules and programs can also be found on the CBRT website: Definitions CBRT Rides mean rides formally organized by the CBRT and are described on the CBRT website, consisting of training and social rides. Rides not listed on the team website are not CBRT rides. CBRT Insurance CBRT annually purchases General Liability Insurance coverage through the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) for each CBRT member. General Liability Insurance is designed to protect a person (member) or any entity (Province, Club, Canadian Cycling Association) against any legal responsibility arising out of a negligent act or failure to act as a prudent person would have acted, which results in bodily injury or property damage to another party. CBRT members should familiarize themselves with the terms of the insurance coverage. The coverage details may be accessed through the OCA website. CBRT must receive signed insurance waivers from each CBRT member; membership is not assigned or granted until a signed waiver is received by the CBRT.

7 Standards of Care This Risk Management Plan and all CBRT programs and rides shall adhere to the following, as applicable: UCI, CCA, OCA rules and regulations as they pertain to Team Rides. Ontario Highway Traffic Act. While on CBRT rides, all CBRT members must adhere to and obey all rules of the road as per the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act is available here: Risk Management General: All members of the CBRT are responsible for bringing forward to the Team Manager any safety issues related to CBRT rides or events that present themselves throughout the riding season. While on CBRT rides, all CBRT members must adhere to and obey all rules of the road as per the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Any CBRT member on a CBRT ride should immediately advise the ride coordinator(s) or Team Manager and other members of the ride, should the member feel the group or individuals in the group are riding in an unsafe manner. The member should withdraw from the ride if they feel unsafe. All participants of the CBRT rides must provide proof of membership in good standing prior to each ride, if requested by the ride coordinator. If an ineligible rider insists on participating even after being asked not to, then the CBRT ride may proceed, however, the ride coordinator shall advise the ineligible rider, with a witness present, that he or she is ineligible and is not covered by any CBRT insurance and is responsible for his/her actions. Each CBRT ride participant will conduct themselves in a responsible manner and retains liability for their own actions. Ride Coordinators A ride coordinator(s) will be appointed by the CBRT Team Manager for each CBRT Ride. The ride coordinator will identify himself/herself to the group so that everyone is aware of who is coordinating the ride. The ride coordinator may describe the general ride route, and may provide a brief safety tip at the

8 commencement of the ride. Each individual group on a CBRT ride may not have a coordinator. The ride coordinator(s) has the final decision on all matters pertaining to the CBRT Ride and his/her decisions must be respected by all participants. The rider coordinator may appoint a designate should the ride coordinator be unable to attend a CBRT Ride. Ride coordinators will carry cell phones for emergency use on all CBRT rides and, from time to time, will remind riders to carry their own cell phones on CBRT Rides. Ride coordinators will also carry a current digital copy of the EAP (Emergency Action Plan) and Incident Reporting Form. Riders should immediately call 911 in the event of an emergency. Rides CBRT rides on roads will be planned to use lesser-traveled roads where possible and practical. CBRT rides will not run if lightning is present and will be cancelled if lightning is sighted. When a large number of riders come out for any given CBRT ride, the riders will be encouraged by the ride coordinator to break into smaller groups. A size of 6-12 is a reasonable group. Groups should be at least 100 metres apart on the road to allow other vehicles to pass safely in two manoeuvres. Riders must not be left behind during a CBRT ride unless they first confirm with the ride coordinator(s) that they are detaching from the group; all members of the CBRT Ride are responsible for ensuring they property notify the ride coordinator(s) if they are detaching from the group. CBRT members are responsible for ensuring that their bicycle is in good working order before attending each CBRT Ride. Bicycle helmets must be worn at all times while participating in any CBRT ride and other protective equipment is strongly encouraged (e.g., gloves, eye wear). Front and rear lights are required during any CBRT ride which takes place one half hour before sunset and/ or which may extend into darkness. While trail or off-road riding, all CBRT riders must be courteous and considerate of other trail users and the trail system. CBRT members are responsible for ensuring they are sufficiently fit for their desired activity.

9 CBRT members are responsible for bringing sufficient liquids and food, as required, for each CBRT Ride, as well as appropriate tools/ spare tubes, etc. CBRT members are not to be under the influence of any drug or beverage product that could impair their riding judgment while on a CBRT ride. Any and every accident on a CBRT ride shall be immediately reported to the CBRT Team Manager to be reported to the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) through the proper reporting procedures and forms provided by the OCA. For any non-cbrt rider wishing to try out a CBRT ride, extra OCA waiver forms will be available at the beginning of each CBRT ride, and the individual will be required to complete, sign, and return the waiver to the ride coordinator(s) prior to participating in the CBRT ride. Skills Development The CBRT encourages all riders to be comfortable and proficient with group riding before joining a CBRT ride. To support rider skills development, the CBRT will regularly hold skills development programs for road riding and/or mountain biking and encourages all CBRT members to attend these programs and/or other cycling skills courses. Riders may be requested to complete a skills development program before attending or continuing to attend regular scheduled CBRT rides. This applies for both road and off-road CBRT rides. New or novice members are encouraged to participate in the Learn to Ride programs offered by the CBRT before participating in more challenging or technically advanced rides.