We also use this event to remember our dear friend Michael Rosam:
"Mike was a member of the Penzance Wheelers, a good friend and a regular on our weekday rides. Last autumn, not far from Praze an Beeble, whilst on one of our weekday rides he suffered a massive heart attack and despite receiving prompt CPR and the speedy arrival of the emergency services, he did not survive. Mike was an enthusiastic all weather rider and is missed by us all”..
It would be great to see as many cyclists as we can come and join us. Previous years we've had cyclists from all areas of the sport, from racers, club cyclists, ebikers, off roaders - it doesn't matter you'll all be welcome!
We will run these rides under Cycling UK Guidance for youth cyclists joining social club rides
The minimum age for unaccompanied children on any ride or event is 13 years old. Children aged 13 to 17 years old may participate unaccompanied if they have parental permission and a signed Parental Consent form. The ride leader will decide is they think the criteria has been met to allow joining in the ride.
There is no lower age limit if accompanied by a responsible adult acting in loco parentis, but a signed Parental Consent form is still needed - please hand in your signed form to the ride leader on the day of the ride.
It is important that groups and clubs make sure that parents or guardians understand the following points:
• the demands of the cycling activity and that they alone can make the decision about the ability of their child to complete it;
• that the child may cycle with other adults and/or with other children, but that there is also a possibility of the child cycling on its own (for example with treasure hunt events);
• that while Cycling UK extends a welcome to cyclists of all ages and abilities, no special provision for children is made;
• arrangements to get to and from the event are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian; and
• that DBS checks may not have been done on event organisers or ride leaders (in accordance with legislation).
Cycling UK, its members, agents and other participants may take photographs during the course of an event, mostly for private use but some may be for local or national publicity purposes. It may be difficult to ensure that photographs in which your child appears will not be used in any way. If you have concerns about this please speak to the ride leader or event organiser.
