1.
The leader of the ride is
in charge and you will do as instructed by this person.
2.
Safety first, to yourself
and to others. Use common sense and never be afraid to ask for help.
3.
Machine must be in good
mechanical order and brakes must be in reliable working condition.
4.
You must have warm clothing
on the rides. You can take it
off, but if you don’t have it, you can’t put it on.
5.
The club demands that you
wear a crash helmet. No helmet No ride. Suitable footwear must be
worn.
6.
Maintain a good braking
distance from the Quad in front of you.
7.
Keep a watch on the Quad
behind you, if after a reasonable time you do not sight them STOP AND
WAIT. Do not go back unless a
organized return trip has been arranged. (Turn on your headlights for
added safety.)
8.
If traveling on unflagged
tracks, NEVER travel through intersections, turn at a corner, or disappear
across a clearing without the following rider seeing your direction of
travel.
9.
Returning down narrow
tracks can be dangerous. The
delayed riders may be traveling fast to catch up.
10.
If a large gap has
developed in the ride, the “sub leader” is to lead with the utmost
caution (in case of oncoming search party.)
11.
Last rider is to burn their
headlights, so the leader knows the group is intact.
12.
A rider, designated by the
leader will open Gates, this person is to stay with the gate until all
riders have passed through. Because
of farm animals at no stage is the gate to be left unattended.
13.
Farm animals are to be avoided.
Be aware that they can scare easily.
STOP and turn your Quad off if the slightest problem appears.
Disregard this action with charging BULLS.
14.
The Club recommends all
bikes have spark arresters.
15.
INDEMNITY: You will ride events “at
your own risk” and understand that the landowners or organizers
will accept no responsibility for any occurrence associated with the
event.
