Riders are encouraged to dress for the season. Riders are required to have a legally equipped bicycle, including working brakes, a bell or horn, and lights for night rides. Bicycle gear should include a water bottle, pump, spare tube or patch kit, basic tools, and a lock. Motorized vehicles and headphone radios are not permitted. At the leaders' discretion, rain may cancel rides.
Some rides require bicycle permits for trains.
18 Club leaders usually welcome responsible cyclists of all ages to join our rides, but we need to know that they understand the risks involved and are assuming responsibility for their own safety. The law of this country limits the ability of those under 18 to take responsibility for themselves. If the parent or guardian of a minor wishes the minor to ride with 5BBC, but cannot appear at the start of each ride, please contact the club to arrange to sign a waiver of liability that we can keep on file. Minors with waivers on file must also have an adult agree to accompany them on each ride. The participation of a minor in a 5BBC event must always be cleared with the leader of that event.