Cycling can be fun and safe if we each know what to expect, are aware of the risks, follow LOC rules and know our abilities.  This section of our website is intended to help you with how it all fits together when you ride with us.

For a summary of cycling risks and rules, click here:     Cycling Guidelines Risks and Rules    
You'll find good information about being safe generally, whether you're riding with the Club or on your own.

Part of what makes our rides (and our Club) successful is the consistency of knowledge and understanding of participants and leaders.  To understand what is expected of Club riders, click here:Cycling Guidelines Rider Responsibilities    

For a satisfying outing, it's also good to know what to expect from the leader.  Whether you're a leader odr a rider, this lilnk will be useful:    Cycling Leader Responsibilities  

When you are registering for a ride posted on the LOC website calendar, it is useful to know that rides are categorized loosely into groups:

 

Level 1 (formerly Hares), 24+ km/hr, for 40 - 75+ km

 

Level 2 (formerly Easy Riders), 21 - 24 km/hr, for 25-40+ km

 

Level 3 (formerly Easy Riders), 18 - 21 km/hr, for 25 - 40 km

 

Free Wheelers (~ 15-18 km/hr for 20-25 km)

 

Ride lengths vary from an hour to a half or full day, to longer out-of-town trips.
If you have questions about an event or whether or not it is suitable for you, contact the ride leader listed or the Cycling Chairperson (under the 'About Us' tab on our website).